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Sea Turtle Conservation at Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge

La experiencia

We offer the opportunity to make a difference and actively participate in the conservation of endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica.

As a volunteer, you will take part in conservation, environmental education and ecotourism activities. You will meet new people and can immerse yourself in pristine wilderness and genuine Costa Rican culture.

Our successful strategy also gives local communities a viable socioeconomic alternative to egg poaching.

Que ofreces?

30 horas de ayuda por semana

Pintura y Decoración: Ayuda pintando o decorando el local.

Construcción y Reparación: Ayuda con varias tareas de reparación o construcción.

Cuidado de Animales: Ayuda a cuidar mascotas.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 40 Por dia

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

Descripción: Volunteers contribute $40 USD per day, which covers coordination, materials, food and accommodation. The fee also helps to maintain the facilities at the field station which is used by Costa Rican park rangers.

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.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

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

Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Español Intermedio

Más de 18 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

Programa detallado

We are incredibly pleased to announce that in 2024 we will continue to work, for the forth year, on the sea turtle project of the Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge, in collaboration with the ACOPAC park rangers.

The refuge has 6 kilometers of beach, and is located in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, south of Jacó and north of Manuel Antonio. The camp is located in Punta Mala facing the sea, with mixed rooms and shared bathrooms. The camp has several common areas where you can relax, and beautiful beach views. There is electricity at the station and cellphone reception.

The beach is a major nesting area for the Olive Ridley and Green sea turtles, and the project has a hatchery with space for over 200 nests.

Placements are available from July 2nd 2024. To optimize the orientation and training process volunteers are asked to arrive at the project on Tuesdays.

Actividades & Turnos

As a volunteer you will take part in sea turtle conservation activities, including night patrols, relocating nests, recording scientific data, tagging of turtles, nest exhumations and the liberation of hatchlings. You may also be required to work on eco-tourism, environmental education and construction activities.

This is high-quality placement where you get to have direct interaction with the sea turtles working alongside biologists and park rangers, and learn about cutting edge conservation methodology in a genuine national wildlife refuge.

Reglas

Requirements:
Age: 18 years old or more
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Good physical condition
Intermediate Spanish or English
You must be friendly and communicative, and able to work in extreme weather conditions for 4-6 hours per day.
You must have a medical travel insurance policy for the duration of your stay.