a partir de 790€

Brilhante 4.7rating (200)

Turtle Conservation and Research

location
1 - 12 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

rating  Brilhante 4.7  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  taxa de resposta excelente

Destaques

  • Engage with the local people and provide education on protecting their environment
  • Perform seagrass surveys during low spring tides
  • Assist with beach clean ups and turtle watches
  • Help create a new research database in a relatively unstudied area
  • Gain animal handling experience (nesting season only)

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Grupos
50+

Sobre o programa

From November to March, during the nesting season, you'll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behaviour, and population changes.

The turtle conservation program involves seasonal monitoring of sea turtles nesting on the northern beaches of Madagascar. From November to March, during the nesting season, you’ll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behaviour, and population changes. From April to October, the ...

Sobre o programa

The turtle conservation program involves seasonal monitoring of sea turtles nesting on the northern beaches of Madagascar. From November to March, during the nesting season, you’ll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behaviour, and population changes. From April to October, the off-nesting season, you’ll assist in identifying areas of turtle activity, population size, and re-establishing nesting beaches. When tides allow, you’ll conduct seagrass surveys, turtle watches, and beach cleans.

The research focuses on Green and Hawksbill turtles, with data also collected on Olive Ridley and Loggerhead turtles if encountered. This information helps protect and manage turtle populations. We also engage the local community through education programs promoting turtle conservation.

You will help create a new research database in a relatively unstudied area, searching for signs of turtle activity most days and nights. If turtles or eggs are found, you may handle them as part of data collection, ensuring minimal negative impact.

Program Activities

Beach Cleans: With no recycling or waste disposal facilities in the area, beach cleans are vital to prevent waste, especially plastics, from harming turtles. Turtles cannot regurgitate plastic due to their oesophagus structure, leading to fatal ingestion. Beach cleans are conducted frequently at Nosy Komba and Ampohana.

Turtle Watch: To identify areas of turtle activity, volunteers conduct turtle watches from land, documenting surfacing turtles and other relevant activities. Data on turtle behaviour, size, and environmental factors are collected during these 30-minute watches.

Extreme turtle Watch: Through the turtle nesting season, November to March, marine volunteers (and any other willing volunteers) participate in nightly walks and sleepovers at a nearby turtle nesting beach. The extreme turtle watch team takes turns doing hourly patrols through the night to check for any nesting or hatching activity and monitor existing nests. This activity helps identify which turtles are nesting, compared to our catalogue of recorded individuals from snorkel surveys, and ensures nests are protected to maximize the survival rates of endangered hatchling turtles.

Education: The future of Madagascar’s turtles ultimately depends on the people who live here. We are involved in educating the local community about environmental issues on both local and global scales. We strive to engage with the local people and provide education on protecting their environment, always seeking new ways to inspire conservation of the wildlife that shares the island.

Seagrass Snorkelling Surveys: Seagrass is crucial for marine ecosystems and a primary food source for green sea turtles. Volunteers perform seagrass surveys during low spring tides, assessing seagrass health, species abundance, and signs of turtle feeding.

Active Turtle Surveys (ATSs): To estimate feeding population sizes, volunteers snorkel to identify individual turtles, determining population size based on frequent observations. ATSs are frequent, with alternative activities or basic snorkelling lessons available for those uncomfortable with snorkelling.

Night Walks: During the nesting season (November to March), volunteers participate in nightly walks and sleepovers at nearby beaches, performing hourly patrols to check for nesting or hatching activity and monitor existing nests. This helps identify nesting turtles and ensures nest protection to maximize hatchling survival rates.

Eco-Bricks: Collected trash is converted into eco-bricks by cutting and compressing plastics into water bottles, creating construction materials. This activity combats ocean pollution and provides upcycled materials for various construction projects on and off camp.

Location

Nosy Komba, a charming island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, is known for its lush greenery, stunning beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Often referred to as “Lemur Island,” it is home to a thriving population of lemurs that roam freely. The island’s picturesque villages are inhabited by friendly locals who practice traditional Malagasy crafts and fishing. Our location is fairly remote, being a 30 minute hike over rocky terrain or accessible by boat.

