Turtle Conservation Assistance

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1 - 20 weken  ·  Leeftijd 16 - 50+

rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Clean, feed and look after various turtle species
  • Assist with beach cleaning, collecting crabs and tidying the turtle centre
  • Learn valuable knowledge on how to care for turtles and the best way to ensure these animals are looked after

Highlights

  • Clean, feed and look after various turtle species
  • Assist with beach cleaning, collecting crabs and tidying the turtle centre
  • Learn valuable knowledge on how to care for turtles and the best way to ensure these animals are looked after
  • Educate locals on the importance of environmental issues


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 16+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. Contribute to the collecting of turtle population data, collecting eggs, cleaning tanks, and monitoring nests.

    Overview

    Indonesia is a critical hub for sea turtle conservation, boasting a diverse range of turtle species that inhabit its extensive coastline. The most common species found in Indonesian waters include the Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, and Leatherback ...

    Over het programma

    Overview

    Indonesia is a critical hub for sea turtle conservation, boasting a diverse range of turtle species that inhabit its extensive coastline. The most common species found in Indonesian waters include the Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, and Leatherback Turtle.

    Indonesia is home to numerous nesting sites where female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Beaches in places like Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Papua are vital nesting grounds. Conservation efforts often focus on protecting these sites from human disturbances and preserving suitable conditions for successful nesting.

    Sea turtles in Indonesian islands face various threats, including habitat destruction due to coastal development, pollution, and climate change. Illegal poaching for meat, eggs, and shells remains a significant concern, and turtles are also vulnerable to accidental capture in fishing gear, impacting their populations.

    Sea turtle conservation is of paramount importance due to the ecological, economic, cultural, and scientific significance these creatures hold. Protecting sea turtles not only ensures the survival of a unique and ancient lineage but also contributes to the overall health and resilience of marine ecosystems worldwide.


    Volunteers are needed to help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. You’ll be wisked away by boat to an island 45 minutes from mainland bali. Depending on the time of year, you’ll be collecting turtle population statistics, identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, monitoring nests or releases hatch lings into the sea.

    Life on the island is authentic with the beach literally on your doorstep however volunteers must be prepared for a more basic standard of living with much less entertainment and attractions than on the main land.

    Volunteers will also assist the local neighborhood schools with English teaching, environmental education and sports. There are few native English speaking locals so having the opportunity to practice English speaking is very helpful to the community.

    Location
    Volunteers will stay on the beautiful island of Nusa Penida. Think bright blue waters, private caves, lush jungle, waterfalls, incredible marine life and a laid back vibe. The island is full of adventurous things to do, such as trekking to stunning viewpionts, diving, snorkelling and island hopping. Volunteers stay in a dedicated volunteer house located in the village and only 5 mintues from the harbour.


    *Please note

    All participants for the Education, Teaching, Construction, and Turtle Conservation projects, regardless of the program duration, will now be required to apply for a C6B Social Cultural visa prior to arrival. As we cannot be the sponsor, the easiest way to get the C6B visa is to use an online agency.

    Participants who have a Visa On Arrival or an E-Visa on Arrival will not be able to participate in these projects. Participants who only attend the culture, adventure, and yoga weeks will be accepted to join the programs with a Visa on Arrival.



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Monday – Welcome new arrivals, briefing and introduction, feeding, cleaning tanks, collecting seaweed, catching live food for turtles, beach cleaning
    Tuesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed, provide medicine for injured turtles
    Wednesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles, ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Monday – Welcome new arrivals, briefing and introduction, feeding, cleaning tanks, collecting seaweed, catching live food for turtles, beach cleaning
    Tuesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed, provide medicine for injured turtles
    Wednesday – Cleaning, feeding the turtles, preparing lessons, creating toys for the turtles
    Thursday – Cleaning, feeding, preparing lessons, visit to Cystal Bay (beautiful view here!), bonfire on the beach
    Friday – Turtle release (depending on time of year), cleaning up the beach, farewell dinner (for those staying on, you can meet any new volunteers that may have arrived!)
    Saturday – Program finishes after breakfast

