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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.
Additional fee required
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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.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- 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
Jul
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
- 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 located in Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. As a volunteer you'll help with night patrols, collect and hatch turtle eggs, help maintain the camp and also gardening. Enjoy the experience of seeing a sea turtle laying eggs and baby sea turtle release! 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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31 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 28 Meeting international travelers
- 27 Get in touch with nature
- 24 Practicing Spanish
- 21 Meeting locals
- 20 Developing environmental awareness
- 19 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 30 14. Life below water
- 18 15. Life on land
- 4 13. Climate action
Leah
Ireland
I absolutely loved my time in the shelter! Milo and Sonia and everyone involved were amazing! I got to witness the most amazing turtle experiences and met lots of other young travellers like myself. The camp is super rural which is so good to disconnect and reset. Before coming I'd recommend on definitely learning some Spanish as I would have loved to be able to communicate more with everyone! 10/10 experience and for my first Worldpackers trip it honestly could not have went better!
1 day ago
Isaac
United States
Francisco(Milo) was an amazing host. Super informative with the property and the volunteer work With a mix of volunteering and a peaceful vacation, it was such an amazing experience. The food was amazing. I do wish the cooking class was more intensive and an actually cooked dish. Emma and Courtney did amazing coordinating everything making sure everyone got what they needed. There were a couple itinerary hiccups but those were handled quickly and with grace.
4 days ago
Fransisco replied
Thanks a lot Isaac! :)
Courtney
United States
I had the absolute best time during my volunteer experience—everything was so thoughtfully organized and well-prepared from start to finish. The food was incredible every single day, and Emma and Milo created such a welcoming and inspiring environment. I truly couldn't recommend this experience more to anyone looking to connect, contribute, and enjoy something meaningful. It exceeded every expectation.
5 days ago
Fransisco replied
Thank you so much for coming! You are welcome to come back at any time ;-)
Anna
United States
My experience on the shelter was amazing, memorable, and educational!! Thank you, Milo and Sonia, for a fun and wonderful time. However, there are a few things I wish I knew before this experience. The area is very rural. It is all dirt roads, and there are no stores within walking distance. I wish I had stocked up on more bug spray before getting there. Also, there is a lot of free time, so bring books or activities that don't require the internet. The volunteering tasks are in the morning before 10am and/or late at night. I would love to visit again in the future! Everyone was lovely!
16 days ago
Fransisco replied
Thanks a lot for your help!
Courtney
United States
Milo and Islas Demás is a wonderful first experience to World Packers! Milo is kind, respectful, informative, and patient. His family are kind, generous, and wonderful cooks. Accommodations are comfortable. There is a lot of chill, relax time so be prepared with lots of books, reflection, or be prepped for day trips during the afternoons off. The work is not hard but rewarding. I used more Spanish than I thought I would need to but it was great practice and so lovely to meet other travelers and see local life. You'll enjoy it!
16 days ago
Fransisco replied
Thanks Courtney for visiting us :)
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