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Exotic Island Conservation Assistant

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1,147€ per week  ·  1 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help conserve and protect the environment, bio-diversity and livelihood of Indonesia!
  • Live on an Island in a Resort where all basic but comfortable accommodation and meals is provided.
  • Be completely surrounded by beautiful nature when volunteering in Indonesia!
  • Expand your knowledge on Conservation and Marine Biology.
  • Many opportunities to explore this amazing Island and take up surfing, snorkeling, riding around the island on scooters and so much more!

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Come take part in a wide range of unique volunteering opportunities alongside researchers and marine biologists on the Exotic Islands of Indonesia!

Ever wished you can travel to the Islands of Indonesia? Or how about Volunteering? Why not do both and travel to the beautiful Simeulue Island located in Indonesia!  Come take part in a unique volunteer opportunity of working together with researchers, marine biologists and other volunteers to ...

About the program

Ever wished you can travel to the Islands of Indonesia? Or how about Volunteering? Why not do both and travel to the beautiful Simeulue Island located in Indonesia!  Come take part in a unique volunteer opportunity of working together with researchers, marine biologists and other volunteers to Conserve the Island’s Turtles and other amazing volunteering activities!

During your volunteer programme, you will be based at Mahi-Mahi Resort on Simeulue Island. Simeulue is an island located within the Aceh region of North Sumatra, about 100 miles from the mainland. It is important to keep in mind that volunteering here will give you lots of opportunities to partake in different volunteering activitis offered by the project, some of the projects you will be involved in are as follows:


- Bangkaru Sea Turtle Conservation.

- Mincau & Babi Island Conservation.

- Snorkeling and Reef Surveys.

- Salur Valley Bird Survey.

- Camera Trapping.

- Community Education & Nature Club.

- Land to Table, Gardening and Sustainable Living.

- Beach Clean-up and Plastic Up-cycling and much more!


The primary objective of this project is to address the issues that are associated with the project activities that are listed and to deal with them as soon as possible to protect and conserve Indonesia’s rich and untouched environment, bio-diversity and livelihood of its people therefore, the project needs your help all year round! The minimum duration offered is 1 week and the maximum duration is 4. Bring your enthusiasm and come partake in a meaningful and unforgettable experience!


Typical day

The responsibilities will differ since you won’t be involved in just one main activity. There are quite a few activities which forms the core foundation of the Conservation program on Simeulue Island. The hours will pass by quickly due to endless duties that need to be completed on a daily basis. ..

Typical day

The responsibilities will differ since you won’t be involved in just one main activity. There are quite a few activities which forms the core foundation of the Conservation program on Simeulue Island. The hours will pass by quickly due to endless duties that need to be completed on a daily basis. Some of these responsibilities that will be designated to you are as follows:

  • Assisting with evening and morning anti-poaching turtle patrols and data collection, Beach clean ups and Reef surveys.
  • Bird surveys.
  • Plastic upcycling.
  • Gardening and Educating about Sustainable living.
  • Some camp maintenance and camp chores, such as helping cook and clean. 
  • Monitoring lizard predation and Camera trapping.

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Free-time activities

Volunteer have the opportunity to go on Boat trips, surfing, waterfall hiking, night hikes and so much more! Any activity out of the prgram will need to be covered by the volunteer. There will also be tours that volunteers will need to go on for Educational purposes and there is also Yoga sessions ...

Free-time activities

Volunteer have the opportunity to go on Boat trips, surfing, waterfall hiking, night hikes and so much more! Any activity out of the prgram will need to be covered by the volunteer. There will also be tours that volunteers will need to go on for Educational purposes and there is also Yoga sessions every mornings that volunteers can partake in.


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 (intermediate level)

Required Documents

CV, Resume, Letter of Motivation, Two pics and Signed Policies and Liability form (provided during application process)

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, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 - 14:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Fronteering Travel

The Fee Includes: 


