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Disponibile presso ago 2025

Sea Turtle Conservation

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1 - 30 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+
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Punti Salienti

  • Directly assist on conservation tasks to help endangered sea turtles such as the; Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Green Turtle. Ensuring as many eggs and hatchlings survive their time on land.
  • Experience the rural Ghanaian way of life and it's laid back, friendly atmosphere. Perfect stepping stone for travel abroad, Ghana is often classed as Africa for beginners!
  • Beatiful beaches, tropical weather and cooling coastal breezes await you on our beach conservation project.

Punti Salienti

  • Directly assist on conservation tasks to help endangered sea turtles such as the; Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Green Turtle. Ensuring as many eggs and hatchlings survive their time on land.
  • Experience the rural Ghanaian way of life and it's laid back, friendly atmosphere. Perfect stepping stone for travel abroad, Ghana is often classed as Africa for beginners!
  • Beatiful beaches, tropical weather and cooling coastal breezes await you on our beach conservation project.
  • Make unforgettabe memories travelling with your fellow volunteers at weekends to places such as Mole Safari Park, Cape Coast Castle & Boti Waterfall.
  • Work alongside fellow international volunteers in a close group and make friends for life whilst having a direct impact on sea turtle populations.

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    Età 18+
    Singoli
    Coppie
    Famiglie
    Gruppi
    50+

    Sul programma

    Protect endangered sea turtles along the Ghana coastline. Working on nesting sites and beach patrols whilst experiencing beautiful surroundings in your free time.

    ONLY AVAILABLE AUGUST - FEBRUARY DUE TO THE TURTLE NESTING SEASON

    About
    Join our new sea turtle conversation project and assist in protecting endangered sea turtle species such as the Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Green Turtle. Take part in beach patrols to collect data on nesting sites and sea ...

    Sul programma

    ONLY AVAILABLE AUGUST - FEBRUARY DUE TO THE TURTLE NESTING SEASON

    About
    Join our new sea turtle conversation project and assist in protecting endangered sea turtle species such as the Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Green Turtle. Take part in beach patrols to collect data on nesting sites and sea turtle activity, relocate eggs to specially constructed hatchery to protect the eggs during their at risk period, ensure hatchery is safe and secure to help increase hatching and population targets for these species.

    Why this placement
    Sea turtles are a key stone species which means they have a crucial influence on their environment and surrounding species. Unfortunately as globally experienced, sea turtle numbers declined due to accidental capture in fishing gear, hunted for their meat and habitat destruction due to climate change and human impact.  By assisting in data collection and conservation tasks we aim to play our part in the protection of eggs and hatchlings to protect population numbers as part of the global effort.

    What is included
    Support Staff - Accommodation - House Utility Bills - Pre Departure Support

    Support Staff - You will have both pre departure support from our head office team and then in country support at the project sites with you to ensure you have a smooth transition into a new culture and answer any queries you may have.

    Accommodation - Living with your fellow volunteers and support team you will have the benefit of a tight knit family feel and always ensuring there is someone to chat to and plan your free time activities. For full information on the accommodation provided please see below in the dedicated part of the listing. 

    How do I get to the placement
    Depending on your team allocation and location assigned you may be a short distance to the beach that requires patrolling on that shift. You have the option to walk, cycle or take a short shared taxi ride depending on the distance.

    What will I be doing
    The core pillars of the conservation project at this time are; Beach Patrols, Hatchery Supervision & Data Collection.

    Beach Patrols - Through the night you will be allocated a shift and beach stretch where you will monitor the beach looking for signs of nesting, during this shift you will log your miles and stretch of beach patrolled. Upon finding a nest, depending on location we would aim to transport these safely to the dedicated hatchery to increase their chance of survival and protect them from outside threats. Upon spotting sea turtles you will be responsible for logging the details for ongoing monitoring such as photograph, verifying species, approximate size, location etc.

    Hatchery Supervision - When assigned on hatchery duties you will be supervising the location to ensure a safe environment away from any threats such as dogs or birds etc and making any necessary fence repairs or fixes.

    Data Collection - Processing the data collected by the beach patrol teams or from your previous night shift, ensuring this is processed in a clear and accurate manner to share with our conservation partners both in Ghana and overseas.

