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Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Help to protect the environment of sea turtles and their ocean ecosystems
  • Provide support to biologists and locals.
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.

Highlights

  • Help to protect the environment of sea turtles and their ocean ecosystems
  • Provide support to biologists and locals.
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
  • Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.
  • Learn more about the Latin American ways, customs and habits.

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Save the sea turtles! Endangered & vital. Be their hero in Costa Rica!

    Volunteers help us protect the environment of the sea turtles and their ocean ecosystems. They provide support to biologists and locals who are involved in managing the turtle nesting grounds.

    These projects normally include sustainable egg harvesting programs that feed or provide income to the ...

    About the program

    Volunteers help us protect the environment of the sea turtles and their ocean ecosystems. They provide support to biologists and locals who are involved in managing the turtle nesting grounds.

    These projects normally include sustainable egg harvesting programs that feed or provide income to the local communities. These programs are designed to prevent over-harvesting and poaching, and are overseen by the Costa Rican government. Volunteers take part in nightly beach patrols, tagging turtles, relocating nests into hatcheries, counting eggs and turtles, contributing to beach reforestation efforts, community outreach programs, project upkeep and maintenance. 

    During this project volunteers work with very impoverished communities in a rural setting. That said, the turtle conservation projects are located on gorgeous beaches where swimming, surfing and local culture are easy to find nearby. Beach patrols require a lot of walking and volunteers should be physically fit and prepared for this.

    We strongly encourage to bring work gloves, and long-sleeved shirts and pants that they do not mind getting dirty or even ruining. Participants should bring a set of dark clothes for nighttime beach patrols. Closed-toed shoes are required and water shoes, hiking boots, or crocs make beach patrols much more comfortable.

    They need a flashlight, extra batteries, insect repellent, and sun screen. A flashlight with a red light is preferred, but red cellophane will be provided in-country if they do not have this.

    We recommend to use pack-style luggage. Traditional suitcases with wheels are strongly discouraged due to the difficult terrain and frequent walking.



    Typical day

    Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 6-8 hours per day, Monday to Saturday. Working hours are split into shifts, and volunteers should be prepared to have late night or very early morning shifts patrolling the beach as well as daytime working ...

    Typical day

    Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 6-8 hours per day, Monday to Saturday. Working hours are split into shifts, and volunteers should be prepared to have late night or very early morning shifts patrolling the beach as well as daytime working hours.

    Free-time activities

    Along the beaches, volunteers will find SCUBA, surfing, snorkelling, body boarding, and more or they can do land excursions with hiking, horseback riding or adventure tours and zip-lining that are also easily found. Opportunities to tour other parts of Costa Rica are also available if they want to ...

    Free-time activities

    Along the beaches, volunteers will find SCUBA, surfing, snorkelling, body boarding, and more or they can do land excursions with hiking, horseback riding or adventure tours and zip-lining that are also easily found. Opportunities to tour other parts of Costa Rica are also available if they want to explore outside of the area they will be staying in. Tours and trips can be easily booked through our on-site travel partner.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    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.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Our fees include:

    - Airport pick-up
    - Host family / Dorm accommodations (shared room with half board in San José and full board at the project site)
    - Program and safety orientation
    - Walking tour
    - Official certificate of volunteer service
    - Emergency contact number 24/7
    - Program management

    While in San José:

    - Free Tandem Conversation Program
    - Free office-wide WIFI and computer lounge
    - Free social activities
    - Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar
    - Maximo Nivel Institute open 7 days/week

    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Airport pick up in San José and public bus transportation to and from the project and San José at the beginning and end of the program are included.

    Accommodation

    The first two days in San José volunteers stay in a local Costa Rican family with a shared room and breakfast and dinner included. At the turtle project, they are housed in either a family-stay or dorm-style accommodations where they are provided with three meals a day. There are no laundry facilities available at the turtle projects. They should be prepared to hand-wash their clothes and dry them in the sun.

    Food & Beverages

    The first 2 days in San José volunteers have 2 meals included (breakfast and dinner), while at the turtles project they have full board with 3 meals/day.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    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. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    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. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Projects start every Monday, all year round. Volunteers arrive on Sunday and spend the first couple of days in San José, where they receive the orientation. In San José, they stay in a local Costa Rican family with a shared room and breakfast and dinner included. At the turtle project, they are housed in either a family-stay or dorm-style accommodations where they are provided with three meals a day. 
    Availability
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    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 1,218€
    3 weeks 1,578€
    4 weeks 1,911€
    5 weeks 2,175€
    6 weeks 2,440€
    7 weeks 2,704€
    8 weeks 2,969€
    9 weeks 3,233€
    10 weeks 3,498€
    11 weeks 3,762€
    12 weeks 4,027€
    13 weeks 4,291€
    14 weeks 4,556€
    15 weeks 4,820€
    16 weeks 5,085€
    17 weeks 5,349€
    18 weeks 5,614€
    19 weeks 5,878€
    20 weeks 6,143€
    21 weeks 6,407€
    22 weeks 6,672€
    23 weeks 6,936€
    24 weeks 7,201€
    25 weeks 7,465€
    26 weeks 7,730€
    27 weeks 7,994€
    28 weeks 8,259€
    29 weeks 8,523€
    30 weeks 8,788€
    31 weeks 9,053€
    32 weeks 9,317€
    33 weeks 9,582€
    34 weeks 9,846€
    35 weeks 10,111€
    36 weeks 10,375€
    37 weeks 10,640€
    38 weeks 10,904€
    39 weeks 11,169€
    40 weeks 11,433€
    41 weeks 11,698€
    42 weeks 11,962€
    43 weeks 12,227€
    44 weeks 12,491€
    45 weeks 12,756€
    46 weeks 13,020€
    47 weeks 13,285€
    48 weeks 13,549€
    49 weeks 13,814€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 14,078€
    Average fees 445€/week

    Program fees

    445€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Maximo Nivel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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