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Come help our Turtle Conservation and enjoy Costa Rica! :)

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The experience

This is a camp dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles and nature in general of our town in Pacuare, which is a place surrounded by a lot of exuberant nature, which we have protected for 15 years
Volunteers here will have the opportunity to help on the nesting of leatherback turtles, (the largest in the ocean) In addition to getting to know one of the most biodiverse places in our Caribbean Costa Rica

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 210 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: The program is funded by the participation fee that volunteers pay for their attendance at the program, the fee includes lodging and food.

What you get

1 day off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details


Turtle seasons:
Leatherback turtle season: from the last week of February to the end of June
Green turtle season: from July to September
Hawksbill turtle season: from April to August
Leatherback turtle season: from the last week of February to the end of June
Green turtle season: from July to September
Hawksbill turtle season: from April to August

Activities & Shift

Working with the turtles means that you will be doing night patrols on the beach. With local guides and a group of people you will patrol on the beach to collect turtle eggs and relocate them to a turtle hatchery where they will be safe from poachers. Furthermore, you will be working at the hatchery, take care of the turtle eggs and the freshly hatched turtles and make sure that they are well prepared for their dangerous journey back into the sea

Rules

1. Respect schedule work
2. Do not drink alcoholic beverages or drugs in the camp and the nursery or during work hours, you will have days off so you can go anywhere you want
3. Respect the rest times in the camp
4. Respect the staff and the other volunteers
5. Sexual harassment is totally prohibited
6. The person who comes to the camp under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be prevented from entering