Description of work

Volunteers walk across the nesting beaches daily, recording and protecting nests and hatchlings and talk to beach users about sea turtles and how they can help them survive. Volunteers live in organized Field Research stations with the necessary facilities close to the nesting beaches and sleep in their own tents. Their tasks usually take up to 5-6 hours daily.  The language of the projects is English. Internship agreements with educational institutions are welcome.

There are 7 project locations: 

Zakynthos, Kyparissia, Gytheio, Koroni, Rethymno, Chania, Messara 

 

Read more about each project, see the exact dates for 2026 and the table of participation fees here:https://archelon.gr/en/volunteer/project-areas  Apply on line

Project Duration: May - October. 

Minimum participation for volunteers: 4 weeks.

 
Tasks:
Sea turtle nest recording and protection
Public Awareness and fundraising
Maintenance of communal spaces, shopping, cooking, cleaning  

Applicants must be fluent  in English and able to participate in a  communal life in campsites. They must also be in very good health and physical state as the projects may include physically demanding outdoor tasks. No previous experience required, the teams are multidisciplinary. Training is provided on the spot by Field Leaders.