Due to popular request, we have started our coral restoration volunteer program. While we prioritize giving coastal communities employment in coral restoration and eco-tourism, we understand there are a lot of visitors who are passionate about marine life and coral reefs, and want to give back to the planet if they have a few extra days in Bali, or are on a longer sabbatical.

As we are a small NGO, our donations and fundings need to go directly toward coral restoration and research. As such, we ask that volunteers pay for the costs incurred during their stay (accommodations, rental of scuba equipment, food, etc). We can help you in arranging for them.

How Our Program Works
Since our team is spread out, we’ll place you with one of our trusted partners or team members based on their availability and schedule. To ensure you have the proper training, we ask that you complete one of our prerequisite courses. These courses will teach you how to correctly identify common corals, take proper precautions to avoid damaging them or getting stung, and recognize coral-eating predators—all crucial skills for maintaining healthy coral nurseries and reefs.

Prerequisite courses
We offer 3 courses to equip you with the knowledge needed to start volunteering:

• Intro to Coral Restoration : This course will enable you to assist as a citizen marine biologist with daily tasks like maintaining coral nurseries and restoration sites.
• Rapid Reef Assessment: Become a citizen scientist and learn to assess reef health during your dives. Your assessments will contribute to our collaborative coral database, helping us monitor and protect Bali’s reefs.
• Full Coral Restoration Certification : This comprehensive course allows you to help with the above tasks, plus more complex duties such as photogrammetry, advanced coral planting, and detailed monitoring tasks, thanks to your deeper knowledge.


Volunteer Requirements
To ensure the safety of our delicate corals and a rewarding experience for you, we require volunteers to be:

• At least 14 years old
• PADI/SSI Open Water Diver*
• Have completed one of the three prerequisite courses*
• Demonstrate good buoyancy control to safely perform coral restoration tasks.

* Don’t have these certifications yet? No problem! Go ahead and apply, and we can help you get certified before you start your incredible journey with us.