från 400€

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Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

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2 - 16 veckor  ·  Ålder 19 - 50+

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Höjdpunkter

  • Want to join a Nature Conservation Project and support a cause for the nature?
  • Have an interest in sea turtles and have always wanted to experience that first-hand?
  • Need such an experience to plan your academic career?
  • EKAD is looking for new VOLUNTEERS!
  • Join our Volunteer Program to become a part of our team and support our projects!

Särskilt lämplig för

Ålder 19+
Singlar
Par
Familjer
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

Volunteer to help us monitoring nesting beaches, locate/protect sea turtle nests, help the baby sea turtles reach to sea, and raise awareness on our Sea Turtle Projects

Our volunteer program aimed to support field work at the Belek and Kızılot Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches. Both Belek and Kizilot are important nesting sites as well as tourism investment zones, giving extra importance to their protection, where conservation efforts need to be carefully planned to ...

Om programmet

Our volunteer program aimed to support field work at the Belek and Kızılot Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches. Both Belek and Kizilot are important nesting sites as well as tourism investment zones, giving extra importance to their protection, where conservation efforts need to be carefully planned to ensure viability and sustainability.

Teams of international and national volunteers, experienced field leaders and experts in these fields monitor beaches throughout the summer, record nests, monitor nests and collect data on nests until hatchlings emerge from the nest, record sea turtle nests, hatchlings and issues affecting the population, place protection or informational cages where needed, and also conduct awareness-raising activities with tourists, locals and tourism facilities.

Our volunteer program not only gives students the opportunity to fight for a cause for nature, but also gives students who are planning their academic careers in this field the opportunity to gain the experience they need in teamwork, scientific study and conservation work.        

About the Project

According to Canbolat, in 2004 Belek was the second largest known nesting site for Caretta caretta in the Mediterranean. By 2021, Kızılot is recognized as another important nesting site for sea turtles. However, the accelerated transformation of both areas into major tourism centers poses a significant threat to populations that rely on them as nesting beaches.

Most hatchlings emerging from nests on these beaches face difficulties reaching the sea, primarily due to natural or anthropogenic factors. Natural causes are usually tidal flooding of nests and predation. Anthropogenic factors include inappropriate beach use, presence of litter, artificial lights, interference with adults and nests, and boating and fishing activities.

Vehicle access to the beach poses a threat as it compresses the nests under the sand, preventing hatchlings from emerging. Deep tire tracks also act as traps for vulnerable chicks. Likewise, the removal of sand from beaches significantly disrupts beach topography, posing a serious risk to both nests and chicks.

Parts of the coastline specifically reserved for tourism facilities intersect with sea turtle nesting areas. Sun loungers, umbrellas and walkways in this area can create physical barriers for adult turtles, disrupt the natural development of eggs in nests under or around them and pose a risk to hatchlings.

Other threats to sea turtles include fishing lines and nets, boat propellers, marine and coastal litter, noise and light pollution. Artificial light sources pose a particularly serious risk as they can disorient hatchlings, causing them to crawl towards land and die. Interfering with chicks, nests and adults also reduces hatchling success.

These challenges can be addressed through the implementation of sustainably designed conservation efforts and arrangements that are meticulously planned and executed in collaboration with the facilities. And this is exactly what our project is dedicated to. The projected success of this initiative is poised to not only secure the existence of sea turtle populations in the region, but also serve as a model of excellence for other nesting beaches facing similar threats.

Tasks

  • Morning shift: 5.30 - 11.00
  • Breakfast and cleaning in the morning on return from the field (cleaning list defined in the campsite varies)
  • Night Shift: 22.00 - 3.00 (varies according to project hours)

The tasks listed above are generally routine tasks and in addition to these, different assignments are also made within the scope of the project.

Kamp Alanları

You have two options for accommodation:

1. The camps are equipped with prefabricated facilities with air-conditioned rooms. These rooms have bunk beds, wardrobes, bedside tables and dressers.           

2. There are designated tent areas for those who prefer to sleep under the trees. Those who prefer tents are advised to bring their own tents and camping equipment.

What to Bring

Local supermarkets usually stock a wide range of products, but it's important to remember that a particular product or brand you use regularly may not always be available.

