ESC: TEAM 01 ESC - Sea Turtles

Code: 47872 Copied

Turkey European Voluntary Service Social work Environment European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

T.E.A.M. was founded in 2009 in order to protect the wild and natural life with the local community and youth in and around Mersin. The organisation especially care alot with the Sea-Turtles (Caretta-Caretta and CheloniaMydas), which leave their eggs on the coast of KazanlıMersin and are under the risk of extinction. They act as an EVS- ESC Supporting and Hosting organization, give training course to youths, build up awareness and European citizenship by volunteering. The organization is promoting international and intercultural values, also youth initiatives and projects in the local community. The turtles’ season is between May and October so in the rest of the time we give more attention to create awareness about environmental protection, recycling, reusing, reducing among youth and children via theatrical plays, games, flash mobs, etc depending on our groups’ creativity.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation and board will be covered by the Turkish National Agency. %100 of Travel costs (according to EU distance calculator) are covered by the Turkish National Agency. The organisation will provide food and accommodation. The volunteers are responsible to cook their meal 2 by 2 on each weekday. The volunteer will be accommodated in 2 flats and share the common space and the bedroom mostly four people in one room. The flat is situated near the project area and has double bedrooms, kitchen, living room and all other facilities. There are mainly sufficient materials (internet, etc).

🎒 Leisure activities

During Turtle Season, the volunteers are cleaning the beach in the late afternoon and walking along the beach every night (approx. 9km) in order to monitor and protect the Mama and Baby sea-turtles from the predators. The volunteers will be active in the project for 35 hours per week (Turkish language lessons are the part of it). Arrival and departure days do not make the part of volunteering time. The volunteering schedule may also vary with time – some periods will be busier, and some will be much more flexible. The planning of the activities is build by volunteers and host organisation.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for enthusiastic, open-minded, and responsible volunteers who are motivated to work in a multicultural environment with turtles. Previous experience in non-formal education, youth work, or volunteering is an advantage but not a requirement. Volunteers should have a proactive attitude, be willing to learn and share, and demonstrate flexibility in dynamic situations. Basic English communication skills are necessary. Volunteers with a special interest in climate change, a sensibility to environmental issues and eager to sensibilize other people are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome all applicants regardless of their background and support inclusive participation.
Deadline: 15/09/2025 12:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

TR47872

15/10/2025 → 14/11/2025

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Deadline: 15/09/2025

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

Kazanlı, 33100 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye

Turkey

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Turkey Lira (TRY / ₺)

Exchange rate

1 TRY = 0.017822 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

GMT+03:00

Local time: 20:55 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Turkish