Sri Lanka - Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation
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Take part in a volunteer project in breathtaking Sri Lanka, working with turtles on one of the many beautiful beaches and becoming immersed in the local culture. Volunteers will have the chance to swim in the Indian Oceans amazing waters, learn about Buddhist history, and take a trip to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Participants will impact the local community through conservation efforts in rescu...
Take part in a volunteer project in breathtaking Sri Lanka, working with turtles on one of the many beautiful beaches and becoming immersed in the local culture. Volunteers will have the chance to swim in the Indian Oceans amazing waters, learn about Buddhist history, and take a trip to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Participants will impact the local community through conservation efforts in rescuing and rehabilitating turtles.
Volunteers will work in Galle, a lovely town. Three days each week, volunteers work in the hatchery, which is about an hour away from the volunteer villa. Tasks include feeding and cleaning the turtles, moving turtle eggs into the hatching area, caring for disabled turtles, cleaning tanks and more. One day a week is Environment Day, where volunteers will take p...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
Updated Jun 16, 2026
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Locations
- Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Rainforest Tours
- Scuba
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
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Gina Standaert
Participated in 2018
AlumniGina is originally from the Netherlands but has moved around a lot. She has also lived in Spain and Australia. She has also spent time traveling with ...
I grew up traveling a lot with my family. When I turned 17 years old and had a school holiday where I had nothing to do, I thought it was about time that I traveled on my own.
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