Venture into Australia and help a Rehabilitation Centre
treat injured and sick marine turtles that are brought in from the Great
Barrier Reef and the Cape York Peninsula! Due to mostly human induced factors,
the lives of these marine turtles are being seriously threatened including the
Green Sea Turtles, Flatback, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley and Loggerhead Sea
Turtles.
To conserve these beautiful sea turtles and their habitat,
this rehabilitation facility that was established since 2000, works closely
with several conservation groups including the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and EPA National Park Rangers. Many of these turtles are victims of a
disease called “Floaters Syndrome”, have been injured by boats and discarded
fishing gear or have digested marine debris thinking it was food. The
Rehabilitation Centre relies on volunteers and donations to keep the project
going. The facilities include a pre-release holding facility on an island. Join
the team concerned about saving the lives of these sea turtles by nursing them
back to health and when they are well, releasing them back into one of the
wonders of the world!
Requirements, Guidelines & Policies
Required to commit to a minimum of 1 week
NO SMOKING is allowed on the property.
Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
Age: 18+
No animal allergies
Extreme Weather (heat & cold) especially the heat in the summer.
A love for animals and some general experience of caring for an animal is a must!
Must read and agree to abide by guidelines and ethics
Good knowledge of the English
Volunteer Benefits
Work along other concerned individuals and aid turtles that are sick and injured.
Expand your knowledge on animal care and help promote humane and sustainable practices in Australia!
Great opportunity to view one of the seven wonders of the world!
