Introducing Our First Volunteer Programme

We are happy to announce our first Volunteer Programme! This Volunteer Programme is designed to give the Malaysian public — especially undergraduate and postgraduate students — a hands-on experience in our River Terrapin Research and Conservation Project in the Kemaman River, Terengganu.

If you would like to volunteer in our River Terrapin Research and Conservation Project along the Kemaman River for 4 nights, please get in touch with us now!

Hands-on activities that you will be involved in:

Patrol the riverbank to locate any River Terrapins
Microchip a River Terrapin
Mark a River Terrapin for visual identification
Weigh and measure the River Terrapin
Weigh and measure all the River Terrapin eggs
Replant the eggs in the hatchery the next morning

Rates: RM300/pax. Student price: Email pelf@turtleconservationsociety.org.my to inquire.
Included: Accommodation and meals while in Kemaman.
NOT included: Transportation to and from Kemaman, personal insurance.
Maximum: 2 volunteers per slot.

A sneak preview of what to expect when you sign up as a volunteer in our Kemaman River Terrapin Research and Conservation Project You will learn and pick up some research skills, the “Geng Tuntung” will be ever-ready to help you, and most importantly, you get to do REAL conservation work. A la National Geographic one too!

Slots available:
A) 9th – 12th Feb
B) 13th – 16th Feb
C) 23rd – 26rd Feb

Volunteer placement is on a first-come-first-served basis!

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Turtle Conservation Society

The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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