Veterinarian Student

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastisch 4.5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Gain hands on experience working with sea turtles and Maldivian pets!
  • Be a part of exciting rehabilitation projects!
  • Immerse yourself in local Maldivian life!
  • Educate local communities, international and resort guests on conservation, pet husbandry and environmental issues!
  • Sit back and relax on our weekly excursions to uninhabited islands and snorkelling safaris!


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden

Over het programma

Want the gain experience working with injured sea turtles? Come and help rehabilitate turtle and support one of the only vets in the Maldives!

Home to five out of seven species of sea turtles, the Maldives is a vital location for turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release. Sadly, all species are endangered or critically endangered, largely due to anthropogenic threats such as plastic pollution, ghost nets and poaching. Sea turtles are ...

Over het programma

Home to five out of seven species of sea turtles, the Maldives is a vital location for turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release. Sadly, all species are endangered or critically endangered, largely due to anthropogenic threats such as plastic pollution, ghost nets and poaching. Sea turtles are frequently admitted with amputation and carapace wounds or buoyancy syndrome that require diagnostics, medical management and occasionally surgery. Here at Atoll Marine Centre, we are proud to be able to offer veterinary services and are one of very few places in the country to do so. Our work is therefore crucial not just for the conservation of wildlife, but more recently neutering and treating domesticated pets too. This is one of the many reasons why we need volunteers like you, to work with us and help protect Maldivian animals. 

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Develop your surgical skills in our TNR spay and neuter clinic by performing cat castrates and spays, monitoring anaesthesia and recovering patients
Get involved with sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry, and help our vet during diagnostics, medical therapeutics, wound care and assist with ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Develop your surgical skills in our TNR spay and neuter clinic by performing cat castrates and spays, monitoring anaesthesia and recovering patients
Get involved with sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry, and help our vet during diagnostics, medical therapeutics, wound care and assist with surgical procedures if necessary
Be a part of any current research projects, establishing diagnostic references or faecal analysis
Experience authentic Maldivian life on a local island, alongside a welcoming and friendly team
Help to educate local schools, resort staff and other communities on turtle rescue, pet husbandry and the importance of recycling and waste disposal
Develop your knowledge with lessons run by the staff on turtle anatomy, fish identification, and local Islamic culture 
Enjoy weekly excursions snorkeling and visiting uninhabited islands! Additional scuba diving opportunities can be arranged at an extra cost.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

On land: Our local island Naifaru might be small but is packed with markets, shops and cafes ready for you to explore! Immerse yourself in local Maldivian life and try traditional food and beverages! 

Help out: Lots of our volunteers are keen to help with beach cleans and community outreach! The ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

On land: Our local island Naifaru might be small but is packed with markets, shops and cafes ready for you to explore! Immerse yourself in local Maldivian life and try traditional food and beverages! 

Help out: Lots of our volunteers are keen to help with beach cleans and community outreach! The Maldives has no waste management system so a lot of plastic pollution can wash up on our beaches or be found on the streets. We frequently help to clear this up as well as talk to the local community about the threats plastic can cause to the marine environment.

Underwater: We are lucky to have an amazing house reef which you are free to snorkel and explore if your spare time. You can frequently spot many species of fish, rays, sharks and even turtles! There is also the opportunity to dive!

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

Veterinarian op Volunteers should be enrolled in Vet University niveau

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Vereiste documenten

CV and proof of degree enrollment

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zondag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Atoll Volunteers

Fees include:

- Domestic flight transfer from Male airport to Madivaru airport (5 min boat trip away from Naifaru)
- 3 meals a day
- Accommodation in our shared volunteer house (2-3 per same sex rooms) - Private accommodation can be arranged for $45 a night at the local island guest house
- Use of the vet facilities, marine center and experience working with our vet (please keep in mind that we are on a remote island so vet facilities are basic - if you are able to bring over donations it would be more than appreciated)
- Presentations from our team on fish identification, corals, local cultures and sea turtles

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Male International Airport

We organise your domestic transfer from Male International Airport to Madivaru Airport. You will be greeted at Madivaru airport by one of our team. Naifaru is a 5 minute boat ride away from Madivaru.

Accomodatie

The volunteer house is a short walk away from the center. It includes a shared living space and kitchen. The kitchen includes a fridge and washing machine (no need for appliances as all food is provided). Each room includes a bed, en-suite and storage. Bedrooms will sleep 2-3- people - same sex rooms only. If you require a private room this can be organised with the local guest house for $45 per night.

Eten & Drank

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each day. Breakfast includes a good selection of breakfast items including a Maldivian option (which is always a favorite). Lunch and dinner include a variety of rice, noodle and pasta dishes. We can cater to vegetarians and potentially vegans also.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Male International Airport (MLE) in Male. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Maldiven. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Maldiven biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Maldiven dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Maldiven. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

We are accepting volunteers all year round! We ask that arrival and departure and preferably not on a Friday or Saturday!
Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 1.794€
3 weken 2.550€
4 weken 3.346€
5 weken 4.101€
6 weken 4.856€
7 weken 5.611€
8 weken 6.307€
9 weken 7.042€
10 weken 7.876€
11 weken 8.631€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 9.387€
Gemiddelde kosten 839€/week

Programmakosten

839€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

2 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Atoll Volunteers gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Atoll Volunteers

Fantastisch 4.5 rating (19 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2012

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Mohamed

Over de organisatie

Set in the Maldives, our projects allow for volunteers to enjoy a little bit of paradise, while working with local people to develop the community.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Atoll Volunteers is a young and vibrant organisation of local and international volunteers, based in the Maldives.

