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ORGANIZATION: OCEANVIDA FOUNDATION INC

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We need volunteers to work on our reforestation projects and sustainable living at our nature preserve on Isla Fuerte, Colombia. Perks include tent accommodation and free use of water sports equipment like paddle board, kayak and snorkeling. We also can help you find inexpensive accomodation in town if you decide to stay in town (30 minute walk).

Work includes indentifying, monotoring and cleaning new and old trees and plants.

Necesitamos voluntarios para trabajar en proyecto de reforestación y vida sustentable en nuestra reserva ecológica de Isla Fuerte. Ofrecemos dormida en carpa y uso de equipo náutico gratis. El trabajo incluye identificar, monitorear y limpiar nuestros árboles y plantas.

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About OCEANVIDA FOUNDATION INC

Location:

6747 CRANDON BOULEVARD, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149, US

Mission Statement

Oceanvida Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, USA, dedicated to preserving our ocean through education and non-motorized water sports. Oceanvida was founded on the principle that the ocean can provide tremendous benefits to humankind, not just in the way of food and other ecosystem services, but also emotional wellbeing and happiness. So connecting people with the ocean via water sports is our main mission.

Description

We are constantly creating and implementing ocean conservation programs that help people, especially children, enjoy and protect our ocean. We began in Miami several years ago and are now expanding to an island--Isla Fuerte--off the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Isla Fuerte is a tropical island paradise surrounded by some of the most important marine ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves, an ideal place to teach and learn about the ocean. Here we working with community leaders and local kids on various programs, including a water sports club and eco group.

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
International
Sports & Recreation
Environment, International, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Mon Jun 02, 2025 - Sun Aug 31, 2025
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

Isla FuertePuerto Limon, 33137Colombia

(4.03336,-71.100)
 

DATE POSTED

May 26, 2025

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education
  • Farming
  • Gardening
  • Water Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Preferably 1 to 2 weeks
  • Able to work in humid and summer-like environment. Camping experience very helpful.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 5
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation required
  • Private group are required to give a donation dependent upon the needs of the group, to be discussed previously

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