Support Turtle Protection

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4 - 26 uker  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

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  Verifisert av Volunteer World
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Høydepunkter

  • Participate in an exciting volunteer project which is dedicated to protecting endangered sea turtles and contributing to their conservation and preservation
  • Learn about their unique behaviors, habitats, and conservation efforts
  • Join beach patrols during evening and night shifts, actively conducting searches for female turtles and their vulnerable nests, ensuring their protection from poachers and predators

Høydepunkter

  • Participate in an exciting volunteer project which is dedicated to protecting endangered sea turtles and contributing to their conservation and preservation
  • Learn about their unique behaviors, habitats, and conservation efforts
  • Join beach patrols during evening and night shifts, actively conducting searches for female turtles and their vulnerable nests, ensuring their protection from poachers and predators
  • Connect with passionate volunteers from around the world, forming meaningful friendships and establishing lifelong connections through shared experiences
  • Embrace the Greece lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna, actively participating in wildlife protection and creating unforgettable memories


  • Spesielt egnet for

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Familier
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Climate change, fishing and habitat destruction have pushed sea turtles to the brink of extinction. Join the turtle project on Crete to protect these beautiful reptiles.

    Your placement is with a non-profit organisation that is committed to the protection of sea turtles throughout Greece. The established organisation has been in existence for almost 40 years, making it one of the oldest and most experienced of its kind. To protect the reptiles, the organisation ...

    Om programmet

    Your placement is with a non-profit organisation that is committed to the protection of sea turtles throughout Greece. The established organisation has been in existence for almost 40 years, making it one of the oldest and most experienced of its kind. To protect the reptiles, the organisation relies on three pillars: Monitoring the turtles for research purposes, rescuing and caring for injured animals in its own sanctuaries, and educating local residents and tourists. Every year, the non-profit organisation is supported in its work by countless volunteers from all over the world. You'll work with wildlife experts and veterinarians to protect the turtles on the Mediterranean Sea.

    Due to mass tourism, environmental pollution and the destruction of natural areas, more and more turtle habitats are being lost. And fisheries and climate change are also taking their toll on the animals. The result: six out of seven existing sea turtle species worldwide are now threatened with extinction. This makes the reptiles one of the most endangered species of all. This makes it even more important to do something quickly to protect them. In Europe, the eastern Mediterranean region around your place of work is of particular importance. This is where the main breeding grounds of many turtle species are located.

    The aim of the organisation is to better research the turtles in order to be able to protect the nests, (young) animals and biotopes more effectively. Furthermore, another aim of the project is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release as many injured or sick animals as possible back into their natural habitat. In order to improve the situation of the sea turtles in the long term, it is important to raise awareness among the local population and tourists on Crete.

    Your volunteer work place is located in the south of the Aegean Sea. Crete is the largest Greek island. It offers breathtakingly beautiful nature with high mountains and wild gorges. The island is like a small version of the Greek mainland. You will find beautiful villages, big cities and mountains. Due to the cultivation of aromatic herbs, the scent of thyme, sage and oregano is in the air. Crete's agriculture is mainly used for wine, olive and fruit growing and you can admire vines and olive trees everywhere. The island combines the old with the new, the mountains with the sea and it is now considered as one of the most popular European travel destinations.


    Typisk dag

    Depending on where your help is most useful, your support may be needed in all areas of the organisation.

    Potential tasks are for example:

    • Monitoring beaches and hatcheries in day and night shifts
    • Supporting research: collecting and recording data
    • Dialogue with local residents and tourists
    • Educational ...

    Typisk dag

    Depending on where your help is most useful, your support may be needed in all areas of the organisation.

    Potential tasks are for example:

    • Monitoring beaches and hatcheries in day and night shifts
    • Supporting research: collecting and recording data
    • Dialogue with local residents and tourists
    • Educational work, sensitisation and fundraising
    • Development and implementation of practical solutions for the protection of turtles, which are compatible with the reality of life of the people on Crete

    At your placement on Crete, you will usually work six hours a day. You will discuss your exact tasks and working hours with your local coordinator. As the work takes place in different shifts, you may also have to work at night or on weekends. But don't worry, you will have enough free time to explore the island.

    A typical shift could be like this:

    8 AM: Breakfast
    9 AM: Monitoring beaches
    12 PM: Lunch
    1 PM: Research: Collecting and recording data
    4 PM: Free time

    You don't need any previous experience or special knowledge to work in the sea turtle project. However, you should be a team player and approach your tasks with a lot of motivation and commitment. Friendliness and a lot of love for animals are also an advantage for working in the project.


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    You certainly won't get bored on Crete, the island of the gods. Make sure you take time after your project work to explore Greece's largest island.


    Heraklion, Crete's capital, is about twelve kilometres away from your project location. Highlights of the city are definitely its beautiful Venetian ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    You certainly won't get bored on Crete, the island of the gods. Make sure you take time after your project work to explore Greece's largest island.


