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The experience

Have you ever wondered where scientific data comes from? love the ocean ?
Be a part of a groundbreaking project that aims to study feeding habits of endangered sea turtles whilst also protecting their critical habitat - the mangroves.
Each day will be different - monitoring turtle populations, working in a community recycling centre, taking biometric data from turtles, searching for mangrove seeds, and measuring mangroves trees .

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 60 Per day

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

Description: The fee goes towards paying local accommodation providers for the cabins and meals given to volunteers. also a percentage will go as a donation to the project for purchasing materials, boat hire, and biologist salary.

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.

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.

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

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

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers can expect to work between 6 and 8 hours per day, in various tasks relevant to protecting the turtles habitat.
You will work in all weather - rain or shine.
we follow strict guidelines and protocols from the ministry of the environment, and some data collection involves tagging and taking tissue samples from turtles.
Injured turtles are treated in our onsite facility.
Mangrove reforestation can be tough, and dirty work. please come prepared!

Activities & Shift

volunteers will work from 7.30am to 3pm, 6 days per week
some days will be spent on a boat monitoring turtles, and some days will be spent working in the mangroves.
there are also activities such as beach cleaning, recycling, and light cleaning / maintenance

Rules

Volunteers must be willing to help in all activities.
There will be no alcohol or illegal substances whilst working.