Sea Turtle Conservation and Protection
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Help protect endangered sea turtle species and make them be able to fight exctinction
Experience a different reality to yours and gain new perspectives
Make long lasting bonds to the other volunteers and workers at the site, as well as with the people in the community where you will be staying at.
Get some first hand valuable biological knowledge of sea turtle behaviour, habitat, features..
Discover the beautiful things that Costa Rica has: a very diverse wildlife, unique culture, historic buildings...
Help protect the nests of the threatened turtle species that come yearly to these areas in Costa Rica, while also getting a memorable and impacting experience.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Las tortugas marinas son miembros importantes del ecosistema local: mantienen la dinámica de los arrecifes de coral, controlan el crecimiento de otras especies como las medusas y también son responsables de mantener los lechos de pastos marinos saludables. Lamentablemente, estas especies, y con ellas todo su ecosistema, se ven amenazadas por problemas como la destrucción de sus nidos por parte de personas que venden sus huevos, la construcción y desarrollo en sitios de anidación, la pesca extrema y en general la falta de conciencia sobre ellos en el ámbito local. comunidades cercanas a las playas donde anidan. Nuestro principal objetivo en este proyecto es colaborar en la protección de las diferentes especies de tortugas marinas que anidan en la zona, y conservarlas y su hábitat.
Para alcanzar ese objetivo, los voluntarios realizan algunas tareas como:
Tareas nocturnas:
- Monitoreo de sitios de anidación y playas
- Vigilancia nocturna de nidos (esta suele durar entre 4 a 6 horas, donde te acompañará un grupo de trabajo que te asigne tu coordinador).
- Protegiendo a las tortugas anidadoras
- Registro de datos sobre las tortugas que anidan
- Realización de recuentos de huevos
- Identificando nidos
Tareas diurnas:
- Liberar a la descendencia en la playa y recopilar datos
- Limpiar la playa
- Construcción de viveros
- Ayudando en la reubicación de nidos
- Trabajando en el huerto ecológico del sitio plantando diferentes hortalizas.
Activities
Waste Reduction
Sea Turtle Conservation
Families with small kids
Plastic Reduction
Flatback Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle
Typical day
Los voluntarios trabajan en este proyecto de lunes a viernes (de lunes a viernes) en el siguiente horario:
- Turno de mañana: dura de 9:00 a 12:00; en este momento los voluntarios pueden ayudar en actividades de mantenimiento, trabajo en el huerto y otros.
- Patrullajes: se realizan de 21:00 a 00:00, dependiendo de la cantidad de tortugas que llegan a la playa y las mareas en ese momento.
Free-time activities
Costa Rica is a country with great biodiversity in flora and fauna. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has well known provinces and unique characteristics such as:
- Lemon
- Puntarenas
- Guanacaste
- And its capital San José.
In these places you can find a wide array of activities including:
- Tours to natural parks
- Climbing volcanoes
- Sea turtle sightings
- Being surrounded by nature
- Beautiful beaches
Due to its very welcoming and friendly people, it is considered one of the happiest countries in the world.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak Spanish (basic level)
or English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We expect our volunteers to be very communicative with others at the site, willing to do tasks, empathetic, participative, and committed to the cause of helping turtles.
Additionally, volunteers must be in good physical shape, as some of the activities may require them being so.
Additionally, volunteers must be in good physical shape, as some of the activities may require them being so.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
- Alojamiento durante tu estancia como voluntario (For all turtle projects, an overnight stay in the city of San Jose in Costa Rica is provided.)
- 3 Comidas durante tu trabajo voluntario.
- Soporte 24/7 del equipo de Adventure Volunteer.
- Seguimiento y evaluación del programa.
- Orientación e inducción al programa.
- Certificado de semanas de voluntariado.
- Recibo de la ONG por la tarifa del programa.
- Orientación, asesoramiento y gestión en la elección del programa.
Los voluntarios se alojarán en una casa de huéspedes junto a los proyectos. En esta casa, se le dará el uso de una cama en una habitación compartida, un comedor, una cocina, un baño común y un área para lavarse las manos.
También vale la pena saber que la casa de huéspedes no tiene WiFi, el agua del grifo no es potable y no tiene electricidad (funciona con un generador).
Durante su estadía, se le proporcionarán tres comidas al día (desayuno, almuerzo y cena).
- Las comidas se preparan al estilo costarricense: en el desayuno puede esperar que le sirvan café, té, frutas, panqueques o cereales; en el almuerzo puede esperar que le sirvan arroz, frijoles, ensaladas, carnes, pastas, verduras o pescado; por último, durante las patrullas suelen servir tortitas y cereales.
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Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The project is open on the times of year that turtles come nest in the area: March through August. Volunteers must arrive on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, as this makes their induction into the program significantly easier.
1 - 12 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$666
2 weeks
$977
3 weeks
$1,288
4 weeks
$1,598
6 weeks
$2,220
8 weeks
$2,842
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$4,085
Average fees
$503
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Sea Turtle Conservation and Protection
Help protect the nests of the threatened turtle species that come yearly to these areas in Costa Rica, while also getting a memorable and impacting experience.
$453/week
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