Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer Opportunity in Sri Lanka 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment
Job locationSri Lanka
Deadlineavailable
Opportunity description
Join a rewarding volunteering program in Sri Lanka dedicated to protecting endangered sea turtles and supporting the rehabilitation of injured turtles. Volunteers will participate in beach monitoring, nest protection, hatchling care, coastal cleanups, and community awareness activities focused on marine conservation. This unique experience offers valuable hands-on training in wildlife protection while working alongside an international team in the coastal city of Ambalangoda.
Benefits
- Contribute to the protection of endangered sea turtles.
- Gain practical experience in marine conservation and environmental protection.
- Help care for injured turtles and support their rehabilitation process.
- Opportunity to release baby sea turtles into the ocean after hatching.
- Work alongside an international team of volunteers from around the world.
- Explore Sri Lanka’s beautiful coastal landscapes and natural environment.
- Participate in a variety of environmental and community engagement activities.
Duties & responsibilities
- Feed and provide daily care for injured and rehabilitating sea turtles.
- Clean turtle tanks, enclosures, and care facilities.
- Monitor nesting sites and help protect turtle eggs from potential threats.
- Assist in releasing baby sea turtles into the ocean after hatching.
- Participate in beach cleanup campaigns and waste removal activities.
- Collect environmental data and contribute to community awareness initiatives.
- Support marine conservation efforts and the protection of biodiversity.
Eligibility criteria
- Strong interest in environmental conservation and marine life protection.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in field-based environments.
- No previous experience in sea turtle conservation is required.
- Suitable for young people, students, and individuals interested in international volunteering.
- Commitment to actively participate in the program’s daily activities and responsibilities.