Description

The slaughter and incidental capture of sea turtles are well known and serious threats throughout the South China Sea (Liang et al., 1990; Nishemura, 1990). In 1992, Chinese Government set the only sea turtle nature protection area in Haigui Bay, Huizhou City.

Huizhou is endowed with rich natural resources, especially tourism resources. It has more than 900 scenic spots with potentials for tourism development. With a variety of resources, Huizhou is a combination of natural beauties and cultural attractions. Mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, springs, waterfalls, forests, gorges and islands can all be found here. Six places have been listed as state-level or province-level scenic spots and natural reserves. Here you can find Luofu Mountain - "The First Mountain in Lingnan", Nankun Mountain - "The Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer", Xunliao Bay - "The Eastern Hawaii" and Huizhou West Lake - "The Beautiful Xizi". The only sea turtle nature protection area is located in Huizhou.

Since it is our immediate goal to revive populations on and near south coast of China, raising sea turtles in preparation for release is important to us. Volunteers will conduct all aspects of sea turtle husbandry - caring for and monitoring sea turtles in our sea turtle nature protection area. The volunteer will work with Chinese sea turtle protectors and researchers to shelter the sea turtles.

Highlights

We are always with you during your travel abroad.

- When you hand in your booking form, we will contact you to confirm your space and programme details in no more than three working days.
- Before your departure we will help you with all stages of planning your trip, from sending you the travel and medical advice to coinciding with other travellers. We will make you feeling involved before departure
- We use an ATOL-bonded travel agent to help you find the bargain flight.
- We meet you at the airport at NO extra charge.
- Local orientation will be made in 24 hours after you arrival. A guide note put together with local mobile SIM card are provided by Sunrise is also include, filled with general information about your hostel or home stay, work place, emergency contact, etc.
- Training courses are free of charge to give you an idea what you should or should not do in your programme.
- We arrange the transportation to your work place at NO extra charge if it is outside of Beijing. (Flights or trains)
- Accommodation and meals are included in the price (unless otherwise stated) during your programme.
- After finish your progamme, volunteer certificate and work reference are issued. It can be added in your CV to light up your future career.
- We stay in touch with you during your programme on 24 hours basis. Our local staff team will look after your day-to-day life, arranging your living and work, while our UK office communicates with your families around the world.

Qualifications

Please send your health certificate and CV with your programme booking form.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP 899

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Sea Turtle Protection

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Typically The Application Process Time is

2weeks

Sunrise International UK's Mission Statement

Sunrise International UK is devoted to providing value for your money by making sure that we provide the best we can to our clients. We offer various opportunities for Gap year and volunteer experiences in China as well as travel programs in Europe and China. We also help children in under-developed areas to be able to go back to school.

Year Founded

2005