2024 at Sea Turtle Conservation
from 184€
Excellent 4.8
(241)
Sea Turtle Conservation
1 - 30 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Excellent 4.8
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Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Excellent 4.8 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
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Available from Dec 2024
1 - 30 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Complete your reservation as soon as possible. This project fills up quickly and is already booked on certain dates.
Highlights
- 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.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
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 SEPTEMBER - MARCH 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 ...
Typical day
- 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 ...
Free-time activities
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 ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
- Sea turtle nesting season in Ghana is between September - March so the project is only available within these months.
- You are able to arrive any date however it's usually quite useful if you arrive Friday - Sunday so that you can join the weekly timetable from Monday.
- 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.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
184€
4 weeks
737€
8 weeks
1,474€
12 weeks
2,211€
16 weeks
2,835€
18 weeks
3,108€
30 weeks (max. stay)
3,295€
Average fees
146€/week
Meet your organization
Atlas Volunteers
Excellent 4.8
(241 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2017
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Sam
Spoken languages: English
About the project
Atlas Volunteers is an NGO providing affordable & meaningful volunteer placements in rural Ghana, Thailand & Cambodia. Created by volunteers, for volunteers.
241 reviews · 4.8
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