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30h
- Hours per week
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- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 290
Per week
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
Fee covers your food and accommodation and inclusion and training in project activities. Fee reduced for longer-term volunteers.
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Join a community-driven sea turtle conservation program where you’ll help monitor nesting beaches by patrolling the shoreline and assisting in the hatchery. You’ll collect data on nesting females and hatchlings—an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on experience in field research while connecting with the local community. All of this while staying in an incredible jungle camp in Playa Carate, just outside the Corcovado National Park.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 23 Meeting international travelers
- 23 Get in touch with nature
- 22 Developing environmental awareness
- 20 Learning about sustainability
- 12 Practicing Spanish
- 12 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 20 14. Life below water
- 17 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 12 13. Climate action
- 8 15. Life on land
- 5 7. Affordable and clean energy
- 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Mia
United States
AMAZING! I was interning for 6.5 weeks with the reserve and could not have wished for a better experience! All of the people I got to work and live with were so welcoming, adventurous, bright, and very easy to work with. I came with the goal to improve my field research skills, and not only was I taught these skills, but was also taught about sea turtle biology and behavior. Could not recommend this experience more!
about 2 months ago
Aubrey
United States
I absolutely loved my time volunteering at the reserve. I met such amazing people and learned so much. It was a great way to connect with nature and people from all around the world. All of the staff was great and super eager to teach. I was so sad to leave.
2 months ago
Nar
United States
My experience at the reserve's Mariposa Campamento Carate was —however cliche this is— life-changing. Like everyone, I was nervous going in, but at its most basic it proved to be what I had expected, and at its most complex it was full of learning experiences, hugely rewarding, and exactly what I needed at this point in my life. I felt part of the project immediately, and although the work was hard at first, after adjusting I really enjoyed it. I had probably the best group of fellow vols & RAs ever and this program, filled with those wonderful people, will always have a special place in my heart.
4 months ago
Carra
Canada
I had an amazing three weeks at the reserve! The team is so welcoming and friendly, I met great people here. They were flexible with the schedule, and very accommodating to volunteer requests! There are so many animals on the property, and getting to see baby and nesting turtles was so special. If you feel comfortable living in a semi remote area close proximity to nature I'd highly recommend !
4 months ago
Anna
United States
I loved my experience at the reserve. The staff and other volunteers were friendly and welcoming. I felt very safe at the camp as a solo female traveler. I had many unforgettable experiences in the two weeks that I stayed and made a lot of memories. This is a great experience for people who want to be in nature and are passionate about marine life. I have always wanted to volunteer with turtles and am glad I chose the reserve.
4 months ago
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