Project Tasks
  • Visual encounter surveys
  • Animal handling experience (nesting season only)
  • Track surveys
  • GPS use
  • Turtle identification techniques
  • Scientific data collection and analysis

Dia típico

Each program generally includes morning and afternoon activities. After dinner, we hold a briefing to discuss the activities for the following day.

NOTE: The schedule may vary widely depending on the project, tides, and other factors for that day.

Sample Schedule:

  • 06:00-08:00: Breakfast at the camp ...

Dia típico

Each program generally includes morning and afternoon activities. After dinner, we hold a briefing to discuss the activities for the following day.

NOTE: The schedule may vary widely depending on the project, tides, and other factors for that day.

Sample Schedule:

  • 06:00-08:00: Breakfast at the camp prepared by our in-house cooks
  • 08:00-11:30: Morning activities on the project
  • 12:00: Lunch at the camp prepared by our in-house cooks
  • 13:30: Afternoon activities on the project
  • 16:00-17:00: Volunteer activities for the day usually conclude
  • 18:00: Dinner at the camp prepared by our in-house cooks
  • 18:45: Board briefing to review activities for the following day

NOTE: There will be varying amounts of downtime during the listed morning and afternoon program activities depending on the day and project.


Actividades em tempo livre

Volunteers have weekends off and can explore various areas of Nosy Komba and the nearby islands during their free time. While volunteers must organize these trips independently, contact information from past volunteers is available at the camp, providing guidance on how to arrange excursions and ...

Actividades em tempo livre

Volunteers have weekends off and can explore various areas of Nosy Komba and the nearby islands during their free time. While volunteers must organize these trips independently, contact information from past volunteers is available at the camp, providing guidance on how to arrange excursions and whom to book through.

Popular activities and destinations include:

  • Lokobe Forest Reserve
  • Discovery Scuba Dive (with MRCI)
  • Tanikely Natural Reserve
  • Visits to Nosy Iranja or Nosy Sakatia (for swimming and snorkeling)
  • Whale Shark Watching (seasonal from September to November)
  • Sacred Tree or Sacred Waterfall on Nosy Be
  • Hiking up Mount Passot on Nosy Be
  • Visiting Lemur Land Park on Nosy Be or the Lemur Park in Ampang Village on Nosy Komba
  • Ankarana National Park
  • Amber Mountain National Park
  • Plantations on the mainland in the city of Ambanja
  • The city of Diego Suarez

Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível básico)

Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

necessário

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Involvement Volunteers IVI

  • Accommodation
  • 3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
  • Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
  • 1 day orientation
  • Daily transportation to project
  • In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
  • Fundraising support
  • University course credits (where applicable)
  • Certificate of Completion

Recepção no aeroporto em Fascene Airport

You must arrive to Fascene Airport (NOS) airport before 12 noon, on the Sunday before your program.

The last boat departs from Nosy Be to Nosy Komba at approximately 3pm daily, so you need to arrive before 12pm to be able to go directly to camp. If you cannot arrive before 12pm on Sunday, we suggest arriving on Saturday and staying the night in Hellville, Nosy Be at your own expense. You will be able to meet the team at a nearby cafe the next morning (Sunday) and they will escort you to the boat across to camp on Nosy Komba.

If you are arriving before 12pm on Saturday, you can still get picked up from Nosy Be airport and be taken to the island but will need to pay an additional charge for the Saturday night.

Alojamento

The primary camp, is located on Nosy Komba Island, about 6 miles from Nosy Be, where the international airport is situated. Our facilities include a main house, staff accommodation, and a dining area, along with cold water showers and flush toilet units. You will stay in single gender open air huts, with two to three double bunks in each. Private room upgrades are also available for an additional cost (subject to availability).

Every other week on the forest program, volunteers may conduct overnight guided walks in Lokobe Reserve. Accommodation is basic, with tented beach camps on the forest edge. Volunteers can upgrade at an additional cost to private tents with mattresses or private bungalows, subject to availability.

Volunteers need to bring their own bedding (thin sheet), pillows, pillowcases, bath towels, mosquito nets, and a lightweight sleeping bag (this is suggested for the cooler months of June to August). Outside of these times you can get away with just a thin sheet as it is hot and humid in Madagascar. 

