Volunteer at our fun scuba diving centre in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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  Beschreibung

  We are a family run SCUBA diving school in south of Sri Lanka, Unawatuna. The school opened in 2014 and we've been happily growing ever since! We open for the season from November to April/May each year.
  
  Our daily activities include Fun Dives for certified divers, Discover Scuba Diving courses, Open Water courses, Advanced OW courses, Snorkeling tours and much more..
  We have around 10 locally paid staff in our team during the season, helping with all the activities such as boat captain, dive masters, dive instructors, manager and helpers.
  
  It's important for us to have an open and friendly atmosphere for both our staff and customers.. smiles and open minded people only!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We are based in Unawatuna, Galle. We are on the coast but it's also easy via bus/tuk tuk to travel to inland areas. There are countless ways to experience the Sri Lankan culture, and you will be able to first hand working and living with us daily. You get Sri Lankan breakfast and lunch on your working days, you will be interacting with our Sri Lankan staff and customers throughout the day and living with some of our Sri Lankan staff getting the full cultural experience!
  Nearby we have many popular attractions such as Japanese Peace Pagoda, Galle Fort, Koggala Lake, Sea Turtle Hatchery Sanctuary, Dewata Surf Beach, Spice/Herb gardens and much more that you can visit..
  
  If you are not already a diver, you have the opportunity to learn diving with us in exchange for your help!

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  Arbeit

  We are looking for volunteers for the NEXT SEASON (October 2024 - April 2025):
  
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  EXPERIENCED certified DIVE MASTERS and INSTRUCTORS to join us for the whole season (October-April) or for a minimum of 6 weeks. We are currently not taking newly qualified dive masters sorry.
  We can get busy in the season so you may be needed for 3-4 dives per day. This is a work exchange and requires you to be involved in all the diving tasks such as dive guiding, teaching beginners (DSD divers), setting up equipment, loading boats, talking to customers if needed, giving dive briefings, any manual jobs etc.. We need you to work as a staff member and get involved in everything, please not to treat it as just a holiday which we have experienced.
  
  In exchange we will offer you a friendly and relaxed environment, along with free accommodation and traditional Sri Lankan breakfast (bread and dhal) and lunch (rice and curry) on your working days. We can also provide you with basic necessities such as tea, sugar, salt, oil, etc
  We would need you to volunteer at least 5 days per week, and if you give us enough notice and would like extra time off to explore Sri Lanka, we can be flexible, but we must have enough notice. Plus, free fun dives whenever you like!
  
  
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  One experienced diver with AT LEAST 40 LOGGED DIVES, at the level of Advanced certified and EFR & Rescue certified, who is keen to become a Dive Master on an internship with us.
  Here you will be training for the license whilst working as a staff member (just as an intern/apprentice does in other jobs). During this training you will be helping with all the daily tasks such as setting up/disassembling equipment, loading the boat, supporting instructors on dives and guiding, learning to give dive briefings, taking underwater photos and communicating with customers. The internship takes 3-4 months.
  
  In exchange we will offer you a friendly and relaxed environment, along with free accommodation and traditional Sri Lankan breakfast (bread and dhal) and lunch (rice and curry) on your working days. We can also provide you with basic necessities such as tea, sugar, salt, oil, etc. Also in exchange, you will not be paying for the teaching fee usually charged for Dive Master courses.
  We would need you to volunteer at least 5 days per week, with days off mostly on week days as weekends are busiest time. Plus, free fun dives whenever you like!
  
  3.
  One Website Developer/Creator to begin at the start of the season (around October) with your own laptop.
  We currently have a basic website in use (). We would like it bigger and better!!
  
  We need you to have in-depth knowledge and experience with:
  - Developing and creating websites with SEO, Word Press and Elementor.
  - Search engine optimizing and all technical aspects dealt with
  - Graphic Design skills and appearance of overall site (for scuba diving/marine activities specifically).
  - Marketing – updating sites such as Google, , PADI..
  If you are a certified diver/dive master this is also a massive plus! Please let us know when you apply.
  If you are a certified diver you can have free fun dives, if not we can offer a free discover scuba diving course, which gives you the chance to do fun dives afterwards. Discounts on PADI courses.
  
  In exchange, we will offer accommodation for your whole duration with us and Traditional Sri Lankan breakfast (bread and dhal) and lunch (rice and curry) on your working days. The environment will be relaxed on the beach. We would need you to volunteer 5 days per week, there is always something online that can be updated.
  
  Please don't message us just for extra help around the dive centre/receptionist/cleaner, we don't need it. We just need the roles specifically stated :)

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Sinhalese: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  You will be staying in a basic accommodation, maybe with our other staff/volunteers in a safe and quiet area. You might need to share a room with 1-2 people, staying on a bunk bed or single, depending if there are other volunteers at the time. You will have a shared kitchen to use at any time you like.
  Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the dive centre while working.
  
  All volunteers will receive breakfast and lunch on their working days, and basic amenities such as tea, coffee, sugar, salt etc.. for home.

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  Was noch ...

  Unawatuna really gives you the chance to experience the hustle and bustle of the Sri Lankan culture, but also take some time out on some quiet beaches or inland forest areas when needed. Unawatuna beach is a very fun place to be in the season and there's always something going on like live music, cultural dance shows, cooking classes, beach parties and more! We would love to have a like minded person joining us who is open, carefree and fun. We also know diving can be very tiring so do not worry, you are not expected to continue your day with us when you are finished.. please spend your free time how you want!
  
  The diving school is also connected to a beautiful beach restaurant serving all kinds of food and good vibes.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Dieser Gastgeber ist bereit, Reisende mit Haustieren bei sich aufzunehmen.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Arbeitszeiten

  5 hours, 5 days/week

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