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Here's the latest opportunities to volunteer and make a difference for our shores.
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Join regular volunteer opportunities
There are lots of year-round opportunities to volunteer for our shores! All are welcomed to volunteer. Most do not require prior experience or knowledge, and provide some training. Register with the organiser to get updates directly from them.
Here's some regular sea shore volunteer opportunities ...
Biodiversity Beach Patrols
Beach Patrol is a citizen science programme where trained volunteers look out for sea turtles and horseshoe crabs on Singapore’s shores. Volunteers will be trained to identify species and possible nests. It will be held from March to September 2018. Volunteers will have to go through a pre-event training workshop before participating in the patrols. Registration and on-site training provided; Email marinepark@nparks.gov.sg for updates and registration details. Date and more details by NParks.
ReefX
A public citizen science programme to train recreational scuba divers in gathering reef survey data to support local reef research and conservation efforts. An initiative by non-profit conservation group Marine Stewards in collaboration with NParks. More details on the Marine Stewards website.
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Chek Jawa and Pulau Ubin with NParks
Volunteer with NParks to guide at Chek Jawa and other walks in Pulau Ubin, join biodiversity surveys, habitat restoration and more. More details by NParks.
The Hantu Bloggers
Join volunteers passionate about diving Singapore and Pulau Hantu. Conduct regular guided dives at Pulau Hantu, help out with other outreach work and reef surveys. More details by The Hantu Bloggers.
Horseshoe Crab Research and Rescue with Nature Society (Singapore)
Volunteer for this citizen science programme at Kranji mudflats by the Marine Conservation Group, Nature Society (Singapore) to release horseshoe crabs trapped in nets and collect information about them. More details by MCG, NSS.
International Coastal Cleanup Singapore
Volunteer as a participant, or organise a cleanup with a group of friends and colleagues. Volunteer coordinators are also welcomed. More details by International Coastal Cleanup Singapore.
Intertidal Watch with NParks
Volunteer for this citizen science programme to regularly collect quantitative data of intertidal biodiversity on several Singapore shores including Chek Jawa. More details by NParks.
Our Singapore Reefs
Join volunteer divers who love Singapore's coral reefs. Conduct dive cleanups, participate in citizen science and help in public outreach. More details by Our Singapore Reefs.
Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative
Join volunteers determined to give Mother Nature a hand to replant mangroves in abandoned aquaculture ponds at Pulau Ubin through Ecological Mangrove Restoration. Help in mangrove cleanups, outreach through guided walks and more. Details on by the R.U.M. Initiative.
The Sisters Islands Marine Park with NParks
Volunteer with NParks to guide at the St. John's Island and Marine Park Gallery (public walks at Big Sisters' Island are no longer being held). Also help as a diver and get involved in citizen science projects. More details by NParks. See also the Sisters Islands Marine Park blog and facebook group.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Volunteer with NParks to guide at Sungei Buloh mangroves and Kranji Marsh wetlands, join biodiversity surveys, habitat restoration and more. More details by NParks.
TeamSeaGrass
Volunteer for this citizen science programme to regularly monitor seagrasses at Chek Jawa, Pulau Semakau and Cyrene Reef, and help with outreach for seagrasses throughout the year. More details by TeamSeaGrass.
Coral Reef Monitoring Programme with NParks
Volunteer for this NParks citizen science programme to monitor coral reefs in Singapore's Southern Islands, particularly Pulau Hantu, Pulau Semakau, Pulau Jong, The Sisters Islands, Kusu Island and Raffles Lighthouse. More details by NParks.
