general information on 2021 programmes
Why should I do this course?
All of our courses are run and accredited by experts. This is to ensure you receive the best possible education and have the best chance at securing your dream job in the future. Our commitment to this means that we will always provide the best quality experience and training possible. Our accredited courses are run by experts in their specific field, giving you access to the best possible training on the market and assuring the quality of every course we deliver.
Each of our courses follow a similar structure, there are always two pricing options, one with and one without the option of accommodation at the AWdF volunteer base. On top of taking our accredited courses, you also receive all the benefits of being a part of the Fair Earth Foundation’s family of Global Citizens around the world.
All of our courses are run and accredited by experts. This is to ensure you receive the best possible education and have the best chance at securing your dream job in the future. Our commitment to this means that we will always provide the best quality experience and training possible. Our accredited courses are run by experts in their specific field, giving you access to the best possible training on the market and assuring the quality of every course we deliver.
Each of our courses follow a similar structure, there are always two pricing options, one with and one without the option of accommodation at the AWdF volunteer base. On top of taking our accredited courses, you also receive all the benefits of being a part of the Fair Earth Foundation’s family of Global Citizens around the world.
free time
We’re a work hard, play hard kind of organisation. Therefore, on top of a busy work schedule, we also provide the best possible, authentic and ethical, experience whilst on the island of Tenerife.
Weekends are free time in Tenerife to take part in a range of ecotourism activities across the island.
There are also options to go on the whale watching boats with our trusted partners in your free time. Experience a day in the life of an AWdF volunteer and act as a research guide on the famous whale watching boats of Tenerife. This option will be FREE of charge dependent on the completion of a one day induction from our AWdF Research Team.
Weekends are free time in Tenerife to take part in a range of ecotourism activities across the island.
There are also options to go on the whale watching boats with our trusted partners in your free time. Experience a day in the life of an AWdF volunteer and act as a research guide on the famous whale watching boats of Tenerife. This option will be FREE of charge dependent on the completion of a one day induction from our AWdF Research Team.
Price
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
Discounts are also available when multiple Advanced Skills Courses are taken together:
Increase your career prospects by ‘bundling’ our courses. It's no secret that the conservation job market is a tough game, but these add on qualifications will make your CV stand out above the rest. See our Short Course** catalogue here. When taking an Advanced Skills Course, you can add on a Short Course for only £100.
**only available in addition to participation in a Advanced Skills Course
Discounts are also available when multiple Advanced Skills Courses are taken together:
- Take TWO courses together and receive a 10% discount
- Take THREE courses together and receive a 15% discount
- Take FOUR courses together and receive a 20% discount
Increase your career prospects by ‘bundling’ our courses. It's no secret that the conservation job market is a tough game, but these add on qualifications will make your CV stand out above the rest. See our Short Course** catalogue here. When taking an Advanced Skills Course, you can add on a Short Course for only £100.
**only available in addition to participation in a Advanced Skills Course
what will we provide
- Accommodation: The normal accommodation is at the AWdF Volunteer Base, think cosy, comfortable and communal rather than a 5 star hotel. A £100 discount is available if you provide your own accommodation. We can provide camping/hostel options if you need to reduce the prices further.
- Food: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner included) if staying at AWdF accommodation.
- Transport: All transport whilst on the course in Tenerife is included in the price of the course (you must purchase your own return flights from your country of origin to Tenerife). *This does not include airport transfers.
- Equipment: All equipment required to complete the course is accessible and included in the price.
- Each week-long course includes at least 2 trips on the water in our AWdF Research Vessel
- Mentorship: Each course participant will receive one on one mentorship as well as being involved in group learning. This is in addition to practical workshops. The mentorship doesn't end there; individuals will have access to mentors to further their understanding and knowledge on an ongoing basis. Participation in the course automatically joins you as part of our Global Citizenship network where you will have access to; newsletters, communication with the Fair Earth team via emails and video call, with the option to keep in touch with mentors.
- Experiential learning programme: We believe the best way to learn is to get out there and do it for yourself. All of our courses have a strong experiential learning focus, meaning that you will receive hands on learning in the field alongside all the essential theoretical knowledge.
- Essential daily reflection meetings, to build the information into your learning process. Reflection of the experience and learning from that day is the heart of experiential learning.
- Get to know your course colleagues with our Cultural Social Activities programme. We think you should make the most out of your time on the wonderful island of Tenerife and endeavour to provide the true Canarian experience, with plenty of Guanche and cultural knowledge to be discovered. See the possibilities for places to visit on our ‘Familiarisation Trips’ here.
