🇹🇷 ESC Volunteering in Türkiye 🐢 Protect Sea Turtles and Support Coastal Conservation During Nesting Season 🇹🇷
Join a high-impact ESC volunteering experience on the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye, where you will actively contribute to the protection of endangered Caretta Caretta sea turtles. This project takes place during the critical nesting and hatching season, offering volunteers a unique opportunity to work directly in nature conservation, protect biodiversity, and raise awareness among local communities while living near one of the most important turtle nesting beaches in the region.
🌍 Did You Know? Caretta Caretta sea turtles return to the same beaches where they were born to lay their eggs, often traveling thousands of kilometers across oceans.
Objectives
🐢 Protect endangered sea turtle populations during nesting season
🌱 Promote environmental awareness and coastal conservation
🤝 Engage local communities through educational campaigns
🌍 Support biodiversity protection and sustainable ecosystems
Tasks & Activities
🌊 Monitor beaches and observe nesting activity
🏖️ Mark and protect turtle nests
🧹 Clean beaches and remove environmental threats
📢 Organise awareness campaigns and workshops for locals
🐢 Assist injured or disoriented turtles when needed
🌍 Did You Know? Only about 1 in 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood, making conservation efforts like this essential for the species’ survival.
Accommodation, Food & Financial Support
🏠 Accommodation in a modern shared villa (2 volunteers per room)
🌐 Fully equipped apartments with Wi-Fi and facilities
💰 Pocket money and food allowance provided
🛒 Access to local markets and affordable supermarkets
Participant Profile
🇮🇹 Open ONLY to participants from Italy
🌅 Ready for early morning work (around 4:00 AM)
☀️ Comfortable working outdoors in hot conditions
🤝 Strong team spirit and motivation
🗣️ Basic English required
🌿 No prior turtle knowledge needed (training provided)
Key Information
Eligible Countries
🇮🇹 Italy
Application Link
📎 Apply here: Official ESC Page
📄 Infopack: View Document
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