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Voluntary Conservation Projects |
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On a CCC expedition you can get involved with so much; from surveying fish on some of the richest coral reefs in the Philippines, to working with local communities in Tobago or assisting with some of the first marine research ever to be conducted in Cambodia...
A CCC marine conservation expedition is your opportunity to enjoy travelling responsibly and working with communities to support the conservation of coral reef ecosystems. Coral Cay Conservation projects are based in locations where local Non Governmental Organisations, government or communities have invited us in as collaborators. Our projects form part of the host countries long-term conservation aims, so you can be confident that your participation in a CCC expedition will have a direct and lasting effect. To find out the latest project news, current job vacancies and new project launches sign up to CCC's Monthly Newsletter >>
What can a CCC Expedition offer me?- Expertise in tropical ecology: You will gain a
deep understanding and appreciation of tropical ecology and develop a
range of practical skills in biodiversity assessment and conservation.
- Reef
Check Eco-Diver Qualification
- PADI Scuba Diving Qualifications
(Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver
and Dive Master all available)
- Improved career prospects:
You can gain work experience relevant to a degree or career. Voluntary
work is important to any CV and in a competitive job market, the CCC
experience is one that is recognised by employers and recruiters and
gives applicants that extra something, particularly at interviews.
- CCC
expeditions offer students their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - Gold
Residential (if applicable)
- Inspiration and a new
direction: A CCC expedition can highlight what you really enjoy or
suggest a new/alternative career path that you may wish to follow on
your return home
- Independence and a broader outlook on life: A
CCC expedition will allow you to experience different environments and
cultures. You will return home a changed person - wiser, well travelled
and highly skilled.
- Good Friends: You will meet many people from
differing cultures and backgrounds and share with them your own voyage
of discovery. Some of these will become life-long friends.
- Team-Leadership
Skills: On CCC conservation projects you will learn many skills
required to live as a self-contained, self-sufficient team often in a
remote tropical environment.
The qualifications and experiences you are likely to gain on expedition!
- Hands On Coral Reef Conservation: contribute to 'front line' conservation projects that make a positive difference to coral reefs and the people who depend on them.
- Valuable Experience and Training: full training in survey techniques, expedition life and, if you need it, scuba diving. Develop a deep understanding and appreciation of tropical ecology and develop a range of practical skills in biodiversity assessment and conservation. You will learn many people skills required to live as a self-contained, self-sufficient team often in a remote tropical environment. The Coral Cay Conservation experience is recognised by employers and recruiters as giving applicants skills to thrive in a business environment
- Inspiration and a new direction: marine conservation expeditions can highlight what you really enjoy or suggest a new career path that you may wish to follow on your return home.
- Green and Sustainable Tourism: you will be immersed in the natural world on a choice of reef projects in spectacular locations worldwide. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do on an expedition feeds directly into the process of sustainable conservation management.
- Cultural Exchange: an opportunity to meet local communities, learn about the local customs and share experiences.
- Peace of Mind: reassurance in the knowledge that all expeditions make a real difference to the local community directly, and the surrounding areas and we always ensure there is qualified medical staff on site and do our utmost to ensure you are safe.
- Transparency & Results: satisfaction in knowing that the work you do on expedition feeds directly into the process of sustainable conservation management.
Download the Expedition Guide here>>
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