    Depending on volunteer team numbers and workload we also aim to run community awareness schemes to highlight the importance of sea turtles and their impact, tagging of adult sea turtles caught by fishermen and ensuring their safe return to the ocean and then providing this tagging information to worldwide organisations to assist in the tracking and monitoring of adult populations and establishing a fishing exchange where fishermen who have caught sea turtles as by catch can turn over the sea turtle to us for a fixed fee or item to prevent it being sold to traders for meat etc.

    Who will I be working with
    Depending on the numbers of volunteers at a time we aim to group volunteers into couples or small groups especially at the start of your trip until you complete the training and feel comfortable, however there may be periods of time further down the line where this is not possible due to the amount of beach to be covered during the patrols for example.
    Our support team will always be closeby between the project sites or accommodation should you need any further support or assistance when in country.

    What should I bring
    For your own comfort, light summer clothes will be best for most of your time during the placement. It would be useful to bring a sturdy pair of shoes for when going through the local forest.
    You will find it very useful to bring your own red torch light to use whilst on night patrols. We will have a core amount to cover the group per patrol team however the salt air and not the highest quality local torch products means that they don't last too long. You can find red light handheld or head torches on stores such as Amazon. Activities or board games to spend your free time with your fellow volunteers are usually greatly appreciated!
    You will receive a suggested packing list also as part of the welcome pack information document once we have you booked onto the program.


    Giornata tipica

    • 12am to 2am - Night Beach Patrol (On shift rotation) / Searching for nesting turtles.
    • 5am to 7am - Morning Beach Patrol (On shift rotation) / Searching for eggs and nests along the beach.
    • 7am to 9am - Morning Rest to prepare breakfast and get ready for the day.
    • 9am to 10am - Releasing of any hatchlings ...

    Giornata tipica

    • 12am to 2am - Night Beach Patrol (On shift rotation) / Searching for nesting turtles.
    • 5am to 7am - Morning Beach Patrol (On shift rotation) / Searching for eggs and nests along the beach.
    • 7am to 9am - Morning Rest to prepare breakfast and get ready for the day.
    • 9am to 10am - Releasing of any hatchlings into the ocean that may have hatched at the nursery
    • 11am to 12pm - Lunch Break
    • 12pm to 3pm - Daily Activities depending on assignment and current workload which can include;
      • Monitoring of hathchery, replenishing sand when needed and making any repairs to keep structure safe.
      • Beach cleanups
      • Helping out on community farming sites.
      • Plastics recycling and ecobricking.
      • Educational Outreaches, School Partnerships and Community Sensitisation.
      • Data Processing and logging of nesting sites, successful releases, species monitored etc.
      • Visiting neighbouring communities on fishing bycatch rescue missions of adult sea turtles.
    • 3pm onwards - Free time: to explore the local beaches, forests and villages as well as chance to get to know your fellow volunteers and in house activities such as games nights, local language and cooking lessons.
    • 6pm to 7pm - Evening activities;
      • Twi language lesson
      • Family Night
      • Local cooking lessons
      • Beach games / Sports
      • Bonfire
      • Ecobricking

    Attività del tempo libero

    Mid Week Free Time

    After school and evenings offer these local opportunities around the local area:

    • Hiking / Trekking
    • Swimming
    • Surfing
    • Sightseeing of surrounding forest and landmarks
    • After school & Homework Clubs
    • Sports and beach games
    • Local cooking lessons
    • Language lessons
    • Boat trips
    • Cape 3 Points lighthouse ...

    Attività del tempo libero

    Mid Week Free Time

    After school and evenings offer these local opportunities around the local area:

    • Hiking / Trekking
    • Swimming
    • Surfing
    • Sightseeing of surrounding forest and landmarks
    • After school & Homework Clubs
    • Sports and beach games
    • Local cooking lessons
    • Language lessons
    • Boat trips
    • Cape 3 Points lighthouse tour

    Weekend Free Time

    Most volunteers will travel at weekends, across Ghana we have many amazing experiences which you can discover. Here are just a few ideas:

    • Safari
    • Museums
    • Slave Castles
    • Canopy Walk
    • Waterfalls
    • Malls and Cinemas (Showing latest films)
    • Beautiful Beaches
    • Shopping / Arts & Crafts
    • Restaurants and Nightlife

    We are on hand to offer any advice that you might need.


    Requisiti

    Requisiti

    Età minima: 18 anni

    Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

    Competenze linguistiche

    È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

    Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

    Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

    Altre competenze

    - Basic level of fitness for active tasks. - Ability to work in a warm humid environment.

