Sea Turtle Conservation Center

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4 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Good 4.2  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Join a meaningful volunteer program in Bali and contribute to the protection of endangered sea turtles
  • Play a vital role in caring for turtle eggs and ensuring their safe release into the ocean
  • Embrace the endless possibilities that Bali has to offer, from its vibrant culture to its breathtaking landscapes

Highlights

  • Join a meaningful volunteer program in Bali and contribute to the protection of endangered sea turtles
  • Play a vital role in caring for turtle eggs and ensuring their safe release into the ocean
  • Embrace the endless possibilities that Bali has to offer, from its vibrant culture to its breathtaking landscapes
  • Connect with volunteers from diverse backgrounds, forge lifelong friendships, and create lasting memories together
  • Make the most of your weekends by relaxing on stunning beaches and honing your surfing skills in paradise


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Take a stand against the illegal trade, poaching, tourism, and sea pollution endangering turtles by actively backing this center!

    About the Program

    Million years ago, turtles were already roaming and thriving in the oceans. At that time, they had little to fear from getting caught in nets set by fishers, or to lose their nesting beaches due to a raising tourism infrastructure or the plundering of their nests for egg ...

    About the program

    About the Program

    Million years ago, turtles were already roaming and thriving in the oceans. At that time, they had little to fear from getting caught in nets set by fishers, or to lose their nesting beaches due to a raising tourism infrastructure or the plundering of their nests for egg consumption. Today, this led to a decrease of the some turtle species or even to their extinction - also in Bali. In 2006 the center opened in order to give them a last chance in being protected from the illegal trade and tourism and getting out in the ocean after recovering. Therefore small or injured turtles are raised in salty-water pools until they finally can be exposed to the ocean again. The Centre is an educational experience, not only for university students and visiting school children, but also for everyone involved.

    Social culture visa information

    To participate in our program as a volunteer in Indonesia, you must obtain a social culture visa. This visa is issued to applicants who are going to Indonesia for a social/cultural visit, for example, visiting relatives or friends who live in Indonesia; visiting social organizations with the same type of activities; for exchange visits between educational institutions, carrying out research, and attending training program in Indonesia. Social-culture visa holders are not allowed to receive any salary from the visit they do. You have to apply before your arrival in Bali at the Indonesian embassy in your home country, to be able to volunteer or do an internship legally; you do need the Social-Culture Visa. Any other visa type is not sufficient. 

    Time of application: 2-3 weeks. The visa application process takes some time and due to other reasons (Indonesian holidays or strike of post employees for example) the process can be delayed. Therefore, we recommend starting the application process the latest around 4 weeks prior your arrival in Indonesia.

    • Validity: 60 days after arrival
    • Extension: can be extended up to 2 times every 60 days
    • Costs: 217 Euro
    • Cost of extension in Bali: starting from 2,700,000 IDR via private agency, 2,000,000 IDR non-agency assistance extension

    This guideline helps you through the visa application. However, we highly suggest you to re-check the information and visit the Indonesian Embassy’s website of your capital or call them directly.

    Average Living expenses in Bali

    Indonesia is considered to be really cheap to live in. This is something you will find out quickly after your arrival in Bali. Here you will see with which additional costs you have to plan during your time in Bali.

    Food: The amount of money you will spend on food depends on your eating habits. If you eat at a local warung you will spend around 2€/2.20US$ for a proper meal with drink. But if you prefer to eat western food you will spend a lot more (at least 5€/5.35US$ but probably even more).

    Laundry: In our accommodation you won’t have laundry facilities. So you have to bring your laundry to a laundry service somewhere around your living area. Average laundry costs are around 0.50-1€/$ for one kilogram of laundry.

    Phone Credit:
     In all our accommodations you will find wifi. Therefore 2GB mobile data plus some credit for calling your friends should be enough per month. This will cost you around 5€/5.25$.

    Scooter Rental + Petrol: Renting a scooter will cost around 65€/70$ per month. Petrol is quite cheap in Indonesia and 1 liter will be around  0.70€/$. In practice this means, that you won't need more than 6 €/$ per week for petrol unless you intend to to a bike trip around the island.

