Jogja Turtle Guardians ( Coastal & Eco-Creative Program )

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The experience

Our Jogja Turtle Conservation Program offers a meaningful blend of environmental education and hands-on activities designed to protect coastal ecosystems and empower local communities. Volunteers will take part in essential conservation work while learning sustainable practices through creative and interactive sessions.

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What you offer

10 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The 20 USD daily contribution covers accommodation, three meals a day, and turtle release sessions when available. It also supports the development and maintenance of our conservation facilities to improve the experience for volunteers and the local community.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Volunteers will help protect sea turtle habitats through beach clean-ups, participate in ecobrick making to reduce plastic waste, create natural eco prints using local leaves, and craft upcycled items that promote sustainability. The program also includes planting pandan laut to restore coastal vegetation and strengthen natural dune ecosystems.

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Activities & Shift

Program Activities

• Beach Clean-Up
Volunteers help remove plastic and waste from the shoreline to protect turtle habitats and maintain a healthy coastal environment.

• Ecobrick Workshop
Participants learn how to transform non-recyclable plastic into ecobricks that can be used for simple construction and community projects.

• Eco Print Session
A creative workshop where volunteers use natural leaves and pigments to create eco-friendly fabric prints while learning about local flora.

• Crafting with Recycled Materials
Volunteers create handmade crafts from upcycled items, promoting creativity and environmental awareness.

• Pandan Laut Replanting
Participants help plant and restore coastal pandan trees, supporting dune stabilization and natural habitat protection.