Be sure to bring

  • ID card, proof of health insurance and - if applicable - driver's license 
  • If you are staying in a tent, relevant camping equipment 
  • Comfortable clothes suitable for walking on the beach (light colors for morning shift, dark colors for night shift - camouflage) 
  • Comfortable shoes for field work (sneakers or sandals) 
  • Clothing suitable for cold and windy weather 
  • Medicines you take regularly (and prescription medicines, if any) 
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat 
  • Bed linen and pillowcases 
  • Thermos or water flask 
  • Coffee mug 
  • Toiletries/shower facilities
Recommended things to bring with you:
  • Beach equipment 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Prescription if prescription glasses or lenses are used 
  • Basic medicine kit (painkillers, muscle relaxants, burn creams, band-aids, bandages, diarrhea and allergy medicines, etc.) 
  • Notepad 
  • Backpack
Optional
  • Camera, video camera 
  • Musical instruments, board games 
  • Tablet or laptop 
  • Swimming and diving equipment 
  • Binoculars, field guide books

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Field work may require waking up very early or staying up very late. 
Living spaces are usually shared by around 30 or more people. The ability to adapt to communal living and build good relationships with new acquaintances is crucial for the efficiency of the project. 
Pets should not be brought to our camps.

Medical Advice

All volunteers MUST have health insurance (private, public or travel insurance) and must provide proof of this upon arrival.
Any known allergies or health conditions that require attention must be clearly indicated on the application form. It is important to note that there are biting insects such as mosquitoes and bees in Antalya and our campsite is located under pine trees.
Dietary restrictions (diabetes, vegetarian, etc.) must be clearly indicated on the application form. As we cannot guarantee a vegan diet, these people may need to cook their own meals.
No specific vaccination is required for the project. However, it is generally recommended that fieldwork participants consider tetanus, rabies and Hepatitis-B vaccinations.

Pharmacies, fully equipped private health institutions and public hospitals are located near the campsites.

The following conditions may pose a risk during fieldwork and a physician's opinion on participation in the program is recommended:
  • Hypersensitivity to sunlight, high temperature and humidity 
  • Gait disorders (including flatfoot) 
  • Respiratory disorders (including asthma) 
  • Chronic cardiovascular diseases 
  • Poor night vision 
  • Deafness (uncorrected) 
  • Epilepsy



Typisk dag

  • Morning shifts to find and register new slots and follow up on activities in these slots (this task is performed between 3 am and 11 am)
  • On return to campsites: Clean copies of the data collected from fieldwork are taken and also saved in our digital database as backup copies.
  • Breakfast/lunch, camp ...

Typisk dag

  • Morning shifts to find and register new slots and follow up on activities in these slots (this task is performed between 3 am and 11 am)
  • On return to campsites: Clean copies of the data collected from fieldwork are taken and also saved in our digital database as backup copies.
  • Breakfast/lunch, camp cleaning, daily meeting (one day for camp issues, one day for field issues and one day exempt from the meeting), purchase of food and materials for the camp from sponsoring facilities 
  • If there are any planned activities such as caging, etc., or any work left over from the morning shift, these are carried out in the afternoon.
  • If you are not given a job after the meeting, you have free time until midnight
  • Night shifts are carried out during the nesting period (from 8-9 pm to 3-5 am) to find nesting turtles, collect measurements and apply tags for future monitoring
  •  

    * Field shifts are carried out with a minimum of 2 people.

    * Teams for field work (morning and night shifts) and cleaning tasks are scheduled and listed for 3-day periods, unfinished work from morning shifts is carried out by the same morning team as much as possible, and other work such as cage nesting is scheduled daily or the day before and carried out in the afternoon.

    *Once the volunteers' training period is over, each volunteer will have days off, where they will be excused from daily work, have the opportunity to rest, travel to nearby areas and engage in recreational activities for a day. The frequency depends on the number of volunteers and workload and the field leaders organize accordingly and fairly.   


Fritidsaktiviteter

As our work requires time flexibility in case of unplanned events (injured turtles etc.), we ask our volunteers to spend their daily free time close to the campsite where we can reach them in time in case of emergencies. To compensate for this, we have 'vacation days' (on these days you will be ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

As our work requires time flexibility in case of unplanned events (injured turtles etc.), we ask our volunteers to spend their daily free time close to the campsite where we can reach them in time in case of emergencies. To compensate for this, we have 'vacation days' (on these days you will be completely free from any work, meetings and camp activities so you can go and dedicate more of your time to the sites or rest completely if you prefer) but always keep in mind that this is physically demanding work and therefore you need to be ready for the next day's activities.