- Global Citizenship Resource Centre: At our AWdF Volunteer base in Arona we are formulating the world’s first Global Citizenship library. Through participation in this course you will have access to these resources for the duration of your stay, helping you to open your eyes to the world and see how you can be part of the change we are trying to create.
What will you get at the end of the course?
- AWdF Certificate of Completion: This is not an ‘attend-and-pass course,’ candidates will have to successfully pass an end of course examination to receive the qualification. There are three levels of certificate of completion; Pass, Merit or Distinction. For the PADI and RYA courses, you will also receive your respective accredited certificates.
- Transferable skills to put on your CV broadening your career prospects; team work, clear communication, time management, wider reading, broader knowledge, practical application, experience working in another country with people from different cultures.
- On successful completion of the course and dependent on the quality of participation, we are happy to provide a professional reference for any future job application.
- Participating in the course means you are joining a wide network of people in your given field. Fair Earth Foundation alumni span the professional world far and wide, making a difference wherever they go.
- You will be automatically scribed to our monthly Fair Earth Foundation Newsletter; included in which will be updates on our global citizenship network, current job applications around the world, networking opportunities, upcoming events and general updates on the Fair Earth Foundation family programmes.
- Global Citizenship Voucher: Each participant will receive a symbolic £50 voucher to donate towards whichever of our three focus areas they deem most suitable; climate change, plastic pollution, community action.
- Career Pathways Guidance: Our team will help you to outline further career pathways you can take as your next steps after the course.
What’s Next?
- If you are interested in one of our courses, have you seen our other Advanced Skills Courses?
- Give yourself the best chance in the professional world, take a course as part of one of our bundles: take 2 courses for 10% discount, 3 courses for 15% discount, 4 courses for 20% discount.
- Be sure to consider adding to your skill repertoire further by taking one of our add on Short Courses *only available in addition to participation in an Advanced Skills Course
- Looking for internship opportunities? See our internship programmes:
- Marine Conservation and Research
- Enterprise
- Filmmaking and Photography
- Environment and Sustainability
- Want to take it further and join our team of volunteers making a difference around the world?
Put your skills into practise and volunteer with the Fair Earth Foundation at any of the following locations: - Looking for further employment in the conservation industry? See our career pathways page.
why choose us?
The Fair Earth Foundation ‘Family’ is a group of charitable foundations (registered with the UK Charities Commission) and Not for Profit companies (registered with UK Companies House) with a shared vision of how the world should be. We believe in raising awareness, inspiring action and creating REAL change through doing.
Our family includes, but is not limited to, the Atlantic Whale and Dolphin Foundation (AWdF) in Tenerife; a local to global fair trade operation True Fair Trade CIC; and an ethical global ecotourism operation True Fair Eco Tourism. Through this wide range of global contacts we have created our very own Global Citizenship network, formulated of people, charities, businesses and communities from all walks of life acting NOW to make a positive difference to the world in any way they can. Through taking part in our courses you are actively a member of this community of Global Citizens, with life long connections and networks to help you with every step of your journey. Together we can make a real difference!
We at the Fair Earth Foundation have a commitment to young people from all walks of life, working to help build their skills sets, boost their confidence and open their eyes to new opportunities around the world; empowering everyone to go out and there and make a REAL difference!
Our commitment to this means that we will always provide the best quality experience and training possible. Our accredited courses are run by experts in their specific field, giving you access to the best possible training on the market and assuring the quality of every course we deliver. Not only this but we always operate with health, safety and wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do.
Learning is best achieved in a relaxed, safe and inclusive environment.
Our family includes, but is not limited to, the Atlantic Whale and Dolphin Foundation (AWdF) in Tenerife; a local to global fair trade operation True Fair Trade CIC; and an ethical global ecotourism operation True Fair Eco Tourism. Through this wide range of global contacts we have created our very own Global Citizenship network, formulated of people, charities, businesses and communities from all walks of life acting NOW to make a positive difference to the world in any way they can. Through taking part in our courses you are actively a member of this community of Global Citizens, with life long connections and networks to help you with every step of your journey. Together we can make a real difference!
We at the Fair Earth Foundation have a commitment to young people from all walks of life, working to help build their skills sets, boost their confidence and open their eyes to new opportunities around the world; empowering everyone to go out and there and make a REAL difference!
Our commitment to this means that we will always provide the best quality experience and training possible. Our accredited courses are run by experts in their specific field, giving you access to the best possible training on the market and assuring the quality of every course we deliver. Not only this but we always operate with health, safety and wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do.
Learning is best achieved in a relaxed, safe and inclusive environment.
how to apply
BOOK NOW via our booking menu on the course or internship page
For more information please email [email protected].
For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.