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Animal Shelter Quepos, Costa Rica

🐒 Protect Sea Turtles in Matapalo, Quepos 🌊 | Conservation & Beach Patrol Experience

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 300

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

The participation fee is used for program expenses, such as payroll, research materials, and technical support for other conservation programs. We also provide scientific support to those who obtain research permits. Our program depends entirely on the fees volunteers pay to participate, so we must charge a fee to maintain the program.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Join our sea turtle conservation project in Matapalo, Quepos 🐒 Help protect endangered species threatened by pollution, poaching, and low hatchling survival rates. Volunteers play a key role in preserving these turtles through meaningful, hands-on work while living close to nature and the ocean 🌊✨

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Requirements

  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Life below water

Life below water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Life on land

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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Hosted by Roberto

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Response Time
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