    Trips: How much money you want to spend for trips to explore Bali is eventually up to you. You can minimize expenses if you spend a bit more time organizing as much as you can by yourself instead of using a travel agent or trip packages. 



    Typical day

    • 2 shifts of working hours (Monday to Friday from 09.00 am to 13.00 pm and 12.00-16.00)
    • Monitoring activities to document the status of the hatching turtles
    • Assisting the staff in the conservation center to provide food for the turtles. This involves preparing fish and seaweed hunting
    • Welcoming and ...

    Typical day

    • 2 shifts of working hours (Monday to Friday from 09.00 am to 13.00 pm and 12.00-16.00)
    • Monitoring activities to document the status of the hatching turtles
    • Assisting the staff in the conservation center to provide food for the turtles. This involves preparing fish and seaweed hunting
    • Welcoming and guiding the visitor’s tour
    • Supporting the conservation agenda, such as turtle release events, group and school visits

    Free-time activities

    Bali offers you many activities and cultural sights, which will spice up your time in Bali. Get to know Bali's various and numerous facets. We have listed our favorites you to make the most of your paradise life.

    Surfing in Bali

    Bali is a world mekka for surf adventures. Beginners, advanced and ...

    Free-time activities

    Bali offers you many activities and cultural sights, which will spice up your time in Bali. Get to know Bali's various and numerous facets. We have listed our favorites you to make the most of your paradise life.

    Surfing in Bali

    Bali is a world mekka for surf adventures. Beginners, advanced and professionals will find what they are looking for for an ultimate surf experience. Many surf guides and surf schools have established in the southern part of Bali and provide various offers to learn surfing or improve your skills.

    Diving

    Besides surfing, scuba diving is among the top 5 activities in Bali. A breath-taking underwater world with intact reefs and unique animals awaits you. Many dive centers offer courses for non-divers or snorkelers as well. They usually suggest different itineraries for everyone's needs. Let yourself be enchanted by Bali's underwater world. 

    Snorkeling

    If you don't have a PADI license, you can simply go snorkeling at reefs close to Bali's shore. You may find manta rays, colorful and intact coral reefs or even small ship wrecks. Usually, you only need to pay 1 or 2 Euros to rent snorkeling equipment and off you go. 

    Rafting

    Rafting is also a very popular water sport activity, where you can explore Bali's stunning landscapes on rivers. Many rafting companies offer different tours for beginners as well as for advanced. 

    Hiking Mount Agung & Batur

    Gunung Agung and Gunung Batur are both active volcanoes in Bali. Local guides offer you hikes, where you start your hike early morning or even at night to arrive in time at the top of the mountain to enjoy the most breath-taking sunrise you have ever seen.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (fluently)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Motivational letter, Copy of your passport and Letter of Consent

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    - Commited and dedicative - Fluent English - Fit, self-reliant, motivated, and independent - Have excellent communication skills - Willing to adhere with local customs and culture - Have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of community members - Are able to provide their own transportation for program activities (scooter/bike/car)

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Bali Internships

    Program fees include:
    • Program consultation and personal assessment with our program specialist 
    • Mediation to the most suitable current openings voluntary work programs 
    • Access to connect with a host organization in Bali 
    • Volunteer recruitment interview session with our program coordinator 
    • Detailed information about the volunteer program and a host organization profile 
    • Visa assistance 
    • Airport pick-up 
    • Welcome package: Indonesian SIM card number (Purchase and registration at GSM Provider Center) 
    • Accommodation (standard varies according to area) 
    • Introduction to the project at the first orientation day 
    • Local contact person & support during your volunteer program 
    • Project visits & satisfaction assessment 
    • Information about events and intern meetings 
    • Assistance with visa extension 
    • Contribution to the program deducted from the program fee

    Airport Pickup at Ngurah Rai International Airport

    We will arrange and provide your airport pick up. Please send us a copy of your flight ticket, prior your departure from your country. You will be picked up by our team member. Please go straight to the information counter, our driver is expecting you there with your name card.

