Caretta Caretta Monitoring and Protection Project - 2026
LYKIA IZCILIK VE DOGASEVERLER KULTUR DERNEGI
Demre/ANTALYA, Türkiye
Description
The Caretta Caretta monitoring and protection project is a team volunteering ESC project in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye. The volunteers' main tasks will be the protection of Caretta Carettas during their nesting and hatchling season. Other activities may include: - observing the coastline - protecting the area from possible threats - marking potential nests - nature preservation, cleaning the beach - organizing campaigns to raise awareness of the nesting process and the importance of sea turtles in our ecosystem - organizing workshops, and events for locals - carrying sea turtles that are in need of treatment - active involvement in project dissemination from the volunteers (videos, photos, social media...) For more information: https://lidosk.com/en/announcements/caretta-caretta-2026-en (Please apply on the LIDOSK website)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation is in Demre. Modern apartment with 4 flats; each flat has 2 rooms (2 volunteers per room), a bathroom, and an open kitchen area. Apartments are equipped with fundamental facilities (such as; air conditioners, washing machines, dishwashers, WI-FI, etc.) Volunteers will receive food allowance & make their own food. There is no public transportation in Demre. We have our own Caretta Bus that will bring the volunteers to work and back home every day. The city center is 45-60 minutes by foot from the accommodation. It’s an hour 25 minutes walk to the nearest beach.
Training during the activity
TYPICAL WORKING DAY from 4 am to 9 am - morning session during the day - the volunteers have free time to explore or initiate their projects (such as learning a new language or a skill) from 6 pm to 8 pm - evening session Volunteers will have 2 days off and 5 work days in a week and an additional 2 off days at the end of each month. For more information: https://lidosk.org.tr/en/announcements/caretta-caretta-2025-esc-team-volunteering-project-application-form
Participant profile
We welcome individuals who are enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and sustainability. Appreciate teamwork, cultural exchange, and collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds. No specific qualifications or prior experience are required—just a genuine passion for protecting the environment and a willingness to contribute.
Activity dates
From 13/05/2026 to 12/07/2026
Activity location
Demre/ANTALYA, Türkiye
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Luxembourg
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000346997