1 month Volunteering with Lombok Turtle Conservation

After spending 4 weeks in the turtle conservation project in Lombok and reading mixed reviews I was able to make my own opinion on my experience. Working with the amazing local team was rewarding as I was able to learn about their culture and feel more confident on how to act around the island and above. I was placed in a great environment with volunteers from around the world that all were here to make an impact and discover a new culture which created a safe and comfortable space for everyone. In regards to the turtle project itself, the variety of tasks was small but it felt useful and impactful such as beach cleaning or fish cutting but also cleaning the turtle tanks and monitoring the hatchings. Lastly the small but effective introduction to the project and the species of turtles present at the conservation really helped us to understand our impact and how we can help in our daily life for the entire oceanic environment. I would recommend this volunteering experience to young adults looking to make an impact while feeling welcomed within other volunteers and local coordinators.