Turtle Conservation Programme

  Thailand

• Other Cities in Thailand: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Oct-May

Description: Get the chance to work with sick and injured turtles off the coast of Rayong Province.

The turtle population, in Thai waters needs some replenishment and the conservation project looks after baby turtles from birth to 12 months old. The project also helps older turtles, who have been injured. They stay at the center until they are well enough to be reintroduced to the wild.

Highlights: Every day you travel, by boat, to Mannai Island, where you will assist in tasks, such as cleaning the tanks, administering medical care to the turtles and preparing the food and feeding them. The center also helps other marine animals, in need of help, like dolphins or Dugongs.

Everyday you visit the local fisherman's village and you can see them go about their daily lives, bringing their catch in after a hard nights fishing.

The weekends are free to explore the surrounding areas in Rayong.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: 1450 USD or 850 GBP for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Venus Volunteering Thailand's Mission Statement: Venus Volunteering was set up to allow like minded people to visit Thailand, whilst at the same time helping the local communities in different ways, through various volunteering projects and volunteering programs. Our experienced staff have travelled extensively throughout SE Asia and therefore have an in depth knowledge of the countries and areas we visit and work in. This will ensure that you get the most out of your stay, with Venus Volunteering, as well as having fun along the way. Venus Volunteering works with and helps the local communities in Thailand to make a better life for the local people in different ways such as teaching English, school development and nursing programmes. We also have animal welfare volunteering programmes and you can do your bit to look after sick and injured turtles and elephants. If you love exercise you can try your hand at Muay Thai boxing or we also have a diving programme that you can choose.

Year Founded: 2009