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20h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 47
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
This is a non-profit organization. The project does not receive any subsidies from the state. The fees help: Maintain the camp, house, and ensure the area is pleasant Purchase food for all meals, coffee, and fruits Buy materials for animal care (gloves, bags, hatchery supplies, etc.) Pay the staff working on the project Support the project's growth and operations
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- 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
- 4 days
The Experience
It's full season ! Join us and help saving endangered Sea Turtles on an amazing beach in Costa Rica! We're in Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, close to Manuel Antonio. As a volunteer you'll help with night patrols, collect and hatch turtle eggs, help maintain the camp and gardening. Enjoy the experience of seeing a sea turtle laying eggs and baby sea turtle release! Nearly every day! Meet at the same time locals and internationals.
Learn moreRequirements
- 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
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 50 Get in touch with nature
- 44 Meeting international travelers
- 37 Developing environmental awareness
- 36 Practicing Spanish
- 35 Meeting locals
- 34 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 57 14. Life below water
- 30 15. Life on land
- 10 13. Climate action
Eline
Netherlands Antilles
The host was very welcoming and helpful. This was an absolutely wonderful experience. However make sure to bring mosquito spray! :)
2 days ago
Anouk-Joy
Netherlands
This experience was amazing! The people/la familia were so sweet and helped us get the most out of this trip. I would definitly support others to go and see the beauty of Costa Rica! Thank you so much 🫶🏻
9 days ago
Fabiënne
Netherlands
It was a truly special experience! The people at the shelter were incredibly kind and dedicated to their work. I would definitely recommend it to others!
9 days ago
Britt
Netherlands
I didn't really know what to expect, but it was a truly amazing experience! You're right in the middle of the jungle, right among the locals, so you get a real sense of life there and what they do. But especially Milo and Emma, two wonderful people who do everything they can to save the turtles and give them a chance. They're so genuine and sincere and want to help you with everything they can. This was my first trip with Worldpackers, and I absolutely loved it!
15 days ago
Renske
Netherlands
I stayed last week in the shelter and it was such a nice experience! Everyone was so welcoming and the turtles were so cute i can't describe. The way to the project was also very fun. I had a blast of a week here, thanks again for welcoming us. I will never forget 🥰
15 days ago
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