This is a seriously cool project that’s all about protecting sea turtles. These amazing creatures are sadly endangered, and this project helps give them a fighting chance. Local fishermen are paid to bring turtle eggs to the centre, where they’re safely hatched and raised. Once the baby turtles are a bit bigger and stronger, they’re released back into the ocean.
Because there are far fewer females, male turtles are released after just a few weeks. The females stay longer at the centre to increase their chances of survival and hopefully return 20 years later to lay eggs on the same beach. Pretty amazing, right?
As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside the local team to help care for the turtles. That includes cleaning the tanks, feeding the turtles, and collecting fresh seawater for their enclosures. You’ll also get involved in some cool community activities around the centre.
Releasing the baby turtles into the ocean is seasonal, so depending on when you’re there, you might be lucky enough to be part of this unforgettable moment.
Each morning, you’ll head to the turtle project with your local coordinator. It’s about a 30–40 minute drive in a minivan. When you arrive, the team will give you a quick run-through of the day’s tasks.
Tourism is a big part of the centre’s income, so you’ll also see day visitors dropping by to learn about the turtles. It’s a great chance to see how your work supports both wildlife conservation and the local community.
Kristel en Zoé
Hoe dan ook smaakt dit avontuur naar meer en hopen we in de toekomst nog met vrijwillig wereldwijd te kunnen reizen.
Imke
Ik heb het zo naar mijn zin gehad! Ik zou vrijwilligerswerk echt aan iedereen aanraden!
Marlous
Echt een geweldige ervaring en een top tijd gehad!
Damian
Vrijwilligerswerk is voor mij het delen van ervaringen. Hoe meer energie je erin stopt, hoe meer voldoening je er ook uit kan halen.
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