Volunteer Program
SEATRU VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
This program was developed to provide volunteer assistance to the long-term tagging and in-situ egg incubation research and conservation project for marine turtles located in Chagar Hutang Beach, Redang Island. It was introduced in 1998, and has become very popular, especially among college and university students.
The volunteer program runs annually from April to September each year. Slots are of one week duration (Saturdays to Saturdays).
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Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU) 
Please notify when 2010 Volunteer Program open for subscription. Many thanx
Hi,
I like to join the volunteer program in 2010 with some of my friends. I browse through the website and open up the volunteer_schedule sheet and saw some names are already there. But as i know, the registration starts at 14 Feb, does this means we can start to make reservation now?
Dear all,
Bookings for volunteer program 2010 will only be opened on 14 Feb 2010. Those name appeared on the list are volunteers from last year. We have to cancel their slots because of the bad weather in October 2009, and postpone it to 2010.
Thank you.
Dr Juanita Joseph
Team Leader
Dear Dr. Juanita Joseph
My friend and I are interested in your volunteer programme, currently we both reside in England but we are both incredibly interested in joining the volunteer team in this project for a week sometime this summer (during our summer break) however, we will still only be 17 at the time (both turning 18 before 2011 is out) and i was wondering whether this would in someway prevent us for volunteering. We both pulled out of a “World challenge” programme offered by our school due to financial conflict and we decided (as I previously visited redang in the summer of 2010) that this turtle protection project is exactly the sort of work that we’d completely immerse ourselves in and put 100% of our effort and hearts into.
I sincerely hope that you’ll consider our partaking of the programme even though we might not be the correct age.
yours sincerely
Zaki Manan
Hi!
I am a partime student, do i entitle to take students rate?
Do i need to take any prove from my institution?
From the Eligibility, be able to swim (preferably)..
I don’t know how to swim, is that alrite?
Hi, curretnly i’m working and studying ACCA part-time. Can you clarify whether i’m eligible for student price? Thanks.
Hi,
I like to know the answer to that question as well. Thanks.
Well, as long as you have prove from your institution/college, we will consider you as a student. We are not seeking any profit here but it is all for the long-term conservation program for the endangered turtles. So, if you think you can afford for the working fees, then it will be great.
why each slot only open for 8 person in maximum?
Hi,
My friends and I are interested in taking up 2 slots, but we are from Singapore. How are we suppose to book the slots and make payment? Do we mail it to you?
Thanks!
Regards,
Alina
My daughter and I live in Australia, are we able to be part of your program ? We have done volunteer work with turtles previously here in Australia and are looking to rexperience something different.
It is for your own safety. Max passegers for SEATRU boat is only 10 persons. 8 volunteers + 1 Research Assistant + 1 Boatman. before this we have to bring 2 boats to take volunteers from laguna jetty. we also try to reduce our fuel using.
i wanted to ask..when can we start booking and when we should sent the registration form to u
you only can start booking on 14 february 2010. you only have to sent your registration form when your name appear at the pre-registration table.
Hi, I have a question here. If I wish to join the volunteer program with my friends, shall I send all details(name, IC num & occupation) of us, or just only my details to apply a slot?
i m currently stil a student but wil b graduating on may. if i choose the slots in June, m i stil consider having student price??
i have send an email bout 10 mins ago,when can i get d comfirmation???
and will the schedule begin update???
If I’m able to get the slot, is there any way to pay via online?
hi, im interested to join this program.. how do i book for slots??
Hey Meikay. Just go to Volunteer Schedule. =)
Hey there.
From this website, I find that this programme is from Saturday to the following Saturday. But I have heard that volunteers are allowed to leave on Thursday. I would like to know is this true?
Thanks. =)
Hi, my friend got her name in the slot chosen, but she’s quiting it, can she give her place to me instead?? I registered both of her and my names under my email address..
y cant i booked the slot?i aredi sent the email??
i sent my email at 12am on 13th february 2010.why didnt my name appear in the 12-19th june slot?i have already booked my flight.please reply asap.thank you
me too…im sending the mail after 12.00am of 14 feb…y cant i get the slot?can i have a resonable explanation?quite frustrated when my name doesnt appeared on the namelist.
So sad that my name was not listed… Where to see the waiting list?
For those that unsuccessfully booking for the slots, please keep updated with our website. 2 weeks (from 22/2/10) are given for the selected volunteers to make their pre-registration payment and send their registration form to us.
If they unable to do that, and if we didnt receive any reply from them within 2 weeks their name will be taken out from the list. Once u see that the slots have any vacant, you can send your booking email again at turtle@umt.edu.my. First come first serve…..
There will be NO WAITING LIST for this year volunteer slots.. So, please keep updated with our website.
Millions of Thanks for all your supports and cooperations and we from SEATRU really appreciate that..
Best Regards,
Yana Ali
SEATRU Research Assistant
sad.. cnt c my name there.. who is the one want to quit?
cn i replace them??
Hi! I am a UKM 3rd year medical student, I wanna take this SEATRU volunteer programme as my elective posting programme
I have phone to ask n the person in charge said that its possible for me to do so.. but i need the name of supervisor and job title in order to complete my application form.. can u please send it to me? thx in advance n sorry for any inconveniences..
Hi, im from KL. If i need to register at the 1st day of volunteer programmed, isn’t possible i take a midnight bus and reach at kuala terengganu in the morning? then from there, i should take boat to UTM? and what time its possible for last day programmed? should i needd to book ticket first? or buy any ticket from there? Please provide an info and map guide for direction, because not familiar with that area.
Thanks!
