Turtle conservation and rehabilitation in Bali

The NGO now has three sea turtle sanctuaries in Indonesia! The first two are located in Nusa Penida, a 45-minute speedboat ride from Bali. The sanctuary housed no less than 580 sea turtles at the beginning of 2025. The third sanctuary, located on the island of Lombok, 3 hours from Bali by boat, has been under construction since June 2024: it now shelters about a hundred turtles and has carried out its first releases into the sea! Thanks to the volunteers on Construction and Renovation in Indonesia (Bali or Lombok), the sanctuary is growing and taking in more and more turtles.

You will work alongside a local team and help protect Indonesia’s endangered sea turtles. Your role will involve rehabilitating, preserving, and increasing the turtle population by working at our turtle conservation center, which welcomes numerous volunteers as part of sustainable tourism. While the primary focus is conservation and rehabilitation, research is also conducted, workshops are organized, and more. This project aims to protect the animals, meaning it is not a tourist activity and is not open to the public. The animals’ well-being is the highest priority.

Your main tasks will include feeding the turtles, protecting nests, cleaning the tanks, collecting waste on the beach, and even releasing baby turtles back into the sea once they are active and/or treated. Depending on the time of year, as turtles do not nest year-round, you may identify turtle species, collect eggs, monitor nests, or safely guide hatchlings into the sea.

You should be prepared for a more basic standard of living on the island, with only a few shops and activities available!

The “Family” projects are suitable for children from 4 years old. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s ages, the destination, and the type of mission.

A typical week during a sustainable tourism programme or internship in Bali

Sunday

Arrival of new participants. After lunch, you will receive an orientation briefing on the beach to familiarize yourself with this exciting new environment. You will then learn more about the island, its culture and the surroundings (supermarket, ATMs, etc.).

Monday to Friday

On Monday, after breakfast, you will attend a presentation on the turtle conservation project and a project briefing to help you understand your role and weekly tasks (rotating in groups of three).

Afterward, you will start participating in activities, about 5 hours a day (10-12 in the morning and 2-4 in the afternoon).

In the evenings, you can join activities with other volunteers, such as campfires or visits to breathtaking beaches with stunning views.