Volunteering in Coz.

[Skookumchuck]

Hi all, I find that I have a difficult time filling the hours that I'm not diving in Cozumel. Is there an organization that I could volunteer my time with? I'd like to make sure that I'm not doing something for free that a local could be making a living at. I've spent my entire life in construction so something like Habitat for Humanity would be ideal but I'm open to anything.
Andrew.

 

[BrackaFish]

Hi all, I find that I have a difficult time filling the hours that I'm not diving in Cozumel. Is there an organization that I could volunteer my time with? I'd like to make sure that I'm not doing something for free that a local could be making a living at. I've spent my entire life in construction so something like Habitat for Humanity would be ideal but I'm open to anything.
Andrew.

What a great idea, kudos to you. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

 

[JFS]

The Cozumel Humane Society has volunteering. CIMAC AC is a non profit group who does different conservation efforts on the island.

 

[rick00001967]

if you are there during turtle hatching season you could always help with the rescue program

 

[loudives]

Call the Red Cross office in Cozumel! Also Coz Sally does several things on the island. Reach her faster at barefootincozumel.com

 

[NDL_Diver]

Maybe able to kill 2 birds as they say

Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration

 

[DiverN2H2O]

If nothing else grab a trash bag and pick up.
Anywhere it’s possible to fill a bag in 5 minutes or less!

 

[JenLoves2Dive]

Hi all, I find that I have a difficult time filling the hours that I'm not diving in Cozumel. Is there an organization that I could volunteer my time with? I'd like to make sure that I'm not doing something for free that a local could be making a living at. I've spent my entire life in construction so something like Habitat for Humanity would be ideal but I'm open to anything.
Andrew.

Hi Andrew. The Cozumel Humane Society always has a project or two and repairs that need to be made. When are you coming down here? I can put you in touch with Lisa Ramirez, president of the Humane Society or Natalia Pescador who is the Director. There are numerous projects around there and I am sure they could use your help. Thank you!
Jennifer

 

[Skookumchuck]

Hi Jennifer, I was planning for June but that's up in the air now. When I do return I will be sure to get in contact with you or the society.
Thanks all.

 

[JamesBon92007]

Like NDL_Diver said, we volunteer with the CCRRP. Much of what we do is to clean the coral garden platforms and and brush the algae off the corals but we feel that it is worthwhile. We tend to run into many of the same people each time we go so it's a good way to make friends with like-minded people. We are old and usually only do one dive per day in the coral gardens but if you still have the energy then the Humane Society would probably be my next choice.