📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Out of 11 kilometers of Eilat beach in Israeli territory, 1,200 meters have been declared a nature reserve.The Coral Beach Reserve was one of the first nature reserves to be declared in Israel. The Coral Beach Nature Reserve offers a spectacular combination of corals creating colorful underwater 'e~gardens' with butterfly fish, parrot fish, Julie fish, nocturnal fish, and many other species, along with sea lilies, giant shells and much more. The heart of the reserve is a coral reef of some 1,200 meters long parallel to the beach. It is one of the most 'e~densly populated' coral reefs in the world and the only one in Israel and you will have the opportunity to help preserve this endangered coral reef.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will become an integral part of the staff that aims to protect the fragile Coral Reef Reserve from countless threats. Duties include: general maintenance, beach cleaning, beach & boat observations, explaining to visitors about the beach rules (swimming areas, keep the beach clean), water buoy maintenance, escorting park rangers, etc... Work tasks may change according to demand; therefore volunteers must be flexible to do unexpected tasks. Volunteer hours are from 09:00 - 15:00, with 1-2 days off a week.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in the Arava Hostel in a single gender dormitory room with up to 6 people including: beds, linen and air conditioning. Facilities at the hostel include: toilet and hot showers, communal kitchen, a lobby with a snack & drink bar, lockers, internet, breakfast, hot drinks & safety-deposit box, a well-kept sun terrace with sun beds, BBQ & picnic benches. and private parking near the hostel. The Arava Hostel is conveniently located in the center of Eilat 5 minutes walk from the bus terminal & the city center. 10-15 minutes walk to the beach, boardwalk & clubbing area. Supermarket just around the corner
📍 About the location
Eilat is a very popular tourist destination offering lots of activities such as numerous beaches, diving, swimming with dolphins or birdwatching (Eilat is located on the main migration route between Africa and Europe). The nightlife is very vibrant with many restaurants and beach bars. All volunteers will meet in Jerusalem for a GoEco orientation before heading to the project site.
ℹ️ Additional information
Project open all year round # Volunteers can start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month # Required participation: Min 2 weeks - Max 4 weeks.