Volunteer Work with the Dolphin and Whale Project in Tenerife

Your Responsibilities in the Project

Your responsibilities include whale and dolphin sightings, scientific data collection, and photo identification on board. You will also assist with tour preparation and follow-up, cleaning the boat, sorting and analyzing photos, and communicating with guests. Social media content, research for tour planning, and outreach activities at tourist sites may also be part of your role. This allows you to combine research, education, and practical support in day-to-day operations.

Your daily routine on-site

A workday typically lasts about six hours. The daily routine varies depending on weather and sea conditions. There are two rotating shifts in the morning and early afternoon. On some days, you’ll work partly on the boat and partly in the apartment; on others, the focus will be more on outreach or data analysis. At the start, you’ll receive an introduction to the project’s content, rules, and working methods; experience shows it takes about a week before you can work more independently.

Make the most of your time on-site

Tenerife offers plenty of variety even outside the project. In the surrounding area, you’ll find restaurants, bars, and cafés, and within an hour you can reach Santa Cruz or the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, among other destinations. The project is therefore particularly suitable for people who want to combine marine conservation with life on a diverse Atlantic island.