Work For Sea Turtle
Coordinator | Sahil
Coordinator | Sahil
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Highlights
Work with turtles to help conserve their habitat and their receding population
Work includes protecting turtle nests from poachers, helping manage sustainable egg-harvesting programs, and working in hatcheries to ensure Costa Rica’s turtle population does not further recede
As a volunteer, you will work on projects intended to protect turtle nests from human poachers, help manage sustainable egg-harvesting programs, and work in hatcheries
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Volunteers in Turtle Conservation Program work in beaches along the Pacific Coast as well as the Caribbean coast. Volunteer work varies from time to time but generally includes work includes; working with local staff to harvest eggs, beach cleaning night patrolling, counting turtles, collecting eggs and to keep them away from predators.
The most important requirements for this volunteer program are Hard working skills, ecologically sensitive, willing to learn about new cultures and the most important one: enthusiasm. Major tasks involve:
- General infrastructure maintenance
- Tourist attention
- Control Walks.
- Monitoring of the nesting activity (species identification, biometric information and marking among several others).
- Protection and monitoring of eggs.
- The liberation of the newborn.
- Obtaining information on the remains of the nest.
- Clean the beach when you see garbage.
- Separate the garbage to see if you can recycle some things like Plastic, glass, cardboard etc.
Sea Turtle Conservation
Waste Reduction
Leatherback Turtle
Ocean Cleaning
Plastic Reduction
Green Sea Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle
Typical day
A volunteer’s workday on this project will generally last between 4 and 6 hours and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:
Breakfast 7 am - 8 am
Volunteer Work Start 8:30 am
A tea break and lunch break will be fitted in during the day, but often the timing of breaks will change based on the needs of the local staff and the number of volunteers on hand.
Volunteer Work End 4 pm
Evenings are generally free to simply relax, hang out with your fellow volunteers, and have dinner together.
Note: This is just a tentative schedule and the actual program schedule can vary.
This project is available in various locations across Costa Rica. Given the nature of these projects, in most cases they are located in more remote areas and therefore volunteers will spend the majority of their time (including free time) onsite as opportunities to travel offsite may be limited.
Free-time activities
Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can explore the local markets or travel to the beaches which can be visited on the weekends. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, active volcanoes, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks and eco-tourism. In addition, Costa Rica has over 1,000 miles of gorgeous white-and-black sand beaches.
Swimming
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Hiking
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 English (intermediate level)
CV
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program and should be prepared to work outdoors and get their hands dirty. Participants in the program should have a keen interest and love for animal conservation work. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Pickup from San Jose International Airport and transfer to accommodation
- Orientation on arrival
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Internet access at local office
- Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)
Volunteers are picked up from the San Jose International Airport by the local coordinator or representative.
As a volunteer for the Turtle Conservation Project, you'll be received from San Jose Airport and transferred to a host family accommodation in Heredia. Later, you'll be traveling to your project placement site, where you'll get accommodation at shared dorms at the project location. All the accommodations have basic amenities like attached bathrooms, electricity, etc. You'll be provided with 3 meals a day (included in program fee). Volunteers often take part in the kitchen and cook meals together, which will be great fun!
Upon arrival in Heredia, two meals a day are provided at the host family. While at the project, volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day at the project accommodation. Local Costa Rican cuisine is a fusion of cuisines from different parts of the world. Common foods are Rice, Vegetables, Beans, Pork, Meat, Chicken etc.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
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
2021
September - 05,19
October - 03,17
November - 07,21
December - 05
2022
Jan - 02,16
Feb - 06,20
March - 06,20
April - 03,17
May - 01,15
June - 05,19
July- 03,17
August - 07,21
September - 04,18
October - 02,16
November - 06,20
December - 04,18
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 24 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$724
2 weeks
$1,074
3 weeks
$1,414
4 weeks
$1,664
5 weeks
$1,964
6 weeks
$2,164
7 weeks
$2,414
8 weeks
$2,664
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$8,984
Average fees
$549
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Work For Sea Turtle
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