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 time to the cause. However, participation does not mean the same thing for everyone: find out which path is right for you.

Get involved

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

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Become part of the swarm

Donate now

Become part of the swarm

Each individual contributes differently: time, a voice, reach, or the means to provide funding. Tap on what 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.

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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.

Contact us
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Membership

Three stages, one path

Membership

Three stages, one path

Every association relies on its members. Our Satzung provides for three forms of membership, which build upon one another.

Two sea turtles from above in shallow, turquoise water

Supporting member

You support the association financially with an amount of your choice – without having to take an active role. The most straightforward way to belong.

Two sea turtles from above in shallow, turquoise water

Supporting member

You support the association financially with an amount of your choice – without having to take an active role. 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 sustained period. Admission is granted by the Mitgliederbeirat following review and approval. A simple entry process is sufficient.

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

Ehrenamtliches Mitglied

You will actively collaborate and contribute over a sustained period. Admission is granted by the Mitgliederbeirat following review and approval. A simple entry process is sufficient.

Manta ray glides through turquoise water, viewed from below

Voting member

After at least two years of active membership, you can submit an application. Two sponsors are required; the members' assembly makes the decision. Limited to 50 people for reasons of effective work.

Manta ray glides through turquoise water, viewed from below

Voting member

After at least two years of active membership, you can submit an application. Two sponsors are required; the members' assembly makes the decision. Limited to 50 people for reasons of effective work.

A specific role

How does one become a Referent?

A specific role

How does one become a Referent?

Are you able to speak publicly and feel called to educate others on marine conservation? Then you have come to the right place. In the individual teams, experienced speakers are by your side to guide you and introduce you to the sometimes highly complex topics. Prior general knowledge of marine issues is an advantage.

As a school speaker, you carry a special responsibility, which we also uphold: all school speakers must submit an "erweitertes Führungszeugnis" as an entry 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 students.

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 meeting 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.