The islands off the southeastern shores of Indonesia are well-known travel destinations known for their beaches and lush mountain ranges. The wildlife is rich in these areas but, like many others, is plagued by pollution and the overconsumption of humans. Volunteers interested in marine conservation can enjoy island life while learning valuable conservation skills and helping to repopulate sea turtles in Nusa Penida, an island just off the southeast shore of Indonesia’s Bali.
This program from IVHQ works to protect endangered sea turtles, improve waste management on the island and clean up trash already existing in the ocean. These will be part of the volunteer’s duties when they embark on this environmental adventure. In addition, volunteers will spend their days protecting turtle eggs, nurturing young turtles, and even teaching them how to catch fish. The goal of volunteers’ efforts, in partnership with locals, is to create a sustainable environment for these wildlife species. For a two-week stay on the island, volunteers will pay $650 and they will receive accommodations, meals, airport pick up and ground travel as well as round-the-clock support from the IVHQ team. Volunteers can choose to stay anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks. Days on the island will include about 5 hours of volunteering, which leaves plenty of time to explore, and there are programs starting every Monday.
IVHQ is a volunteer travel company with 338 projects in 50 countries, rated #1 Volunteer Travel Company by Go Overseas 7 years in a row. It is a cost-effective option with some programs as low as $20 per day with accommodation and meals included. They are a Certified B Corporation, 100% carbon neutral and every project aligns with a UN Sustainable Development Goal.