Volunteer from

1 weeks

Ages 16+ and

families

Based in

Sri Lanka

Endless outdoor

adventures & nature

SDG-Aligned Projects

Impact driven

projects run by local

Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation&Teaching Project

The LeanIn Sea Turtle Conservation Project is located on the beautiful beach of Kosgoda in the southwest of Sri Lanka, and the sea turtle base is situated right beside the beach. Sea turtles are highly migratory marine animals that need to travel thousands of kilometers each year, crossing national boundaries. However, there are widespread deadly threats to them in these sea areas, such as fishing activities, the digging of sea turtle eggs, the destruction of spawning grounds, marine pollution, climate change, and so on. Among these threats, fishing is the most serious one, and it is the main cause of the sharp decline in the global sea turtle population.

The LeanIn sea turtle base is one of the earliest established sea turtle bases in Sri Lanka, and it is committed to taking care of baby sea turtles that are injured due to local fishing activities. At the base, you can see baby sea turtles that are disabled from birth, and you can also observe five major species of sea turtles.

In Kosgoda, the volunteers dispatched by LeanIn every year have established a deep friendship with the local children. Although the teaching conditions for the children in Sri Lanka are somewhat tough, here you can see the warmest smiles and the greatest enthusiasm of the people in Sri Lanka. Teaching English can better enhance the children's competitive edge and lay a solid foundation for their future paths.

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Location Info

The LeanIn sea turtle base,one of the earliest established sea turtle bases in Sri Lanka,located on the beautiful beach of Kosgoda in the southwest of Sri Lanka.

Project Cost

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Charge Details

Fee Include

〓Cost Includes〓

Airport pickup fee (from Kabandaranaike International Airport)
Accommodation and meals

〓Cost Excludes〓

Passport and visa fees
Airport drop-off fee
Round-trip transportation expenses from the place of departure to the project location, flight etc.
Out-of-program transportation expenses and personal expenses such as shopping during activities

Program Requirements

If you're planning to volunteer in Sri Lanka for less than 30 days, you can get the evisa. If you need more time, you can extend it for another 30 days.
If you're under 16, you have to have a parent or guardian with you for the program. And if you're 16 or 17 when your program starts, you need parental consent to join. A consent form will be required by our team.

Program Schedule

The teaching time is from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM from Monday to Wednesday.
The sea turtle project is from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM from Thursday to Friday.

Accomodation Environment

At Lean In House, there are 2 to 4 people sharing one room. There are Western-style bathrooms, air conditioners and hot water showers.
Accommodation for men and women is separated, and it meets the hotel star rating standards.
The volunteer program runs from every Sunday to the following Friday.

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist in daily care of sea turtles, including feeding, cleaning tanks and checking.
Participate in beach clean - up activities to create a safe nesting environment for sea turtles.
Teach local children knowledge about sea turtles, using engaging methods to raise awareness.
Record data on sea turtle behavior and living conditions accurately for scientific research.
Help maintain the facilities at the turtle base to ensure a good living environment.

What our volunteers say about us

This summer is unique. The enthusiasm, adorability, and eagerness to learn of the children in Bali deeply touched us. We enjoyed the entire process of volunteer teaching, laughing, and being joyful just like them, and were deeply moved. Love knows no borders; we helped plant the seeds of English in their hearts, and their smiles made our youth shine brilliantly and beautifully.

- Tin Wood

Bali

In just two weeks, I dined with the natives, shared watermelon with monkeys, swam in a lake with crocodiles, and lived under the same blue sky with elephants and humble villagers. I still remember the clear eyes of the local little girl. My trip ended with reluctance, and as I was leaving, a young boy said to me 'see you again.' I quickly got into the car, thinking to myself, 'I will come back to see you all.

- Faith Li

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