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Category Archives: Latest News
Marine Volunteering: Reaping the Rewards
At International Marine Volunteers (IMV) we have been fortunate enough to spend several months over the last couple of years living and working alongside Angus Ellsmore. His enthusiasm, energy, dedication and willingness to assist wherever he can, are infectious. He … Continue reading
Kayleigh’s Story
The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary Nearly a year ago to the day, I arrived in Gansbaai South Africa. For the next 5 weeks I was going to be helping out on the Great White Shark cage diving vessel, SlashFin, with … Continue reading
Kayleigh’s Penguin Fundraiser
Kayleigh Hawkins, a returning International Marine Volunteers, started a GoFundMe fundraiser seven months ago to help our penguins in peril at the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary. Her goal was to raise £300 (approximately R5000). She is back in Gansbaai … Continue reading
Dissection day!
Shark dissection time! As the day progressed so did the excitement of the volunteers, constant questions of “Can’t wait, when we going to start?” become the order of the day. As we start the setup of all the dissection and … Continue reading
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Tagged International Marine Volunteers, marine volunteers, research, science, sharks, South Africa, volunteering
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A tribute to International Marine Volunteer alumna, Elly Warren.
It’s a sombre time in the International Marine Volunteers’ Center as we process the news that sweet, beautiful, vivacious Elly Warren has passed away. Elly was just crazy about the sharks, simply head-over-heels in love with Trevor-the-dog and a wonderfully … Continue reading
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Tagged elly warren, great white sharks, International Marine Volunteers, volunteer
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Fair Trade Tourism Certification for International Marine Volunteers!
Team IMV is very excited and proud that we have been Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) certified! The certification process is based on strict criteria relating to: Fair wages and working conditions Fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits Ethical business … Continue reading
Marine Volunteering is not just about the sea!
Our volunteers recently had the opportunity to help the Tortoise Sanctuary in Gansbaai. This is a non-profit rescue centre and our volunteers worked hard to make sure that all tortoises big and small, will be safe in their new enclosure. … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, International Marine Volunteers, sanctuary, tortoises, volunteering
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International Marine Volunteers brighten up the local playground on Mandela Day
The 18th of July was Nelson Mandela International Day. The United Nations General Assembly launched this day in order to recognise Madiba’s birthday and to honour his life and his work as a servant leader. Those of you who have … Continue reading
International Marine Volunteers’ first father-daughter team has a blast with great white sharks!
We were very excited when Craig and Kate Cameron signed up for 5 weeks as volunteers with International Marine Volunteers, assisting Marine Dynamics, Dyer Island Cruises, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary. They were … Continue reading
Job opportunity: Volunteer Coordinator at International Marine Volunteers
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team! The applicant will need to be energetic, have an out-going personality, enjoy working with all kinds of people and have contagious enthusiasm. Must be team-oriented, punctual, reliable and self-managed … Continue reading
