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BALI - INDONESIA

TURTLE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION ON NUSA PENIDA ISLAND IN BALI

Assist a Turtle Conservation project located on an island which is a 45 minute speed boat ride from mainland Bali. The project is in its early stages and you'll contribute to collecting vital baseline data on the turtle population on Nusa Penida. You might identify turtle species, collect eggs, monitor nests or see hatchlings get safely to sea.
During the day, you'll also teach English at one of the local schools on the island. Few native English speakers have taught English here before, so your experience is guaranteed to be an authentic one!

SUMMARY: THE BASICS

Price: £695 for 1 week
£360 for each additional week
Excludes flights. Please see Full Price List & Other Currencies
Duration: From 1 week to 6 months or longer, subject to visa requirements
Start Dates: Projects start every Monday throughout the year - you choose your start and finish dates.
Requirements: Minimum age 17.
No qualifications necessary but you should be an enthusiastic person who loves conservation.
What's included: Arranging your Programme
Full pre-departure support and assistance
Payment Protection insurance
Meeting you at the nearest Airport
Accommodation
Food
Transfer to the placement site
Local in-country team support and backup
24-hr emergency support
Free T-Shirt
Certificate of Completion
What's not included: Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a visa is required), Return transfer to airport.
Who can do this Project? This project is open to all nationalities and all ages over 17. Suitable for gap years or those taking a year out, grown-up gappers, career breakers, anyone interested in caring for children, teaching or working with children overseas while doing voluntary work, projects abroad or study abroad.
Also suitable as a summer placement or short break in South-East Asia.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT

  • An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Asia and the wonderful Balinese culture!
  • The enormous satisfaction of helping turtle conservation efforts in Indonesia and knowing that you made a difference to them.
  • New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
  • An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market.
  • And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
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WORK CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION

The Sea Turtle is a charismatic megafauns and known for its appearance in the movie Finding Nemo, though 6 out of the 7 turtle species are still either critically endangered or on the IUCN Red list of 2013. The Turtle conservation project is based on the famous Island of Nusa Penida just off the coast of Bali. Your project starts with a 45 minute speed boat ride from Mainland Bali onto the beautiful unspoilt Island of Nusa Penida. This untouched paradise is one of the last remaining Islands that Sea Turtles can access for breeding.
The project is still in the early stages of development, which makes your involvement highly beneficial in growing the awareness of this highly endangered species, which is estimated to have existed since the time of dinosaurs some 110 million years ago.

Most of conservation work with the turtles of Nusa Penida will be done in the late afternoons and evenings. Your duties will vary depending on the time of year as turtles do not nest all year round, so flexibility is essential. During your placement your daily activities could include:

  • Collecting data on the turtle population of Nusa Penida
  • Identifying different turtle species – there are 7 different types.
  • Collecting eggs for research and monitoring nests
  • Overseeing the safety of the hatchlings as they migrate to sea. (Hatchlings must pass through an obstacle course of predators in order to get safely to sea)
  • Teaching: During the day you'll volunteer at one of the local schools in Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. Children in Bali thirst for education though few have ever been taught by a native English speaker. This makes the experience highly authentic and rewarding for both you and the children. You'll work as an assistant teacher and have the opportunity to teach whole classes of your own, too. The main focus is to improve the students' English through fun and interactive methods like: Sports, singing, art, games and general knowledge quizzes. This helps developed confidence and thus an eagerness to attend school on a regular basis.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to the stunning Island of Bali and make an impact in both conservation and teaching!

