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Volunteering with
The Pearl Protectors

The Pearl Protectors prioritizes promoting volunteerism in Sri Lanka through engaging passionate individuals in accomplishing the goal of protecting our marine environment. According to the World Giving Index 2019, Sri Lanka has been ranked #1 globally with the highest percentage of the population volunteers.

Volunteerism has been entwined with Sri Lankan history, culture and values. To further strengthen this, we provide modern resources, incentives and recognition to inspire volunteerism.

Protector of the Pearl Volunteer

A registered volunteer of The Pearl Protectors uniquely caters towards protecting the marine environment of Sri Lanka through various avenues such as awareness, research, multimedia, scuba diving, data gathering, coastal cleanups and creative solutions to protect the marine environment. 

All registered volunteers will follow a volunteer progress structure while adhering to the ‘Volunteer Code of Conduct’. Volunteer contributions will be recognized and honored.

As of 2023, 1900 volunteers have registered as Protectors of the Pearl Volunteers. As volunteer contributions increase, the individual will rank up to take part in the core decision-making of the organization. All volunteer opportunities are subjected to international volunteer guidelines and are conducted in the highest professional standards.

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Volunteers in Action

Not only do our Volunteers make a difference, but they also have a lot of fun doing it as well. Here are a few snippets of some of the volunteer campaigns that we held.

Plogging in 2018, The Pearl Protector Way
PET Bottle Christmass Tree in the Making (2018)
PADI Open Water License for the Pearl Protectors
Mount Lavinia Beach Cleanup

For more activities that we held, visit our gallery page.

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Code of Conduct

  1. Compassionate in protecting and conserving the marine environment of Sri Lanka.
  2. Acknowledge confidentiality which is required both during and after the volunteer tasks. Sharing ideas, content, project concepts, project proposals, volunteer personal information with any outside third-party individual or group is prohibited.
  3. Adhere to established emergency measures and precautions.
  4. Always be a team player with a positive attitude.
  5. Be responsible of the personal hygiene and wellbeing of personal health.
  6. Always be reliable, flexible, punctual and adhere to allocated times of assignments.
  7. Always ensure prioritizing personal safety and security.
  8. Inspire volunteerism and actively engage in advocating “The Pearl Protectors” mission.
  9. Report any grievances/concerns/complaints/feedback with the coordinator or assigned volunteer site leader.
  10. Show respect to all without discrimination of race, gender, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, language, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, political conviction, or any other feature.
  11. Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct as well as values inherent in volunteerism, such as commitment, engagement, and solidarity.
  12. Use efficiently and be responsible of the equipment and resources provided.
  13. Be always innovative, creative, and inspiring in sharing ideas and concepts that directly or indirectly contributes towards protecting the marine environment.
  14. Reflect dedication, motivation and resilience while volunteering as a Protector of the Pearl.
  15. Contribute towards ‘The Pearl Protectors’ cause through volunteering or partnering without expecting personal benefits related to monetary, social exposure and/or social incentives.
  16. Be encouraged in networking, increasing skill and experience capacity and/or be innovative.
  17. Adhere with the construct of local rules, regulation and policy which are restricted to the geography of the volunteering task.
  18. Share positive comments, feedback, experience with other Protectors of the Pearl.
  19. Refrain from representing other social groups, organizations or interest groups while volunteering unless prior agreed upon.
  20. Refrain from directly or indirectly harming the marine environment, marine life, marine habitat.
  21. Refrain from using any inappropriate, offensive action and/or attitude orally or physically to any individual or organization.
  22. Refrain from undertaking or supporting any criminal and/or illegal activities.
  23. Refrain from consuming, selling, distributing, any cigarettes, alcohol and/or performance impairing medication.
  24. Refrain from practicing any physical, sexual, inappropriate conduct.
  25. Actively engage in a personal lifestyle which promotes marine environment protection while advocating towards inspiring more individuals.
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