Learn about marine research and conservation in Cape Town, South Africa

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We are a marine research field station and dive centre based in Simon’s town, South Africa. We are looking for workawayers with a variety of skills to come and help our team of passionate marine scientists, conservationists and divers!
  
  Please check the skills needed below.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will mainly be concentrating on your skills above so this is an opportunity to strengthen your skills and add to your portfolio, you will likely learn about marine research and conservation by working alongside us. You will help with students and outreach if there are events going on.
  You can explore this part of South Africa where you will experience different cultures, amazing wildlife and sea-life, beautiful scenery and a super chilled out vibe.

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  Help

  This is an exciting time for us, we have just moved to a new premises!
  
  We are looking for persons to help with the following (please only message if can offer this thank you!)
  
  - Content creation for all Social Media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube)
  - Video and photo creation and editing
  - Marketing and PR
  - accommodation host, set up and management
  - light building help, DIY, general maintenance
  
  Other tasks for everyone include helping to set the centre up, helping at events and other odd tasks!
  
  
  Accommodation will be provided and only food where there are team braais/bbqs/events. Unfortunately we cannot provide dinner every day because of the set up. There is a basic kitchen at the centre and the mall and restaurants are close by. There is access to free hot drinks and other refreshments during the day.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  The accommodation is situated in Simons Town, approximately 49km from Cape Town international airport and 43km from Cape Town city centre. You will be staying in a large accommodation with shared rooms with bunk beds, potential for pair to stay in a twin/double room. There are shared bathrooms and a basic kitchen.
  
  You can walk into Simons town or walk to the mall where the supermarket is.

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  What else ...

  There is so much to do with your time off!
  
  Things to do
  
  - snorkel, SCUBA dive, free dive
  - Paddle boarding
  - Surfing
  - Kayaking / Kayaking tours
  - other water sports
  - See the penguins
  - explore cape peninsular
  - go to the beach
  - explore the local towns
  - vineyards
  - Go to attractions such as table mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch botanical gardens
  - Whale watching
  - Shark Cage diving
  - Seal boat trips
  - Local workshops
  - Yoga
  - music events
  - Rent a car and ride the most scenic coastal roads
  - Scenic walks
  - Cape Town sight seeing bus
  
  Transport
  
  - Car rental ( from the airport or I can recommend a local company)
  - UBER/BOLT (prices vary you are likely to get charged way too much when using normal taxis)
  - Tour companies (if you want to go further to point of interest we can recommend)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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