Dream job alert!
Image via PixabayFancy spending your summer swimming with turtles?
That could become a reality if you apply to be a 'turtle intern' at the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu in the Maldives. Cute!
All of your expenses are covered and the job involves working in the resort's Marine Turtle Rescue Centre for two weeks in August. You'll be looking after turtles, posting cute pictures of them on Instagram and learning from veterinary experts.
There's one minor catch though.
The position isn't paid, but the lucky applicant will get full board benefits including three meals of Maldivian cuisine a day in the hotel restaurant plus a sunset cruise, diving, dolphin watching AND a guided group snorkelling trip in the stunning Baa Atoll. All for free! Happy days.
Responsibilities include feeding the turtles, cleaning tanks, observing surgeries and medical procedures, and attending rescue missions to collect turtles in need.
Never swam with turtles before? No hassle. Previous experience isn't necessary but you do need to have an interest a related field.
Applicants can submit their two minute video and a 500 word cover letter explaining why they think they would be a good fit for the role via this link.
Good luck!
