Turtle Conservation Assistance
Coordinator | Lauren
Coordinator | Lauren
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Highlights
Clean, feed and look after various turtle species
Assist with beach cleaning, collecting crabs and tidying the turtle centre
Learn valuable knowledge on how to care for turtles and the best way to ensure these animals are looked after
Educate locals on the importance of environmental issues
Help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. Contribute to the collecting of turtle population data, collecting eggs, cleaning tanks, and monitoring nests.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 16+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Overview
Volunteers are needed to help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. You’ll be wisked away by boat to an island 45 minutes from mainland bali. Depending on the time of year, you’ll be collecting turtle population statistics, identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, monitoring nests or releases hatch lings into the sea.
Life on the island is authentic with the beach literally on your doorstep however volunteers must be prepared for a more basic standard of living with much less entertainment and attractions than on the main land.
Volunteers will also assist the local neighborhood schools with English teaching, environmental education and sports. There are few native English speaking locals so having the opportunity to practice English speaking is very helpful to the community.
Location
Volunteers will stay on the beautiful island of Nusa Penida. Think bright blue waters, private caves, lush jungle, waterfalls, incredible marine life and a laid back vibe. The island is full of adventurous things to do, such as trekking to stunning viewpionts, diving, snorkelling and island hopping. Volunteers stay in a dedicated volunteer house located in the village and only 5 mintues from the harbour.
Waste Reduction
Sea Turtle Conservation
Hotspots
Beach Cleaning
Turtle Conservation in Asia
Loggerhead Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
Ubud
Typical day
Monday – Welcome new arrivals, briefing and introduction, feeding, cleaning tanks, collecting seaweed, catching live food for turtles, beach cleaning
Tuesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed, provide medicine for injured turtles
Wednesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles, preparing lessons, creating toys for the turtles
Thursday – Cleaning, feeding, preparing lessons, visit to Cystal Bay (beautiful view here!), bonfire on the beach
Friday – Turtle release (depending on time of year), cleaning up the beach, farewell dinner (for those staying on, you can meet any new volunteers that may have arrived!)
Saturday – Program finishes after breakfast
Tuesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed, provide medicine for injured turtles
Wednesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles, preparing lessons, creating toys for the turtles
Thursday – Cleaning, feeding, preparing lessons, visit to Cystal Bay (beautiful view here!), bonfire on the beach
Friday – Turtle release (depending on time of year), cleaning up the beach, farewell dinner (for those staying on, you can meet any new volunteers that may have arrived!)
Saturday – Program finishes after breakfast
Other activities you may take part in:
- Cleaning the beach
- Making garbage bins for the local area
- Creating a Turtles/Environment campaign for the local area
- Releasing injured turtles after treatment and cleaning private beaches
- Light construction work: such as building turtle tanks, walls, painting the area
- Collecting turtle information such as length of carapace, size of flippers, weight
Basic Schedule:
7-8AM: Breakfast at the homestay, and depart for your project.
11AM: Lunch
2PM: Volunteering ends and you can relax at the house or explore the local sights
4-5PM: Work ends. Back to house or to explore the sights!
6:30-8:30PM: Dinner at the homestay.
Free-time activities
Weekends are always free for relaxing or sightseeing of your choice. Our ground operators will help you organize additional trips with special (non tourist) rates which can be paid directly in local currency. There is plenty of hiking on the island, with many beautiful beaches and viewpionts to reach. Be sure to check out the main land of Bali too- Ubud, Mount Agung, the beaches of Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur or cycling and trekking tours on Mount Batur, visits to local temples and rice terraces.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Accommodation
3 meals p/day & 2 p/day at weekends
Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
1 day orientation
Daily transportation to project
In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
Fundraising support
University course credits (where applicable)
Certificate of Completion
Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project.
A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Denpasar International Airport (DPS). You must arrive between 06:00 to 12:00 on Sunday (the last boat to Nusa Penida is at 3pm).
If arriving later than 12pm on the Sunday, you may be able to be picked up by the Ubud team and spend the Sunday night at our Ubud accommodation. Then on Monday morning you will be transferred to Nusa Penida by boat (the Monday transfer will incur an extra fee as the boat is only included for those arriving on Sunday before 12pm).
