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  • Life Below Water

Conservation of Sea Turtles and Their Habitat

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2 - 2 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
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  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • You will collaborate with more volunteers in night and day work on the Greek islands.
  • You will live an incredible natural experience in a paradisiacal destination without having to travel many hours by plane.
  • Willingness and ability to work in a team
  • In both projects you will be with more volunteers
  • You know Greece differently

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Together with the project coordinators you will live an incredible natural experience in a paradisiacal destination without having to travel many hours by plane.

The volunteer project in Greece takes place in 2 areas of the island, Kefalonia and Argostoli. Although they are different areas and accommodations, in both you will be with more volunteers.

Regularly, different activities are carried out apart from the main ones according to the area, some of these ...

About the program

The volunteer project in Greece takes place in 2 areas of the island, Kefalonia and Argostoli. Although they are different areas and accommodations, in both you will be with more volunteers.

Regularly, different activities are carried out apart from the main ones according to the area, some of these are:

ARGOSTOLI
  • Observation of sea turtle mating
  • Observation of identification techniques 
  • Participation in drone surveys of the harbour and feeding grounds (May only).
  • Beach profile studies 
  • Beach cleaning
  • Plastic pollution assessment
  • Sea turtle tagging (May to end of June)
  • Rescues of injured sea turtles
  • Recording of behavioural observations 
  • Sea turtle monitoring in the harbour
  • Early morning beach nesting census on the beach
  • Protection of nests and relocation if needed

LIXOURI
  • Rescue of injured sea turtles 
  • Monitoring of sea turtles in port
  • Monitored nests for hatching events (both early in the morning and overnight)
  • Beach profile studies 
  • Beach cleaning
  • Plastic pollution assessment

Typical day

A typical day in the turtle project in Greece starts around 8 a.m. with breakfast, after which the volunteers are told the tasks assigned to them for the day, which can be beach cleaning, release, research topics.

At lunchtime there is a break and in the evening the activities are resumed.

Typical day

A typical day in the turtle project in Greece starts around 8 a.m. with breakfast, after which the volunteers are told the tasks assigned to them for the day, which can be beach cleaning, release, research topics.

At lunchtime there is a break and in the evening the activities are resumed.

Free-time activities

ITHACA, THE MOST LEGENDARY ISLAND
Ithaca, an island full of myths and known for being the homeland of Ulysses. If you are passionate about Greek myths, visit this wonderful island on your volunteer trip to Greece.

NIGHTLIFE IN ARGOSTOLI
In addition to their natural wonders, the Greek islands are also ...

Free-time activities

ITHACA, THE MOST LEGENDARY ISLAND
Ithaca, an island full of myths and known for being the homeland of Ulysses. If you are passionate about Greek myths, visit this wonderful island on your volunteer trip to Greece.

NIGHTLIFE IN ARGOSTOLI
In addition to their natural wonders, the Greek islands are also famous for their fun nightlife.

GREECE, A COUNTRY TO DISCOVER
After the pandemic and being locked up, we have noticed a traffic of people looking to do solidarity actions and help others, but without forgetting to enjoy a paradise like Kefalonia.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

It includes
  • Welcome at the airport and accompaniment
  • Accommodation for the duration of your volunteer stay
  • 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
  • Program monitoring and evaluation
  • Orientation and induction to the project
  • Certificate of weeks spent volunteering
  • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program
  • Volunteer and liability insurance
  • Tax deduction certificate
Not included
  • Flight to Greece
  • Visa, if required
  • Vaccinations, if required
  • Internal transportation or excursions
  • Travel within or outside the country
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Beverages, diets and special meals 
  • Bottled water

Airport Pickup at Kefallinia Airport

The local organisation will welcome you on arrival.

You can arrive in the following ways
  • Option 1: Direct flight to Kefalonia (EFL) 
  • Option 2: Flight to Athens (ATH) and then a 1 hour flight to Kefalonia from Athens. 
  • Option 3: Flight to Athens (ATH) and then bus/ferry to Kefalonia 7 hours bus/ferry to Kefalonia from Athens 

Accommodation

All the houses selected by the local organisation are equipped with apartment-style facilities with more volunteers.

The program includes accommodation in shared apartment-style rooms in one of the two houses; shared use of bathrooms, kitchen, cooking utensils and research equipment; transport to and from Kefalonia airport to the bus station, on the start and end dates of the program; use of bicycles; use of the bus station, on the start and end dates of the program; use of the bus station, on the start and end dates of the program; use of the bus station, on the start and end dates of the program.

WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THE VOLUNTEER HOUSE?
  • Bed, in a room shared with other volunteers of the same sex.
  • Fully equipped kitchen to cook for you (meals not included).
  • Wifi
  • Laundry area (cold water and hand wash only).

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kefallinia Airport (EFL) in Kefallinia. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The local organisation will welcome you on arrival.

new dates 2025 open:
Sunday, April 13 2025
Sunday, April 27 2025
Sunday, May 11 2025
Sunday, May 25 2025
Sunday, June 8 2025
Sunday, June 22 2025
Sunday, July 6 2025
Sunday, July 20 2025
Sunday, August 3 2025
Sunday, August 17 2025
Sunday, August 31 2025
Sunday, September 14 2025
Sunday, September 28 2025
Sunday, October 12 2025

You can arrive in the following ways
  • Option 1: Direct flight to Kefalonia (EFL) 
  • Option 2: Flight to Athens (ATH) and then a 1 hour flight to Kefalonia from Athens. 
  • Option 3: Flight to Athens (ATH) then bus/ferry to Kefalonia 7 hours bus/ferry ride to Kefalonia from Athens 

Turtles in Argostoli (arrivals on Sundays)
  • The first start date of the 2-week Programme for the Argostoli house is Sunday 13 April and every two weeks thereafter on a Sunday.
  • The last start date of the Programme is Sunday 12 October.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks 980€
Average fees 490€/week

Program fees

490€ per week 2 - 2 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 2 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (37 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

37 reviews · rating4.7

It was simply amazing. Working in sea turtle conservation allowed me to connect with nature in a unique way. The nights on the beach, watching the turtles nesting, are memories I will treasure forever. Adventure Volunteer gave me the opportunity to make a real difference in marine life and create ...
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I experienced magical moments while releasing hatchlings into the ocean. I thank Adventure Volunteer for opening the doors to this corner of Panama full of life and ...
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Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Argostoli

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