Volunteer Abroad Spain: Denia Nature Conser­va­tion

There are no specific requirements or pre-knowledge necessary for this project. As you will be working outdoors, often under high temperatures, you should be physically fit, though. For the project in Dénia it is also important that you are a good swimmer as you need to snorkel or dive from time to time. We recommend learning some basic Spanish to be able to talk to the locals.

Our team at Natucate supports you with your travel arrangements and provides you with detailed information material. Furthermore, the programme fee includes your accommodation as well as all project-related items/necessary equipment. The daily transfer from your accommodation to the project location is also included.

You don’t need to get specific vaccinations when travelling to Spain. However, before travelling it is always advisable to make sure to be vaccinated against measles-mumps-rubella, tetanus, typhus and hepatitis A and B. It is best to see your doctor before starting your volunteer adventure and to get professional advice. You should ensure you have travel insurance to cover the duration of your stay in Spain. Usually all insurance companies offer a special insurance for travelling abroad.

It is best to book a flight to València or Alicante. Both airports are close to your project site and many flight connections depart and arrive there. Our team is happy to assist you in planning your arrival and departure, but you will need to book the flights by yourself. At the airport, you will be picked up by a staff member of the project and be taken to your accommodation.

Core Tasks of your Voluntary Work in Dénia are:

• Monitoring whales, dolphins and seabirds
• Studying and collecting data about the wildlife and plant life of the coastal and marine ecosystems. Snorkelling and diving where necessary
• Protecting and conserving wetland areas
• Safeguarding turtles
• Maintaining and restoring the coastal and marine ecosystems
• Reforestation and forest fire prevention
• Identifying animal and plant species

In Dénia there is a maximum 9 volunteers at the same time.

During your time in the project you will be living in a fully equipped apartment. Here you will live together with the other volunteers either in a single or double room (depending on whether you join the project alone or together with a partner). Your house is close to public transportation.

In general, it is no problem to stay in the same room as your travel partner. But it depends on the time of your booking and the availability at the project.

As a volunteer in Spain, you need to get your food yourself and can prepare your meals in your apartment’s kitchen. The apartment is situated very central so there should be no problem to go grocery shopping.

A vegetarian or vegan diet is no problem, as you are responsible for your meals by yourself.

You will work from Monday till Friday between 8 AM and 1 PM. In the afternoon and on the weekends, you will have plenty of time for free time activities.

Use your free time to spend your day at the beach or to go sightseeing in the city and enjoy the good weather. If you love sports, you can also go sailing or swimming. You can use the free weekends to explore bigger cities such as Barcelona, Madrid or Granada. Our local staff will be happy to help you to plan your free time activity.

The local staff members are available for you at the project location. Moreover, you can also always contact Natucate during your time in the project.

Extra costs on site apply for food and free time activities. In the cities, you will have the opportunity to withdraw money.

Your apartment is equipped with WiFi. Prior to your departure you should check the costs for calls and text messages with your mobile phone provider.