Pacific Sea Turtle Programme
This project is located on Playa Drake in the Osa Península of Costa Rica. Pacific Sea turtle populations are critically endangered throughout the world, and this project is working hard to conserve and protect the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in this part of Costa Rica.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed from July to December for 2 to 12 weeks in duration, every year.
Volunteers are needed to take part in:
Performing night surveys on the beach to find nesting turtles
Moving nests to the hatchery.
Monitoring eggs and baby turtles.
Tagging female turtles.
Collecting biometric data on the beach.
Releasing baby turtles into the ocean.
Helping with local conservation education projects.
Requirements:
In good physical condition;
Able to tolerate hot and rainy weather;
Speak English and basic Spanish;
Over 18 years old;
Be committed to nature conservation and animal protection;
Positive attitude towards working with people from different countries.
2011 Dates
You can join for 2 weeks up to 12 weeks on any of the dates below:
1st to 15th August
15th to 29th August
29th August to 12th September
12th September to 26th September
26th September to 10th October
10th to 24th October
24th October to 7th November
7th to 21st November
21st November to 5th December
5th to 19th December
19th December to 2nd January 2012
Cost
The cost for 2 weeks is £385, 3 weeks is £460, and 4 weeks is £525, and 12 weeks is £1285. Please email
Victoria.McNeil@workingabroad.com for prices of other durations. This cost includes three meals a day, accommodation, snacks for patrols, equipment (for patrols), guide during the volunteering, back up and support.
Contact us
info@workingabroad.com
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