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

WEEK ONE: Your First Week at the Turtle Conservation & Rehabilitation Centre
Monday - Short Introduction about Nusa Penida
8 Breakfast
9.00 -11.00 Leaving from Ubud to Sanur. Boat to Nusa Penida and check-in at House Centre
12 Lunch, followed by a Beach walk
14.3 Short Introduction about Nusa Penida
17 Feeding turtles
18 Dinner
18.3 Slide Presentation: "Introduction to Sea Turtles"

Tuesday
8 Breakfast
9.00-11.30 Working at the project site:
Group 1: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
12 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Side activities (see Side Activities List below)
16.3 Trip to Crystal Bay (New volunteers)
17 Working at the project site:
Group 2: Feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
18 Dinner
18.3 Movie: "Turtle - An incredible journey"

Wednesday
8 Breakfast
9.00-11.30 Working at the project site:
Group 1: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
12 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Side activities
17 Working at the project site:
Group 2: Feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
18 Dinner
18.3 Slide presentation - "Threats to turtles and how we can help"

Thursday
8 Breakfast
9.00-11.30 Working at the project site:
Group 1: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
12 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Side activities
Release of turtles (every alternate week) or working at Information Centre.
17 Working at the project site:
Group 2: Feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
18 Dinner
18.3 Farewell Dinner and Bonfire at the beach

Friday
8 Breakfast
9.00-11.30 Working at the project site:
Group 1: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
12 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Side activities
Release of turtles (every alternate week) or working at Information Centre.
17 Working at the project site:
Group 2: Feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
17.3 Meeting and feedback from this week
18 Dinner
18.3 Farewell Dinner and Bonfire at the beach

Saturday-Sunday
8 Breakfast
12 Program ends on Saturday (if it is your last week on the project)

SIDE ACTIVITIES:

  • Teaching turtles education at local school
  • Cleaning the beach
  • Make garbage bins for local area
  • Make Turtles/Environment campaign for local area
  • Release injured turtles after treatment and clean private beach
  • Turtles site construction work: such as extra turtle tank or wall, paintingthe wall etc.
  • Collect turtle information such as length of carapace, size of flippers, checking its weight, etc.
  • Create Turtle Education/Material/Lesson and Activities for local student at school/project site

WEEK TWO ONWARDS: Schedule normal daily programme.

Monday to Wednesday
800 Breakfast
900 Group 2: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
1200 Lunch
1400 Side activities
1700 Group 1: Feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
1800 Dinner

Thursday 800 Breakfast
900 Group 2: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
1200 Lunch
1400 Side activities
1630 Turtles release at Gamat bay (alternative week)
1700 Group 1: Feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
1830 Farewell Dinner and Bonfire at the beach

Friday 800 Breakfast
900 Group 2: Cleaning tanks and feeding turtles
Group 1: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
1200 Lunch
1400 Side activities
1630 Turtles release at Gamat bay (alternative week)
1700 Group 1: Feeding turtles
Group 2: Cleaning the beach or collecting live food
1730 Meeting and feedback from this week 1800 Dinner

ACCOMMODATION

Your accommodation may vary depending on project, but it will be in a form of a pleasant and cosy house, with other volunteers, all contributing to keeping the home neat and tidy. You will be asked to be environmentally responsible and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity.

Rooms are shared with 2-6 people. Upgrades are available, please speak to your Project Coordinator. Upgrades are subject to availability and a surcharge.

FOOD

During the week you will be provided with three meals a day, and over weekends 2 meals a day. These will consist of traditional Balinese dishes – comprising mainly rice, vegetables and meat.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR PLACEMENT?

Once you have applied for a placement, we'll contact you and send you our Welcome Pack. You'll also receive Log-on details and password for our Volunteer Extranet where you'll have access to all the documentation and information which we've put together to facilitate preparations for your adventure! Your Project Co-ordinator for your country will liaise with you throughout the arrangements process, as well as while you're on your placement and on your return home.

The documents you'll have access to also include a Country Factfile, Safety Guide and any manuals that may assist you on your particular programme (e.g. Teaching Guide, Sports Manuals, Enrichment Suggestions for Animal Care, etc.). We do all we can to make your stay one that you'll never forget. This is a truly awesome, elegant and beautiful country.

As with all our destinations, the culture and heritage is different to what you're used to ... which, although one of the most exciting aspects of travelling, should be borne in mind. Self-reliance and independence are highly appreciated in all our destinations and will help you to make the most of this wonderful opportunity!