    Other activities you may take part in:
    • Cleaning the beach
    • Making garbage bins for the local area
    • Creating a Turtles/Environment campaign for the local area
    • Releasing injured turtles after treatment and cleaning private beaches
    • Light construction work: such as building turtle tanks, walls, painting the area
    • Collecting turtle information such as length of carapace, size of flippers, weight 
    Basic Schedule:
    7-8AM: Breakfast at the homestay, and depart for your project.
    11AM: Lunch
    4-5PM: Work ends. Back to house or to explore the sights!
    6:30-8:30PM: Dinner at the homestay.

    *Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive volunteering experience. 

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    • Visit Tanah Lot temple – A famous Hindu temple perched on a rock formation on the coast of Bali.
    • Explore Ubud – A cultural hub in the center of Bali known for its art galleries, museums, and traditional crafts.
    • Try surfing at Kuta Beach – One of the most popular beaches in Bali with great waves ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    • Visit Tanah Lot temple – A famous Hindu temple perched on a rock formation on the coast of Bali.
    • Explore Ubud – A cultural hub in the center of Bali known for its art galleries, museums, and traditional crafts.
    • Try surfing at Kuta Beach – One of the most popular beaches in Bali with great waves for surfers of all levels.
    • Visit the Tegallalang Rice Terraces – A beautiful and iconic rice terrace located in the Gianyar Regency.
    • Go snorkeling or diving at Nusa Lembongan – A small island located southeast of Bali with crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life.
    • Hike Mount Batur – An active volcano located in the north of Bali, offering stunning views from the summit.
    • Watch a traditional Balinese dance performance – Bali is known for its unique and beautiful dance traditions.
    • Relax at a beach club – Bali has many luxurious beach clubs with pools, restaurants, and stunning ocean views.
    • Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – A nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud where you can interact with hundreds of friendly monkeys.
    • Dolphin watching in Lovina – Take a morning boat trip from Lovina Beach to spot dolphins swimming and playing in the ocean.
    • Visit the Banjar Hot Springs – A natural hot spring located in Lovina where you can relax and soak in the warm mineral water.
    • Take a cooking class – Learn how to prepare delicious Balinese dishes and immerse yourself in the local culinary culture.
    • Visit the Munduk Waterfall – A picturesque waterfall located in the Munduk village surrounded by lush greenery and a great spot for hiking.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 16 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 16 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

    C6B Visa

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

    Tijdsinzet

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

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Involvement Volunteers IVI

    Program fees include:
    • Accommodation
    • 3 meals p/day & 2 p/day at weekends
    • Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    • Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    • 1 day orientation
    • Daily transportation to project
    • In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    • Fundraising support
    • University course credits (where applicable)
    • Certificate of Completion

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Ngurah Rai International Airport

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project.

    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Denpasar International Airport (DPS). You must arrive between 06:00 to 12:00 on Sunday (the last boat to Nusa Penida is at 3pm).

    If arriving later than 12pm on the Sunday, you may be able to be picked up by the Ubud team and spend the Sunday night at our Ubud accommodation. Then on Monday morning you will be transferred to Nusa Penida by boat. This transfer will incur an extra charge.

    We advise you to arrive during the pickup window or before, so your program is not disrupted.

    If arriving before the pickup time, you can either wait at the airport until the pickup window or arrange a private transfer and extra nights’ accommodation from us, if arriving before Sunday. Alternatively, you can book your own accommodation in Sanur and meet our team at the harbour 2pm Sunday. They will then take you to Nusa Penida by boat.

    Journey time from the airport (via road and boat) to your Nusa Penida accommodation takes 1.5 hours.



    Accomodatie

    Volunteers stay in a dedicated volunteer house located in a peaceful village where you will get to experience the local way of living, as well as enjoy the company of other like minded volunteers.

    • Bedrooms are shared (single gender)
    • 4-6 people per room
    • with hot showers
    • aircon
    • fans 
    • western toilets
    Wifi is included, however the speed may not be as fast as you are used to. You can buy a local Sim card for very cheap on the island at various local shops.

