Opinions on participating in ElasmOcean

Get involved

We are looking for individuals who want to actively engage in marine conservation and are willing to dedicate their time to it. However, participation does not mean the same thing for everyone: find out which path suits you best.

Get involved

We are looking for individuals who want to actively engage in marine conservation and are willing to dedicate their time to it. However, participation does not mean the same thing for everyone: find out which path suits you best.

Get involved now

Become part of the swarm

Get involved now

Become part of the swarm

Each individual contributes differently: time, advocacy, outreach, or funding opportunities. Select the option that applies to you.

Time

a voice

Reach

Money

Become a volunteer member

You will actively participate – within one of our teams, during campaigns, or in organisational tasks. Those with other expertise will also find a role: in an association such as ours, a wide range of skills is required. The induction process begins with an initial discussion after you have contacted us.

Time

a voice

Reach

Money

Become a volunteer member

You will actively participate – within one of our teams, during campaigns, or in organisational tasks. Those with other expertise will also find a role: in an association such as ours, a wide range of skills is required. The induction process begins with an initial discussion after you have contacted us.

Membership

Three stages, one path

Membership

Three stages, one path

Every association relies on its members. Our constitution provides for three options, which build upon one another.

Two sea turtles from above in shallow, turquoise water

Supporting member

You support the association financially with a regular contribution of your choice, without the need to be actively involved. The most straightforward way to belong.

Two sea turtles from above in shallow, turquoise water

Supporting member

You support the association financially with a regular contribution of your choice, without the need to be actively involved. The most straightforward way to belong.

Reef shark swimming in sun-drenched blue water over a sandy substrate

Ehrenamtliches Mitglied

You will actively collaborate and contribute over a certain period. Admission is granted by the Mitgliederbeirat following a brief review. Simple registration is sufficient.

Reef shark swimming in sun-drenched blue water over a sandy substrate

Ehrenamtliches Mitglied

You will actively collaborate and contribute over a certain period. Admission is granted by the Mitgliederbeirat following a brief review. Simple registration is sufficient.

Manta ray glides through turquoise water, viewed from below

Voting member

After at least two years of active voluntary membership, you may submit an application; the decision is made by the Mitgliederversammlung. To ensure effective work, the number of members is limited to 50 people.

Manta ray glides through turquoise water, viewed from below

Voting member

After at least two years of active voluntary membership, you may submit an application; the decision is made by the Mitgliederversammlung. To ensure effective work, the number of members is limited to 50 people.

A specific role

How does one become a Referent?

A specific role

How does one become a Referent?

Are you capable of public speaking and feel called to educate others about marine conservation? Then you are in the right place. In the individual teams, experienced speakers will support you, guiding you and helping you get to grips with what are sometimes highly complex topics. A general background in marine issues is an advantage.

As a school speaker, you have a special responsibility, which we also uphold: all school speakers must present an "erweitertes Führungszeugnis" as an initial requirement. Initially, you will always work in a team - so you do not need to worry about standing alone in front of a class of thirty pupils.

As training in seminars and working as a speaker are time-consuming, please consider carefully before contacting us whether you can invest the necessary time. We look forward to hearing from you.

Pedagogical, rhetorical and specialist training provided by us

Erweitertes Führungszeugnis (for school speakers)

Access must always be conducted as a team, never alone

Rhetoric seminars to help you prepare

Willingness to engage in independent study in private

Are you interested in getting involved?

The only thing we cannot offer is financial compensation. Our reward is the gratitude of the public and the bright eyes of children in schools and kindergartens. And in truth, that is worth more than all the money in the world.

Are you interested in getting involved?

The only thing we cannot offer is financial compensation. Our reward is the gratitude of the public and the bright eyes of children in schools and kindergartens. And in truth, that is worth more than all the money in the world.

A reminder: No one receives a salary or even an expense allowance for their work at ElasmOcean. This is stipulated in our charter.