Volunteer Travel with Turtles in Ghana

  Ghana

Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.

Description: Join GVI and assist with turtle conservation in Ghana. On this very important project you will help protect and monitor nesting turtles, participate in educating the local people about the importance of the turtles, and coordinate ecotourism projects which help to generate alternative sources of income for the local community while enabling the turtles and the indigenous people to coexist in a sustainable manner.

Ghana has three species of nesting turtle all of which are endangered. Their survival depends on both the immediate efforts of volunteers, and also on working with the locals  particularly fisherman, who come into contact with the turtles frequently  to develop sustainable practices which will not threaten the turtles. As a volunteer on this project your responsibilities will include patrolling the beach, collecting turtle eggs and releasing hatchlings, assisting with research and education, and developing ecotourism projects.

*How this program makes a difference*
Fishermen, as well as other members of the local community who come in contact with the turtles, are not aware of the importance of protecting them. It is not uncommon for locals to kill the turtles for their meat or poach the eggs and sell them as a delicacy. This has become such a problem that the Ghana Wildlife Society is concerned that given the current rate of killing the turtles, they will soon be extinct. As a volunteer you will play an extremely important role in the protection of these turtles, and aid in the long term conservation of Ghanas wildlife.

Highlights:
*Living and working on a stunning beach
*Teach in the local communities
*Watch nesting turtles and their hatchlings
*Explore this beautiful and friendly west African country.
*Assist well known grass roots organizations with their research

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: From $2200 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998