Sea Turtle Conservation in Cilento
Associazione Costiera Amalfitana Riserva Biosfera
Ascea, Italie
Description
!Looking for 1 last participant for our 32-day summer volunteering experience on the Cilento coastline in South Italy! You’ll work with international teams to protect sea turtle nests, support hatchlings, and engage local communities in marine conservation. Daily activities include early morning beach patrols, 24-hour nest vigilance during hatchings, public awareness campaigns, and environmental surveys to assess human impact. Organized by ACARBIO and part of the CarettainVista network, coordinated by the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station (LIFE TURTLENEST), this is a hands-on conservation project offering field experience, emotional challenges, and lasting memories. Come live the wild rhythm of nature, side-by-side with passionate biologists and volunteers from across Europe.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Volunteers will rotate between Palazzo Ricci (Ascea) and tent stations. Matresses and camp kitchen tools are provided, volunteers should bring a sleeping bag . Accommodation, food supplies or food budget are covered by the ESC programme. Volunteers also receive €6/day pocket money and travel reimbursement according to ESC guidelines. The living conditions reflect the field-based nature of the project, ensuring close contact with the environment.
Formation pendant l’activité
Participants will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques, including nest tracking, hatchling protection, and public engagement. Supervision and training are provided by experienced biologists and conservationists as part of the CarettainVista network and LIFE TURTLENEST project. Volunteers will gain practical skills in marine conservation and fieldwork, with support throughout their stay.
Profil du participant
We are looking for motivated young people (18–30) with a passion for marine conservation, teamwork, and outdoor fieldwork. Ideal candidates are responsible, adaptable, and ready for physical challenges like beach patrols and camping. Experience in marine biology, environmental education, or volunteering is welcome but not required. Enthusiasm and commitment to protecting biodiversity are essential. Participants must be registered in the European Solidarity Corps portal.
Dates de l’activité
Du 10/06/2025 au 09/07/2025
Lieu de l’activité
Via Roma, 28, Ascea, Italie
Type d’activité
Équipes de volontaires
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, Croatie, Danemark, Espagne, Finlande, France, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Islande, Italie, Lettonie, Lituanie, Norvège, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Portugal, Roumanie, Serbie, Slovaquie, Slovénie, Suède, Tchéquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Environment and natural protection
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 31/05/2025 23:59