Volunteer & Intership Program
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Join Coralive at one of our project locations to learn about restoring and protecting coral reef ecosystems. Our program combines theory with in-field restoration work, reef health monitoring, guest education activities as well as fun-dives in stunning locations all over the world.
What You’ll Do:
- Create, expand and maintain reef nurseries and structures
- Harvest and handle corals from rope & table nurseries
- Practice coral outplanting techniques
- Learn about Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT) where available
- Collect and record reef health data & conduct corallivore surveys and interventions
- Support guest and staff educational activities (presentations, workshops, quizzes, etc.)
Duration & Start Dates:
- Minimum: 2 weeks (up to 12 weeks)
- Start on the beginning or in the middle of each month
How to get invovled
This helps us match you with the right program, dates and roles based on your previous experiences and level of education.
Our team will review profiles, set up interviews and email you back with confirmation details, visa information, and pre-departure guidance.
Meet our representatives at the airport and transfer to basecamp. Receive your orientation, settle in, and start making an impact!
INTERN PROGRAM
Looking for hands-on experience to kickstart your career in marine conservation? Our marine ecosystem internships include all volunteer activities plus expanded leadership, project, and guest engagement.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide volunteers during fieldwork
- Lead underwater tasks and data collection
- Support scientific monitoring and reporting
- Coordinate schedules, dive plans, and logistics
- Take ownership of specific restoration or monitoring projects
- Generate and lead interactive guest activities
Ideal for students, recent graduates, or anyone seeking to transition into the marine conservation field, this program provides valuable real-life skills in reef restoration, environmental education, and project management while working in some of the world’s most stunning marine environments.
Locations
We offer three locations for our Volunteer and Internship program, plus further courses to deepen your knowledge in coral taxonomy as well as husbandry on land. Depending on your expertise and knowledge, you may qualify better for some areas than others. Let’s discuss and find out what suits best for you.
Our speciality courses
If you want to deepen your knowledge and gain experience in Coral Taxonomy or Coral Husbandry,
let us team you up with our most trusted partners.
Coral Taxonomy course
Deepen your knowledge by identifying up to 95 different Acropora coral species around Bali, Indonesia with our alliance partner Ocean Gardener.
Coral Husbandry course
Learn how to run a coral farm on land in Uvita, Costa Rica with our alliance partner Costa Rica Coral Restoration.
Hear from other interns and volunteers
Frequently Asked Questions
- First and foremost, you need to love nature and be curious about the marine environment and its conservation
- You should be physically and mentally fit, a good swimmer and generally just comfortable in and around the ocean
- Be a PADI Open Water diver (or equivalent) with 20 logged dives (depending on the location, we may be able to help you get and continue your certification)
- Minimum 18 years old or accompanied by an adult
- Willing to do physical work in tropical conditions (hot and humid)
- Being open-minded and respectful towards local cultures and customs
- Be flexible and expect the unexpected
This is again depending on the country of the project site and your citizenship. Generally, we will submit all the necessary documents for you in order to process the paperwork ahead of your arrival, if necessary. Make sure you follow all of the instructions, especially in regard to passport photos to ensure a smooth and timely application. We recommend not to book flights before a visa had been issued.
Yes! At minima your own mask, snorkel and fins! Depending on the project site, we might be able to organize BCDs and regulators for you, but this is dependent on availability. Bringing your complete own gear (except weights and tanks) is most definitely of advantage, but let’s discuss this beforehand.
Yes, certainly! The program is packed with work and experience, but you will have plenty of breaks in between as well as off-days for leisure activities, which again, depend on the location. From being a lazy beach-bum and fun-diving at night to experiencing the local culture, many things are possible.
Our Volunteers at Work
We'd love to welcome you!
Create a personal profile so we get to know you a little better. Tell us your interests and preferred location so we can start planting corals together soon!
