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Sea Turtles Conservation Assistant

by: Rainbow Garden Village

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Volunteer on the idyllic island of Zanzibar in Tanzania, helping with the rehabilitation of sea turtles. With shifting environmental conditions, the breeding and developmental stages for sea turtles is more uncertain. Along with predators, over-fishing and various pollution, sea turtles need all the help they can get in giving them the best possible opportunity of survival. The project helps wi...

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Program Highlights

Play your part in conservation efforts for sea turtles

Work on the idyllic island of Zanzibar, Tanzania

Explore a historical country and explore some of the best the continent has to offer

Further build your professional and personal network

Explore Tanzania on your days off and see some of the world's most incredible beaches

Quick Details

Locations
  • Zanzibar, Tanzania
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Marine Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Overall Rating

7.11

Total Reviews

1

Marine conservation in the Caribbean

by: PaulProgram: Sea Turtles Conservation Assistant
7

One day in Las Terrenas I flew to the Dominican Republic for six weeks and got involved in the volunteer project for the marine conservation program. Most of the days started with trash collection activities on the beaches and rivers or making beach profiles. For data collection and monitoring, we also often went snorkeling or diving. At lunchtime we got a bit of time off so we could eat, shower and change before heading back to the office in the afternoon. The work there was quite varied, some ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Zanzibar, Tanzania

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Marine Conservation
  • Wildlife

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Resume
  • Other
  • Online Application

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