2021/2022 internships
Internships follow the same format as our volunteering programmes, with the additional element that we will provide one-on-one mentoring support and a structured framework for intern students. This will involve the mentor linking with the intern’s academic supervisor to ensure that the internship experience meets with faculty requirements.
The initial task will be to frame the goals of the internship so that the mentor can help ensure these are met and support the intern should difficulties arise. Most internships will require the completion of a piece of academic work, a dissertation for example. The mentor will help frame such work, determine timelines for work to be done and provide support should problems arise, liaising with the academic supervisor in the process.
The cost of the internship is the same as the cost of volunteering with the additional (nominal) mentoring charges. If a student decides they do not want the services of a mentor then they simply enrol as a volunteer.
Internships can be of any length. For further information, please contact [email protected]
We have four internship areas:
The initial task will be to frame the goals of the internship so that the mentor can help ensure these are met and support the intern should difficulties arise. Most internships will require the completion of a piece of academic work, a dissertation for example. The mentor will help frame such work, determine timelines for work to be done and provide support should problems arise, liaising with the academic supervisor in the process.
The cost of the internship is the same as the cost of volunteering with the additional (nominal) mentoring charges. If a student decides they do not want the services of a mentor then they simply enrol as a volunteer.
Internships can be of any length. For further information, please contact [email protected]
We have four internship areas:
- Marine Conservation and Research
- Enterprise
- Filmmaking and Photography
- Environment and Sustainability
Marine Conservation & Research
For the past thirty years, the Atlantic Whale & Dolphin Foundation (AWdF) has been monitoring cetacean populations off the southwest coast of Tenerife. Our core database predominantly focuses on the resident Short-finned Pilot Whale and Bottlenose Dolphin populations, through photo identification methodology, along with recording behavioural parameters laid down by the Tethys Institute for non-invasive cetacean research.
The 24 migratory cetacean species that travel through Tenerife are also recorded. This internship offers an amazing opportunity to work with this vast dataset and create your own stamp on AWdF research, as well as gaining valuable field experience on an almost daily basis. This form of experiential learning centres around intimate interactions with these amazing creatures and the impact we have on them.
Successful applicants will be an integral part of our research team, involved in all the research areas and platforms listed below, as well as focusing on a specific project agreed by the AWdF, intern and the supervisor.
There are 4 key research areas:
The 24 migratory cetacean species that travel through Tenerife are also recorded. This internship offers an amazing opportunity to work with this vast dataset and create your own stamp on AWdF research, as well as gaining valuable field experience on an almost daily basis. This form of experiential learning centres around intimate interactions with these amazing creatures and the impact we have on them.
Successful applicants will be an integral part of our research team, involved in all the research areas and platforms listed below, as well as focusing on a specific project agreed by the AWdF, intern and the supervisor.
There are 4 key research areas:
- Cetacean population dynamics
- Cetacean spatial ecology
- Cetacean behaviour
- Plastic research
- Land based station - monitoring cetacean behaviour with and without boats present.
- RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) - incorporating passive acoustic monitoring, recording cetacean behaviour and photo identification.
- Whale watching boats - centred around photo identification, recording cetacean behaviour, and raising public awareness amongst tourists.
- Land and sea based plastic monitoring - identifying types and amounts of plastic in relation to geographical positioning and levels of touristic development.
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Book now!When you reserve your place the total amount of your internship will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your volunteering will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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enterprise
We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering a NEW internship programme for young individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and business mindset. We are currently working on a variety of projects connected to ecotourism, fair trade and education, with a focus on encouraging Global Citizenship and ethical living throughout.
These projects are tackling issues on a local, national and global scale and the programme will be particularly looking at social enterprises and creative ideas for new ventures.
We are interested in developing business plans for local ecotourism providers or regional/national authorities (boutique hotels, scuba diving schools, vegan restaurants, stargazing activities, trekking holidays, etc.)
These projects will involve real clients and the required business plan will need to look at local and international opportunities for the business in question. It will be necessary to analyse commercial strengths and weaknesses, both locally and internationally, as well as business opportunities in both spheres and the identification of routes to market and appropriate marketing strategies. It will also be expected to make appropriate financial forecasts including cash flow and capital requirements and to identify sources of funding.
It would also be acceptable to look at developing a robust business plan for the business idea of the intern.
What we are offering?
For more information on the Enterprise Internship, please do not hesitate to contact Matúš Herc at [email protected]
These projects are tackling issues on a local, national and global scale and the programme will be particularly looking at social enterprises and creative ideas for new ventures.
We are interested in developing business plans for local ecotourism providers or regional/national authorities (boutique hotels, scuba diving schools, vegan restaurants, stargazing activities, trekking holidays, etc.)
