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  • Life Below Water

Support the Sea Turtle Ecosystem

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1 - 16 weken  ·  Leeftijd 17 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Volunteer to make a difference & support the sea turtle ecosystem in a positive manner
  • Play an active role in beach cleaning and promote responsible tourism
  • Experience the thrill of wildlife adventure at any of the several national reserves, including, Sinharaja forest reserve, Bundala National park, Minneriya National park, and more

Highlights

  • Volunteer to make a difference & support the sea turtle ecosystem in a positive manner
  • Play an active role in beach cleaning and promote responsible tourism
  • Experience the thrill of wildlife adventure at any of the several national reserves, including, Sinharaja forest reserve, Bundala National park, Minneriya National park, and more
  • Gain first-hand work experience and bond with people from different parts of the world
  • Stay in a volunteer house and meet other participants from around the world
    • Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 17+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    The main focus of this project is to protect the turtle eggs as well as the baby turtles, and subsequently increase their population.

    If you have always wanted to play an active role in conservation programs, then now is your chance to be a volunteer and contribute meaningfully towards the wellbeing of the Sea Turtles thriving in the south-western coasts of Sri Lanka. In the recent past, excessive commercial fishing and poaching ...

    Over het programma

    If you have always wanted to play an active role in conservation programs, then now is your chance to be a volunteer and contribute meaningfully towards the wellbeing of the Sea Turtles thriving in the south-western coasts of Sri Lanka. In the recent past, excessive commercial fishing and poaching of turtle eggs by humans and predators (dogs, monitor lizards, etc.) have resulted in their numbers dwindling significantly and thus, these turtles are considered to be an endangered species. 

    The main focus of this project is to protect the turtle eggs as well as the baby turtles, and subsequently increase their population. This includes preserving the eggs from predators and poachers, providing a safe haven for hatchings to occur, caring for the baby, sick and injured turtles, feeding them daily and releasing the healthy ones into the ocean when ready.

    Being a volunteer, you'll support the hatcheries through conservation efforts which are valuable for their sustainability, and also goes a long way in helping them financially as we pay these hatcheries a placement fee for each volunteer we send to them, which allows them to generate additional income. You'll also get to teach the local communities about the prospects of nature conservation and how to keep the environment healthy.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Saturday: Arrival +House Tour + Initial Training session  (as long as the participants come by afternoon or else its done on Sunday).
    Sunday: Neighbourhood familiarization tour 
    Mon to Fri: Volunteer work
    Breakfast - 06:30 am - 8:30am 
    Thursday and Friday  9-12 pm Beach Cleaning or Community ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Saturday: Arrival +House Tour + Initial Training session  (as long as the participants come by afternoon or else its done on Sunday).
    Sunday: Neighbourhood familiarization tour 
    Mon to Fri: Volunteer work
    Breakfast - 06:30 am - 8:30am 
    Thursday and Friday  9-12 pm Beach Cleaning or Community programs
    Lunch -  between 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Monday to Wednesday 1-4 pm: Turtle Hatchery
    Dinner - 06:30 pm -7:45 pm

    Note: The schedule may vary depending on the particular project and local circumstances.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The following are popular weekend (or even daily) activities which our volunteers love to do around the area (at an additional charge):

    • Surfing lessons
    • Elephant safari
    • Whale watching (during the season)
    • Rainforest hiking
    • Beach hopping
    • Local cooking class
    • Galle Walking Tour
    • Local spice market visit
    • Galle Fort ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The following are popular weekend (or even daily) activities which our volunteers love to do around the area (at an additional charge):

    • Surfing lessons
    • Elephant safari
    • Whale watching (during the season)
    • Rainforest hiking
    • Beach hopping
    • Local cooking class
    • Galle Walking Tour
    • Local spice market visit
    • Galle Fort visit

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 17 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 17 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    CV

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program and should be prepared to work outdoors and get their hands dirty. Participants in the program should have a keen interest and love for conservation work. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
    • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
    • ​Dedicated volunteer housing with WiFi (shared rooms)
    • Orientation and training on arrival
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner all days
    • Guaranteed project placement
    • Local transportation to projects in private AC van or tuk tuk
    • Experienced bilingual operations team on the ground
    • Dedicated staff support from 6 am to 8 pm every day
    • 24/7 local emergency support
    • Weekly yoga class on rooftop terrace
    • Weekly movie nights on large screen projector
    • Monthly bike tour around paddy fields and local villages
    • Monthly special BBQ dinner
    • Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
    • Private Room Upgrades (Available at an extra cost)
    • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

    Accomodatie

    Volunteers joining the programs in Galle, Sri Lanka, will get to stay in the quaint Unawatuna neighborhood, overlooking the famous Unawatuna Beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The volunteer house has 11 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.Most of these rooms have ocean views! There's a private 40-foot outdoor swimming pool surrounded by tropical greenery. The house also has 3 kitchens as well as 3 living/common rooms (one each per floor), a prominent dining area, and a private outdoor garden with seating/lounging areas.

    The office is located on the ground floor of the house near the main entrance – this is where the local team operate from every day. The house is located in a peaceful, nature-filled neighborhood adjacent to a small Buddhist temple (nestled away from the main tourist areas). To ensure the safety and security of the participants, there are CCTV cameras installed, and an in-house security guard for night-time surveillance. Hot water and high-speed Wi-Fi are there and you can opt for air-conditioning and laundry facilities at an additional charge.

    Other than that, we'll also be glad to provide single/double/family private room upgrades. The beach is just about 5 minutes walk from the stay and you can reach the Galle Fort in about 15 minutes.

    Volunteers who request a private room will be accommodated either at a hotel near the volunteer house or within the volunteer house depending on availability.

    Eten & Drank

    We provide 3 freshly cooked meals per day all week long (Monday to Sunday): Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Fresh ingredients are purchased from local markets to prepare these meals. We have two lady chefs (a head chef and an assistant) from our community who come daily to cook fresh, homely and tasty local meals for the volunteers.

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    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Bandaranaike International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Sri Lanka. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Sri Lanka biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Sri Lanka dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Sri Lanka. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Participants can arrive on any Saturday. Pickup and transfer from Colombo Airport can be arranged at extra charges.
    The arrival dates are as follows :
    2026

    • Jan - 03,10,17,24,31
    • Feb -  07,14,21,28
    • March - 07,14,21,28
    • Apr - 04,11,18,25
    • May - 02,09,16,23,30
    • June - 06,13,20,27
    • July - 04,11,18,25
    • Aug - 01,08,15,22,29
    • Sept - 05,12,19,26
    • Oct - 03,10,17,24,31
    • Nov - 07,14,21,28
    • Dec- 05,12,19,26
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    Programmakosten

    $631 per week 1 - 16 weken Leeftijd 17 - 50+

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    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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