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Tag Archives: voluntourism
A Tiger of a Different Kind
TEA FOR TIGERS FUNDRAISER At International Marine Volunteers (IMV) when we hear the word TIGER we immediately think about the majestic tiger shark… a nocturnal predator with a blue-grey body and dark stripes resembling the coat pattern of a terrestrial … Continue reading
Tracking a Great White Shark
Tracking a Great White Shark by Halle Gray Carlson, International Marine Volunteer A few of us from the International Marine Volunteer team were recently given the opportunity to join the Dyer Island Conservation Trust team on Lwazi to tag and … Continue reading
Tagging a Great White Shark!
One of the most rewarding things for us at International Marine Volunteers is when volunteers come back to join us, time and again. Brian Whyte, from Ontario, is one such returning volunteer, he first joined us last year for 2 … Continue reading
Exclusive Shark Cage-Diving Treat for our Volunteers
Every now and again, when the time allows, we are able to fit in a fully exclusive cage-diving trip for our hard-working volunteers. It is usually very early in the morning, which adds to all the excitement. Wetsuits, booties and … 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
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
