Endangered Sea turtle Research and conservation volunteer

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Connect with international travelers: 2 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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$ 30

Per day

Fee pays for

Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

The fee goes towards food and fuel necessary for receiving volunteers. It will also contribute to providing a salary for community members who help at the project! There is also a $30 fee for the boat / taxi transportation

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What you get

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.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

Volunteers will have an impact helping our onsite biologist and researchers to relocate turtle eggs at risk from poachers and predators. We patrol the beach looking for nesting female turtles, and supported by the official research permits, we are able to relocate the eggs to a hatchery. Volunteers will also work on hatchery shifts, to help with the eggs, and to take data from hatching baby turtles, before releasing them into the ocean.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Scientific Research And Conservation

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Meeting international travelers
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness
1 Practicing English
1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 14. Life below water

Humbertus

Netherlands

This was a really great experience. There are very few places in the world left like Parcuare, where nature hasn't yet been modified by humans. The work and conditions aren't always the easiest or the best to deal with, but not only does this make the work even more fulfilling, there is also a great group of volunteers, research assistants and locals always willing to help. Nicki was also very communicative and clear and very helpful with anything needed. Would highly recommend for anyone seeking an adventure and to step out of their comfort zone.

1 day ago

Mackarena

Chile

🌊Español Voluntariar en Pacuare fue una experiencia enriquecedora. Aprendí sobre metodología, organización y el impacto real que podemos tener en la protección de otros seres vivos. Es posible dedicar tiempo y energía a algo que importa, y hacerlo en equipo lo vuelve aún más valioso. 🌊 English Volunteering in Pacuare was an enriching experience. I learned about methodology, organization, and the real impact we can have in protecting other living beings. It's possible to dedicate time and energy to something that matters — and doing it as a team makes it even more meaningful. PURA VIDA MAE🌺

about 1 month ago

Nicki replied

Muchas gracias Mackarena por sus comentarios y Feedback! Es importante escuchar de sus experiencias y tener una buena comunicación! Me alegro que pudo ayudarnos y la invitamos seguir aportando en proyectos.

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