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Olivia F.•1900 rep•2

Turtle conservation volunteer 2-4 weeks Which programs are legit

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Legit vetted programs: Turtle Conservation Project (TCP, Rekawa — 24-hour nest protection, tagging, data collection), Bio Conservation Society Sri Lanka (multiple sites), and Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) volunteer intakes.

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Nirmali B.•4590 rep•1

TCP Rekawa 2 weeks. Thanks!

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Olivia F.•1900 rep•2

AVOID: any 'volunteer to hold baby turtles' program — these hurt survival rates. Legit programs are boring: night nest watches, data entry, beach cleanups, community outreach. That's the actual work. Fees 300-800 USD for 2-4 weeks including basic room/board.

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