Why Volunteer?
By the end of your volunteer programme, you will have gained insight into what it really means to do research with megafauna in the field, and what can be achieved with this research to reach conservation goals. You will be an integral part of our team and will witness the amazing variety the Mozambican underwater world has to offer. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of marine ecosystems or just "dipping your toes" in marine research, you are sure to leave with lifetime memories of adventures with new friends in the Indian Ocean.
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Why do we charge a fee?
As a NGO, we receive no government funding for our work. Our research and conservation efforts depend on volunteers to keep us going, with occasional grants being awarded for specific projects, mostly in the form of donated or discounted equipment. The fee we charge covers the cost of our activities and allows us to invest back into the projects you participate in.
By booking directly to us, you ensure the entirety of your fee goes directly to Underwater Africa. No middle men, no fuss, and nothing standing between you and our team of experts here to guide and counsel you.
Almost 3/4 of the fee we charge goes directly to covering the costs of our volunteers' accommodation, meals, and water activities such as diving and fuelling and staffing the boat. About 15% cover our operational costs (staff salaries, licenses and permits, taxes, bills, vehicle maintenance) and another 15% go into general logistics and investing into our projects (purchasing and maintaining research equipment, obtaining permits, paying publishing fees)