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Turtle Caretaker

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420€ per week  ·  4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help treat, rehabilitate and release injured turtles in beautiful Ontario!
  • Help to educate the public on the importance of turtles and their habitat
  • An opportunity to make friends!
  • Work alongside an amazing team of staff and other volunteers!
  • Great opportunity to visit and explore Ontario during your days off or after you completed your volunteer work.

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples

About the program

Get involved in the protection and conservation of Ontario’s native turtles and their habitats in beautiful Canada!

Help prevent the disappearance of turtles in Ontario! Get involved in the protection and conservation of Ontario’s native turtles and their habitats in beautiful Canada. The project accomplishes their mission by operating a “turtle hospital” that aims to treat, rehabilitate and release injured ...

About the program

Help prevent the disappearance of turtles in Ontario! Get involved in the protection and conservation of Ontario’s native turtles and their habitats in beautiful Canada. The project accomplishes their mission by operating a “turtle hospital” that aims to treat, rehabilitate and release injured turtles and are passionately involved in researches to further conservation and doing programs to educate the public on these awesome creatures.

As a volunteer, there are a number of ways you can help! Help with the transport of injured turtles in need of quick medical attention or help with the ongoing care which includes feeding and cleaning of the injured turtles. Injured turtles usually spend up to a year in the shelter and volunteers are always needed. Your help will also be greatly appreciated in fund raising projects and outreach and educational programs.

At the project, the turtles are your number one priority and depending on your interests/skills you will be asked to do a number of tasks. Cleaning turtle tanks will be one of your main tasks so be prepared to get your hands dirty. The work can be demanding and is not for you if you are looking for an ‘easy holiday option.'

The project depends on the help of volunteers all year round. However, during the summer there are a lot of intake of turtles so this is when most of the help is needed. Depending on your skills/interests, you will be involved in a number of areas. You may be involved in:
  • Cleaning turtle tanks.
  • Weighing turtles to monitor health
  • Feeding the turtles.
  • Education presentations
  • Delivering activities to group (public awareness).
  • Help with fundraising activities
  • General maintenance and upkeep of the project: this includes sweeping/mopping, cutting grass, tidying workspaces, preparing materials for staff and volunteers.

Typical day

You will be volunteering 5 days a week for about 8 hours per day. The typical day varies on the patient load and time of the year. 

Typical day

You will be volunteering 5 days a week for about 8 hours per day. The typical day varies on the patient load and time of the year. 


Free-time activities

During time offs volunteers have lots of opportunities to get involved in leisure time activities. In summer great hiking at the local mountains and lakes and in the winter to visit one of the local skiing areas. There are also many opportunities to see wildlife like bald eagles, squirrels, ...

Free-time activities

During time offs volunteers have lots of opportunities to get involved in leisure time activities. In summer great hiking at the local mountains and lakes and in the winter to visit one of the local skiing areas. There are also many opportunities to see wildlife like bald eagles, squirrels, Raccoons, skunks, deer, coyotes.


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, Application Form, Liability Waiver Form and Volunteer Policies 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 and Friday from 08:00 - 16:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Fronteering Travel

The Fee includes:

  • Placement
  • Airport Pickup
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Mail-holding service
  • Ongoing service
  • Tours
  • 24/7 Emergency contact

Airport Pickup at Toronto Downtown

You will need to fly to Toronto Airport where you will be transferred to your host family.

Accommodation

Your Homestay accommodation will be arranged by Fronteering near the volunteer project.
Homestay: live with a Canadian family and includes your own bedroom, laundry facility in the house, wireless internet, cable tv and 3 meals a day. Of course you can also make use of the living room, kitchen and washroom. It’s a great way to improve your English.

Food & Beverages

You will be provided with 3 meals a day.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Toronto Downtown (YBZ) in Toronto. We assist you to find cheap flights to Canada. 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 Canada provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

All year round. (Busiest time is in the summer where all help is needed.)

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

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 2,272€
8 weeks 2,767€
12 weeks (max. stay) 3,262€
Average fees 420€/week

Program fees

420€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 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: Dutch, English, German

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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Americas > North America > Canada > Peterborough

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