Description:
Recently, tourism and economic growth have threatened the delicate ecological balance. Lifeworks-BVI bases its core projects around some of these issues to help sustain a healthy environment.
During the program, we live with the rest of our service team aboard a sailing vessel, as everyone in the BVI has to move around by boat. Plus, living aboard allows us to visit most every island while providing a perfect floating home. It's refreshing to be out on the water where there are cool breezes, and a great sense of camaraderie comes from working together as a crew.
Highlights:
Community service and Conservation projects; President's Volunteer Service Award program; Cultural exploration
Travel Types:
Climbing,
Eco Tours,
Ecology,
Environmental Studies,
Fishing,
Nature Tours,
Sailing,
Scuba,
Snorkeling,
Trekking
and Windsurfing/Windsailing
Language:
English
Cost in US$: 3,690 to 4,790 USD
Cost Includes: All food, accommodation, activities and programs. Program costs exclude airfare. Please request a brochure for full details.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
biological research,
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
eco-tourism,
education,
English teaching,
environment,
painting,
playgrounds,
recreation,
research,
sea turtle protection
and sports
Age Range: 14/15 - 19
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living,
Home-stays
and Other
Participants Travel to British Virgin Islands
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 8 - 20
Scholarships Are Available. - Various scholarship opportunities are available. Please call or email us for scholarship information.
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Year Founded: 1986