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Sri Lanka Sea Turtle and Community Volunteers

From £699, 2 weeks, Sri Lanka

  • Volunteering
  • Adventure 3 out of 5
  • Relaxation 2 out of 5
  • Culture 4 out of 5
Sri Lanka Sea Turtle and Community Volunteers

Trip Highlights

  • Help to ensure the future preservation of endangered sea turtles.
  • Get to know the locals and help to give them a better understanding of English.
  • Explore the natural beauty of Sri Lanka including its stunning coastline!

Trip Summary

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What's included?

  • Arrival airport pick up and transfer
  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Detailed orientation
  • Volunteer project
  • On site project coordinator
  • 24 emergency contact in the UK

What's not included?

  • Tourist Visa
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Return airport transfer
  • Lunches and extra snacks

Make sure you don't miss this stunning island on any visit to Asia! Working on this project will enable you to help conserve and protect turtles in Sri Lanka and give them a better chance of survival. You’ll get involved with cleaning, feeding and releasing these adorable creatures as well as getting a real taste of local life working within the local community.

 

You can lend a hand teaching conversational English that will help impoverished locals to earn more money and build a better future.


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What will I be doing?

  • Turtle Conservation (2 - 12 weeks)

  • Community Volunteering (2 - 12 weeks)

Turtle Conservation: 2 - 12 weeks

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Destination info

Famed as Marco Polo’s favourite island, Sri Lanka is home to beautiful scenery, fascinating ancient architecture and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The palm-fringed beaches are breathtaking and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to admire them working near to the city of Kosgoda. This tropical paradise offers the chance to get away from it all and relax, take a wander around the city, try the local seaside delicacies and test the locals on their newly learnt English!

  • Location: Nr Kosgoda

Volunteers are very much needed to help with the daily care and preservation of the turtles. You will be able to get involved with a variety of tasks including; caring for turtles that live at the centre, maintaining the project area and the beach, burying eggs brought by vendors, cleaning the hatcheries, feeding the turtles and releasing them back into the wild!  


You will also be able to lend a hand with tours of the hatchery, helping to educate people about the importance of preserving the turtles and the work of the volunteers.

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Community Volunteering: 2 - 12 weeks

Destination info

Famed as Marco Polo’s favourite island, Sri Lanka is home to beautiful scenery, fascinating ancient architecture and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The palm-fringed beaches are breathtaking and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to admire them working near to the city of Kosgoda. This tropical paradise offers the chance to get away from it all and relax, take a wander around the city, try the local seaside delicacies and test the locals on their newly learnt English!

  • Location: Nr Kosgoda

English teachers are scarce in Kosgoda and your skills will be greatly valued by locals who are keen to learn! You will spend your afternoons interacting with the community teaching conversational English. There may also be the opportunity to work with local school children teaching English and a range of other subjects such as drawing, music, painting, singing and dancing.


You will have at least two days off a week depending on your workload, giving you ample opportunity to explore Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.

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Additional Information & FAQs

Minimum age

Minimum 18, maximum decided on the potential participants health.

 

Accommodation

You will be staying in a basic but clean volunteer house in a room shared with at least one other volunteer. The house is within walking distance of the project and has running water, a shower and a western style toilet.

 

Meals

Breakfast and dinner are included and will be cooked for you at the volunteer house. Breakfast generally consists of bread, butter, jam, milk, fruits as well as typical Sri Lankan rice and curries. Dinner is usually rice and various types of curry.

 

Is this trip for you?

Some outdoor activities may be affected during the rainy season as the wet weather means that time spent outside can be limited. In the event of heavy rainfall, a variety of indoor activities will be organised. Remember, the more flexible you are, the more you will get out of the project!

 

Advice & Safety

Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.

You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.

In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.

 

 

FAQ

1. When is turtle season?

October - April is the main laying season. Babies are generally released when they are 2-4 days old.

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2. Where in Sri Lanka will I will be based?

You will be based in Kosgoada. Kosgoada located 40km south of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

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3. How much spending money will I need?

We recommend that you take between £50 - £70 per week.

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4. What type of clothing do you recommend I take with me?

Whilst volunteering you will need clothes that cover your shoulders, mid-rif and length should be to at least your knees.

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5. Why type of food should I expect?

Breakfast and dinner are provided in the restaurant. This will generally be local Sri Lankan dishes such as rice and curry, bread, milk, fruit and vegetables.

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Joanne Keleher, 2nd Jul 2011 - 16th Jul 2011

Please rate your overall experience
(9/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Digging up and releasing baby turtles, seeing a green sea turtle lay eggs on the beach at night

What top 3 tips would you give other travellers?

Sri Lankans (especially men) like talking to you - be polite but firm. The accommodation is very basic - don't expect much (no hot water or air con bit the fans are good enough for you to keep cool at night) Be careful in the sea, the currents are very strong on the beach outside the turtle sanctuary!

How worthwhile was your trip?
(10/10)
Would you travel with Real Gap again?

Yes

Would you recommend Real Gap?

Yes

Amy Pocock, 18th Jun 2011 - 9th Jul 2011

Please rate your overall experience
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Working with the hatchlings on the conservation, playing games with the children we taught (e.g. Duck, duck, goose), reaching the top of Adam's Peak, riding an elephant in Kandy and cocktails in Unawatuna.

Please rate your pre-departure service
(9/10)
Please rate your in-country service
(10/10)
Please rate your accommodation
(7/10)
How worthwhile was your trip?
(10/10)
Would you travel with Real Gap again?

Yes

Would you recommend Real Gap?

No

Lauren Bradley, 16th Oct 2010 - 30th Oct 2010

Please rate your overall experience
(6/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

working with the turtles. the people i was living and volunteering with.

What top 3 tips would you give other travellers?

be prepared for a massive culture shock - Sri Lanka is a hard place to live in. pack plenty of clothes for covering up - cool trousers and shirts. make the most of weekends off and travel the rest of the country.

How would you sum up your trip in 10 words?

not as expected, new friends, life changing experience.

Please rate your pre-departure service
(6/10)
Please rate your in-country service
(8/10)
Please rate your accommodation
(4/10)
How worthwhile was your trip?
(6/10)
Would you travel with Real Gap again?

No

Would you recommend Real Gap?

Yes

Jenifer Turner, 19th Jun 2010 - 3rd Jul 2010

Please rate your overall experience
(9/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

#NAME?

What top 3 tips would you give other travellers?

- go for longer as you wont want to leave after 2 weeks, i feel this isnt enough time to get a true feel of everything. - travel with your new friends and if you dont get on in the place you are dont be affraid to say so. :) - always ensure you have a bot

How would you sum up your trip in 10 words?

Truely amazing time, tried new things and made new friends.

Please rate your pre-departure service
(10/10)
Please rate your in-country service
(6/10)
Please rate your accommodation
(8/10)
How worthwhile was your trip?
(10/10)
Would you travel with Real Gap again?

No

Would you recommend Real Gap?

Yes

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