Volunteer in Turkey

Volunteer on Seal Conservation Programs in Turkey
The south east coast of Turkey, where this project is located, is rich in biological diversity. Join GVI on this marine science project and learn about the area’s precious ecosystem while you help to implement conservation measures to protect the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seals (only 300 of which remain in the entire world!). Among the most endangered mammals on the planet, this effort to protect the monk seals is one of the more critical conservation opportunities around. As a volunteer on this project you will collect empirical data to support scientific research and track the influx of exotic species from the Red Sea as well as the effects of global warming on the Mediterranean habitat.

Dates: 4 weeks
Costs: 4 weeks for US$2070
Contact in USA: Call toll free 888-653-6028
Contact in UK: 01727 250250
Website: www.gviusa.com

Volunteer in a Social Work Organization in Istanbul, Turkey
Volunteers work in a neighborhood 5-10 minutes from Taksim Square, one of the busiest squares in Central Istanbul. Volunteers spend your time helping the children and women at a social work center in a poor and ethnically diverse area. The center reaches out to about 150 children per week. Volunteers should have social work experience or a relevant college degree. This is a challenging yet very rewarding work placement and volunteers need to be prepared to take the initiative!

Cost: 6 months $4695, 1 year $7195.
Dates: Starts in August or January.
Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 617-267-7763.
Email: quest@unitedplanet.org
Website: www.unitedplanet.org