We offer

• Practical Work Experience
• Advanced Reef Biological Training
• Participation in Nature Conservation Projects
• Realisation of Scientific Projects

The RSEC offers the chance to gain work experience, especially in a reef biological context, through volunteer work to young (e.g. advanced undergrad students) and also to elderly people. The volunteering can be organised for up to several month and can include participation in different Reef Check activities (Dahab Reef Monitoring), nature conservation projects as well as in assistance with reef biological courses and excursions carried out by the RSEC. In addition, every volunteer may conduct his individual scientific study. The working plan for the volunteers will be arranged in accoradance with the permanent staff and will be adapted to the specific skills and knowledge of each person. The scientific projects, as well as the activities concerning reef protection are accomplished in cooporation with the headquaters of the national park (Nature Conservation Sector) of the egyptian conservation office (EEAA).

Further information about the conservation projects: Especially for two nature conservation projects we need volunteers: (1) 'Coral Reef Sustainability Program' and (2) 'Environmental Education Program'. Both projects go hand-in-hand and include studies about the impact of tourism and the consequences for Dahab and its neighborhoods. The work focuses on projects which are also important to the national park headquaters and to the coastal management.

Volunteers should be able to work independently, show initative and be sociable. Good writing skills, fluency in English (and German) would be of advantage in order to help with project descriptions and documentations. The RSEC also needs help in administration and translation of reports and the website from German to English.

After succsesful completion of a volunteer period with the RSEC, we will certifiy the accomplished work.

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Possible tasks for volunteers

at the Red Sea Environmental Centre (RSEC) in Dahab, Egypt

• Participating in ‘Dahab Reef Monitoring’ (extended Reef Check protocol) and local Reef Check activities
• Implementation of a small scientific study
• Assisting our reef-biological courses and seminars
• Assisting excursion program of universities hosted by RSEC in Dahab
• Observation and documentation of violations (damage of coral colonies, illegal fishing etc)
• Dive buddy for MSc students or undergraduates
• Assisting in updating the RSEC literature data base
• Writing small reports and translations for our Website
• Taking care of our scientific collection
• Counting divers and snorkelers (Census Survey)
• • Small jobs in maintenance and further establishment of the institution

For more information feel free to contact us: christian.alter@redsea-ec.org