Grow into the conservationist you’re meant to be | Apprenticeships open!
“We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey
Every conservationist wants to have a meaningful impact. But here’s the key: transforming our planet starts with you.
Growth isn’t something that just happens to us. It’s something we choose – when we take on challenges, push our boundaries and focus on who we’re becoming.
If you want to grow this year – in experience, skills, confidence or leadership – a conservation apprenticeship could be your catalyst.
Because growth lives just outside your comfort zone.
That’s why we’re excited to share four powerful conservation apprenticeships designed to fuel both personal and professional transformation.
An apprenticeship could be just the opportunity you need to grow your experience, connect with people who inspire you and move forward with purpose.
And just as importantly – you’ll feel the spark of possibility that comes from pushing your boundaries.
Ready to grow into the conservationist you’re meant to be? Here are four opportunities to help you get started.
Conservation Apprenticeships for growth
PADI Instructor Apprenticeship in Mexico
Become a marine protection advocate when training recreational and professional divers in your new globe-trotting career as a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Instructor.
How you’ll grow
- Participate in three months of intensive fieldwork training.
- Complete a work placement at a popular dive centre where you’ll gain experience in selecting dive sites, leading dives and teaching dive lessons.
- Gain international experience and receive four recognised qualifications.
Wildlife Conservation Apprenticeship in Costa Rica
Kick-start your conservation career by gaining valuable field experience and critical technical skills in biodiversity hotspot, Costa Rica, learning from an international team of conservationists.
How you’ll grow
- Contribute to wild cat research and learn how to use camera traps.
- Participate in three months of intensive fieldwork training.
- Work for a conservation partner for three months to get real practical experience and build a network of industry contacts.
PADI Divemaster and Marine Conservation Apprenticeship in the Indian Ocean
Develop your scuba diving skills, get your PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Divemaster qualification and boost your scuba or marine conservation career in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, on Mahe Island and southern Thailand.
How you’ll grow
- Participate in three months of intensive fieldwork training.
- Complete your PADI Divemaster certification in Seychelles.
- Complete a 3-month placement at a dive centre in Thailand, gaining experience selecting dive sites, leading dives and teaching dive lessons.
- Gain international experience and build a network of industry contacts.
Apprentice Trails Guide Course in Southern Africa
Enjoy incomparable nature training and explore your natural environment with all of your senses on daily excursions in the African wilderness. This course combines a mindful approach to experiencing nature with unique personal development.
How you’ll grow
- Have the chance to obtain an official Trails Guide certificate.
- Gain skills to navigate and orient yourself in the bush and ensure group safety.
- Learn how to track animals, keep an appropriate distance and read their behaviour.
- Gain knowledge about local plant life and how to survive in the wild.
Looking for other ways to grow? Explore all our Conservation Experiences with apprenticeships, internships and volunteerships around the globe.