  • Accommodation - The accommodation on Simeulue is surrounded by jungle and fronted by a white sandy beach. Volunteers are accommodated in dormitory-style rooms with basic amenities and can expect to share a room with one to two other volunteers. You are requested to help conserve water, as resources are sparse during dry season. This is real jungle living, and although the camp has some facilities, the toilet and washing facilities are very basic and may be challenging for some.
  • Meals - On Simeulue, meals prepared by the kitchen staff. Its food is a mixture of both local cuisine and Western. On Bangkaru or other Islands, all volunteers will be expected to work with the HAKA Rangers to prepare meals with all ingredients and groceries bought from Simeulue Island.
  • Airport Pick up - Flights would be in and out of Medan (Kualanamu International Airport), Indonesia. From there, the project arranges the short flight to Simeulue airport. There is only one flight a day from Medan to Simeulue at 12:35, so it is crucial that volunteers either arrive with plenty of time to spare in the morning, or stay a night in Medan. There is a nice and very convenient hotel right in the airport. The return flight to Simeulue from Medan is included in the volunteer program price. Pick up and drop off volunteers at Simeulue airport and all travel on Simeulue is included in the program fee as well.The trip from Simeulue to Bangkaru is provided. However, do keep in mind that it consists of an overnight ferry to the mainland, followed by a 4-hour speed boat to the island. On the ferry, a comfortable dorm is provided, and volunteers often sleep for the duration of the journey. The speedboat ride is on a local boat with no shade. It is therefore important to bring cloths to cover up and plenty of sun cream!
  • Mail-Holding Services - You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered.
  • Ongoing service and  24/7 Emergency Contact

Airport Pickup at Polonia

Flights would be in and out of Medan (Kualanamu International Airport), Indonesia. From there, the project arranges the short flight to Simeulue airport. There is only one flight a day from Medan to Simeulue at 12:35, so it is crucial that volunteers either arrive with plenty of time to spare in the morning, or stay a night in Medan. There is a nice and very convenient hotel right in the airport. The return flight to Simeulue from Medan is included in the volunteer program price. Pick up and drop off volunteers at Simeulue airport and all travel on Simeulue is included in the program fee as well.The trip from Simeulue to Bangkaru is provided. However, do keep in mind that it consists of an overnight ferry to the mainland, followed by a 4-hour speed boat to the island. On the ferry, a comfortable dorm is provided, and volunteers often sleep for the duration of the journey. The speedboat ride is on a local boat with no shade. It is therefore important to bring cloths to cover up and plenty of sun cream!

Accommodation

The accommodation on Simeulue is surrounded by jungle and fronted by a white sandy beach. Volunteers are accommodated in dormitory-style rooms with basic amenities and can expect to share a room with one to two other volunteers. You are requested to help conserve water, as resources are sparse during dry season. This is real jungle living, and although the camp has some facilities, the toilet and washing facilities are very basic and may be challenging for some.

Food & Beverages

On Simeulue, meals prepared by the kitchen staff. Its food is a mixture of both local cuisine and Western. On Bangkaru or other Islands, all volunteers will be expected to work with the HAKA Rangers to prepare meals with all ingredients and groceries bought from Simeulue Island!

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Polonia (MES) in Kuala Namu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Indonesia. 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 Indonesia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

There are no specific start/arrival dates however we recommend you start the project on a Monday. Be sure to book way in advance to secure a spot!

Availability
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Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 1,579€
2 weeks 2,074€
2 weeks 2,074€
3 weeks 2,569€
3 weeks 2,569€
4 weeks (max. stay) 2,866€
Average fees 1,147€/week

Program fees

1,147€ per week 1 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

1 - 4 weeks

Deposit (15%)

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 (85%)

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


Meet your host

Fronteering Travel

Brilliant 4.7 rating (44 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2010

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Patrick

Spoken languages: German, English, Dutch

About the project

Fronteering arranges volunteering programs related to wildlife and indigenous people in less visited places of this world as well as more unique destinations.

Meet your host

Fronteering arranges volunteering programs in some of the last frontiers of this world as well as more unique locations that other organizations ignore. From Field research programs in the Far north of Canada and Husky ranches in the Canadian Arctic to Amerindian community programs and wildlife conservation in the Amazon Rainforest and everything in between.

Most of our programs Focus on either wildlife rehabilitation and release, wildlife conservation & research or involve local indigenous communities.

Fronteering currently offers programs in Canada, Guyana, USA, Australia, Brazil, Borneo, South Africa, Madagascar and Panama.

True good causes: FRONTEERINGS volunteer abroad projects are either existing local projects or projects that are build from the group up by FRONTEERING. What these projects have in common is that you will be supporting a true good cause! You will have the opportunity to help where the need is the greatest. Our projects focus on helping the local communities, wildlife, indigenous people and the environment in cooperation with the local/indigenous communities. We focus on true volunteer projects where your effort really makes a difference. That’s why through Fronteering you will rehabilitate injured & orphaned wildlife with the goal to release the animal. That is the reason why will not send you to some far southern country to cuddle with tame lions & tigers with any real purpose. If you want to volunteer abroad with a real purpose, contact us!

