Help Sea Turtles Conservation
Coordinator | Valy
Coordinator | Valy
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Help us protect the sea turtles: these majestic creatures play a key role in ocean ecosystems and their extinction would be a tragedy.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Familias
Grupos
50+
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 Guatemalan 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.
What to bring
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.
Actividades
Hotspots
Conservación de Tortugas Marinas
Yoga
Antigua
Tortuga Olivácea
Tortuga Verde
Tortuga Carey
Scouts
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
There are small tourist agencies and hostels that can offer snorkeling equipment, dolphin tours, and other trips out into the sea including sports fishing, mangrove tours, artisan fishing, and whale and dolphin watching. Our staff are experts on Guatemala and can answer any questions volunteers have. Tours and trips can also easily be booked through our on-site travel partner.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hiking
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requisitos
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Servicios incluidos
Our fees include:
- Airport pick-up
- Host family / Dorm accommodations (shared room with breakfast and dinner)
- Program and safety orientation
- Walking tour
- Official certificate of volunteer service
- Emergency contact number 24/7
- Program management
While in Antigua:
- 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 pick up in Guatemala City and private transportation to and from the project and La Antigua at the beginning and end of the program are included.
The first two days in La Antigua volunteers stay in a local Guatemalan family with a shared room and breakfast and dinner included. At the turtle project, they stay at a dormitory-style hostel. The hostel overlooks the beach and is adjacent to the turtle project. Shared rooms are up to 6 people. If there is no space at the hostel, they will be placed with a host family. Breakfast and dinner are included. There are no laundry facilities available at the turtle projects. The hostel can provide information on where to do your laundry, but participants should be prepared to hand-wash their clothes and dry them in the sun.
The first 2 days in La Antigua volunteers have 2 meals included (breakfast and dinner), as well as at the turtles project. Special diet requests can be also accommodated.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Guatemala.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Guatemala provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Guatemala you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Guatemala.
Fechas y Costos
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Projects start every Monday, all year round. Volunteers arrive on Saturday and spend the first couple of days in La Antigua, where they receive the orientation. In La Antigua, they stay in a local Guatemalan 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 two meals a day, breakfast and dinner.
Este programa está en pausa debido por COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 50 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$1.045
3 weeks
$1.315
4 weeks
$1.575
5 weeks
$1.800
6 weeks
$2.025
7 weeks
$2.250
8 weeks
$2.475
16 weeks
$4.275
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$11.925
Average fees
$381
/week
Tenga en cuenta que los honorarios arriba indicados son estimados.
Maximo Nivel
le hará saber el precio final durante el proceso de solicitud.
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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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Help Sea Turtles Conservation
Help us protect the sea turtles: these majestic creatures play a key role in ocean ecosystems and their extinction would be a tragedy.
$381/week
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