Are you looking for meaningful conservation work? Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Sea Turtle Conservation project in Bali.

The program is based on the naturally breathtaking island of Nusa Penida - a 45-minute speedboat ride from mainland Bali, with start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Tasks include identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, feeding and cleaning turtles at the center, monitoring nests and watching baby sea turtle hatchlings find safe passage to the sea. Additionally, you can assist with proactive conservation efforts which include the improvement of the surrounding environment via beach cleanups, waste management improvement and educating locals about the issues facing Indonesia’s sea turtles and what can be done to help.

This program ranges from 2-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available on our website. You’ll be accommodated in a volunteer house with the opportunity to meet other like-minded, impact-driven travelers.
 
In Indonesia, the endangered Hawksbill and Green Sea turtles face a number of threats to their survival, including overfishing, pollution and human consumption of their eggs. Young turtles are especially vulnerable and for every sea turtle that hatches, only one in 100 will survive to adulthood. Often they die after eating plastic bags they’ve mistaken for jellyfish or when they get a flipper stuck in a six-pack ring.

This means that efforts to help the turtles include protecting their eggs, nurturing young turtles, rescuing injured turtles and cleaning trash from the ocean. These all contribute to the goal of increasing the turtle population and ensuring that these fascinating creatures are around for many years to come.

IVHQ’s Sea Turtle project on Nusa Penida collects turtle eggs from fishermen and keeps them safe until they hatch and grow big enough to have a good chance of survival back in the sea. Locals also find injured turtles which are treated and rehabilitated by volunteers on this project. Volunteers are key to the project’s ongoing success and its impact on marine life.

As a Sea Turtle Conservation volunteer in Nusa Penida your duties will include:

• Feeding and cleaning turtles
• Teaching turtles to catch fish
• Cleaning tanks and equipment
• Beach clean-ups
• Helping improve waste management

IVHQ’s Bali programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
• Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.