    Heraklion, Crete's capital, is about twelve kilometres away from your project location. Highlights of the city are definitely its beautiful Venetian harbour, the historic old town and the sightseeing attraction on Crete par excellence: the Palace of Knossos. There you will learn about the most famous myths surrounding the Minotaur, discover the labyrinth and learn more about the history of the Ionian civilisation. By the way: For volunteers under 25 years of age, the entrance to the palace is free of charge. For more information, please contact our project team.


    You want to soak up even more historical knowledge? Then head to the archaeological museum in Heraklion. The museum is full of finds from the Minoan era. This period is considered the birth of European culture.

    You can take another city trip to Chania. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities on the island with its Venetian harbour, a lighthouse, the ancient old town and the Hasan Pasha Mosque.


    Crete is also an ideal place for nature lovers with its breathtaking nature, high mountains and deep gorges. The Samaria Gorge is one of the largest gorges in Europe and definitely an ideal place to go hiking in Crete. Equally exciting for hiking is Crete's second largest mountain, Pachnes. It is located in the white mountains and impresses with its bizarre lunar landscape.


    If you prefer the beach, Crete will not disappoint you. Visit Preveli Beach, for example. The beach is a popular photo motif because a heart-shaped rock juts out of the water. Another special feature is the beach at Elafonisi. Here, turquoise water meets pink sand. Definitely a must-see!


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For å bli med i programmet må du være minst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Det kan være unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i følge med foreldrene dine.

    Språkferdigheter

    Du må snakke Engelsk (grunnleggende nivå)

    Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

    Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre ferdigheter

    You should be a team player, motivated and committed person.

    Tidsforpliktelse

    Din hjelpende hånd vil bli påkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag, Fredag, Lørdag og Søndag

    Hva inngår

    Hva inngår

    Tjenester fra Rainbow Garden Village

    The fees include consultation, organisation, support, airport pickup and accommodation at the volunteer camp

    Henting fra flyplassen på Heraklion Airport

    You will be picked up at the airport by a team member and taken directly to your placement. 

    You can arrive either on Wednesdays or on Sundays. 

    Overnatting

    Your accommodation on Crete is a volunteer camp. There is space for up to 20 volunteers in tents that you bring yourself. There is a Wi-Fi connection throughout the camp and you will also find telephones, coin-operated washing machines and free lockers for your valuables. The sanitary facilities are well equipped and the showers have hot water.

    From your accommodation, you can walk to your work site in 5 to 10 minutes. Shops, restaurants, bars and the beach are all within walking distance. The best way to get to the next town, which is about three kilometres away, is to take the bus. The area around your accommodation is generally considered safe and you can easily get around on foot and on your own.

    Internettilgang

    God tilgang på prosjektstedet

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Mat og drikke

    Mat, snacks eller drikke koster ekstra.

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste flyplassen er Heraklion Airport (HER) i Heraklion. Vi hjelper deg med å finne billige flyreiser til Hellas. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

    Reiseforsikring

    Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best å være forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Hellas gir trygghet og er et pluss å ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vaksiner

    Hvis du har tenkt å jobbe frivillig i Hellas bør du søke medisinsk råd før du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nødvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Hellas. VAKSINESJEKKER

    Detaljer ved ankomst

    You will be picked up at the airport by a team member and taken directly to your placement. There you will first get to know the surroundings, your new place of residence and work, and your colleagues.

    You can arrive Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Tilgjengelighet
    Jan. Febr. Mars Apr. Mai Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Okt. Nov. Des.

    Programgebyrer

    4 uker (min. opphold) 1,490€
    5 uker 1,730€
    6 uker 1,970€
    7 uker 2,210€
    8 uker 2,450€
    9 uker 2,690€
    10 uker 2,930€
    11 uker 3,170€
    26 uker (max. opphold) 6,770€
    Gjennomsnittlig gebyr 316€/uke

    Programgebyrer

    316€ per uke 4 - 26 uker Alder 18 - 50+

    Betalingsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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    Varighet

    4 - 26 uker

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    Endelig Betaling

    Din sluttbetaling vil bli avtalt med Rainbow Garden Village under søknadsprosessen. Vanlige løsninger er enten via bankoverføring eller kontant betaling på prosjektstedet.


    Møt din vert

    Rainbow Garden Village

    Flott 4.4 rating (25 gjennomganger)

    Non-profit - grunnlagt i 1999

    Verifisert av Volunteer World

      God Svarprosent

    Arrangert av

    Steffen

    Snakkede språk: Engelsk, Spansk, Tysk

    Om prosjektet

    Rainbow Garden Village specialises in worldwide volunteer placements and has been sending volunteers on impactful, life-changing trips since 1999.

    Møt din vert

    From Africa to Asia and Europe to Latin America and Oceania - through volunteering or internships our participants gain unique impressions and experiences abroad. Rainbow Garden Village (RGV) offers sustainable projects in more than 30 countries worldwide in various fields, such as social work, teaching, animal welfare, environmental protection, medicine, etc..

    While our participants are engaged in their project, they broaden their horizons and become more open-minded. They strengthen their personal skills, grow from the challenges in their volunteer projects and also improve their language skills. Countless new impressions, experiences and special moments round off the stay abroad - and lead to a return with many exciting stories in the luggage!


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