Sea Turtle Conservation Trip for Teens in Greece

Company : GVI
Location : Greece
Duration: 2 weeks to 2 weeks
Approx Costs: 3000+ to 3000+ £ Pound (UK)

Conserve turtles on this teen volunteer project in the historic coastal town of Giannitsochori, Greece.

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Based in Giannitsochori, you will live and work with a team of international volunteers and staff to conserve and protect one of the most important loggerhead turtle nesting areas in Greece.

You'll head down to the beach on a daily basis and get involved in surveys that record the nesting activity and protect turtle nests against predators and flooding from the ocean. During these activities, you’ll also be able to share your passion for conservation with international visitors and the local community members.

You’ll have a weekend to enjoy some cultural activities in the surrounding area, providing you with an opportunity to explore a beautiful and historic region of Greece known for its mythological history of heroes and their quests.

Program Highlights:

Get involved with practical work to protect one of the endangered species in the Mediterranean;
Take your first steps towards your career in conservation and making a lasting contribution to the preservation of endangered turtles;
Experience Greek culture first hand in the beautiful Peloponnese area;
Meet like-minded young adults and create friendships that last a lifetime;