Puerto Morelos, Mexico

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Volunteer in Puerto Morelos

With mangroves, coral reefs and natural chambers underground, it's a colourful life on the Mexican Caribbean.

As a volunteer or intern on our base in Puerto Morelos, you could join a range of marine conservation projects and PADI scuba-diving courses, all based around the vital Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Expect postcard beaches and laid-back living – not bad! 

Critical science

Critical science

You'll contribute to vital conservation research targeted at protecting the earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Ethical engagement

Ethical engagement

Using the UN's SDGs as a framework, we've made a commitment to positive, constructive and sustainable impact.
Beautiful adventures

Beautiful adventures

You'll spend your days exploring some of the world's most breathtaking, exhilarating and remote wildernesses.

Puerto Morelos volunteer projects

Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to gbp 5000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Dec.

Included in your program, at no extra cost

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn to cook traditional Yucatan food
Learn to cook traditional Yucatan food
Take a beach yoga class
Take a beach yoga class
Learn about hyperbaric medicine
Learn about hyperbaric medicine
Stand-up paddleboard at sunrise
Stand-up paddleboard at sunrise
Climb rock formations in the jungle
Climb rock formations in the jungle
Learn the unique geography of the Yucatan Peninsula
Learn the unique geography of the Yucatan Peninsula
Ancient Aztec cocoa experience
Ancient Aztec cocoa experience