2023 at Turtle Conservation and Research
from 1,095€
Brilliant 4.7
(194)
Turtle Conservation and Research
1 - 12 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
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Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
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Verified by Volunteer World
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Reopening soon
1 - 12 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
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Very high response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality.
This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.
Highlights
- Study endangered sea turtles at The Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre.
- Live in scenic Ban Nam Khem, renowned for its dramatic beauty, mangroves, limestone cliffs and white-sand beaches.
- Contribute species and conservation data to citizen science databases like eBird, iNaturalist, Green Fins and Clean Swell.
- Learn species identification, survey techniques, and assist in collecting data for a biodiversity inventory in Phang Nga.
- Assist with animal care, enrichment studies, morphology research, and tank maintenance.
Especially suitable
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
Travel to Thailand to support endangered green turtle conservation and research along with a team of international volunteers. 🐢
Six species of sea turtles are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN Red List as threatened or endangered. The green sea turtle, specifically, is classified as endangered. This volunteer program in Thailand, in partnership with The Royal Thai Navy’s Sea Turtle ...
Typical day
Contribute to impactful projects, from morning hikes to afternoon workshops. Wrap it up with fun activities or just chill with your fellow participants.
Example of a typical day:
06:30 Have breakfast with the team, followed by the daily update.
07:00 Hike through the nearby forest to gather data on key ...
Free-time activities
In your free time, island hop, snorkel among the many reefs or visit sacred Buddhist sites. Explore excellent diving and snorkelling at Similan and Surin islands. Alternatively, Phi Phi Islands provide year-round attraction with distinctive limestone cliffs at Viking Cave. For beaches and dining, ...
Requirements
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Details on arrival
2024
- 06 Jan 2024
- 20 Jan 2024
- 03 Feb 2024
- 17 Feb 2024
- 02 Mar 2024
- 16 Mar 2024
- 30 Mar 2024
- 13 Apr 2024
- 27 Apr 2024
- 11 May 2024
- 25 May 2024
- 08 Jun 2024
- 22 Jun 2024
- 06 Jul 2024
- 20 Jul 2024
- 03 Aug 2024
- 17 Aug 2024
- 31 Aug 2024
- 14 Sep 2024
- 28 Sep 2024
- 12 Oct 2024
- 26 Oct 2024
- 09 Nov 2024
- 23 Nov 2024
- 07 Dec 2024
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
1,095€
2 weeks
1,395€
4 weeks
2,195€
6 weeks
2,895€
8 weeks
3,345€
10 weeks
3,895€
12 weeks (max. stay)
4,445€
Average fees
732€/week
Meet your organization
GVI
Brilliant 4.7
(194 reviews)
Agency - founded in 1998
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Bianca
Spoken languages: English
About the project
GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.
194 reviews · 4.7
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