Volunteer with MCP

The absolute coolest place I have been! I went there with my boyfriend for six weeks in March and April, and did both my Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certifications there. The instructors are all deeply skilled and professional, and help you become a better diver in such a short time, with two dives a day!

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience while also giving something back, this is the perfect place to do it. Everything is incredibly well organized, and the staff are always available to help with any questions or problems you may have. The diving is absolutely amazing. The training prepares you extremely well, and by the end you'll feel confident and comfortable surveying the reefs and spending time in the water. The amount of hands-on experience you gain is invaluable.

What makes MCP so special is the people. The staff are not only professional and knowledgeable but also incredibly welcoming and open-hearted. They make you feel at home right from day one, and their passion for the ocean is contagious. Life here is simple, don't expect luxury, because that's not what this place is about. Instead, you'll find authenticity, a strong sense of community, and small details that make you smile every day.

I had the best time at MCP. The base hosts a vibrant community of volunteers and staff who are passionate about diving and sea life, and truly committed to marine conservation and helping the local community. They teach the PADI courses better than any other place I have been, and make sure that you are knowledgeable and comfortable in the water. It was an unforgettable experience, and if you decide to go you might find me there, because I'm definitely planning to come back some day!

MCP is a place that cares deeply about its work, the community, and their volunteers. During my time there I met so many fantastic people and got to experience wonderful things! The staff and the community of volunteers are so supportive, and it truly is a place with nothing but the best intentions. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone who wants to contribute to a good cause and get an amazing experience while doing so.

I had a wonderful time at MCP. I stayed a little longer than the expected twelve weeks because I loved the place so much. I did my divemaster training and some tec courses. It was a blast and I met so many beautiful humans from all over the world. If you have the chance to contribute some time to MCP, do it. The team is amazing, and the base is a very relaxed oasis in the heart of Negros Oriental. You'll dive sites that nobody else dives, and collect data at those same wonderful reefs.

I highly recommend volunteering at MCP for many reasons: it's a vibrant and fun community lifestyle, it's rewarding to contribute to the rigorous marine conservation science program, I became a much better and more confident diver, and the staff members really care about what they do, and it shows.

I spent four months at Marine Conservation Philippines and have nothing but great things to say about the organization. All of the diving is phenomenal, the staff are friendly, committed, and incredibly supportive of the volunteers, and MCP's work has a positive, tangible impact on conservation and food security. The base itself is beautiful, and the overall community is so special. Absolutely loved it, and highly recommend it!

I have no words to describe how incredible my time at MCP was! I came in with zero diving experience and did my Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses here. The level of teaching is incredibly high, and all the instructors are truly great at teaching and making sure that everyone feels safe and confident in the water. The science team goes above and beyond to teach you everything about marine life and conservation, and all the staff members are the most sweet, caring, and supportive people.

I spent ten weeks at MCP, completing the divemaster course and doing some science training and surveying as well. The instruction on the course was exceptional, they take enough time to improve your skills and turn out skillful divers. The food on base was delicious, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and made you feel at home. I cannot recommend volunteering here enough. A special place that I was not ready to leave. Thank you, MCP.

I wish I would've been able to stay longer. You're living with an amazing community of people and receiving what's probably close to the highest quality of instruction in the world of diving if you're doing courses, and contributing to important local marine research if you're surveying. In terms of personal development, I learnt so much, diving related and beyond, below and above water, and to top it off I had a lot of fun with cool people from all over the world. I can't recommend it enough, and hope to come back one day.

This is without doubt the best decision I've made, coming to stay five months with MCP. Not only is the diving beautiful, the base lovely, and the food fantastic, it's also a wonderful place to meet so many people. But without a doubt the best part of it is the staff and how hard they work. They really go above and beyond to make you the best diver possible, taking much more time than other places would to help you. Couldn't recommend MCP enough, thank you so much for everything.

The community way of living, sharing similar daily routines and having people from all over the world around you, is a very bonding experience. Walking around barefoot and living surrounded by nature makes it a wonderful experience. My instructor supported me to increase my self-confidence in diving, and gave me time to go over certain things again and again until I felt safe about it. During the course, I appreciated the time and patience spent on different skills and exercises, as well as his expertise.

If I could have stayed longer, I would have. Even after a four-month stay, I still didn't want to fly home. I loved the dive sites, the camp, the food, the other volunteers, and especially the staff members. I am so happy about the experiences and memories I have made with MCP, and I recommend it to everyone.

Beware, once you get there you might never want to leave. I did my DMT and learned so much from all the wonderful people, staff, and other volunteers. I've made friends with amazing people who are still a part of my life. Two years later, I am now a scuba instructor and conservationist, and have spent the majority of those two years on the lovely island of Negros Oriental, Philippines.

From the very first email to the last hug, one can feel the engagement of the amazing staff running the base. Definitely coming back. I can't compare the quality and standards offered at MCP to any other dive center. I felt very safe in absolutely every dive I made with them. Thanks to all the staff for the huge effort you guys put in to make MCP work the way it does!