- Spain
- Tenerife
About Program
Located in the stunning Canary Islands, our volunteer program in Tenerife offers an incredible setting. Picture this: loggerhead sea turtles and playful pods of Atlantic spotted dolphins gliding through clear waters. Plus, you'll even spot long-finned pilot whales, usually nomadic but now settled between La Gomera and Tenerife.
Our internship programs in Tenerife, immerse you in the world of marine science and conservation. You'll gain hands-on experience identifying and documenting whales and dolphins, utilizing techniques like photo identification and hydrophone usage. Venturing to La Gomera, a key migration stop for 21 cetacean species, you'll collect vital data that can support your research projects or university work. Alongside practical skills, you'll develop critical thinking abilities, time management, teamwork and data analysis proficiency. Additionally, the program offers online courses focusing on sustainable development and marine conservation.
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Program Highlights
- Hone your research expertise through hands-on training in data collection, analysis, reporting and presentation.
- Embrace the island lifestyle with opportunities for diving, kayaking, hiking and island hopping among the Canary Islands. Alternatively, bask on Tenerife's pristine beaches.
- Gain valuable exposure to a wide range of conservation fieldwork projects and training initiatives, enhancing your skill set.
- Collaborate with a team of esteemed scientists and academics, actively contributing to groundbreaking research that makes a real-world impact and gets published.
- Tackle critical environmental issues in the region by working on projects for conservation partners, making a tangible difference in conservation efforts.
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Live in Tenerife, a UNESCO World Heritage site for cetacean conservation. Help to protect dolphins and pilot whales using photo identification techniques. Gain hands-on skills in data collection, analysis and research. Contribute to ongoing initiatives and get published. Receive academic supervision and recognized qualifications.
Dive into marine conservation on Tenerife with our internship. Master technical skills in data analysis and contribute to resolving cetacean research gaps. Explore the Canary Islands, gain hands-on experience and earn four recognized qualifications. Join us for a unique opportunity to make a real impact in marine science.
Response from GVI
Hi Olivia
Thank you so much for your review on your time in Tenerife, as well as your recommendations for using GVI for those who might be solo travellers or u18. It sounds as though you had a wonderful time and explored all that this incredible base has to offer! We hope to see you again soon, either back in Tenerife or perhaps at another base.
All the best
Katherine (GVI Outreach Team)