    Impegno di tempo

    Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi in loco

    Breakdown of Fees
    Your placement fees will cover your shared accommodation and on site support staff. In addition to; initial registration fee, pre departure support, orientation & training and house utility bills (electricity, cooking gas, tap water)

    Please note that the fee at time of application is indicative. The actual fee may vary depending on the number of volunteers, supplies changing in costs and location of beaches assigned by the local authorities. The final price will be communicated to you as part of your pre departure documentation and guidance.

    Alloggio

    Accommodation
    Volunteers will always share with fellow volunteers on the team as well as their support team supervisor. The utilities you will use are covered part of your fees such as water, cooking gas and electricity. Depending on your team assignment you will live in shared volunteer housing overlooking the ocean, it's supplied with basic kitchen equipment and shared areas to relax on your off time.

    Accommodation is basic but comfortable. We try to provide a balanced level for our volunteer housing that meets the basic needs of our international volunteers, whilst still being in touch with our local communities and not 'out of place' or disconnected from local average standards.

    Bedrooms are shared usually between 2-3 people as well as a shared bathroom with running water. 
    Running water is quite a luxury in Ghana, especially in this local area but our volunteer accommodation has this benefit with cold water showers.
    A basic kitchen is supplied with a fridge and gas hob. Volunteers usually arrange shopping from a local market town on a weekly basis and there are a few street food vendors in the village.

    There is a basic wifi system in place where you can purchase wifi codes to use the local network at home. This costs approximately 30 cedis for 10GB data per month as of February 2024.

    If you're ready for an extra level of adventure, at certain parts of the year it may be possible to lend a hand on our extended beach patrol sites in camping facilities on the beach.

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    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Takoradi Airport

    Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

    Cibo e Bevande

    Cibo, snack o bevande sono a pagamento.

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Takoradi Airport (TKD) a Takoradi. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Ghana. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Ghana offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Ghana dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Ghana. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

    Dettagli all'arrivo

    - Sea turtle nesting season in Ghana is between August - March so the project is only available within these months.

    - Arrival day is every Sunday and our program runs on a weekly basis. Departure day is the following Saturday or Sunday morning upon request.

    - 2025/26 season starts on Sunday 31st August 2025 to 28th March 2026.

    - There is a few different options available to reach our camp at Cape Three Points, once confirmed on the team we can run through the specific details and costs but as an overview these options are;
    • Domestic flight from Accra (Kotoka International Airport) to Takoradi Airport and then a taxi or shared bus (Trotro) from Takoradi to Cape Three Points.
    • Taxi hire from Accra (Kotoka International Airport) direct to Cape Three Points
    • Public transport from Accra to Takoradi using buses and trotros. Journey would be roughly from Circle Bus Station in Accra to Takoradi, Takoradi to Agona and then Agona to Cape Three Points.
    - Takoradi Airport is the closest domestic airport to Cape Three Points. Kotoka Intl Airport in Accra is the largest international airport in Ghana.
    Disponibilità
    gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

    Tariffe del programma

    1 settimana (soggiorno min.) 171€
    4 settimane 686€
    8 settimane 1.372€
    12 settimane 2.058€
    16 settimane 2.638€
    18 settimane 2.892€
    30 settimane (soggiorno max.) 3.066€
    Tariffe medie 136€/settimana

    Tariffe del programma

    136€ tariffe settimanali 1 - 30 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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    1 - 30 settimane

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    2025
    Beautiful location right in the beach and sea at Cape Three Points. Lots of flexibility and free time alongside the daily volunteer tasks. ...
    Anthony Idise

    Sea Turtle Conservation

    2025
    Started off nervously in Accra on my own!! But once the people at Atlas picked us up it was great. They did everything for us, from ...
    2025
    Met amazing people, great staff, great location. Fairly remote and great to calm down and also to connect easily with international people! ...
    2025
    This has been one of the best volunteering experiences I've ever had. The accommodation was amazing, located right on the beach and ...
    Anna Chatzinikolaou

    Sea Turtle Conservation

    2025
    10/10, I would definitely do this experience again. Living in the middle of nowhere was so peaceful. Everyone at the compound were so kind ...
    2025
    Rii and Junior were fantastic coordinators, they made us feel safe and were so informative. It was a well balanced program, we enjoyed a ...

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