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Turtle projects
Costa Rica Volunteer Placement
Options
- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
The turtle projects are under the control of the Service of Protected Areas of the Ministery of Natural Resources. Three different projects organized to support the nesting of marine turtles in the Pacific coast. The main goal is the data collecting of the processes of turtle nesting in the areas and the construction of the infrastructure for this effect.
Volunteers accompany staff members on night patrols looking for turtles and protecting the nests. Once a turtle is found, the work is taking biometric data of the turtles and taking the eggs to the hatcheries. Volunteers also assist in the hatchery: cleaning, caring for turtles/eggs and recording data. And when the baby turtles are ready to leave, volunteers help in freeing them to the sea. Work also includes facility maintenance, construction or other duties defined by the camp management.
Work Schedule: June to October. Beach patrolling work and turtle watching at night, work in the hatcheries and maintenance during the day. Specific schedule arranged on-site. One day off per week.
Location of Placements: Pacific Coast.
Lodging: On-site lodging during volunteer work.
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 4 weeks.
- Minimum Spanish level: High-Beginner
- Bring: comfortable clothes, lantern, cap, bug repellent, sunblock, toiletries, towel, and hiking boots.
- Experience with remote living and basic conditions.
- Good physical condition.
- Good night vision.
Important Things to Consider:
- No electricity or phone service.
- Very remote areas.
- Related experience is recommended.
- In some projects, volunteers stay in tents.
- At least one week of language classes are recommended, in order to meet with the onsite staff.
Other Comments:
The maximum number of volunteers that this organization accepts is 6.
(note: that we don’t know if positions are available until you apply).
There is a big diversity on lodging qualities among the projects.
Program Fees:
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