We advise you to arrive during the pickup window or before, so your program is not disrupted.
If arriving before the pickup time, you can either wait at the airport until the pickup window or arrange a private transfer and extra nights’ accommodation from us, if arriving before Sunday. Alternatively, you can book your own accommodation in Sanur and meet our local team at Sanur Harbour at 9:30am on the Sunday morning. They will then take you to Nusa Penida by boat.
Journey time from the airport (via road and boat) to your Nusa Penida accommodation takes 1.5 hours.
Volunteers stay in a dedicated volunteer house located in the village where you will get to experience the local way of living. Located only 5 minutes from the harbour, you’ll get to interact with local people as well as enjoy the company of other like minded volunteers.
Bedrooms are shared (single gender) with hot showers and western toilets. Wifi is included however the speed is not very fast. You can biuy a local Sim card for very cheap on the island at various local shops.
3 traditional Balinese meals are provided on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends (breakfast and dinner). Indonesian food is tasty and diverse and volunteers can expect dishes included nasi goreng (fried rice and vegetables), mie goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), or gado gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian cooking uses a lot of tofu and tempeh (soy beans).
Breakfasts are varied and include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast etc. Tea, coffee will be available at the volunteer house. Purified water is available in the volunteer house. We do not recommend that you drink the tap water. If volunteers wish to eat out in Ubud, there are a large numbers of restaurants and local warungs (restaurants) to suit all tastes and budgets. There is also a western café in the village for fresh fruit juices, fresh coconuts and sweet treats. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can make arrangements for you.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar. We assist you to find cheap flights to Indonesia.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Indonesia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Indonesia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project.
A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Denpasar International Airport (DPS). You must arrive between 06:00 to 13:00 on Sunday (the last boat to Nusa Penida is at 3pm).
If arriving later than 1pm on the Sunday, you may be able to be picked up by the Ubud team and spend the Sunday night at our Ubud accommodation. Then on Monday morning you will be transferred to Nusa Penida by boat (the Monday transfer will incur an extra fee as the boat is only included for those arriving on Sunday before 1pm).
We advise you to arrive during the pickup window or before, so your program is not disrupted.
If arriving before the pickup time, you can either wait at the airport until the pickup window or arrange a private transfer and extra nights’ accommodation from us, if arriving before Sunday. Alternatively, you can book your own accommodation in Sanur and meet our local team at Sanur Harbour at 9:33am on the Sunday morning. They will then take you to Nusa Penida by boat.
Journey time from the airport (via road and boat) to your Nusa Penida accommodation takes 1.5 hours.
*Please note
All participants for the Education, Teaching, Construction, and Turtle Conservation projects, regardless of the program duration, will now be required to apply for a B211 Social Cultural visa prior to arrival.
Participants who have a Visa On Arrival or an E-Visa on Arrival will not be able to participate in these projects. Participants who only attend the culture, adventure, and yoga weeks will be accepted to join the programs with a Visa on Arrival.
Applying for B211 Social Cultural Visa....
There are multiple visa agencies in Bali that can assist with the application for a B211 visa. We recommend the following agency:
Name of the Agency: Global Agency Ubud
Contact Email: global_tsv@yahoo.com
Contact Number (WhatsApp) : +62 812 3941 0158
Documents required:
- Passport copy
- Covid Vaccine certificate
- Flight ticket
- Health Insurance (should cover covid-19)
- Bank statement last 3 months (Minimum 2000.00 USD)
- Visa fee and visa Processing fee 3,500,000.00 IDR.
- Photo of the cover of the passport
- Photo of a blank page in the passport
The standard visa application process can take 10-15 working days. There is an express service that can complete the visa process in 5 -7 working days for a fee of 4,500,000.00 IDR.
This regulation to obtain a B211 Visa will apply to all participants arriving March 6, 2023, onwards.
Jan
Feb
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 20 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,025
3 weeks
$1,400
4 weeks
$1,775
8 weeks
$3,275
12 weeks
$4,775
20 weeks
(max. stay)
$7,775
Average fees
$451
/week
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Turtle Conservation Assistance
Help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. Contribute to the collecting of turtle population data, collecting eggs, cleaning tanks, and monitoring nests.
$451/week
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