from 2,695€
Brilliant 4.7
(220)
Protect and Rehabilitate Turtles
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality.
This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.
Highlights
- Turtle husbandry: Help clean and feed rescued turtles and their tanks. Collect seagrass for our resident green sea turtles.
- Turtle rehabilitation: Take resident turtles on rehabilitation swims and participate in enrichment activities such as creating toys to exercise the turtles’ bodies and minds.
- Beach cleans and marine conservation awareness: Join efforts to keep beaches clean while educating local youth about marine conservation through practical activities.
- Beach surveys: Contribute to the long-term conservation of beaches by collecting data to monitor the health of coastal ecosystems.
- Community engagement: Raise awareness on environmental issues impacting sea turtles and educate resort guests on the importance of marine conservation.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
About the program
By joining our sea turtle conservation program, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside marine biologists at the Maldives’ first floating marine
By joining our sea turtle conservation program in the Maldives, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside marine biologists at the Maldives’ first floating marine Centre, helping to protect and rehabilitate sick and injured turtles. Connect with like-minded individuals and make a real ...
Typical day
- 8:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the local restaurant (buffet style) and then travel to the project site in the morning.
- 9:30 AM: Upon arrival at the project, you will discuss your work for the day with your supervisor.
- 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Assist with center duties such as sweeping tanks, bleaching tanks, ...
Free-time activities
You’ll have Saturdays off for off-island excursions, all included in the program. Excursion activities vary, but may include exploring uninhabited islands, snorkelling, and if you are lucky, spotting incredible marine life like manta rays, dolphins and sharks!
Give in to your adventurous side and ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
2025 dates:
- 05 Jan 2025
- 19 Jan 2025
- 02 Feb 2025
- 16 Feb 2025
- 02 Mar 2025
- 16 Mar 2025
- 30 Mar 2025
- 13 Apr 2025
- 27 Apr 2025
- 11 May 2025
- 25 May 2025
- 08 Jun 2025
- 22 Jun 2025
- 06 Jul 2025
- 20 Jul 2025
- 03 Aug 2025
- 17 Aug 2025
- 31 Aug 2025
- 14 Sep 2025
- 28 Sep 2025
- 12 Oct 2025
- 26 Oct 2025
- 09 Nov 2025
- 23 Nov 2025
- 07 Dec 2025
- 21 Dec 2025
Availability
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Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
2,695€
4 weeks
4,145€
6 weeks
5,495€
8 weeks
6,795€
10 weeks
8,495€
12 weeks (max. stay)
10,145€
Average fees
1,096€/week
Meet your organization
GVI
Brilliant 4.7
(220 reviews)
Agency - founded in 1998
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Bianca
Spoken languages: English
About the project
GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.
220 reviews · 4.7
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