Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Turtle and Coastal Conservation project in Zanzibar.

On this program you will have an opportunity to gain experience and learn about the challenges of protecting wild turtles and coastal ecosystems. Volunteers will spend time on the beach, assisting biologists with turtle egg relocation and releasing baby turtles after hatching. Volunteers also help monitor a coral reef, provide environmental education to local kids and tourists, learn about local sustainability issues, and can get involved with coral farming.

This program has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Volunteers on the Turtle and Coastal Conservation project stay in semi-permanent fully furnished tents with the camp located 3 minutes walk from the beach. You can expect to share with 1 to 3 other volunteers.

This program ranges from 1-12 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.
 
Volunteers will also be assisting with coral reef monitoring by snorkeling, community environmental education, and activities addressing Zanzibar’s waste problem as waste is eventually ending up in the ocean where it imposes a threat to marine turtles and other sea animals.

Volunteers will be involved in tasks such as:

• Spotting turtle nests as part of early morning beach patrols
• Assisting local biologists with the location and relocating the eggs
• Releasing baby turtle into the ocean
• Assisting with coral reef monitoring and restoration (PADI Open Water dive certification required)
• Educating the local community and tourists about conservation
• Beach clean-ups and recycling/upcycling
• Assisting at a community waste collecting point
• Joining educative session about Environmental Conservation once per week and completing small related research projects
• Assisting with growing fruits and vegetables for the volunteer’s own consumption, using permaculture techniques and learning other skills for sustainable living

IVHQ’s Zanzibar 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 1 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.