🌊 Volunteer in Sea Turtle Conservation in Boa Vista (Cabo Verde)

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La experiencia

Volunteer projects are shaped by real community needs and matched to your skills. You can support environmental preservation, entrepreneurship, public health, education, culture, or social projects — always in collaboration with local partners. Meaningful work that creates positive impact for both volunteers and the community.

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Que ofreces?

25 horas de ayuda por semana

Limpieza: Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.

Mano de Cocina: Ayuda a preparar, terminar y servir comidas.

Cuidado de Animales: Ayuda a cuidar mascotas.

Trabajo Social: Ayuda como voluntario en proyectos locales y comunidades.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: € 100 Por semana

Cuantía destinada a: Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios y Donaciones al proyecto

Descripción: • 400 Euro per month • 50 Euro administration fee (one-time) • You’ll need to cover your own travel expenses to Boa Vista

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Lo que obtienes

1 dia libre por semana

Camping: Tendrás una carpa/tienda en un campamento.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Certificado: Obtén un certificado de culminación una vez que hayas terminado tu experiencia.

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Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Portugués Intermedio

Más de 18 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Seguro de viaje

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

Our sea turtle volunteer program on Boa Vista offers a hands-on conservation experience for international volunteers. Participants live at La Cacao Camp, a remote beach camp, and work closely with local rangers to protect loggerhead sea turtles. Volunteers take part in night patrols and morning census, assist with tagging and measuring nesting turtles, and help maintain the camp. The program combines meaningful conservation work with cultural exchange, teamwork, and life in a natural, off-grid environment. Volunteers also enjoy free time during the day to explore the island, relax on the beach, or participate in other optional educational activities. The program is a digital detox experience, encouraging participants to disconnect and immerse themselves fully in nature and conservation work.

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Actividades & Turnos

Volunteers participate in a variety of activities that support sea turtle conservation:
• Night patrols: walking the beaches to monitor nesting turtles and protect nests.
• Morning census: recording nesting activity and hatchling data.
• Tagging & measuring: assisting with scientific monitoring of adult turtles.
• Hatchery work: caring for eggs and monitoring hatchlings (starting end of August).
• Camp duties: helping with cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance.
• Beach cleanups and educational activities: supporting community awareness and environmental care.

Shift schedule:
• Volunteers work primarily at night, 6 nights in a row, followed by 1 day off.
• Morning census occur immediately after patrols.
• Daytime is mostly free for rest, recreation, or optional activities.

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Reglas

• Minimum stay: 1 month, maximum stay: 3 months.
• Fixed arrival days: 1st of July, 1st of August, 1st of September; departures at the end of the month.
• Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and speak English or Portuguese.
• Volunteers are responsible for their own travel to and from Boa Vista.
• Participation fee of 400 EUR per month and administration fee of 50 EUR must be paid; all fees are non-refundable.
• Volunteers must be prepared to live in simple shared tents and use basic sanitary facilities, including a biogas toilet.
• Meals are provided, using locally sourced ingredients; they may be simple and repetitive.
• Volunteers should be flexible, communicative, and ready to work under challenging conditions (heat, sand, mosquitoes, night patrols).
• Cooperation, respect, and a willingness to follow instructions are expected at all times.