    Accommodation

    This volunteer accommodation is a homestay owned and operated by a Balinese family and it is located in the area of Sanur, West Bali. The traditional house has a spacious garden providing a relaxing and tropical atmosphere and is a few minutes distance to the beautiful Sanur beach. You will find yourself surrounded by a welcoming Balinese neighborhood. You will have your own provate room and bathroom.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar. We assist you to find cheap flights to Indonesia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    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. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Indonesia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Indonesia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    ARRIVAL
    Volunteers are requested to arrive Saturday or Sunday. Once arrived at Bali Airport you will get picked up and our driver will bring you to your accommodation. Arrivals on any other days will be charged extra (pick up and additional days in the accommodation). After completing the volunteer work volunteers are requested to leave the accommodation the following Saturday at the latest

    START AND DURATION 
    Volunteers can begin their project after the introduction on Monday. The minimum duration for this volunteer program is 4 weeks. A volunteer can take part in a program for up to 6 months.

    INTRODUCTION
    Every Monday or Friday is introduction day. We will come and visit you and give you a short introduction about Bali, customs, rules and expectations, safety and the project. Afterwards we will accompany you to your project and introduce you to the volunteer project. On the first weekend you will have time to settle down, get to know your environment and to prepare yourself for the first day in the project.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 1,568€
    5 weeks 1,815€
    6 weeks 1,950€
    7 weeks 2,085€
    8 weeks (max. stay) 2,220€
    Average fees 334€/week

    Program fees

    334€ per week 4 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 8 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Bali Internships during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Bali Internships

    Good 4.2 rating (20 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2010

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Rima

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    Bali Internships provides volunteer programs that encourage intercultural learning between local communities in Bali and both national and international visitors.

    Meet your organization

    As a local placement agency in Bali, we are specialized in providing quality individual internships in Bali and volunteer work placement services in Bali.

    How it all started

    We started back in 2010 have we established and sustained a vast network of trust, support and friendship among non-profit organizations, educational institutions, companies and international volunteers and interns.

    We successfully built trustful and reliable connections of existing non-profit organizations and schools all around Bali that are legally acknowledged. Each and every program has been existing and running for years to work in favor of local communities and to preserve Bali’s natural beauty.

    Our core strength

    We identify where the support among our host programs is needed and where your motivation, skills and background as a volunteer could favor the community development.

    Our motivation

    We are motivated by our belief that international volunteers will make an extraordinary experience abroad. Working on an island, that is actually economically growing and dependent from increasing tourism, but controversially also suffering from it, will have a learning effect on the social-cultural understanding of each volunteer. It is our mission to raise awareness that giving back to Bali's people and nature is gratefully respected by local communities, who offer an outstanding hospitality and cultural experience in return.  

    20 reviews · rating4.2

    Sophie Aigner rating2.4

    2024 at Sea Turtle Conservation Center

    i was very dissapointed from bali interships. they do not really care about you or help you. feels like they just want your money. the turtle conservation was also dissapointing. you do not really work with the turtles, just clean the tanks and give tours to ...
    Hanna Neumüller rating5

    2019 at Sea Turtle Conservation Center

    Overall I am so so happy and proud I decided to do this volunteer work . This was my first time going abroad alone an also doing something like that. I always wanted to do volunteer work especially with animals and so I found this project which was absolutely perfect for me. So I applied and the ...
    Michael Fallarino rating4.8

    2019 at Sea Turtle Conservation Center

    I have just come back from my journey to Asia and will bring forever with me the experience at the Turtle Conservation Centre. Work and collaborate with such a lovely people into the Centre, people which then become friend, the one you wanna see and hear everyday , because each one of them in that ...
    Catarina Ribeiro rating3.6

    2018 at Sea Turtle Conservation Center

    I was thinking about an adventure like this for a long time. During the last few months, I had been searching for an experience that combined my passion for animals and the opportunity to live in a different culture. After a careful research, I found this program at the Turtle Conservation and ...
    The project in the turtle conservation center was a perfect possibility to combine my interests in animals, social work and also travelling. I applied for the volunteering program and they placed me very quickly in the project. I got all the necessary information from Bali Internships and there was ...
    Die Hilfsorganisation Baliinternship hat in gutem Kontakt mit dem Team vor Ort den Freiwilligen- Einsatz koordiniert. Der zeitliche und bürokratische Vorlauf für Interviews, spezielles Visum, Zahöung für den Freiwilligen-Dienst, Anreise betrug ca. 10 Wochen. Es bestand von beiden Seiten ...

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