Power for lights is supplied by solar panels, with a backup generator for the local team that runs 1-2 hours per week. The camp has limited power points available for charging devices and since there is no other electricity at camp, we recommend volunteers bring solar chargers for their devices and to minimise the use of electronic devices. The accommodation is accessible by boat or a 30-minute walk across rocky terrain from the village. WiFi can be found in the local village, and you can also purchase a local SIM card with data when you arrive in Madagascar. The main house accommodates senior staff and serves as a meeting place for volunteers during the day. Large decks line the front of the main house, complete with hammocks, bean bags, and benches. There is also a work area for volunteers, as well as lockable storage boxes available for each hut to store small valuables. Volunteers should bring a padlock to secure personal items in their luggage when not in use.

Please conserve power and water as much as possible during your stay. This includes not leaving lights on unnecessarily, limiting showers to one per day, and turning off the water when not in direct use (e.g., while brushing teeth or lathering up in the shower).

Alimentos e Bebidas

Volunteers are served three meals per day, prepared in the traditional Madagascan style by an on-site Malagasy cook.

Meals are tasty but may be more basic than what you are used to, with rice served most meals. Breakfast ranges from pancakes to eggs or bread with condiments. Lunch is typically rice or pasta-based, while dinner is usually rice with beans and a sauce. Meals will generally include chicken, zebu (beef), or fish, along with vegetables. For programs where you will be away from camp during lunch can arrange for a packed lunch through the local team the night before. Please keep in kind supplies in Madagascar are limited, and meals will change seasonally depending on the ingredients available on Nosy Be.

Please note that the local team cannot cater to special dietary requirements or requests. Vegans can eat the vegetarian meals, but will may need to buy extra food off site. We ask volunteers to be flexible or prepared to supplement the provided food. If supplementing food, be aware that there is no refrigerator, and the kitchen is not available for volunteer use as it is a traditional kitchen. Volunteers can store non-perishable items at camp or eat out at local restaurants. A small canteen is available on Nosy Komba where volunteers can purchase snacks. Snacks should be stored in containers located in the dining area.


O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Acesso à Internet

Lamentamos, não há acesso no local do projecto

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Fascene Airport (NOS) em Nossi-be. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Madagáscar. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Madagáscar proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Madagáscar deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Madagáscar. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

Program starts every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

1 semana (estadia min.) 790€
2 semanas 1.031€
3 semanas 1.272€
4 semanas 1.514€
8 semanas 2.526€
12 semanas (estadia máx.) 3.568€
Preços médios 543€/semana

Preços do programa

543€ por semana 1 - 12 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

Métodos de Pagamento

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

SEM TAXAS DE CARTÃO DE CRÉDITO


Duração

1 - 12 semanas

Depósito

O depósito é simplesmente para reservar a sua colocação como voluntário. Os pagamentos são tratados pelo PayPal, o nosso fornecedor de pagamento global de confiança. Se não tiver uma conta PayPal, também pode pagar usando um cartão de crédito.


Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Involvement Volunteers IVI durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


Conheça seu anfitrião

Involvement Volunteers IVI

Brilhante 4.7 rating (200 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 1989

Verificado por Volunteer World

  taxa de resposta excelente

Hospedado por

Lauren

Línguas faladas: Inglês

Sobre o projecto

IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities

Conheça seu anfitrião

Involvement Volunteers International delivers positive social change to developing communities and vulnerable populations through local, national & international volunteering.  Our projects empower the skilled & un-skilled to catalyse the efforts of local partners in creating a better world.


WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1989, IVI is a pioneer of overseas volunteering.  Back when there was no internet and phones were a luxury in many parts of the world, we traveled to developing countries in search of credible NGO's in need of manpower and global volunteer resources.  Some of the many relationships we forged are utilized to this day. 

We are passionate about volunteering and giving back to society and in particular developing communities which are less fortunate than us.  In this way, we combine travelling with volunteering to help people make a positive impact overseas.

SOCIAL EXPERIENCES
All of IVI’s projects have a strong social element at the core.  With more manpower (& womanpower!) we can truly catalyse the efforts of our local partners.  This means you're sure to meet loads of like-minded people from all parts of the world.   This type of experience truly broadens your understanding of the world and yourself, opening your heart to new enlightened ways of thinking .   With your new found travel companions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore and have fun!  

