Sea Turtle Conservation in the Maldives

Durations: 2 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours35 hrs of fieldwork per week
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The project
At GVI, we understand the impact that ocean enthusiasts like you can have on our planet. By joining our sea turtle conservation program in the Maldives, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside marine biologists at the Maldives’ first floating marine centre, helping to protect and rehabilitate sick and injured turtles. Connect with like-minded individuals and make a real impact on marine conservation.   Five of the seven sea turtle species in the world can be found in the Maldives – green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, olive...
What's included

Project work

Assist with turtle rehabilitation and husbandry.

Accommodation

Live in dorm-style accommodation at our volunteer house in the village.

Meals

You will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Airport transfer

You'll be picked up from Madivaru Airport (MLE) and take a short boat ride to Naifaru.

Comprehensive pre-departure support

Includes a dedicated support coordinator to answer your questions, an Essential Info Pack, and a webinar to learn more about your program.

Comprehensive in-country support

Includes a welcome orientation, including safety, culture and environmental info. A Program Manager is there to support you.

24/7 mental health support

Receive support services provided by licensed professionals.

Training

Receive island orientation, a welcome presentation and training from local staff.

Excursions

One excursion per week (usually 4 hours approx) to explore uninhabited islands.
What's not included

Flights and airport taxes, medical and travel insurance, visa costs, police or background check, additional drinks and gratuities, extra local excursions, personal items and toiletries, local transport during free time, food and accommodation outside the volunteer house.

Your accommodation

Participants will live at our volunteer house in Naifaru. The house is a two-minute walk from the beach and has a communal kitchen, but is not equipped with cooking appliances. 

 

Rooms are shared, with a maximum of three participants per room. Each room comes with an en-suite bathroom. While there is no hot water available, the warm climate does compensate for this! Each room is also equipped with air-conditioning. 

 

Other amenities include a common area for socialising and relaxing, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi.

 

An accommodation upgrade is available at a local guesthouse on the island. The guesthouse offers hot water and more reliable Wi-Fi. The upgrade comes with an additional cost, which can be paid on-site.

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