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We are an NGO ocean conservation group recently back from transatlantic campaigns saving whales in Iceland and the Faroe Islands!
We are now docked in HALIFAX CANADA to prepare our ship to sail again in the Fall.
The vessel is a former patrol ship and requires constant maintenance being 40 years old.
All meals onboard are vegan, and we have up to 15 international volunteers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about life onboard a ship!
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in the UK and is looking for help with their charity project. Guidance on charity worker sponsorship by a UK registered charity, can be found here.
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** CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR COOKS, ENGINEERS AND DECKHANDS**
We are a large steel NGO ocean conservation ship currently in dock in Dartmouth, NS/CA.
Duties include chipping rust, painting, cleaning + repairing.
No sea-time needed, but good knowledge of tools and DIY is well received.
Engineering skills are a huge bonus too!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We get up to 15 volunteers at a time from around the world.
Accommodation
Own cabin on board ship. Shared bathroom.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Even though I stayed in Hull only a week, I have learned sooo much about the life on the ship, about the conservation campaigns as well as what it means to cook in a professional ship… read more
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Even though I stayed in Hull only a week, I have learned sooo much about the life on the ship, about the conservation campaigns as well as what it means to cook in a professional ship… read more
