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Care and Protection of Native Turtles in Ontario, Canada
Help protect Ontario’s native turtles! Take part in the protection and conservation of these turtles and their habitats in beautiful Canadian landscapes. The project, where you will be placed by Fronteering, operates a “turtle hospital” dedicated to treating, rehabilitating, and releasing injured turtles back into the wild. The project is also involved in conservation research and educational programs to raise public awareness about the protection of these land turtles.
Turtle Hospital
The project runs an ecovolunteering program to support its mission. You will have the opportunity to assist the team in many different ways: transporting injured turtles in need of urgent medical care, feeding them, cleaning enclosures, and more. Injured turtles usually stay at the shelter for up to one year before being released.
Within the project, turtles will be your priority! You will provide assistance based on your interests and skills. A number of tasks will be assigned to you:
- Cleaning turtle tanks
- Weighing turtles to monitor their health
- Feeding the turtles
- Participating in the public education and awareness program
- Assisting with fundraising activities
- General maintenance of the hospital site: sweeping, mowing the grass, tidying workspaces, preparing equipment for staff and volunteers
- You may also take part in releasing turtles back into their natural habitat
The work can be demanding and is not for you if you are looking for an easy holiday.
- From 4 to 12 weeks, year-round
Fees
- 4 weeks: $1,795 (approximately €1,720)
- 8 weeks: $2,695 (approximately €2,582)
- 12 weeks: $3,595 (approximately €3,445)
Included in the fee
- Placement with the turtle conservation project arranged by Fronteering
- Airport pickup at Toronto airport
- Accommodation
- Three meals per day
- Mail service: you can use the Fronteering office as your postal address
- Assistance (provided by Fronteering) in case of any problem. You can contact Fronteering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for support.
- Through Fronteering, you have the option to book tours in Canada after completing your volunteering project.
Not included in the fee
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- You must commit to a minimum of 4 weeks.
- From 18 years old English: intermediate level
- You must have an interest in native wildlife conservation (particularly reptiles) and be able to work under the direction of animal care supervisors.
- You must be able to cope with sometimes challenging weather conditions, both cold and hot.
- Being able to live in an isolated area and carry out outdoor tasks where you will get dirty.
- Always act in a professional manner, as you represent an entire team.
- Smoking is not permitted on the property.
- A strong work ethic is required: reliability, responsibility, honesty, a good sense of humour, dependability. Good physical and mental fitness.
- No animal allergies Proof of an up-to-date tetanus vaccine and medical insurance
- A love of animals and experience are welcome!
Accommodation and meals
You will stay with a host family where you will have your own bedroom, access to an in-house laundry, wireless internet, cable television and 3 meals per day. Of course, you can also use the living room, kitchen and bathroom. It is an excellent way to improve your English!
What to bring
Clothing for cold temperatures in winter and light clothing for summer. Make sure these clothes can get dirty. Don’t forget to bring gloves. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as well as a raincoat and sunscreen. Bed linen and towels will be provided.
The location
The project is located in Selwyn, Ontario, near Peterborough.
Arrival
You will need to fly to Toronto airport where you will be transferred to your host family.
- You will be taking action to help injured turtles in the beautiful province of Ontario!
- You will have the opportunity to visit Ontario during your days off.
- You will deepen your knowledge of the different species of turtles and their habitat.
- You will discover Canadian culture.
The project is located in Selwyn, Ontario, near Peterborough. There is a zoo, numerous parks and trails nearby. During your days off, you will be able to visit Toronto or Oshawa. In summer, you can enjoy beautiful hikes in the mountains and lakes of the region, and in winter, visit one of the local ski resorts. In the surrounding area, there are many opportunities to observe wildlife such as bald eagles, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, deer and coyotes.
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About the partner organisation
Our partner is a Canadian organisation founded in 2010, specialising in overseas volunteering projects aimed at preserving the environment, wildlife and indigenous communities. It offers placements all over the world, but thanks to its Canadian base, it provides numerous experiences with a positive impact in North America. It also focuses on the least-visited places on the planet. Places that still boast rich biodiversity and where you can immerse yourself in a world that remains wild. Our partner strives to offer volunteering experiences off the beaten track. Adventure awaits!