The sea close to our campsites is ideal for swimming and enjoying the sun at your leisure. There is also a shopping center nearby for those who want to shop.

There are also several activities close to the area for your vacation days;

  • Museums
  • For sightseeing and boat tours in Antalya Old Town
  • There are many archaeological sites to visit in the surrounding area
  • Rafting in Köprülü Canyon (An activity we do as a whole team from time to time)
  • Sometimes we organize concerts at the Aspendos Amphitheater (from time to time we give free tickets as a gift to our volunteers)


Krav

Krav

Minimiålder: 19 år

För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 19 år gammal på programmets startdatum.

Språkfärdigheter

Du måste tala Engelska (mellannivå)

Begränsningar av nationalitet

Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

Andra Färdigheter

Although it is not required, previous experience is an advantage in case we have more applications than needed and we would need to make selection. English proficiency is essential for volunteers in our diverse program (for all communication, incl. training, and meetings). Knowledge of Russian and German is an advantage, given the tourist profile in Antalya. There's also an internship opportunity for students in biology-related fields, with a minimum participation requirement of 8 weeks.

Tidsåtgång

Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag, Fredag, Lördag och Söndag

Vad som ingår

Vad som ingår

Tjänster av Ecological Research Society

Program fees include:

  • Transfer from and to Antalya Airport/Bus Station upon your arrival at the beginning of your participating period and its end
  • Daily meals (with the limitation of whatever we are receiving from the facilities personnel kitchen)
  • Transfers to daily field work activities carried out
  • Accommodation
  • Administration and training costs

Hämtning på flygplatsen på Antalya Airport

After your approval to our project; you contact with us when you arrange your travel details, where we arrange your pickup.

Boende

Both Belek and Kizilot Camps have tent area for volunteers
We also have dormitories with bunk beds for 10 to 14 people per room in Belek camp with
  • kitchen
  • bath showers with hot water
  • A washing machine

* We prefer volunteers to bring their own tents and mattresses, but we also provide tents and mattresses if needed.

Camp sites in Belek and Kızılot are situated in secure locations, and are monitored by security cameras. Emergency gathering areas are designated, and volunteers receive thorough instruction on emergency procedures. 

Camps are equipped with prefabricated facilities featuring air-conditioned rooms. These rooms include bunk beds, wardrobes, bedside tables, and dressers. For those who prefer sleeping under the trees, designated tent areas are available. Individuals opting for tents are advised to bring their own tents and camping equipment. 

Our camps have fully equipped kitchens, including refrigerators, water dispensers, stoves, and ovens. Each camp has dining and meeting areas, a sufficient number of toilets and showers, hot water, a washing machine, and internet connection. Volunteers have access to all camp facilities.

To enhance leisure time, camp sites are equipped with gazebos, hammocks, comfortable seating areas, dartboards, and various games. 

Mat och Dryck

Our daily meals including food for breakfasts, weekly coffee and tea are provided by sponsoring tourism facilities. It is limited to what we are given, so specific dietaries can not be guaranteed and might be supplied at volunteers own budget. By experience we can assure that while vegetarian diet is manageable from hotels, vegan or other diets might not be easy to arrange and in that case not covered by paid fee.

Tillgång till Internet

God tillgång till projektområdet

Vad ingår INTE?

Vad ingår INTE?

Flygbiljetter

Den närmaste flygplatsen är Antalya Airport (AYT) i Antalya. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Turkiet. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

Reseförsäkring

Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Turkiet ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

Vacciner

Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Turkiet bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Turkiet. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

Detaljer vid ankomsten

The volunteer program will take place from June 1 to September 25.
Night shifts of nesting adult female sea turtles are usually carried out until July 15, with a period of time determined according to needs.
Hatching of hatchlings usually starts in the first weeks of July and usually continues until the end of September.
The minimum time required for participation is 2 weeks.
Applicants are asked to choose a flexible timeframe that is not shorter than their desired participation period. EKAD will adjust the exact dates according to the information provided by the applicants and our needs.
Tillgänglighet
Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

Pris för programmet

2 veckor (min. vistelse) 400€
3 veckor 430€
4 veckor 460€
5 veckor 490€
6 veckor 520€
7 veckor 550€
8 veckor 580€
9 veckor 610€
10 veckor 640€
11 veckor 670€
12 veckor 700€
13 veckor 730€
14 veckor 760€
15 veckor 790€
16 veckor (max. vistelse) 820€
Genomsnittliga priser 125€/vecka

Pris för programmet

125€ per vecka 2 - 16 veckor Ålder 19 - 50+

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Varaktighet

2 - 16 veckor

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Slutbetalning

Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med Ecological Research Society under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.


