Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation Project for Teenagers

14 Days
SriLankaSeaTurttleHighSchool

Overview

Cost Info

Itinerary

Food & Accommodation

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At a glance

  • This is a volunteer opportunity with Projects Abroad. Devxchange will assist you in choosing the right fit, raising funds with your own campaign page, issuing tax receipts to donors if project meets CRA criteria as a charitable activity. Devxchange will also assist you in onboarding with Projects Abroad.
  • Help with the protection and survival of endangered sea turtles at Galbokka Beach, Sri Lanka.
  • Take part in an unforgettable hands-on experience participating in a night time sea turtle patrol.
  • Experience amazing weekend adventures and day tours to see the surrounding area of this magical island. You’ll see the most popular tourist destinations such as Kandy, Sigiriya and Galle.
  • Live in a host house with other teenagers equally passionate about conservation and the environment.
  • Learn about Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and cook meals together with local families.

Details

  • Beach Conservation and night patrols
  • Community awareness and education
  • Explore the surrounding region on a weekend trip

Includes/Excludes

Food and Accomodation

  • Food (three meals a day)
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival
  • Transport to and from your work placement
  • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff
  • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team
  • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources
  • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff
  • Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns
  • Access to our local office with internet connection
  • Certification of project completion
  • Access to our alumni services and discounts
  • Visa support and advice
  • Fundraising support, including your own personalized fundraising website with DevXchange
  • Tax Receipts for your donors if activity meets CRA criteria for charitable activity.
  • Pre-departure preparation by your own specialist Volunteer Advisor
  • Personalized MyProjectsAbroad website, with all the information you need about your project, accommodation and destination
  • A free cultural awareness course
  • Membership to our volunteer social media groups, to share information and to get in touch
  • Support to help you complete registration or internship documents, if applicable

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Visa Costs (where applicable)
  • 10% Admin fee for donations involving tax receipts.

Itinerary

Is this right for me? :
What to Expect

This project is perfect if you are looking to do something different during your holidays. It’s also great if you’re interested in pursuing a career in conservation, or just love oceans or the outdoors.

We specifically designed this project for teenagers aged 15-18, and we have a set itinerary in place and extra staff support available.

You’ll spend your volunteering trip with passionate conservation staff, who actively protect and help the local environment through different types of program. The best part? You get to tap into their knowledge and experience, using it to learn more about different types of conservation initiatives in Sri Lanka.

You don’t need experience for this project. A willingness to help, learn and explore is all we ask of you! On the first day our centre supervisor will guide you through the whole process and throughout your time at the project our staff will be there to help you.

So why not travel to a beautiful part of the world this year, make new friends, learn about sea turtles and help protect our oceans?

Sea Turtle Conservation :
Goal

The main goal of this project is ensure protection and survival of endangered sea turtles and preserve the local ecosystem.

All species of sea turtles are listed as threatened or endangered in Sri Lanka. We aim to provide data and insights that help with the protection of these incredible creatures.

Here’s just one example of why this work is crucial: different populations of Green turtles around the world are likely to have different migratory paths. If Green turtles in one geographic area go extinct, it may be impossible to replace them with turtles from another area. This is because the new arrivals will lack the inherited instructions needed to navigate within and from their new homes.

The work you do – such as protecting the sea turtle eggs and helping the emerging baby turtles – contributes directly to preventing these problems.

Sea Turtle Conservation :
Typical Day

You’ll be based in Ahungalla – Balapitiya, in the southern province of Sri Lanka. You’ll work at a conservation centre in Galbokka bay which is 10 minutes away from your host family by car.

Balapitiya is known for its beautiful calm beaches and artistic style. There are plenty of outdoor activities and stunning beaches to discover.

Food and Accomodation

You’ll stay with a host family in Sri Lanka. They will welcome you into their home, eager to share their customs and have you teach them about your own culture. We believe that this is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of Sri Lanka and have a truly unique experience. You may also stay at a guesthouse.

On our High School Specials, we will always try to have you share a room with at least one volunteer or intern of the same sex and approximate age. Your room will be modest, but comfortable, clean, and safe.

Your programme fee includes three meals a day.

Find out more about our accommodation.

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You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation Project for Teenagers
From $3,335
/ Adult
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