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Join us on our beachfront paradise to save the Sea Turtles!

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The experience

Nestled on a breathtaking and remote beachfront property in the wild heart of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, our sea turtle conservation project invites you to step into an unforgettable adventure with a purpose.
Patrol the moonlite beaches in search for nesting turtles, assist in the maintenance of the turtle hatchery and participate in hatchling liberations.
Engage with locals on community conservation efforts, beach cleanups and gardening.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 40 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: The volunteer contribution assists in providing 3 meals a day for each volunteer, as well as the costs needed to maintain project activities and conservation efforts (materials, supplies) in such a remote region. The contribution, at times, also supports the salaries of locals that assist the project. YOU, as a volunteer, make the experience possible.

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Spanish

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join the Sea Turtle Guardians of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica!
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing on a pristine beach, the air alive with the calls of monkeys and scarlet macaws. Nestled on a breathtaking beachfront property in the wild heart of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, our sea turtle conservation project invites you to step into an unforgettable adventure with a purpose. This is your chance to protect endangered sea turtles—hawksbills, green sea turtles , and olive ridleys—while living in one of the planet’s most biodiverse paradises, where rainforest meets the Pacific.
As a volunteer, you’ll patrol moonlit shores to safeguard nesting mothers, relocate eggs to secure hatcheries, and witness the magic of tiny hatchlings racing to the sea. No experience? No problem—our team and passionate volunteers will guide you every step of the way. You’ll work hard, but you’ll also connect with nature and like-minded souls from around the world. Between shifts, explore the Osa’s hidden treasures: swim in turquoise waters, hike to waterfalls, or simply unwind on our stunning beachfront base.
Why Volunteer With Us?
    •    Impact: Help save a species and preserve a fragile ecosystem.
    •    Adventure: Live off-the-grid in a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot.
    •    Community: Bond with a small, dedicated crew of conservationists and locals.
    •    Perks: Basic accommodations provided, plus memories to last a lifetime.
We’re looking for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone ready to make a difference. Shifts run during nesting season (June- December) with flexible stays from 2 week to 12 weeks. No fancy resume needed—just a willingness to get sandy and a heart for wildlife.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers and staff patrol the beaches at night (2-4 hours each night) in shifts.
A couple hours of work during the daytime as well. Daytime work consists of hatchling liberations, nest exhumations, hatchery maintenance, occasional gardening and house maintenance work or activities such as painting and decorating, making coconut oil or dreamcatchers.
With only 2 hours of work required during the day, volunteers have A TON of free time to explore the area! Our project is located with an incredible view of Isla Del Cano, some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Costa Rica. We are also located next to the entrance of Corcovado National Park, "the most biodiverse dense area of the world". With a perfect beach for swimming and many trails to hike nearby, we are a wildlife lover and adventures dream location. We can assist in booking tours for days off or organizing daytime activities for any day you have an itch for adventure.
Bring a book and hammock to set up on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves and calls of the jungle while you assist in the conservation of endangered Sea Turtle Species.

Rules

We are a very "Pura Vida" camp where we want volunteers to have independence, but we do have a few rules mainly for safety reasons.
These rules are listed in our Volunteer Package booklet, please reach out to us to receive our volunteer pdf, with full information provided.