Safety: At FRONTEERING we do our outmost best to provide the safety measures needed for our Volunteer Abroad projects and Adventure Travel Trips. However due to the fact that many of our projects and trips involve wild animals and/or are in remote locations there is a small element of risk involved. Not all of our projects and trips are for the faint at heart however we do cater to those of all walks of life. If you are not too sure about the suitability of a Volunteer Abroad project or an Adventure Travel trip then feel free to ask as we are always ready to answer any questions or discuss any doubts that come to mind. For more information please check our Safety & In-country Support section before you volunteer abroad.

A real adventure: We do not want our volunteers to end up trying to safe or clean up some small patch of rainforest which in some places they might call a wilderness. Instead you will volunteer in the immense jungle of the Amazon rainforest or venture in to the vast Canadian wilderness! Our volunteer abroad projects are situated in the remote areas of the world and we focus on countries and regions with the lowest population densities. We at FRONTEERING focus on what works; from sleeping in the jungle underneath the stars with nothing more than your own private hammock to back-to-basic cabins in the northern tundra with a cozy smothering fireplace and no electricity! When you volunteer abroad with FRONTEERING you can be sure it will be adventure.

Off the beaten path: With FRONTEERING volunteer abroad projects you will venture to places less visited. We focus on places that are fairly undiscovered where the nature, wildlife and indigenous cultures are still common. You will have the great opportunity to see these amazing places while they are still unspoiled and pure. It is these places where there is the most to lose but even more to gain through successful conservation work and sustainable tourism. 

Community involvement: Foremost when volunteering abroad the well being of the community should come first. For all of our trips we use local guides, local transportation and local communities so that through sustainable tourism we can help to protect the environment, wildlife and sustain the way of life of indigenous cultures & communities. More and more and governments choose the long term benefit of sustainable tourism over the short term gain of mining and logging. A good example is Gabon which in 2002 after recommendations from environmental researchers set up 13 new national parks. The government of Guyana is currently considering protecting its entire rainforest region which still covers 80% of the country. Hopefully through our combined effort this dream will one day become true.

Mission
FRONTEERING specializes in organizing volunteer abroad projects to preserve the environment, wildlife and indigenous people throughout the world while giving the volunteers a real and raw experience in some of the most beautiful and often remote places in the world to make a true difference.

Vision
FRONTEERING strives to provide real off the beaten path volunteer abroad experiences worldwide that satisfy the need for volunteer projects that truly makes a difference for the environment, wildlife and indigenous people.


44 reviews · rating4.7

Peter Journey rating5

2023 at Abandoned Pets Caretaker

Going abroad and in particular volunteering was something I always regretted not doing when I was younger. When a opportunity did come up to take extended leave from work It took me a while to gather the courage to now fulfill my younger self's wish. Was I too old? Would I still fit in at this age? ...
Sebastian Thomasen rating3.6

2023 at Abandoned Pets Caretaker

I had a good stay at the SPCA. With a warm and welcoming staff that made me feel like I was a part of the team. I also had daily transportation from my homestay to the SPCA. But if you were going to the SPCA then I will ask organization if there is transport for you. My homestay was a good ...
Théo SMITH rating4.8

2023 at Scottish Husky Ranch Caretaker

I spent 6 weeks there, it was a great experience. The hosts are super friendly and very welcoming. The dogs are adorable and kind. The landscapes are magnificent and unique If you are looking for a new experience, go ...
Tabea Barnowsky rating4.6

2023 at Island Wildlife Caretaker

I'm really thankful for my experience here on Vancouver Island! We had many different animals at Wild Arc and we could join some of the releases which was always awesome to experience. The volunteers are allowed to take care of birds, squirrels and raccoons but we also have a lot of other tasks ...
Patrik Lützelschwab rating4.8

2023 at Zoo and Animal Caretaker

Hilfe beim Ausmisten der Säugetiere, Vögel sowie Futter zubereiten sowie auch bei Shows mithelfen (Reptilien halten) von morgens bis spät nachmittags (7.30 - 16 ...
SIMON KABANGU KABANGU MUTAMBAY rating4.6

2023 at Island Nature Conservation & Sustainability

I spend a fantastic time in Iceland in Bru. The home's atmosphere was excellent and the camp leaders were fantastic. s for the main activities, beach clean-up and waste sorting, the camp leaders ensure that everyone participates equally, which is perfect. We're very well supervised, but also very ...

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