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Ecological Research Society

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Non-profit - grundades 2003

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Värd är

Fatih

Talade språk: Engelska

Om projektet

Ecological Research Society (EKAD) Sea Turtle Conservation and Monitoring Project in Antalya / Belek and Kızılot Nesting Beaches.

Möt din programledare

Ecological Research Society (EKAD) was established in 2003, with the efforts of academicians most of whom are experts in biodiversity and nature conservation. Since its establishment, EKAD has been in a harmonious cooperation with universities, related ministries, municipalities, other NGO’s, and private enterprises. To this day, we continue our mission by increasing and expanding our activities with the contributions of national and international volunteers joining our studies.

EKAD has been running 'Sea Turtle Conservation and Monitoring Project' in Antalya - Belek Sea Turtle Nesting Beach since 1998 (as university research group before 2003) and recently added Kızılot Sea Turtle Nesting Beach (also in Antalya) to it's Project sites as well.

Our volunteer program is carried out in Belek and Kızılot Nesting Beaches. Belek is one of the largest known sea turtle nesting areas in the Mediterranean (2nd largest, according to Canbolat, 2004) and Kızılot Nesting Beach is another promising nesting beach according to 2021 results.

In those projects, we have many goals such as monitoring sea turtle populations, determining and minimizing the negative impacts on nests and hatchlings, educating both the local people and the tourists about sea turtles, raising awareness about the conservation efforts, and encouraging contributions to these efforts.

Work done by volunteers do not require extreme physical conditioning except an endurance to heat, humidity and long walks on the beach, and the ability to work and live together in a diverse group as a team member.

We are looking enthusiastic individuals who wants to be a part of this journey, contribute to the effort, experience sea turtles first-hand, has a work ethic and a love for nature.

We have been working on sea turtle conservation over 20 years with a well-earned experience and still trying to add more of it. We believe in professionalism in our work and also believe having fun is part of doing a great work.

If you are planning a career on related subjects this will be a great opportunity for you to add to your know how and we are hoping to see you as part of EKAD team in the long run as well.   

22 fältrapporter · rating4.9

Joao Cuéllar García rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

I was three weeks in the programa, and It was awesome. People is so friendly, we work all days in turtles (what its so cool) excepts three rest days to visit the city, and you have free time during the day. The accomodations are so good and those three weeks were incredible, a experience i will ...
Clément ZEGDI rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

August 2024 in Turkey was unforgettable. We were warmly welcomed, and I formed lasting friendships. Learning about sea turtles, even outside my field, was a unique experience. A heartfelt thank you to Fatih Polat, Eyup Bardak, Eda Kaya, and everyone at the camp for their constant support. I’ll ...
Victor Silvestre rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

Sea turtle monitoring was a great experience. And the sense of community that you build with the people in camp make things amazing. Beware only that it can get rough as sleeping patterns and climate in August poses a challenge!! But if you're in the spirit of helping with whatever is required ...
Salah Boughanmi rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

I spent 30 days with this association. 30 unforgettable days, an enriching experience with an extremely healthy, family atmosphere, everyone looking out for each other. Many thanks again to Fatih Polat, Eyup Bardak and Eda Kaya who were there to help and guide me during those 30 ...
Antoine GOULARD rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

It was a great experience in Turkey. Our French group received a very warm welcome and made some very strong friendships. We learnt a lot about sea turtles, in a field of study that is not my own. I won't forget those 4 weeks at EKAD. Thank you to the people in charge for their ...
Pierre Le Guen rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

I really enjoyed my time there, the people in the camp were very welcoming and made me feel at home. I really enjoyed learning more about sea turtles. I recommend this voluntering ...

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