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Trip | Volunteer, Conservation Programs in Sri Lanka
Turtle Conservation Project in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
no particular
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: Turtle Conservation Project in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
5 of the 7 different species of turtles live in the Indian Ocean and they are all endangered. An increasingly number of injured turtles which are no longer able to survive on their own are found on Sri Lanka’s coasts. Therefore various programs and turtle conservation centers have been set up to take care of the injured animals and provide medical care for them. This turtle conservation center is located in the south of Sri Lanka on the beach of Ambalangoda. The Sri Lankan government awarded this center the title of ‘the largest program for the breeding and conservation of turtles in Sri Lanka. The team at this center focuses on the care of wounded turtles that have been victims of general pollution, landfill sites and human activities. Special about this program is the treatment of disabled turtles. Turtles that show permanent damage require intensive care as they may can’t be released back into nature.What to expect
Description: Turtle Conservation Project in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
As participant in this program, you will take care of about 30 handicapped turtles. In addition, you will also take care of the laid eggs, receive the newborn turtles and release them into nature. The necessary tasks are distributed according to the weather conditions, the condition of the beach and the number participant within the program. Cleaning the turtles and tanks are also one of your main tasks.
Working hours: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Good English skills
- Proper clothing (comfortable, could get dirty)
- Able to follow the instructions of the staff
- The use of sun lotion or other chemicals on the skin is prohibited (could harm the turtles)
- Smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited during your program work
To register on-site you need a copy of your passport and a certificate of criminal records.
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Program flow in Sri Lanka
Program start:
The introduction week always starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday.
Arrival Date:
We recommend to arrive at a Saturday or Sunday because the airport pickup is only included on the weekends. Arrivals during week days have to be paid extra.
Arrival at the airport:
You will arrive at the CMG - BanBandaranyake International Airport and from there you will be brought directly to the Volunteer Center in Kandy by your volunteer coordinators. You will spend your first week in Kandy getting to know the culture and the other volunteers. In your first week you will start your program. In case you are already in Sri Lanka you can organize your arrival yourself and wait until the weekend to get picked up at the CMB or in Kandy.
Public holidays: All programs are closed on the following holidays:
14 november - II Full Moon Poya Day
12 december - Milad - Ul - Nabi
13 december - Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
School holidays:
End of March - end of April
End of June - end of August
End of November - beginning of January
Ready to get started?
Turtle Conservation Project in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Flexible dates
min. 2 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
1150 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation during your community engagement work in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
The volunteer house is located just a few meters from the beach. In each room 4 to 6 people can be accommodated. Boys/men and girls/women are accommodated in separate rooms. Per room, one bathroom is available with will be shared with your roommates. There is a garden which you can use to take a rest or eat together with other volunteers. The house is also equipped with a fridge to cool your drinks and foods. Safety deposit boxes are available. There is no Wifi in this house.
Meals
During the week you will be provided with 3 meals and during the weekends with 2 meals per day. The food is a mix of Western and typical Sri Lankan food and consists mainly of rice and vegetables. Of course you can also go somewhere else to taste the local cuisine (at your own expenses). The next ATM and supermarket are about a 20 minutes walk away.
Our Service
Service community engagement in Sri Lanka - what's in and what's not in
Services for your community engagement work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it:
What's included:
- Placement in a community engagement project according to you demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation during your whole volunteer work (in dormitories in the volunteer house)
- Every day transport to the project site
- 3 meals during the weekdays
- 2 meals on Saturday and Sunday
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
What’s not included:
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Transfer to the airport after the end of your project work
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