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Enjoy a unique experience by supporting the monitoring and protection of sea turtles on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. You will participate in night patrols, hatchery care, and environmental conservation projects alongside a passionate team. If you are looking to connect with nature, learn about wildlife, and make a real, positive impact while living by the sea, this volunteer opportunity is for you!
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Amount: US$ 300 Per week
Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project
Description: Purchase and maintenance of tools, equipment, and supplies needed to carry out daily volunteer fieldwork. Funding for the organization's general operations, facility maintenance, and local environmental and community protection programs. Project operating expenses to ensure safety, ongoing guidance, and coordination during your stay.
2 days off per week
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.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our program combines wildlife research and direct protection with community-based conservation. Volunteers immerse themselves in a biodiversity-rich natural setting, actively collaborating to protect sea turtles and their coastal habitat. We seek individuals who are committed, adaptable, physically fit enough for hiking, and possess a strong sense of responsibility toward the environment and the community.
Tasks are organized into rotating shifts (day and night) based on seasonal needs:
Night patrols: Beach walks to monitor nesting activity, collect biological data, and relocate turtle nests to the hatchery.
Hatchery monitoring and care: Guard shifts to protect nests and release hatchlings.
Maintenance and general support: Beach cleaning, trail and hatchery upkeep, and assistance with the station's daily logistics.
Days off: Time for rest, enjoying the beach, and exploring the area.
Respect for wildlife: Strictly adhere to scientific and wildlife management protocols (use of red lights on the beach, silence during patrols, no flash photography).
Punctuality and commitment: Responsibly fulfill assigned shifts to avoid overburdening the rest of the team.
Coexistence and order: Keep common areas clean and tidy after use.
Care for the environment: Leaving trash on the beach or facilities is prohibited; use water and energy responsibly.
Zero tolerance: The consumption of illegal substances and any behavior that jeopardizes the safety of the team or the peace of the community is not permitted.
