Travel Tree City/State: Tasiriki village on Moso Island Country: VANUATU Volunteer With Turtles In Vanuatu REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: Volunteer with turtles on this GVI project in Vanuatu as a part of vital sea turtle conservation program. Experience the turquoise waters and golden sands of Vanuatu, voted the ‘happiest place on earth’ in 2006 by the New Economics Foundation. This grassroots effort to protect sea turtles is run by the inhabitants of Tasiriki village on Moso Island. The long-term nesting survey was started in 2006 in conjunction with Wan Smolbag and GVI. Joining this project will also give you the opportunity to try your hand at some other activities that occur in the village, such as reef surveying, teaching at the village school and cooking local food. In your spare time you can snorkel on tropical reefs, learn to dive or just sit and ‘storian’ with your new friends in the village. *How this program makes a difference* The Vanua-Tai (meaning ‘Of Land and Sea’) Natural Resource Monitors are a national network of community members working within their communities to institute bans on the harvest of turtles and their eggs. Coordinated by Wan Smolbag Theatre in the capital of Port Vila, this network has been growing in size and accomplishments since it’s inception in 1995. One community involved in this effort, Tasiriki Village, is located on the shores of Moso Island. Home to what may be a nationally significant nesting beach and foraging grounds for Hawksbill turtles, the people of Tasiriki are interested in learning more about the turtles they co-exist with and ensuring they are still there for future generations. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 to 65 Travel to site: Independent Travel Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group No. in group: 4 Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Visit our website for upcoming start dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: Highlights:     Live with the ‘happiest people on earth     Contribute to turtle population research     See nesting turtles and hatchlings     Explore the stunning beaches and forests Cost or price of this program: From £1160 for 4 weeks Typical person for this program: GVI Volunteers come from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life. The common denominator is a desire to help, and an adventurous spirit! Application process Involves: Appky online at our website. Once we've received your application form, one of our experienced Regional Coordinators will give you a call to find out if you have any further questions or simply if you want to find out what volunteering is all about. All GVI staff visit the project sites regularly, and have all volunteered and traveled themselves, so they have an in depth knowledge and boundless enthusiasm, both of which ensure that your application process runs smoothly and efficiently. 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