Sea Turtle Conservation at Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge

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A experiência

We offer the opportunity to make a difference and actively participate in the conservation of endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica.

As a volunteer, you will take part in conservation, environmental education and ecotourism activities. You will meet new people and can immerse yourself in pristine wilderness and genuine Costa Rican culture.

Our successful strategy also gives local communities a viable socioeconomic alternative to egg poaching.

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Como você ajuda

30 horas por semana

Pintura e Decoração: Ajude a pintar ou redecorar espaços internos e externos.

Construção e Reparos: Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.

Cuidado de Animais: Ajude a cuidar do bem-estar e saúde de animais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 40 Por dia

Valor destinado a: Materiais para as atividades dos voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: Volunteers contribute $40 USD per day, which covers coordination, materials, food and accommodation. The fee also helps to maintain the facilities at the field station which is used by Costa Rican park rangers.

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O que você ganha

1 dia livre por semana

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

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Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário ou Espanhol Intermediário

Tem que ter pelo menos 18 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

We are incredibly pleased to announce that in 2024 we will continue to work, for the forth year, on the sea turtle project of the Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge, in collaboration with the ACOPAC park rangers.

The refuge has 6 kilometers of beach, and is located in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, south of Jacó and north of Manuel Antonio. The camp is located in Punta Mala facing the sea, with mixed rooms and shared bathrooms. The camp has several common areas where you can relax, and beautiful beach views. There is electricity at the station and cellphone reception.

The beach is a major nesting area for the Olive Ridley and Green sea turtles, and the project has a hatchery with space for over 200 nests.

Placements are available from July 2nd 2024. To optimize the orientation and training process volunteers are asked to arrive at the project on Tuesdays.

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Atividades & Turnos

As a volunteer you will take part in sea turtle conservation activities, including night patrols, relocating nests, recording scientific data, tagging of turtles, nest exhumations and the liberation of hatchlings. You may also be required to work on eco-tourism, environmental education and construction activities.

This is high-quality placement where you get to have direct interaction with the sea turtles working alongside biologists and park rangers, and learn about cutting edge conservation methodology in a genuine national wildlife refuge.

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Regras

Requirements:
Age: 18 years old or more
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Good physical condition
Intermediate Spanish or English
You must be friendly and communicative, and able to work in extreme weather conditions for 4-6 hours per day.
You must have a medical travel insurance policy for the duration of your stay.