Go Global Week
The Mighty Roar volunteer placements in Greece
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 12 November 2024
17:30 - 18:30 - Location
- Online: Book via Infohub
- Contact
- Go Global team goglobal@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Attend this virtual information session with The Mighty Roar and find out more about the following activities taking place between April to October 2025.
Sea Turtle Conservation
Volunteer to help critically endangered sea turtles in Kefalonia. Work alongside environmental biologists and conservationists. You can also conduct your own research.
Marine Conservation
Volunteer to protect the Posidian seagrass meadows and sand dune systems in Kefalonia. Understand and research the marine organisms that thrive withing the protected areas. You can also conduct your own research
Turing Scheme funding
UWE Bristol has been awarded Turing Scheme funding for 24 students to take part in a 4-week, credit-bearing activity in Greece with The Mighty Roar.
The Mighty Roar offers a range of activity options, however funding is only guaranteed for eligible students taking part in the Sea Turtle Conversation and Marine Conservation programmes in Kefalonia in summer 2025.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
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