Volunteer with Us

Join hands with passionate individuals like yourself, committed to making a difference for our oceans. Together, we're not just protecting marine life; we're building a community dedicated to the sustainable future of our seas.

Are you ready to be a part of something bigger?

WHAT YOU WILL BE A PART OF

AT MULALA MARINE SANCTUARY

You'll develop techniques to plant corals, survey reefs, and learn how to identify fish and coral while working alongside our amazing team of staff and volunteers from around the world!

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

The Program Fee is €245 per week and includes the following:

- Nacala Airport or Bus Station pickup

- Accommodation, linen, towels, basic toiletries

- Three meals per day

- Laundry service

- Mulala Marine Sanctuary T-shirt

- Introduction on coral reefs

- Weather permitting 2 or more scuba dives per week if you're a qualified diver, if not 4 or more reef snorkels per week

- One trip to town per week

- Nacala night market visit

- A night out to a restaurant for a traditional Mozambican meal and a soft drink or a beer

- A walk along the beach to the fish market including lunch with a cold drink or a beer

- A beach barbeque/picnic

- Make your own pizza day/evening next to the pool and volleyball court

- Overnight trip to Ilha de Moçambique (for volunteers staying three or more weeks)

Volunteers must stay a minimum of two weeks but are welcome to stay twelve weeks.

In collaboration with Ossimba Beach Lodge, we offer volunteers the opportunity to do a PADI Open Water course at an extra fee of $420. Volunteers wanting to complete Scuba Diving Certification must book at least three weeks in advance.

LIFE AT MULALA MARINE SANCTUARY

The daily schedule may vary. Please be flexible, daily life in Mozambique revolves around the weather, family, boats and tides. Embrace the island style way of life and don’t get into a hurry. Enjoy the adventure of getting to know the ocean and all it's secrets.

Estimated Schedule:

7h30: Breakfast
8h00: Daily briefing/orientation
12h30: Lunch
9h00 - 16h00: Daily activities as discussed during briefing
18h30: Dinner

Accommodation consist of three units:

1) Two bedroom unit with kitchen, living area, bathroom and netted veranda

2) Two bedroom with private ensuite each, with shared kitchen, living area, guest toilet, scullery and netted veranda

3) One dorm unit with four beds bathroom and coffee area

All units have aircons.

WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY

HARSH, INDIA

I loved volunteering at Mulala Marine Sanctuary! I learned so much about ocean life and felt proud that I was really making a difference! Thank you to everyone there, I will miss you...

SABRINA, FRANCE

Volunteering at Mulala was a once in a lifetime opportunity! Everyone was so kind and the work was fascinating. If you care about the ocean, this is the place for you.