Volunteer Programs

Volunteers have been the driving force behind getting this project to where it is now, and we continue to rely on them for carrying it into the future. The volunteer program here is open date, so come when you like for as long as you like. We recommend at least one week so that you can have a solid experience. While here, there will be some responsibilities, and then an infinite amount of activities or projects you can get involved in if you choose. The possibility of activities here is only limited by your imagination and motivation.

There are two main aspects of contribution with the volunteer program: Financial and Physical. The physical is pretty self explanatory but it is for real. Please come willing to work and to push yourself to do your best, as we must do everything from raking the beach and cleaning the dishes, to creating a safe turtle haven out of Tioman Island. The financial input is also a large part of helping the project continue, we hope you understand that. If your stay is going to be for an extended amount of time we can work out a long term pricing for you. But we do hope you feel a sense of pride or acceptance of sacrifice when putting money towards this project, as many of our past volunteers and visitors have told us they feel.

Basic price is RM120 per day per person, which includes breakfat and lunch; a bed and bathroom in a comfortable room, full involvement in what is going on here, and buy 'you' some healthy free turtles in the ocean.

Beaches need to be monitored, hatchery compounds need to be checked, data needs to be collected and sorted, and tourist visitors need to be made aware that this tropic island they are enjoying so much is actually in total decline from its state not only ten years ago.

Energy / effort saving devices and systems are needed, effective awareness materials need to be created, our gardens don't completely feed us yet so there is still more work to be done there. Jungle material construction for the yard and turtle area is fun, or just see what projects the staff is up to and help them. Also please take off time for yourself and do something that you want to do, we won't be offended.

Be sure to check out the 'pictures' and 'news' sections on this website to see what goes on here. Email us with any questions. Also download this: information package.