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Thailand Coastal Conservation Short-term Internship (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Phang Nga, Thailand
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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Program Description:

Thailand Coastal Conservation – Short Term Internship

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Start building your conservation skill set in Southern Thailand. Join other international interns to work toward United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, UN SDGs, #14, Life below Water and #15 Life Below Land, by assisting the Thai government with turtle conservation, beach plastic pollution cleanup, island conservation, and environmental education.
 
PROGRAM FOCUS
 
On this conservation internship, interns have the opportunity to take part in several ongoing conservation activities. This might include working at the Phang Nga Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre and other sea turtle conservation and research facility, assisting with collecting morphological data on turtles and conducting enrichment studies with the turtles.
 
Interns can also get involved in collecting and submitting data on marine debris, specifically plastic pollution, as well as conducting bird in the surrounding area and submitting their identifications to the international database, e-bird
 
Once a month, interns can assist with the monitoring of two tropical islands using camera trapping technology, learning about how this innovative method is being used to further conservation efforts. If interns book onto the internship program during the months of November to April, they can also assist with coral reef conservation, snorkelling to survey the health of the reef and note the abundance of fish species present. Specific attention is given on this conservation internship, to learning about the importance of getting the local community involved in local conservation efforts. Therefore interns are often asked to contribute to our ongoing environmental education program in the region, delivering workshops at local schools, hotels, and to tour and dive operators. This gives interns a chance to engage with the social and economic factors influencing conservation goals in Thailand. 

This program includes the GVI ILM Leadership Development training, designed to develop your leadership skills.

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LOCATION
 
Travel to southern Thailand to live and volunteer in Phang Nga, a province along the Andaman sea. Contribute to conservation projects in a region consisting of mangrove forests, limestone cliffs, white-sanded beaches, and tropical islets. On the weekend, or after your GVI volunteering project, you can visit Ao Phang Nga National Park to learn about the largest mangrove forest in Thailand. 
 
Along with local community members and conservation organisations, GVI works towards marine conservation, environmental awareness and educational enhancement objectives. 
 
If you are looking for a Thailand volunteer experience that combines tropical landscapes with meaningful sustainable development, a GVI program in Phang Nga is the province for you. You’ll have the opportunity to assist in preserving sea turtle populations, or gaining experience in teaching or health education. 
 
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Get a headstart in your conservation career, bulking up your college application or resume.
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
  • Learn about and participate in sea turtle conservation research, bird surveying, camera trapping, island conservation, marine debris and plastic pollution, as well as the importance of environmental education.
  • Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal #14 and #15, Life Below Water and Land and Life
  • If staying 8 weeks or longer you will complete your Biological Survey Techniques training and qualification.
  • Live and work with GVI staff and other participants from around the world.
  • Experience the truly awe-inspiring islands, beaches, and underwater worlds of Southern Thailand.
  • Learn how to conduct a scientifically rigorous Biological Survey.
 
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.
 
For more information, check out our video http://https://youtu.be/OW8dYhZ5Oo8