This project is located right on the beach at Kosgoda, close to the accommodation and all local amities such as shops, banks and cafes. Kosgoda is about 3 hours south of the airport on the south west coast of Sri Lanka.

Don't forget: Included in the price is:

• All Private transport.
• Quality Accommodation
• Meals / Drinks
• Local Staff mentoring / Support.
• Induction local tour & shopping.

Turtle populations have been declining since the urbanisation of the beach resorts, global warming and of course the tsunami in 2004. This is because the turtles for thousands of years have come on these beaches to lay their eggs. With the human / animal conflict this balance has drastically reduced the number of hatchlings as turtles have been unable to come and breed in peace. The Kosgoda  turtle project is working towards restoring the balance back to the area.

Based in 2 locations volunteers, work at the turtle hatchery itself where turtles are bred and re-introduced to the sea at the right time. The other location on the beach is a natural breeding centre where  staff monitor the turtles coming ashore at night, then mark the area where they have laid eggs. The staff monitor the beaches to ensure the turtles can continue without any human disturbance. Volunteers can work doing night shifts on the beach on turtle watch with the staff and also work in the hatchery itself helping maintain the breeding tanks, feeding, releasing and also advising the visiting tourists of what the operation is all about. Full training and information is given on induction but it its advisable to research turtles before you travel to give you an advantage.

This project would suit anyone wishing to contribute some work to an under funded organisation (it survives on donations alone) helping to protect and preserve these wonderful animals. Volunteers get direct hands on interaction with the turtles and  should be keen, outgoing and flexible with work load. Night watch not essential for volunteers.

Volunteers will be hosted in Kosgoda beach area in either a rented house with cook provided or a host family. All  meals and each day and transport is also provided to the project and back. The houses are located within walking distance of stunning beaches and very close to the busy town of Ambalangoda where you will find banks, shops, markets and cafes. Volunteers coming in groups can also be catered for at a high quality beach residence. Inspire also reasonably priced  hotel accommodation at the beach resort close to the projects so volunteers can take a meaningful holiday by volunteering at our placements in the morning and enjoying free time in the afternoons to relax or visit local attractions.

A great and worthwhile project with hours to suit volunteers. Whether its working purely on the beach on turtle watch (that involves hours of waiting around of course but great for beach lovers!) or hands on taking the new born turtles shortly after they hatch, and releasing them into the sea. Rewarding and fun work. Again, we can combine this with other local projects as well with hours to suit.

Kosgoda is a beach resort located 2 hours from the airport and 1 hour further down the coast from the Dutch fort of Galle. Kosgoda has miles of spectacular beaches and tropical lagoons with many hotels where volunteers can visit for a drink or for a small fee be able to use the pool and other facilities. Kosgoda also boasts stunning wildlife from Turtles to eagles, lizards, monkeys and other interesting habitats can be viewed at the local lagoons via boat. Across Sri Lanka our staff can arrange a huge variety of personal trips for volunteers to ancient cities, elephant orphanages and vast Buddhist temples. Other attractions include the spice gardens, tea plantations and Adams peak in lush jungle complete with waterfalls. We can also arrange language and cultural inductions so people can fully embrace the society of Asia on a personal level, a privilege not normally available to tourists.

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