Lang Tengah Turtle Watch is looking for someone willing to gain experience in an unpaid internship position in practical conservation work based on Lang Tengah Island on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Safeguarding of the nesting sea turtle populations – predominantly green turtles, as well as hawksbill turtles – on Lang Tengah Island, Terengganu, relies on our constant and continued presence on the island, as this is the main deterrent to egg poachers. Living 24 hours a day in our camp, we regularly patrol the nesting beaches on the island by night, relocating any nests that are laid on other beaches back to the safety of Turtle Bay.
Internship Duration
Starting as soon as possible, or, June 2023 (minimum 3 months)
Work Description
Your main role will be to become a fully integrated team member, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
You should be relatively fit and acquainted with the rigours of outdoor living, and be prepared to participate in all our conservation activities, which can be fairly physically demanding. As part of a small team, you are also expected to provide cover for other interns.
Free Time
Turtles aside, we try to make your experience with us as fun and interactive as possible. You can experience all the island has to offer during your free time. These activities include: trekking through the jungle to secluded snorkelling spots, cliff jumping, playing games on camp and more! There is also the option to go scuba diving on the island but this is at an additional cost at your own expense.
Accommodation
You need to feel comfortable living in a stripped-back and open-air camp, which lies slightly recessed behind the secluded beach of Turtle Bay. Think rustic, jungle living – bucket-showers and campfires.
Take a tour around our campsite with this video made by our volunteers:
General Requirements:
This is an unpaid internship position. However, Lang Tengah Turtle Watch will cover your in-country land travel to/from project site, food and accommodation whilst on the project. You will prepare your own breakfast, and take turns to cook lunch and dinner every day.
If you feel you’re the right person to be part of our young, passionate and dynamic team of conservationists, please do send through a copy of your C.V. and a cover letter to our Principal Officer, Seh Ling, at sehling@langtengahturtlewatch.org with LT Conservation Intern as the subject heading.