Help us preserve and care for turtles on a beautiful island in Thailand

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Connect with international travelers: A traveler recommended this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: A traveler recommended this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 335

Per week

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Benefits for travelers

Description

In order to cover all the running costs of the project (as a non-profit organisation), the cost to the volunteer is 335 euros per week - discount offered if you stay for more than 3 weeks. More information regarding this, what's included and not included, etc., is provided on request.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 10 weeks

The Experience

Volunteers will walk 15 Km and monitor the beaches on Phra Thong in the early morning and sometimes on Ko Rah during the day (jumping from a boat). Observe, monitor, and record turtle activity in water. Other activities include: reef the survey, beach cleaning, teaching in the local school, giving talks about turtles/conservation to tourists, upkeep of museum, painting, art/display work, measuring weather and tide, beach profile, bird watching

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Italian
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

Life below water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

1 Get in touch with nature
1 Meeting international travelers
1 Meeting locals
1 Learning about sustainability
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 13. Climate action
1 14. Life below water

Jenny

United Kingdom

Alessandra was the best host ever. The second I stepped off the truck I was made to feel welcome! She was so kind and funny throughout my time. She made sure I knew everything I needed to complete the daily tasks and was trusted with them. I was able to paint some signs for the project after Ale knew I enjoyed painting. Ale's knowledge on everything turtles was amazing - I learnt so much. You truly feel like you're making a difference and the island itself is absolutely stunning.

4 months ago

Monica replied

Jenny was an amazing volunteer at our project! She carried out some great work during her time here, especially creating many beautiful signs - her art work was excellent! Jenny has such a lovely personality, was interested in everything, and was overall a joy to have as one of our team. Many thanks for all your hard work, Jenny - we hope to see you again in the future.

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