Is there any update here? When can we start to reapply?
can i start to reapply?
because it is aredi two weeks and the slot is still not yet fully confirmed
Bookings for SEATRU’s 2010 volunteer program will be opened again this coming 15th March 2010. Do check out this website for more information on how to register. We are looking forward to see you at Chagar Hutang for another exciting season!!
Please send together your name, I/C or passport number, occupation and slot chosen. Your booking result will be publish on 17th March 2010
Hey, wanna ask that how to know which slot is still available?
Wish can get your reply ASAP. TQ^^
Volunteer Schedule.
Can we apply for more than 1 slot, but only get one of the slots chosen in the end?
Hey.
From this website, I find that this programme is from Saturday to the following Saturday. But I have heard that volunteers are allowed to leave on Thursday. I would like to know is this true?
Thanks. =)
Yes Michael.
as i viewed the Volunteer Schedule, slot C clearly stated that there is 3 more vacancies. my application for the mentioned slot was replied with “Slot C was fully booked”, what happen?
thanks
hye there….
they just cancel their pre-registration. dats wat was happen.
thanks for the prompt reply and offer. replied ur mail too. thanks again! 🙂
hi if we paid the pre-registration ad bt we cant attend dat slot can we delay it to the other slot?
hi connie,
if the other slot is stil available, yes u can
hi just want to confirm that I will be attending my slot G May 15-22. Looking very much forward to that.
thanks
Judy nowak
hi there,
i’m from KL. currently had booked for the slot in the beginning of may. Would like to ask how should i go to chagar hutang once i had reached Kuala Terrenganu.
thank you!
Hi,
i am very interested in this SEATRU program and hope to join on March/April 2011.
I would like to know when do i need to register myself/send in application for that?
Thank you very much.
Hi,
I’m interested to join the program and would like to find out when will be the next opening for registration? Thanks.
Anyone interested to join Slot I this year? I’ve got a friend registered and paid but can’t make it. Please let me know if you are interested, you can reach me by jesse80tan@hotmail.com. Thanks.
I’m very interested in this programme. But it seems that all the slots for this year are full….. if i want to join for next year, should i register now?? or i have to wait until next year when it is open for registeration??
Hi Qi. It just so happens that i cannot attend my slot from 25Sept-2Oct 2010. Let me know if you would like to take my place. l.shields@live.com
regards,
Leah Shields
Hi Leah,
I hv sent an email to SEATRU for applying and replacing you in this Volunteer Programme for the date given by you.
Awaiting the reply from them. I was hoping my application being approved by SEATRU.
Tq Leah~
Sincere, Suhana Shukor <3<3<3
That’s great Suhana! Will they make you pay them again for the slot? or will you be able to pay me for the slot?
Hi everyone.
My slot is from 22may2010 till 29may2010. I have already made the payment of RM 200. I would not be able to make it for this program this year due to some emergency. Please let me know if any of you interested. Thanks
Very nice n unforgetable programme….
learn more bt sea turtle…hope can join again next time…
i luv turtle!!!
Hi! I have to give up my volunteer spot, as i can no longer attend. If anyone is interested, the dates are 25th September 2010- 2nd October 2010. Let me know asap! $150USD
May I know when is the 2011 slot open for register?
Please send me notification newsletter of opening of registration for year 2011
yap_m_y@yahoo.com
019-7707905
hey! when can i register for the 2011 volunteer spots? 🙂 the availability page.. those are for 2010 right?
2nd February 2011
hi, any updates for 2011 volunteer program? when is the registration date and available slots?
Hi Shiuin,
Please check out the volunteer column. Thank you.
if i don know swim, is that ok?
Hello there,
That will not be a problem because life jacket is a compulsory whenever there are water related activities. Besides that, our staffs and research assistants are well trained.
if me and my friends wan to join in the volunteer program, can i sent in their names all together in one email or do we have to do it individually?
Hi Racheal T,
You can sent it all at once.
About pre-payment,which account that should we make the payment.About the registration form(PDF),we still can’t open or download it.How then?
Hello Alvin,
The payment should be done to BENDAHARI UMT.
Try using other internet browser.
T.T .. y gt d priority registration..? >..<
Hello Beeboo,
This something new we are introducing this year.
hi there, i had sent an email to seatru by 12.15am 2 feb 2011, bt why the volunteer schedule still not yet update? is it means that i cannt get the slot?
Hello Ivan,
I just updated the schedule and I am really sorry for the late reply because I have almost 2000 emails to answer.
the cost do not include the transport to kuala terengganu.
so let say i will fly from KL to Kuala Terengganu and my slot is 10/9-17/9.
do i fly 9/9 or i can reach there 10/9 morning?
what is the latest time i need to be there at the airport?
and is there anybody meeting me up at the airport to bring me to chagar hutan?
Hello Shaylee,
Yup. Usually, the past volunteers will take Airasia early morning flight (from KL) and they will arrive here by 0800H. We will only be entering the island at 1200H.
Hi there. how do i know am i selected into the programme? i have sent email to seatru yesterday. will i be notify when i am selected? or will i be notify if im not selected? thanks!
Hello Hui Yong,
If you are selected or not selected we will inform you. Thanks.
Hi.How many vacancies left for slot c year 2011,from 16 till 23 April 2011,as we have 4 person (students) here would like to join that slot,please reply me as soon as possible.Thank you
Hoping the know the date of slot on 2012
Please could you let me know when it is possible to apply for a 2012 volunteer slots Thanks .
Hello Chloe,
It will be opened in early February. Keep yourself posted on our website from time to time. Thanks.
Thankyou very much will do.
Hello peeps,
The whole slots are currently fully booked now!!!!!