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Complete the application below to join our team as a research volunteer. Please read the volunteer Terms & Conditions before applying.

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If you have applied to volunteer with LAMAVE or have applied for the 'iskolr ng dagat' internship since Dec 2019 please select yes. If this is your first time applying please select no.

Are you applying for the "Iskolar ng Dagat" internship? *

'Iskolar ng Dagat' is a fully-funded internship program for Filipino citizens to join one of LAMAVE’s research and conservation projects in the Philippines.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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PLACEMENT INFORMATION

Which project site/s are you interested in? *

Palawan Marine Turtle Nesting Beach Monitoring & Conservation Project

Southern Leyte Whale Shark Research & Conservation Project

Palawan Whale Shark Research & Conservation Project

Turtle Nesting Beach Monitoring & Conservation Project

Fill-out this section only if you are applying to join this project. Otherwise, skip to the next section.

Length of Placement

Please select your preferred length of placement

30 days

60 days

Preferred Start Date

Note that placements are for either 1 or 2 months and all options have a set start date — this is for training purposes.

Alternative Start Dates

Pick an alternative start date in case your preferred choice is not available

November 15, 2024

December 15, 2024

January 15, 2025

February 15, 2025

March 15, 2025

November 15, 2025

December 15, 2025

January 15, 2026

February 15, 2026

March 15, 2026

Whale Shark Research & Conservation Project

Fill-out this section only if you are applying to join this project. Otherwise, skip to the next section.

Preferred Placement Period

Note that placements are for either 2.5 or 3.5 months and all options have a set start date - this is for training purposes.

Alternative Placement Period

Pick an alternative placement period in case your preferred choice is not available

December 1, 2024 - March 15, 2025 | Leyte Whale Shark Project

May 1 - July 15, 2025 | Palawan Whale Shark Project

July 16 - September 30, 2025 | Palawan Whale Shark Project

December 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026 | Leyte Whale Shark Project

May 1 - July 15, 2026 | Palawan Whale Shark Project

Juky 16 - September 30, 2026 | Palawan Whale Shark Project

If you want to apply for more than one placement batch, please indicate here

Stay updated about future opportunities? *

PROFESSIONAL / EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Educational Attainment *

Course *

Year finished *

Occupation / Inclusive Dates *

For example: Engineer, 2017-2019; Photographer 2015-2017; Shop assistant 2018-2020

Past Marine or Environmental Work *

Please list any relevant marine work or environmental/conservation work you've done in the past.

Past Volunteering Experience *

Please list the most relevant volunteering placements you've had in the past.

Skills *

Basic swimming skills

Strong swimming skills

Freediving

Diving (Open Water Certification)

Diving (Advanced Open Water certification and higher)

Data Analysis (e.g. GIS, R, other)

Tech-savvy (e.g. Google Workspace, Whatsapp, etc)

None of the above

Rating of Fluency in English *

HEALTH INFORMATION

This information helps our recruitment officers identify the best placement for you and allows them to discuss with you any potential challenges or concerns you may have. This information is kept private.

Do you have any allergies? *

Yes

If you answered yes to the question above, please detail below.

Please detail any existing medical conditions or disability you have that may affect your performance of project work. *

If you have no existing conditions please answer none.

Are you vaccinated against COVID-19? *

Please select your answer from the dropdown menu below.

Physical Fitness *

The nature of tasks requires endurance and for volunteers to carry and manage their own gear. Field days can also mean spending several hours in the water. Are you physically able to do this?

Yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Terms & Conditions *

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We successfully received your application.

Our team will get in touch with you after we review your application. As our team is usually out in the field, this may take between 3 to 10 days. If you have questions regarding your application, you may send an email to volunteer@lamave.org

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Jagna, Central Visayas,

Philippines. CN201425897

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