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Dive into Change: Hands-On Marine Conservation in Barcelona
The experience
Dive into the stunning Spanish Mediterranean to protect marine life as you earn your scuba certification. Explore Barcelona’s vibrant culture while spending your days diving and helping restore one of the world’s most beautiful ecosystems.
As an ocean conservation volunteer-in-training, you’ll develop scuba skills while contributing to the recovery of the Mediterranean’s natural marine balance.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Additional fee required
Amount: € 700 Per week
Description: El monto asegura una experiencia segura y organizada, garantizando que los recursos lleguen directamente a las comunidades y al proyecto.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Scuba dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Spanish Mediterranean and make a real difference for local marine life.
Spend your days diving beneath the waves, removing harmful pollutants, and helping restore balance to one of the planet’s most precious ecosystems — all while soaking up the vibrant culture of Barcelona.
As an ocean conservation volunteer, you’ll enhance your scuba diving skills through hands-on experience, joining a growing global network of people committed to protecting our oceans.
Highlights
- Be part of a worldwide movement tackling ocean pollution and human impact
- Connect with passionate volunteers from across the globe
- Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and practice your language skills
- Explore Barcelona — a city full of energy, creativity, and sunshine
- Planning to stay longer? We offer special discounts for extended stays!
Activities & Shift
A typical day for our volunteers kicks off at 7:30 am as they gather in the NGO accommodations. The day starts with a self-prepared morning snack of coffee and fruit, fostering a cozy and communal atmosphere reminiscent of home.
On the exciting Monday agenda, volunteers convene at 8:30 am and embark on a journey to the Scuba Diving Center via metro and a pleasant walk. The day's adventure begins at 9:30 am with comprehensive training and dive preparation. A brief settling-in period and orientation precede the first exhilarating dive at 10:30 am. Meanwhile, non-divers engage in their internationaly certified CMAS training, ensuring everyone is actively involved in skill-building and exploration.
Rules
Check-in: Sundays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Check-out: Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
We have cohabitation guidelines designed to foster a respectful and supportive community environment. These rules help us take responsibility for our actions and promote harmonious living:
- The use of alcohol, drugs, and hosting parties is strictly prohibited in both the residences and the center. Returning under the influence of alcohol or drugs is also not allowed.
- Guests or visitors are not permitted in any of the residences.
- Any form of violence—whether directed at people or property—is strictly forbidden.
- Sexual or psychological harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- Absences must be communicated in advance, with proper justification and approval.
- Quiet hours begin at 9:00 PM in all residences, in consideration of our neighbors and fellow participants.
- All daily responsibilities and assigned communal tasks outlined in the weekly schedule must be fulfilled.
Host in high demand at the moment
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)