Faqs

People who volunteer with us have very diverse backgrounds. Some come with no prior dive training and others are divemasters. Some have a degree in marine biology or a related field, and others [...]

Yes, within reason you can take days off to do local sightseeing or go island hopping. We do not have a set rule about how much is too much, but please be aware that we value your contribution to [...]

We’ve got solar powered WiFi. It’s pretty fast, but the speed depends on how many volunteers are trying to access it at once. You can’t count on being able to download large [...]

MCP operates with continuous enrollment and accepts new volunteers every second Monday. We offer free pick-up service in Dumaguete airport (DGT). Six to ten weeks is the normal length of [...]

No. We have everything you’ll need, and complete scuba gear rental is included in the volunteer fee. It may be a good idea to buy your own mask though, just because of the comfort of having a [...]

Most volunteers at Marine Conservation Philippines are already divers when they come, but some learn through the Open Water Course of our program. Normally we only accept volunteers who are [...]

We work hard to keep a high standard of hygiene in our kitchen and we have our own solar-powered deep wells on the property providing us with the freshest clean drinking water. You can drink our [...]

No. We cannot help you organize your itinerary or book flight tickets. For domestic flights from Manila or Cebu airport we recommend using Cebu Pacific, as they usually have cheap flights. You’ll [...]

Getting a visa and extending your stay is easier in the Philippines than most other countries in Asia. Most volunteers are foreigners needing a visa during their stay. You can stay and volunteer [...]