The Program

Project Title: Marine Conservation andCommunity Education   

Organisation: ORCA Foundation                                            

Special Skills: Passion for marine wildlife; willingness to help less fortunate children; an open mind; willingness to work

Location: Jewel of the Garden Route seaside village of Plettenberg Bay, haven for migrating whales and the largest number of resident bottlenose dolphins in South Africa                                                   

Project Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 12 weeks                  

Email contact: bookings@orcafoundation.com

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Volunteer Program

We call it work; others would say we are just having a good time. But when your work involves enjoying the best that nature has to offer, well you can see how we can have so much fun and protect the environment at the same time.

(All volunteers receive a certificate of participation upon completion of their stay)

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Daily Activities 

Volunteer Training Programs

Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in the marine guiding program and become a Marine Guide. This will qualify the volunteer to assist the Ocean Blue guides or possibly be able to independantly guide whale/dolphin watching excursions.

In addition to this, we have added a new program for this year.  For those who do not wish to become a guide they can complete the Competent Crew for Power Boats Course.  

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Weekend Activities

Volunteer Accomodation and Lifestyle

Your accommodation for the duration of your stay will be in the ORCA volunteer house situated in Plettenberg Bay approximately 3 kilometres from the ORCA centre.  The house is managed by your coordinator Chrissie. The accommodation is self catering with shared bedroom and bathroom facilities. The number of volunteers that can be on the program ranges from 1-12.  

Booking Information 

If you have now made  the decision  that you want  to become  a volunteer  at ORCA Marine Foundation then these are the next steps in the lead up to your life changing experience.   To book with the ORCA Foundation, applications are available for download  in Word or PDF format, or you can email us now!  If you know you want to join us you can book now!
  

FAQ'S 

Testimonials

Read what our volunteers have to say about our program and their stay at the ORCA Foundation.