If you are interested in volunteering for a longer period of time or working with our staff to develop an internship, please email info@zanteturtlecenter.com. The traditional volunteer season runs from April through October.
What You’ll Learn
During your time volunteering here at the Mediterranean Marine Life Center you’ll gain fantastic knowledge and hands on experience of working with a conservation charity. You’ll:
- Gain experience combining sustainable tourism and conservation
- See the Caretta caretta sea turtles and hatchlings in their natural environment
- See dolphins, and likely catch a glimpse of the very shy and extremely endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus)
- Make a great first step towards your career in practical conservation
- Make a lasting one-off contribution to the preservation of endangered species
- Experience Greek culture first hand
- Explore the picturesque island of Zakynthos with the possibility to enjoy eco-friendly island tours
- Have time off every day to relax and unwind during your volunteer post in Greece
- Gain long lasting friendships with volunteers from around the globe
Interested in volunteering with sea turtles in Greece?
Our volunteers learn how conservation and sustainable tourism can work together to benefit tourists, the locals, and wildlife alike. When you come to do volunteer work on Zakynthos, you will be part of a small team who research and record the affects of tourism on the local environment, provide information on the local flora and fauna to visitors, rescue injured animals, and participate in beach and forest cleans. This warm and lush island is a haven for all sorts of wildlife, the forests a stopover for migrating birds, the beaches a favored nesting destination of the Loggerhead sea turtle, and the home of over 6,000 species of rare and delicate flowers. This special opportunity to volunteer with sea turtles in Zakynthos is a once in a lifetime experience.
Volunteers are encouraged to commit for at least two weeks to maximize learning outcomes and personal growth. Throughout their terms our volunteers are supported by our volunteer coordinator who will conduct training and orientation, develop schedules according to volunteers’ interests, offer transportation to local grocery stores, and other support activities.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023 season. Click here to learn more about volunteer requirements and costs.
Watch this video to hear more about the experience of volunteering at our center