    *Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.



    Eten & Drank

    3 traditional Balinese meals are provided on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends (breakfast and dinner). 

    Indonesian food is tasty and diverse and volunteers can expect dishes included nasi goreng (fried rice and vegetables), mie goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), or gado gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian cooking uses a lot of tofu and tempeh (soy beans).

    Breakfasts are varied and include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast etc. Tea, coffee will be available at the volunteer house. Purified water is available in the volunteer house. We do not recommend that you drink the tap water. If volunteers wish to eat out in Ubud, there are a large numbers of restaurants and local warungs (restaurants) to suit all tastes and budgets. There is also a western café in the village for fresh fruit juices, fresh coconuts and sweet treats. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can make arrangements for you.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Indonesië. 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 Indonesië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

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

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project.

    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Denpasar International Airport (DPS). You must arrive between 06:00 to 13:00 on Sunday (the last boat to Nusa Penida is at 3pm). 

    If arriving later than 1pm on the Sunday, you may be able to be picked up by the Ubud team and spend the Sunday night at our Ubud accommodation. Then on Monday morning you will be transferred to Nusa Penida by boat (the Monday transfer will incur an extra fee as the boat is only included for those arriving on Sunday before 1pm). 

    We advise you to arrive during the pickup window or before, so your program is not disrupted. 

    If arriving before the pickup time, you can either wait at the airport until the pickup window or arrange a private transfer and extra nights’ accommodation from us, if arriving before Sunday. Alternatively, you can book your own accommodation in Sanur and meet our local team at Sanur Harbour at 9:33am on the Sunday morning. They will then take you to Nusa Penida by boat.

    Journey time from the airport (via road and boat) to your Nusa Penida accommodation takes 1.5 hours. 


    Minors traveling to Indonesia

    Unaccompanied minors traveling to Indonesia are required to have a consent form from their parents/legal guardian in hand. The required documents may include a Consent form for minors and the birth certificate. Please check with the Airline before boarding the flight.

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    Programmakosten

    1 week (min. verblijf) 812€
    2 weken 1.086€
    3 weken 1.361€
    4 weken 1.725€
    8 weken 3.022€
    12 weken 4.219€
    20 weken (max. verblijf) 6.912€
    Gemiddelde kosten 579€/week

    Programmakosten

    579€ per week 1 - 20 weken Leeftijd 16 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 20 weken

    Waarborg

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    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Involvement Volunteers IVI gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Involvement Volunteers IVI

    Briljant 4.7 rating (204 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 1989

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Uitstekend Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Lauren

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

    IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Involvement Volunteers International delivers positive social change to developing communities and vulnerable populations through local, national & international volunteering.  Our projects empower the skilled & un-skilled to catalyse the efforts of local partners in creating a better world.


    WHO WE ARE

    Founded in 1989, IVI is a pioneer of overseas volunteering.  Back when there was no internet and phones were a luxury in many parts of the world, we traveled to developing countries in search of credible NGO's in need of manpower and global volunteer resources.  Some of the many relationships we forged are utilized to this day. 

    We are passionate about volunteering and giving back to society and in particular developing communities which are less fortunate than us.  In this way, we combine travelling with volunteering to help people make a positive impact overseas.

    SOCIAL EXPERIENCES
    All of IVI’s projects have a strong social element at the core.  With more manpower (& womanpower!) we can truly catalyse the efforts of our local partners.  This means you're sure to meet loads of like-minded people from all parts of the world.   This type of experience truly broadens your understanding of the world and yourself, opening your heart to new enlightened ways of thinking .   With your new found travel companions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore and have fun!  

    Our projects create a unique platform to experience the true heart and soul of a destination rather than simply the tourist areas.   We'll involve you in meaningful & responsible volunteer work that really benefits the local communities.