Our projects create a unique platform to experience the true heart and soul of a destination rather than simply the tourist areas.   We'll involve you in meaningful & responsible volunteer work that really benefits the local communities.

AFFORDABLE VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits.  Our fee structure is fully transparent to ensure volunteers hard earned money is going directly to the areas where it is most needed.  It is vitally important to us that the presence of volunteers has a positive and sustainable impact on the local communities we work with.   

We charge a one off US$275 application fee per volunteer to cover the running of IVI including administration overheads, project inspection costs, marketing, and salaries.

The program fee starts at $150 p/week and goes straight to the in country management to cover arrival airport transfers, on the ground coordination, orientation, accommodation, meals, in country 24/7 project support, project development, donations and related administration costs.   

In comparison to many of our competitors, our programs are incredible value.

SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMS
With approx 80-90% of our volunteers being single young female travelers, volunteer safety is of the utmost importance.  All of our projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management support contact as well as a dedicated placement manager pre/post journey.  This ensures you will be cared for every step of the way.    The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations.

All IVI projects have been personally inspected to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety.  In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.   

Our Australian team are available 24/7 and only a phone call away.

Our responsibility also extends to the local people which is why volunteers working in childcare related fields must provide a criminal background check before they travel.   Our ultimate goal is the long term development of the communities we work with, hence we work closely with our local partners to ensure that projects are needs driven and sustainable. 

SUPPORT

From your very first inquiry, right through to your welcome home, you'll have the same dedicated volunteer manager at every stage.  We are experts in the field and will provide you in depth insights about what to expect and how to prepare to ensure you have an amazing experience overseas.  Every project includes a detailed welcome pack which provides all aspects needed such as in country contacts, what to pack, cultural values, basic language guides and much much more.   

On arrival at your destination, you'll be greeted by one of our in-country team and in many cases 1 week orientation is provided to help ease you into the way of life and ensure you're equipped with the right customs to ensure a successful volunteer abroad experience.  

FUN!
Volunteering abroad is quite possibly the most rewarding experience you will have in your life!   We know this not only through our own experiences, but through the testimonies from thousands of volunteers we have successfully placed worldwide over 27+ years in operation.  Volunteering overseas is not only rewarding.   It's fun!   You're meeting new people, you're seeing new sights, and you're expanding your understanding of yourself and the world.  You're experiencing something real and life changing in many ways...  

GET INVOLVED WITH IVI TODAY!

200 revisões · rating4.7

What a fantastic trip. Getting the opportunity to live in a village for a week was so incredibly special, and all of our hosts quickly became like family. The work itself was challenging at times but very rewarding, and I felt like we were making a difference within the communities that we worked ...
The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. I am grateful for this experience, for the people I met and for the wonderful people who cared for us throughout the 2 weeks. This trip has inspired me to pursue ...
What an incredible experience to be able to live in amongst the island community, fully immersed in village life. I really really enjoyed my stay and it was so amazing to explore the island in my free time. In the classroom, it was mostly helping kids one on one with the work assigned by the ...
I am so blessed to have been lead by amazing dietician and naturopathic professionals who have inspired what I hope to be in this field one day. Words and pictures could never capture how life changing this experience was, and what beautiful souls these people hold. Pictures also don’t capture how ...
There were so many highlights to this trip! However the one that stood out the most was living in Moala village for one week. The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. The people we visited in Moala, Yako ...
Elke Wiget-Schwartz rating5

2024 at Animal Care and Shelter

"A fantastic and varied experience at the animal shelter with a welcoming team of colleagues. The shelter provides a meaningful opportunity to get involved in animal care, while also offering a unique insight into the daily life and culture of Fiji. It’s the perfect experience for anyone who is ...

Localização


Pode também estar interessado em

Contacto Lauren
  taxa de resposta excelente
Inglês

A maioria dos voluntários pergunta sobre


Tens mais alguma pergunta? Envia uma mensagem para Lauren
Por favor, não compartilhe dados de contato pessoal