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SEA TURTLES

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Turkey Permanent

About the project

SEA TURTLES

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Sea Turtle Research Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER ) is loacted in Iztuzu Beach where Caretta caretta lay their eggs. The center is run by academic staff and volunteers and the expenses are covered by donations. 2 volunteers needed per month.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers needed for different tasks like patrolling on the beach during the egg laying season, rescuing wounded sea turtles and taking care of and feeding them during the curing period, distrubuting brochures to create an awareness about the dangers that the turtles face, giving information to the visitiors, sharing the daily tasks, etc. Before deciding to choose this camp please read the working rules at http://caretta.pau.edu.tr/index_eng.html very carefully.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Bunk beds in containers. Bed sheets are supplied. Sleeping bag is necessary during the beach patrol. Toilets and showers are shared. F: Supplied at the camp site. Volunteers cook for the team in turns.

📍 About the location

Dalyan is in the South west of Turkey. The center is placed near the sea under pine trees. The beach is full of crowds especially in the long summer season between April October. Volunteers should reach to the camp site by their own by following the directions given on the info sheet. Nearest Airport is Dalaman Airport.

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📅 Available sessions

GEN-MTV3

01/02/2014 → 31/08/2014

Closed
Volunteers registered 2 / 2

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

20–40 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

Turkey

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Turkey Lira (TRY / ₺)

Exchange rate

1 TRY = 0.017822 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Turkish