These projects will involve real clients and the required business plan will need to look at local and international opportunities for the business in question. It will be necessary to analyse commercial strengths and weaknesses, both locally and internationally, as well as business opportunities in both spheres and the identification of routes to market and appropriate marketing strategies. It will also be expected to make appropriate financial forecasts including cash flow and capital requirements and to identify sources of funding.
It would also be acceptable to look at developing a robust business plan for the business idea of the intern.
What we are offering?
- Mentoring support throughout the programme to ensure that you produce the best work possible. We only want ‘winners!’
- Space to develop your personality and skill set through various activities and role-plays (writing business plan, pitching to the investor, team building, evaluation of your leadership style.)
- A resource centre with the latest business books and journals for you to explore.
- A tremendous organisational culture with like-minded people that are too, contributing to the common goal - trying to save the world!
- On-going consultation with the client(s) to include a final presentation and, if deemed viable, a presentation with the client to a panel of potential business angels in Tenerife.
- Involvement in our research on the whale watching boats and an array of heavily discounted activities on the island.
- Development of your professional network through us and our connections from all around the world.
- If of interest, we can assign you to clients in south and southeast Asia and West Africa through our fair trade networks. The work would be carried out in Tenerife with client relations conducted via web based conference platforms. There will be a very special prize for the best such business plan in that we will facilitate the presentation in the country of the client - Vietnam, Ghana, Sri Lanka, etc.
For more information on the Enterprise Internship, please do not hesitate to contact Matúš Herc at [email protected]
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Book Now!When you reserve your place the total amount of your internship will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your volunteering will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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Filmmaking & Photography
Tenerife is the most extraordinary island; it has breathtaking nature, festive culture and a variety of people and places. We are thrilled to announce that our filmmaking and photography internships have launched. Where better to get hands on experience than on a sunny island with everything you could possibly want to capture through a lens?
We are particularly interested in giving a voice and platform to people, places and environments that are often overlooked. If you are passionate about filmmaking and photography and love to explore new cultures and environments, then this is the internship for you.
Interns will support the work of the Atlantic Whale & Dolphin Foundation (AWdF) and Fair Earth Foundation:
They will be expected to design their own project during their stay on the island. Our mentoring team is made up of our own filmmakers and photographers together with resident professionals of which we have many!
All films and photographic work will be presented at The London Eco Film Festival AND all interns will have priority to participate in our international projects throughout the year: Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and more!
In the first instance, please contact James Muir at [email protected] to express your interest.
We are particularly interested in giving a voice and platform to people, places and environments that are often overlooked. If you are passionate about filmmaking and photography and love to explore new cultures and environments, then this is the internship for you.
Interns will support the work of the Atlantic Whale & Dolphin Foundation (AWdF) and Fair Earth Foundation:
- Training the volunteers working on the whale watching boats in the use of DSLR cameras.
- Developing short promotional videos for local ecotourism providers.
- Creating short CV videos for all volunteers passing through the AWdF.
They will be expected to design their own project during their stay on the island. Our mentoring team is made up of our own filmmakers and photographers together with resident professionals of which we have many!
All films and photographic work will be presented at The London Eco Film Festival AND all interns will have priority to participate in our international projects throughout the year: Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and more!
In the first instance, please contact James Muir at [email protected] to express your interest.
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book now!When you reserve your place the total amount of your internship will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your volunteering will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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Environment & Sustainability
Do you enjoy exploring the world around you? Do you have the ability to see the bigger picture of why ecology and sustainability are so important for our planet? Then don’t wait any longer! Secure your place with the Fair Earth Foundation on our Environment and Sustainability Internship for 2021.
Our environment and sustainability internship currently has a focus on sustainable farming and production. We work on various ‘fincas’ across Tenerife with the aim of growing our own produce, reducing our waste and researching alternative technologies.
What we are offering?
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Matúš Herc at [email protected]
to express your interest.
Our environment and sustainability internship currently has a focus on sustainable farming and production. We work on various ‘fincas’ across Tenerife with the aim of growing our own produce, reducing our waste and researching alternative technologies.
What we are offering?
- Our future interns can expect a variety of opportunities to apply their life and academic skills in real world settings related to conservation, restoration, wildlife and urban ecology.
- We have a small farm, that you can help us develop along ecological and sustainable lines.
- Work on organic farm projects across the island, helping to create sustainable solutions.
- Five key areas of work: farm animals (indigenous species only); vegetable, fruit and other flora propagation; alternative technologies; education initiatives; and wealth creation.
- Education on the right climates for farming specifically on Tenerife, where there are multiple microclimates across the island.
- Creating your own products from natural materials (toiletries and other everyday items.)
- Development of your professional network through us and our connections from all around the world.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Matúš Herc at [email protected]
to express your interest.
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book now!!When you reserve your place the total amount of your internship will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your volunteering will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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10 scholarships per annum are available for stays of 12 weeks or more, up to 1 year (only pay the first 12 weeks).
Contact Gemma if this would be of interest to you and she will send you a code if this is available. Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your internship will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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