Beach Days and Turtle Ways (A Meaningful Volunteer Escape )

Denmark

5

Dita's place is wonderful. Even though I came in off season it was a nice place to relax, meet the locals and eat delicious local food made by Melinda. Make sure you go there in the shelter season, that would've made the workexperience a lot better😅

circa 1 mese fa

Turtle ha risposto

Two sea turtle egg incubation boxes have been replaced. It has been incredibly helpful. He is young, very energetic, and always makes time to run for exercise around the beach and the hills here. Thank you, Johannes. 🌿🐢

Stati Uniti

5

I had a great time at Serang beach! A week was the perfect length for me. I stayed in a room at Dita's house (there is also a guesthouse a short walk away). Dita and Melinda are great cooks and everyone is really kind :) We even made batik one day which was awesome! It was very peaceful and calm; there's some hiking nearby and a river to swim in, though you can't swim at the beach because of the strong waves. The work was very relaxed, to the point that I felt more like a homestay guest than a volunteer, but i also visited in the off season for the shelter hatching so it may be different May-Sep.

3 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

Besides enjoying the sunset 🌅, she also helped arrange plants in the mangrove area 🌱. She is a kind person and always shares her smile 😊 with the local community.

Belgio

5

Our experience at the shelter was really great. Even if we could not see any turtles (we can't control nature), we were happy to contribute, help and learn about them. The three members of the team are incredible and really kind, the food is amazing and the work really easy. Our stay was really relaxing, peaceful and close to the nature. We loved it and recommend it without any hesitation.

3 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

Although she seems gentle, she showed strong energy 💪 while leveling the sand in the conservation area 🐢. All activities were carried out very well, especially collecting the plastic waste scattered everywhere ♻️🌿

Sudafrica

5

I absolutely loved my stay at the shelter. From the beginning, Dita was so welcoming and eager to share her culture with us. Everyday we were able to make an array of teas or coffee, and we had such amazing Indonesian food cooked by Melinda! I was lucky to experience 5 the shelter releases during my 2 week stay - and every time was better than the previous. Knowing that I was making a difference not only to the ocean's marine life, but also to the environment of Serang Beach through planting mangroves, was an experience I'll truly treasure forever. Thank you, it was the absolute best!

5 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

✨ Alanna always brings such positive energy through her smile and words! 🌸 She is full of enthusiasm in helping our activities and shows great appreciation for everything. 🙌 Her discipline and strong commitment truly inspire us. 💯 We are so grateful to have her as part of our journey! 🌟

Germania

5

I had a really great time at the shelter. Everyone is super nice and accommodating. The tasks were manageable and fun and the people really make the experience so enjoyable. The place is beautiful as well.

5 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

Kath is a very disciplined and dedicated volunteer. She's a true morning person, always ready to start the day early with full energy. From Monday to Friday, she consistently followed all scheduled activities at the turtle conservation center with great commitment and punctuality. Her responsible attitude made a positive impact on the team and the program. Thanks a lot Kati 🐢🌊✨❤

Colombia

5

Volunteering at Konservasi Penyusegoro has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From the very beginning, the team made me feel completely at home. the shelter sanctuary is nestled in the heart of nature, creating a peaceful and inspiring environment. The project itself touches your heart—you genuinely feel that you're contributing to something meaningful. Even the smallest actions here have a big impact. I'm deeply grateful for this time and highly recommend it to anyone looking to give back while reconnecting with nature and themselves.🤗🙏🏻

6 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

So many projects were carried out, and each one was unique. The sense of art was incredibly strong. One major project was creating MAN TRASH, a male doll filled with trash collected along the beach. This project has raised awareness among the local community about the importance of protecting the environment from plastic waste. For us, that’s truly amazing✨❤️

Regno Unito

5

I had a lovely ten days staying at the shelter project, Dita and Endik are such a lovely friendly couple and I learnt so much!

6 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

She’s such a calm soul, full of energy, and always ready to help 🌞🐢
Rosie’s cooking skills? So good! 👩‍🍳✨
She helped us incubate turtle eggs and release the baby turtles into the ocean 🌊🐢
Plus, she’s super talented at drawing 🎨💫
Rosie is also very disciplined and respectful. what a gem! 💙

Regno Unito

5

I volunteered here for a month and it was amazing. I felt extremely welcomed by Dita, Endik and the local people! This area doesn't have any foreigners so to be immersed within local culture was genuine and insightful. Being one of the first volunteers here I had the opportunity to create a mural on the shelter doors which I was very grateful for. When I wasn't spending time painting I was incubating the shelter eggs and releasing baby turtles - this was such a special experience and to be able to help protect the turtles was priceless. I learnt a lot here and I would definitely recommend.

6 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

We’re super lucky to have such a kind and helpful first volunteer like Ashley 🐢💙
She did exactly what we needed and more!
In just 10 days, she gave her time and heart to create a big project: Mural on the Door at our conservation spot 🎨🌊
She made the impossible possible ✨
Thank you, Ashley!

Stati Uniti

4

I had a great time living and working at Serang Beach at the shelter space, even though there were no the shelter hatchings when I was there. I got to paint a mural for the space, and it was such a joy living with Dita and her family. The food was very yummy and the overall vibe is very relaxing- a great escape during an otherwise busy trip!

3 giorni fa

Turtle ha risposto

Mad is a calm and thoughtful person. She truly seemed to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings. Mad painted the baby turtles in the quarantine pool area, and the work was completed within four days. Amazing work, Mad. Thank you, Madison.

Argentina

4

The few days I was there they made me feel good, always worrying about my well-being and comfort. Everyone was adorable and welcomed me very well! The project is very interesting, they are very committed to what they do and little by little raising awareness among the entire population.

4 mesi fa

Turtle ha risposto

She’s such a friendly soul, always sharing stories, spreading positivity, and full of energy 🌸✨ Valentina joined us at the conservation and helped release baby turtles into the ocean 🐢🌊💙

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