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We offer an opportunity for people who want to make a difference and actively participate in the conservation of endangered sea turtles on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
As a volunteer, you will participate in activities that will undoubtedly greatly benefit this delicate and important species. You will meet new people and be able to immerse yourself in the pristine nature and the genuine culture of Costa Rica.
30 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 45 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: El costo de participación en este programa incluye alimentación (desayuno, almuerzo y cena), hospedaje y materiales para el programa.
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.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
As a volunteer you can participate in sea turtle conservation activities, such as:
Night and daytime patrols.
Relocation of nests in the hatchery.
Recording of scientific data
Nest excavations and release of hatchlings. You may also be asked to perform tasks in ecotourism, environmental education and construction activities
Night and daytime patrols.
Relocation of nests in the hatchery.
Recording of scientific data
Nest excavations and release of hatchlings (when it's in season).
Age: 18 years or older
Good physical condition
Have a basic level of Spanish and/or English
Be friendly and communicative
Be able to work under extreme conditions (bad weather) for 4-6 hours a day
Have a travel insurance policy that covers you during your stay