We offer a range of local volunteering programs and we are dedicated to securing the most exciting and beneficial
projects for our volunteers while still making sure that as much attention and funding as possible is funneled directly into our community. Most importantly, we at Atoll Volunteers believe that volunteering does not need to be all work and no play, and that the most rewarding of volunteer programs allow you to enjoy your placement at the same time as giving back to our community.

Our community is desperate for your help in so many ways but in return we promise to welcome you into our lives as a friend, show you the best the “real” Maldives has to offer and be on hand to support you in any way we can. We may not be able to offer you the luxuries of the 5 star hotels but the natural beauty of the Maldives is not limited to 5 star resorts – idyllic beaches, uninhabited islands and some of the world’s most beautiful coral reefs teeming with marine life of every colour are yours to explore. Atoll vVolunteers provides accommodation in our volunteer houses which are modern but simple and clean, and similar to what you would expect to find in a European beach resort.

Our mission at Atoll Volunteers is to ensure that you leave the Maldives having experienced the warmth and friendliness of our people, explored our islands, been amazed at the beauty of our marine life and hopefully come to love the little island that we call home. We have extensive experience in placing volunteers in exciting projects that have seen our volunteers partake in activities as varied as turtle conservation, teaching, community organizing, various sports programs and much, much more.

Atoll Volunteers endeavours to provide the best volunteering experience that the Maldives has to offer and have a range of customized placements which have been planned in cooperation with our schools, hospitals, sporting teams and local community of over 5000 people to offer a wide variety of volunteering options.

History

We are a young organisation which was officially founded in early 2012 after more than 4 years of experience running volunteer programs on Lhaviyani Atoll (hence the name Atoll Volunteers) on behalf of other international volunteer organisations in the Maldives through our NGO.

We chose to launch our own volunteer program since the various international partnerships that we were previously involved in all had extremely high administration costs, which meant that only a small fraction of the volunteers’ placement fees would actually reach our organisation and the island community – in some cases the community found themselves needing to subsidise the volunteers’ stay as the funding that was received was simply not enough to cover basic accommodation and food costs.

Therefore, we decided to make a change for the better. One of the most frequently asked questions by potential volunteers is “Where does my money go?” and we wanted to ensure that it really was reaching the community it was intended for. At Atoll Volunteers we keep our running costs to a minimum, with no international offices or paid international staff, we keep our advertising and administration costs as low as possible and have a transparency policy which means that as our volunteer you will be able to monitor what your funds cover – any funds remaining from your program fee go directly into local community projects.

Not only are our fees at Atoll Volunteers lower and more transparent than most other Maldivian NGOs, but we were also the first NGO in the Maldives registered to bring in foreign volunteers. This means that you can be sure that we know what we are doing and that our visa application process is smooth and quick.

However, as all our full time employees are local Maldivians, please do excuse us if our English, which is our second language, is not always perfect!

So come and join us for the chance to experience the ultimate in island volunteering but do it knowing that you will help make a real difference in our community!

Naifaru balan aadhey!
See you at Naifaru!

19 beoordelingen · rating4.5

Jane Stanley rating5

2024 at Turtle Rehabilitation

Unbelievable, great balance of work experience, knowledge and free time. Loved it all, staff were fantastic and supportive getting the best of everyone. Enjoyed snorkelling and a scuba dive the Indian ocean is wonderful . Special thanks to Lorraine, Adam and crew who looked after us so well. Food ...
Shauni Loopmans rating5

2023 at Turtle Rehabilitation

Volunteering at Atoll Marine Conservation Centre has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. Everybody was super welcoming and the atmosphere was overall amazing!! I learned so much about turtle rehabilitation and marine conservation in general and was able to experience so many different ...
Anja Rosenberger rating5

2023 at Turtle Rehabilitation

I had the most incredible time at Atoll Marine Centre in Naifaru and I am very grateful that I was able to help with the great work of the locals and volunteers to protect the sea turtles in the Maldives. I've learned so much from the marine biologist Barbara und the vetenarian Noemie about sea ...
Jana Kleinmeyer rating4.6

2023 at Turtle Rehabilitation

It was my first time, I really had a great time. Nice people and learned a lot. It's not that you only come for work there, they really want you to learn something. ..
Preeti Tak rating1.4

2023 at Turtle Rehabilitation

The short version: - made me and my peers feel unsafe, unheard, uncared for & robbed. - money-grabbing scheme fuelled by male ego - Turtle welfare is shocking - No coral work going on - programme brochure is a lie and I was duped into coming here on the basis that more coral work would be ...
Laura Stitzel rating1

2023 at Turtle Rehabilitation

This program is safe or healthy. Basic necessities not provided. The food was terrible and did not provide us with nutrition needed to get through the day. The island is very small and isolated and its close to impossible to get fruit and vegetables. The only fruit I ate was a quarter of an apple or ...

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