TRAVELLERS' SUPPORT AND BACKUP: Read about the excellent Support & Backup we provide before you leave and during your programme.

On Arrival, your Introduction to the Country: When you arrive you'll be welcomed by a member of the team who will take you to your accommodation and introduce you to everyone.

CLIMATE, CULTURE AND COSTUME:
You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings. During this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas. That said, Ubud is in the mountains and has a unique microclimate where you can expect cloudy skies and showers throughout the year. Sometimes you’ll even need a sweater or light jacket after the sun sets!

Bali is a Hindu Island, Balinese Culture and Balinese Traditional are still charming and beautiful. Traditional Balinese clothing worn by women covers their shoulders and knees. Especially, when they go to the temple and when they have a Ceremony Day.

REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES:
Indonesia is still a developing country thus the living standard falls short of what we are used to in the West. The Balinese culture and heritage is totally different to Western cultures. However, the people are very friendly and will help you all they can, and, of course, you will be well looked after during your placement!

Our projects in Bali are worthwhile and lots of fun, and you're sure to have a wonderful time during your stay - your adventure has begun :-)

OPTIONAL ADD-ON ACTIVITIES:

Make the most of your time there! To help you do that, we've put together some exciting activities, courses and tours that you can add to your itinerary. These are designed to be fun, but also to enable you to learn, and expand your personal and professional development enjoyment ... but mostly for your enjoyment! :-)

Coming soon!

LOCATION | SIGHTSEEING:

Travel to the Island of the Gods - Bali - and step into a photograph of natural and social luxury. This perfect island getaway offers Idyllic beaches surrounded by luscious fields of green, endless colourful festivals and the best shopping in the world.

Do:

  • Relax on Padang Padang beach – Winner of the travelers choice 2013
  • Attend a Night tour of the Bali Zoo, home of the 3 legged Bengal Tiger.
  • Learn how to surf in Kuta and party all night long at the wild Potato head club.
  • Bathe in the famous holy waters of Pur Tirta Emoul
  • Taste the chocolate at Big Tree Farm bamboo chocolate factory

PROJECT LOCATION: UBUD
UBUD IS Bali’s centre of music, food, and arts and home to many Island designers and glitterati. It was made famous by the New York Times Best seller and movie: Eat, Pray, Love, which described Ubud as “Idyllic” and the final destination where Julia Roberts found true love.

Do:

  • Walk through the dense Jungle of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary like Indiana Jones
  • Visit Ubud's Royal Palace and stay for its nightly live performances
  • Go to the Bali Botanical Day Spa and visit the Botanical Gardens
  • Visit Petula at 6pm to watch thousands of Herons and egrets fly home. (A sign of Good luck in Bali)

Night Life in Ubud:
Jazz Café: Most popular nightspot in all of Ubud, Chillout lounge: Lonely planet’s top suggestion, Lebong Café: Your Reggae and rock nightlife hub, Bar Luna: The artists and writers lounge.

ONLY FOUND IN INDONESIA - YOUR BUCKET LIST!

  • Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park: The scariest and most amazing volcanic views on planet earth.
  • Komodo National Park: Home of the Giant Prehistoric Komodo Dragon
  • Raja Ampat: The world’s best scuba diving destination, with 75 % of the world coral.
  • Lake Toba: The larges volcanic lake in the World.
  • Sumba: Home to the last megalithic cultures
  • Lorentz National Park: Has a permanent Glacier
  • Borodudur: One of the largest Buddist temples in the world

DID YOU KNOW?
There are 167 active volcanoes through-out the archipelago of Indonesia?
The second largest tropical rain forest in the world can be found here?
Indonesia has a population of 240 million people, 300 ethnic groups and 500 languages and dialects.
She is home to the prehistoric Giant Komodo Lizard, Javan Rhinoceros and the Sumatran Tiger, alongside the world’s tallest flowers, the Titan Arum. – How amazing is that?

TRAVEL:

Read about Travel arrangements and what happens when you arrive in your new country.