Volunteering

Volunteering and eco-volunteering

For more than 20 years, Te mana o te moana has welcomed volunteers wanting to take concrete action for the protection of sea turtles and the preservation of our marine environment.

Nesting surveys on Tetiaroa

For nearly 20 years, Te mana o te moana has monitored the green turtle nesting sites on Tetiaroa atoll. The aim is to gather data on the various factors that characterise and influence green turtle nesting on site. Collecting this data helps build knowledge of South Pacific populations and, in turn, supports the conservation actions and adapted management measures put in place.

This work is carried out with the authorisations and support of French Polynesia's Direction de l'Environnement, along with the long-standing backing of The Brando hotel and Tetiaroa Society. This is the fieldwork our volunteers and eco-volunteers come to strengthen.

During the 2025-2026 season

17 volunteers involved
639 patrols carried out day and night, by our team and volunteers
64 different females identified during patrols
567 nests confirmed and monitored through to hatching
1 564 female tracks recorded on the sand
5 500 hatchlings rescued trapped in nests

Other ways to volunteer

Not everything happens on the beaches of Tetiaroa. In Tahiti and remotely, other forms of commitment keep the association running.

We are recruiting

Education and outreach

Running teaching workshops, supporting educational programmes for schools, and taking part in public outreach events.

Full

Rehabilitation centre

Basic care and feeding of turtles in rehabilitation, pool maintenance in support of the veterinary team.

We are recruiting Remote possible

Other skills

Do you have a particular skill — technical, creative or administrative — and want to volunteer it to Te mana o te moana? A one-off contribution is precious to us, including entirely remotely: write to us and tell us about it.

A skill to put to good use?

These are the needs we see today. They shift with the projects and the years. If your skill is not listed, or for any other proposal, feel free to get in touch.

  • Graphic design and infographics
  • Scientific data analysis and processing
  • Producing communications content
  • Video, editing, photography
  • Updating educational materials
  • Administrative support