Something to be jealous of

 

The walk to work is perfumed with oleanders and the smell of the sea lingers in the air.  This is my walk to work.  I have the volunteer spot during Israel experience that everyone wanted, and when they ask you "What is your Israel experience?" and you reply "I am doing Sea Turtles" their reaction is the same, "I am so jealous of you!"

Everyday I get to wake up and help save sea turtles which have been injured or harmed by the careless and reckless human activity that has engulfed our planet.

When my mom asked me why I wanted to do this volunteering I responded with a "Why not?"

Who wouldn't want to be a part of a small project helping the entire earth! Sea turtles all over the world are endangered and their numbers are shrinking.  However, I can help a few more turtles get back into the sea, making the world that much of a better and different place.

Don't get me wrong it is hard work.  Everyday I get back to my apartment and smell like I bathed in fish juice.  If you throw in a little sweat and sunscreen you have a brand new and soon to be popular Eau De Sea Turtle Volunteer.   Yet every day I leave from my volunteer placement with a smile and think how lucky I am that I am one of six people all year that get to embark on this experience.

Aaron, the boy who volunteers with me feels the same.  Together we feed the turtles chasa (lettuce) and an assortment of fish.  We clean takes and gather data for research.  The facility runs on volunteer support and people willing to invest in the amazing project that is run there.  I am proud and oh so willing to give my time to the amazing place that is changing the world one sea turtle at a time.

Everyday when I leave Michmoret for Netanya I realize why everyone responds with "I am so jealous" because the truth is I would be jealous too!