Tell Us About Yourself - Application Form

CONFIRM YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES
Please provide us with your preferred arrival date. We have predetermined arrival and departure dates for logistical purposes. These correspond to the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, although this could be changed at any time without notice.
Arrival Date*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Departure Date*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Season*
Duration*
- 2 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 6 weeks
- 8 weeks
- 10 weeks
- 12 weeks
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*
Prefix First Last
Date of Birth*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Age Group*
Gender*
Nationality*
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Email*
IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE THE SAME EMAIL YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY USED FOR YOUR QUOTATION - INQUIRY!
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name*
First Last
This person in relation to you*
Home Number
Work Number
Mobile Number*
Relevant Medical Condition
Like diabetes, pregnancy etc.
Dietary restrictions
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EDUCATION
Current Level of Education*
Are you currently attending College/University?*
Which College/University?
Area of Study
Program of Study
MORE ABOUT YOU
How did you hear about us?*
Why are you applying for the Shark Academy?*
Are you currently a certified diver?*
Your motivation*
What is your motivation to apply to SASC – Shark Research Program and what is it about the organization that particularly interests you?
Challenges*
What do you think would be the most challenging aspect of being a volunteer/intern with SASC – Shark Research Program in a developing nation and/or a very different culture?
Role
What do you think is the role of conservation groups in promoting conservation and sustainability in developing nations?
Professional History*
Describe work that you have done, either in conservation or other global issues. Explain to us what you learned from this experience.
Experience*
Do you have any experience in communications? And what is your interest in creating multimedia (videos, photos, writing) to share your experience with us?
Expectations*
Lastly, what are your expectations from a placement with the Shark Academy? Say you get offered the chance to go, what do you think it will be like, what do you see yourself doing, and what do you hope to achieve? This isn't a trick question, it's just so that - if you are chosen - we can properly orientate you to what it is going to be like and what you are likely to get out of it.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Will you bring your own Snorkel Equipment?
When you're in the field, you're very likely to join us for regular in water monitoring and tagging activities. We highly recommend you to bring your own gear, but we can also provide some. Please let us know so we can plan ahead.
What size is your wetsuit typically?
What size are your fins typically?
What's your T-Shirt size*
DIVING OPTIONS
Are you interested in Science Diver training?*
Science Diver Package
From zero to hero – become a science diver, no matter your certification level and follow our unique shark diving curriculum, developed for Southern Africa. Seemlessly blend the science diver packages into your volunteering program! All diving and training costs are in addition to the cost of the Shark Academy placement cost, but are paid for on arrival in South Africa due to logistical planning and weather constraints.
Are you interested in any dive trips?*
Our Dive Trips
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CONFIRM YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES

PERSONAL INFORMATION

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT

EDUCATION

MORE ABOUT YOU

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

DIVING OPTIONS

Shark Academy

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