Volunteer Abroad in Greece - Sea Turtle Conservation

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$300-600Program Costs

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$300-600Program Costs

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2013Year established

Program Overview

Do you want to soak up the natural beauty of the Greek Islands while contributing to the conservation of one of its most beloved marine inhabitants? Join our research-based sea turtle protection project on the island of Kefalonia for an experience you won’t soon forget.

Choose between our two project sites in Lixouri and Argostoli — or visit them both! Each location offers exciting opportunities to engage in data collection and conservation work among a diverse team of international researchers and volunteers.

Start your day with a sunrise bicycle ride to the beach or a visit to the sea turtle residents at Argostoli harbour to collect data and observe their behaviour. Spend the afternoon listening to a researcher's presentation on important conservation themes or cooling off in the Ionian Sea. Finish the evening with a beach profile survey, with fellow volunteers at trivia night, or on the beach awaiting female turtles to come ashore and lay their eggs. The activities are designed to allow volunteers to experience many different elements of sea turtle conservation, among the beautiful backdrop of the Kefalonian coast.

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Program Highlights

Engage with and support local and international experts in the field of sea turtle conservation.

Learn hands-on research and analysis skills from conservation specialists.

Encourage community awareness of the threatened loggerhead and green turtles.

Experience a night under the stars, protecting turtle nests.

Contribute to a growing body of researchers, helping to save the loggerhead from extinction.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

All Program Activity Costs

Wifi Costs

Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Required Equipment

In-Country Orientation

On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Training

Certificate of Completion

Quick Details

Location

Kefalonia, Greece

Starts At$300-600

Availability

Year(s) Offered:2026, 2027

Duration:

2-4 Weeks
Alternative Spring Break

Age Requirement18+

Types & Subjects

Causes:

Animal Welfare
Biological Research
Conservation
Education
Environment
Marine Conservation
Wildlife

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Updated May 22, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

Kefalonia, Greece

Available Terms / Availability

Years Offered
2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

Language
English
Education
No schooling completed

Accommodation Options

Apartment/Flat
Group living

Application Procedures

Other

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

2-4 Weeks
Alternative Spring Break

Starts At

$300-600

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What is the best traveling time?

The project in Argostoli is open from April to October, so volunteers will work with the sea turtles at various life stages from mating (April - mid-May) to nesting (mid-May – late July) to hatching (late July – late October).

The project in Lixouri runs from June to October and will focus primarily on activities related to nesting and hatching turtles.

What happens after arrival?

On arrival day, you will be given a 45-minute-long welcome orientation where project staff will explain their mission and methodology and how teams and work shifts will be assigned for the week ahead.

How big is the group?

In Lixouri, you can expect your group to be around 22 volunteers and 4 team leaders. In Argostoli, there will be approximately 34 volunteers and 6 team leaders.

What does accommodation look like?

Both project accommodations are rented apartments with shared sleeping quarters. You will sleep on a bunk bed in a room of four volunteers and share a bathroom and shower as well. A kitchenette is available in or near the bedroom for volunteers to cook their food, and there is a large patio and balcony for group gatherings and meals.

There is no AC, but there are ceiling fans in each room and volunteers have reported that the area is cool enough.