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这个海龟保护计划在保护和神奇海龟方面正发挥着至关重要的作用，每年有来自世界各地的国际志愿者热情参与。义工营位于一个风光迤逦热带岛屿上，海龟救援和康复中心爱志愿者的工作主要是治疗从大堡礁等地带进来的受伤或者生病的海龟。这些可爱的海龟可能因船只、丢弃的渔具或被误认为食物的塑料而受到伤害。来自大堡礁的海龟大都患有“飞虱病”，这种疾病导致空气被困在鬼壳和身体之间，影响其潜水和进食的能力，从而影响海龟的生长甚至生命安全。在这个项目中，志愿者不仅获得了关爱海龟的亲身经验，他们还将认识来自世界各地的志愿者朋友以及国际志愿者证书，为自己的生活增添了更多的乐趣和经验。 

This turtle conservation program plays an essential role in protecting and preserving the amazing sea turtle. Located on a stunning tropical island, a 45 minute fast-ferry ride from Cairns, the Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Love Volunteer’s supports treats injured and sick marine turtles who have been brought in from the Great Barrier Reef and nearby Cape York Peninsula. Animals are brought in suffering from disease and/or injuries caused by boats, discarded fishing gear or ingested plastic that they have mistaken as food. Many of the turtles brought in from the Great Barrier Reef are suffering from 'floaters disease' which causes air to be trapped between the shell and body impacting the animal’s ability to dive and feed itself. On this project volunteers not only get hands-on experience in helping turtles in need, they will meet new people from around the world and will create an enriching experience for themselves.

Goals of this Project:

• Protect Australia’s amazing sea turtles

• Research these wonderful creatures so a greater understanding of how to save them can be gained

• Work on projects to improve the environment for sea turtles and other animals

• Enable inter-cultural exchange between all parties and teach international visitors more about environmental practices and Australia

项目内容：

Volunteers on this project play an essential role in the care of the turtles and their contribution is invaluable. Care for the animals is required 365 days a year and each day the turtles are fed, the tanks are cleaned and medication administered when required. Volunteers help in numerous ways dependent on their skills. From working with the indigenous rangers, to hands on caring for the turtles by scrubbing their backs and feeding them, this is a truly hands on turtle conservation project. For those with skills in areas such as building, plumbing, sewing, painting and cooking, the project team would love help in these areas as well as on working directly with the turtles.

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and on any number of environmental or wildlife projects and can expect to undertake the following tasks

• preparing food for and feeding the turtles

• cleaning and maintenance of the turtle tanks and enclosures

• scrubbing algae off the turtle’s backs

• providing enrichment for the turtles

• transporting and releasing turtles

• keeping the project grounds clean and tidy

• turtle research and monitoring in their natural habitat and reef monitoring

• marine habitat conservation projects such as beach clean-ups

• providing assistance to rescue turtles in distress where required and emergency medical treatments where required

• helping to promote humane and sustainable practices through co-operation and education initiatives, fundraising and administration

基本要求：年满18岁

Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to give their time and energy to help protect and conserve the native wildlife of Australia. This project is best suited to those who are either pursuing a career in animal conservation/zoological studies, or who simply wish to explore an interest in this field. However, the project is open to all and does not require participants to have specific education, qualifications or experience, as you will be shown everything you need to know by one of local project leaders. Importantly though, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

• Emergency contact
  

• Vaccination Certificate
  

最短项目期：一周

This project is available year-round and programs start every SUNDAY. Volunteers can choose to participate for periods ranging from 1 week to 12 weeks. Longer stays can be arranged directly with the local team, but will be subject to availability and individual visa conditions.

Spaces on this project are limited and therefore subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.

接机计划：

Volunteers arrive into Cairns International Airport from where a shuttle is booked to take them to their accommodation. Early Monday morning they meet with the program director and board the ferry to the island. Volunteers receive an orientation and training on the Island.

• Arrival Day: SUNDAY 8am - 8pm

• Departure Day: MONDAY

• Arrival Airport: Cairns International Airport, Queensland, Australia (Code: CNS)

食宿安排：

Volunteers on this program stay in a popular hostel in central Cairns. Rooms are typically split by gender and cater for up to 6 persons sharing. Modern bathroom facilities are attached to each room. The hostel has all the amenities you would expect (and a few you normally find in luxury accommodations) including a communal kitchen, onsite laundry, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Perfect!

Breakfast is provided daily at the hostel and a free Sunday evening BBQ is arranged each week. Volunteers can prepare lunch and take it with them on the program or purchase lunch and snacks on the Island. Dinner can be prepared in the hostel also or volunteers can take the opportunity to explore Cairns and eat out at one of the many restaurants, cafes and eateries in the town.

每天工作计划：充实并快乐着

WHAT TO EXPECT

A volunteer’s work day on this project will generally last between 4 and 6 hours and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:

6:30am Breakfast at the Hostel

7:30am Meet the program supervisor and fellow volunteers at the Ferry Terminal.

7:45am Ferry ride to the Island

8:30am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START

Volunteers spend the morning caring for the turtles and undertaking related tasks.

12:00pm Lunch on the island

1:00pm Volunteers can be involved with research projects or enjoy free time

3:30pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END

4:00pm Board the ferry back to Cairns

Evenings Volunteers are free to relax, run errands, stay in touch with friends and family, socialise and explore Cairns