Finca Ganadito: Help us protect the sea turtles in Drake Bay

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La experiencia

We need help supporting the local sea turtle conservation project by conducting night patrols and releasing baby turtles from the hatchery. We're looking for volunteers with lots of energy who are willing to work at night and during the rainy season. Volunteers stay in a purpose-built station, work for 5 hours per day and can use any of the facilities at the property.

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Que ofreces?

30 horas de ayuda por semana

Pintura y Decoración: Ayuda pintando o decorando el local.

Cuidado de Animales: Ayuda a cuidar mascotas.

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

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 20 Por dia

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

Descripción: Volunteers donate $20 per day to cover costs for food and accommodation. In return they'll receive full training as sea turtle patrol leaders and participate in all conservation activities.

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Lo que obtienes

1 dia libre por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

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.

Clases de Yoga: Toma clases de yoga gratis en nuestro espacio.

Clases de idiomas: Toma clases de idiomas gratis en nuestro espacio.

Curso de permacutura: Puedes unirte a nuestros cursos de permacultura gratuitamente.

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

Internet de Alta Velocidad: Internet de alta velocidad para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Español Intermedio

Más de 20 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

Finca Ganadito is an ecological farm community and yoga retreat under construction - a tropical playground with houses, cabins and platforms, farm-to-table food and a ton of cool features. We are Rebe (Costa Rica) and Rob (UK) and we are the founders of the community and live permanently on-site.

We're trying to create a sustainable social enterprise and a low-carbon, ecological life space fit for the 21st century, combining everything we've learned from traveling to over 50 countries and working in several sectors. We'd like to invite others to share that journey with us, learn from each other, and spread the word of how to live in harmony with the planet. We're looking for experienced people with serious skills to offer. In return, we'll make your experience in Drake Bay unforgettable, unique and authentic.

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Actividades & Turnos

Working as a volunteer, you’ll be helping us to support the local sea turtle conservation project, ACOTPRO.

Rob is the Principal Investigator, biologist and research permit holder for the project. He is responsible for managing and publishing the data and training the locals involved in the project. Rob and Rebe need to do at least two night patrols each week and also nest exhumations and turtle releases, so we need lots of help from volunteers!

Activities may include:
Night patrols to look for turtles and nests
Nest relocations to the hatchery
Building nests in the hatchery
Exhuming nests, collecting data and releasing babies into the ocean
Helping with training workshops for locals
Helping with the organization of the annual turtle festival
Maintaining hatchery facilities and beach markers
Beach cleaning

You may also like to take part in activities related to our other programs.

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Reglas

We will provide you with full orientation with basic health and safety rules.
Accommodation is in a mixed dorm in the longhouse, or in a rental house on the property if the dorm is full.
You can use our fully-equipped kitchen in the station to prepare your own meals if you wish.
Free Wifi internet is provided, as are hot showers, and chill out area with hammocks.
In general, lights go out at 10pm at the station, except when there are planned parties or events, which may go on later.
Transportation to and from the boat dock at Drake Bay for arrival and departure is provided for FREE.
You are responsible for paying for any other transportation around the local area by taxi during your free time.