ESC: Sea Turtle Conservation in Cilento

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Italy European Voluntary Service Environment European Voluntary Service Environment Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

!Looking for 1 last participant for our 32-day summer volunteering experience on the Cilento coastline in South Italy! You’ll work with international teams to protect sea turtle nests, support hatchlings, and engage local communities in marine conservation. Daily activities include early morning beach patrols, 24-hour nest vigilance during hatchings, public awareness campaigns, and environmental surveys to assess human impact. Organized by ACARBIO and part of the CarettainVista network, coordinated by the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station (LIFE TURTLENEST), this is a hands-on conservation project offering field experience, emotional challenges, and lasting memories. Come live the wild rhythm of nature, side-by-side with passionate biologists and volunteers from across Europe.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will rotate between Palazzo Ricci (Ascea) and tent stations. Matresses and camp kitchen tools are provided, volunteers should bring a sleeping bag . Accommodation, food supplies or food budget are covered by the ESC programme. Volunteers also receive €6/day pocket money and travel reimbursement according to ESC guidelines. The living conditions reflect the field-based nature of the project, ensuring close contact with the environment.

🎒 Leisure activities

Participants will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques, including nest tracking, hatchling protection, and public engagement. Supervision and training are provided by experienced biologists and conservationists as part of the CarettainVista network and LIFE TURTLENEST project. Volunteers will gain practical skills in marine conservation and fieldwork, with support throughout their stay.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people (18–30) with a passion for marine conservation, teamwork, and outdoor fieldwork. Ideal candidates are responsible, adaptable, and ready for physical challenges like beach patrols and camping. Experience in marine biology, environmental education, or volunteering is welcome but not required. Enthusiasm and commitment to protecting biodiversity are essential. Participants must be registered in the European Solidarity Corps portal.
Deadline: 31/05/2025 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

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10/06/2025 → 09/07/2025

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Deadline: 31/05/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Via Roma, 28, 84046 Ascea SA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:00 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian