Updated 4 May 06
Volunteering at the WWF Turtle Management Centre in Melaka
by Carol Ng
On the 22nd, we were divided into two groups, of which the girls cleaned out excessive dust from the egg incubation room while the guys set up the nettings for the outdoor egg incubation area in order to create a cooler shade for the eggs. The process took about an hour or so.
On the 23rd, we were divided into two groups again to help clean out the WWF field house. Half of us helped to remove and remove and discard the weeds from the fences, while the other half cleaned the sink cabinets and kitchen floor. The process also took about an hour or so.
On both days, we finished our work faster than anticipated, without any problems. We were left with plenty of time to relax and take lots of pictures of the lovely sunset by the beach. :D
During our visit to the Turtle Management Centre, we learned a bit about the different species of turtles found in Malaysia, and also how they collect the turtle eggs and incubate them under a shaded area as well as in an incubation room.
Updated 13 April 06
The turtle conservation project, which is taken by Team Charlie as
their post Introduction Weekend project is confirmed to e on 22-23rd May 2006 (Saturday &
Sunday). There are 8
people at this moment and they planned to go there by bus. They need
somebody from RIKL to guide them along this project.
There are a few tasks related to turtle conservation:
hatchery
management, monitoring, education and awareness.
THe following list of things to bring may be useful:
1. Insect repellent (sandflies, mosquitoes)
2. Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sweater
3. Sleeping bag
4. Toiletries
5. Low-powered torchlight with spare batteries
6. Raincoat
7. Cap/hat
8. Sun protection lotion
9. Cooling clothes
10. Stationery
11. Personal Medication. They have a first aid kit there.
12. comfortable walking
shoes, toilet slippers
FYI, the accommodation will be provided. Transportation and meals on
own. Approximately RM 45 per person, breakdown as follows:
KL to Masjid Tanah (bus) = RM 11
Masjid Tanah to Pekalan Balak ( cab) = RM 5
6 meals x RM 5 = RM 30
An additional RM15 goes to accommodation and running of the turtle
sanctuary (Utilities and running of WWF)
Volunteers! Get sign up now.
Contact or email-Carol Ng +6016-9950708 (naeem.ng@gmail.com), Xin
Tong +6012-2739503 (xintong87@gmail.com)
Best wishes,
Xin Tong
Updated 6th April 2006
Location : Melaka
Duration : 2 days and 1 night ( Saturday morning – Sunday evening)
Help WWF maintain their turtle conservation sanctuary beside the beautiful beach of Melaka. Whilst you are there, learn all about turtle conservation in Malaysia. Your main task will be to support the operations of the sanctuary.
Transportation and meals on own. Approximately RM 45
- KL to Masjid Tanah (bus) RM 11
- Masjid Tanah to Pekalan Balak ( cab) RM 5
- 6 meals x RM 5 = RM 30
An additional RM15 goes to accommodation and running of the turtle sanctuary – Utilities and running of WWF.
Things to bring : Sleeping bag, usual camping stuff etc
Preferred dates : Weekends only
Look at our trip last Dec 2005
Register now!
This event is open to all. Just drop the organiser an email at info@raleighinternational.org.my.
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