    AFFORDABLE VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
    As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits.  Our fee structure is fully transparent to ensure volunteers hard earned money is going directly to the areas where it is most needed.  It is vitally important to us that the presence of volunteers has a positive and sustainable impact on the local communities we work with.   

    We charge a one off US$275 application fee per volunteer to cover the running of IVI including administration overheads, project inspection costs, marketing, and salaries.

    The program fee starts at $150 p/week and goes straight to the in country management to cover arrival airport transfers, on the ground coordination, orientation, accommodation, meals, in country 24/7 project support, project development, donations and related administration costs.   

    In comparison to many of our competitors, our programs are incredible value.

    SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMS
    With approx 80-90% of our volunteers being single young female travelers, volunteer safety is of the utmost importance.  All of our projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management support contact as well as a dedicated placement manager pre/post journey.  This ensures you will be cared for every step of the way.    The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations.

    All IVI projects have been personally inspected to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety.  In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.   

    Our Australian team are available 24/7 and only a phone call away.

    Our responsibility also extends to the local people which is why volunteers working in childcare related fields must provide a criminal background check before they travel.   Our ultimate goal is the long term development of the communities we work with, hence we work closely with our local partners to ensure that projects are needs driven and sustainable. 

    SUPPORT

    From your very first inquiry, right through to your welcome home, you'll have the same dedicated volunteer manager at every stage.  We are experts in the field and will provide you in depth insights about what to expect and how to prepare to ensure you have an amazing experience overseas.  Every project includes a detailed welcome pack which provides all aspects needed such as in country contacts, what to pack, cultural values, basic language guides and much much more.   

    On arrival at your destination, you'll be greeted by one of our in-country team and in many cases 1 week orientation is provided to help ease you into the way of life and ensure you're equipped with the right customs to ensure a successful volunteer abroad experience.  

    FUN!
    Volunteering abroad is quite possibly the most rewarding experience you will have in your life!   We know this not only through our own experiences, but through the testimonies from thousands of volunteers we have successfully placed worldwide over 27+ years in operation.  Volunteering overseas is not only rewarding.   It's fun!   You're meeting new people, you're seeing new sights, and you're expanding your understanding of yourself and the world.  You're experiencing something real and life changing in many ways...  

    GET INVOLVED WITH IVI TODAY!

    204 beoordelingen · rating4.7

    Maitreyi rating5

    2024 at Turtle Conservation Assistance

    Volunteering was the best experience of my life ! The turtles are so cute and it was very fulfilling to take care of them. I met loads of amazing people, visited places that looked absolutely out of this world, and gained lots of independence. I feel as though this experience has changed me as a ...
    Errol S rating5

    2024 at Turtle Conservation Assistance

    It was an amazing week working with a diverse group of volunteers from around the world. We got to experience working with turtles from nearly hatched to around 8 months old. They were extremely cute and you could really see the impact of the volunteering when we released them into the wild. It ...
    Manisha rating4.8

    2024 at Turtle Conservation Assistance

    Personally, I really enjoyed the volunteer work. The coordinators at the camp were all friendly. I was able to learn a lot about turtles during this time and I also had a lot of fun working with them. It was also nice to go beyond my own limits (for me it was snorkeling with the manta rays at Manta ...
    Monika rating4.6

    2024 at Turtle Conservation Assistance

    The volunteering was really and unforgettable time and I would definitely do it again! We got to experience all the work they have to do at this great project to increase the population of the sea turtles. They are also trying to better the environment of this small island and change the mind of the ...
    Monika Wagner rating4.2

    2024 at Turtle Conservation Assistance

    The two weeks in Nusa Penida were just unforgettable! It was amazing to get to help the incredible people there with the awesome project they are running there. You get to experience all the work that is behind the good thing they are doing there. The Coordinators really do their best to increase ...
    Valentine rating5

    2023 at Turtle Conservation Assistance

    It’s was just amazing, the coordinator’s and the centre was perfect. We had lot information about turtle and It was perfect for helping turtle life. Local team, perfect !!! Food good and accommodation too. No improvements, thank you ! ...

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