Split - Marine Conservation

Arrival - Pick-up at the airport and transfer to the accommodation.
First day - including an introduction to Croatia and it's culture, the volunteer experience, an overview of programs, practical information and safety guidelines. In the afternoon, the new volunteers will be taken on a special tour of the city centre. You will also able to buy bus tickets, local sim cards and exchange money if necessary, all with a local staff member for support.
Second day - Introduction to the placement staff and explanation of the daily tasks. Schedule setup.

After the initial orientation in Split, you will spend the rest of your program in Omis with other volunteers.

A typical weekday will look like this:

07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast at the volunteer restaurant
10:00 - 17:00 Join the program which is within walking distance and spend the day on the boat or the location on land.
17:00 - 22:00 Enjoy your afternoon exploring Omis, Split and the surroundings. There’s so much to see! There is time to have dinner at the restaurant and enjoy the evening with other volunteers.

Please note this schedule can vary depending on the track you are at, the weather conditions and your progress.

If you are a diving beginner, you will start with the fundamentals and safety procedures. Once you get more autonomous - usually during the second week - you can start helping to collect trash. If you already have some experience, you will get to dive right away and contribute to our mission even quicker. You can start the program at any experience level and obtain the next level of certification accordingly!

- Arrival transfer from Split airport to your accommodation
- Accommodation at Hostel Omiš
- Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Croatia and culture, volunteer experience, overview of programmes, practical information, safety guidelines)
- Responsible guided city tour (2 hours.)
- Free maps, city guides and the best tips to discover the city!
- Allocation and coordination of a work placement in a sustainable project and contact person in the project
- Introduction on the first day of volunteering
- Materials for the volunteer activities.
- All diving equipment necessary, SSI diving classes and instructors, SSI diving certifications appropriate to diving experience
- Ongoing support throughout the stay
- 24/7 emergency support by phone or personally

You need to complete the Dive Medical Questionnaire before departure
Criminal Background Check required - this document needs to be sent to the local team at least one week before arrival day.

Volunteers need to be flexible and keep an open mind concerning their placements as situations can arise beyond our control which could require you to be placed at a different project than the one you have initially chosen. We will of course always do our utmost to fulfill your initial wishes but do remember that where you are going is quite different from where you are coming and as such one should be prepared for things not always going according to plan.

Volunteering and intercultural travel share a common trait: the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. This program is designed for proactive individuals and groups that are prepared to adapt to the local environment and its current needs. Naturally, the scheduling and activities of our program are subject to change. Alterations in activities are mainly due to changes in local conditions, which we believe is part of what makes overseas programs the interesting adventure and incredible learning experience that they are.

Our projects range from 1 week up to approx. 30 weeks. Projects have a specified minimum stay, then it’s up to you how long you can commit. In our experience the longer you stay the more you will gain, as your understanding of the project broadens and you take on more responsibilities. Every volunteer will be given a certificate of appreciation at the end of their stay as a symbol of volunteering stay.