Sea Turtle Observation Supporter

location
1 - 24 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

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Højdepunkter

  • Feel like a part of a family at our small, local project!
  • Enjoy an amazing wild place with deserted beach, river and jungle!
  • Help our team saving and monitoring endangered animals!
  • Help and learn about the local community and biodiversity!
  • Live the real adventure in the heart of Costa Rica's Caribbean nature, while meeting like-minded people!


Særligt velegnet til

Alder 18+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

NEXT SEASON STARTS MARCH, 2025! Take the opportunity of volunteering abroad in an amazing place! Our ecological goal is to observe and protect wildlife.

Come and join us for an unforgettable experience, the only requirement is adventurous blood!


The project Naturaleza Pacuare was founded in 2019 by local people and is also managed by them. Our goal is to preserve the ecosystem in a sustainable way, to support the biodiversity in our country. With the ...

Om programmet

Come and join us for an unforgettable experience, the only requirement is adventurous blood!


The project Naturaleza Pacuare was founded in 2019 by local people and is also managed by them. Our goal is to preserve the ecosystem in a sustainable way, to support the biodiversity in our country. With the help and cooperation of the local population, we have succeeded in creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable and welcome. 


Our program offers a remarkable opportunity for volunteers to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Costa Rica. By participating in our program, you will have the chance to engage with locals, explore their traditions firsthand, and develop a deeper understanding of their way of life. Additionally, you will have the incredible chance to savor delicious local cuisine. Our program offers an invaluable opportunity to gain knowledge about the abundant wildlife that thrives in Costa Rica. Through hands-on experiences you will be able to closely observe and appreciate the rich biodiversity that defines this beautiful country. 


This program observes sea turtles, more specifically leatherback turtles, green sea turtles, and hawksbill turtles. We patrol the beach during the night to make sure the turtles lay their eggs without problems. The eggs then are taken to a hatchery where they stay until they hatch. It is important to patrol the beach during the night to make sure the poachers can’t steal the eggs. Green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles are also in danger themselves, we have to make sure to stay with the from the moment they come to the shore to the moment they have safely entered the sea again. Walking on sand is hard and our beach is 7 kms long, which means the length of a patrol is 4 hours minimum. In case of spotting a nesting turtle, a patrol can last up to 5-6 hours, hence we’re looking for volunteers for this position with good physical condition.


You will need to bring a flashlight for the evenings. Make sure you also pack your preferred items to fight the heat and sun during the day. Pack a mosquito net for above the bed and mosquito spray. We provide bedsheets, but you will have to bring your towel.

For the turtle patrols you will need to bring long black trousers, a black T-shirt and a pair of closed, black shoes or crocs alongside with a flashlight or headlamp that provides red light.

To have internet access - as we live on an island with limited signal - you will need to buy yourself a Kolbi SIM card. Worldwide data plans paid at your own provider won’t work, only the Kolbi Costa Rican line gets signal on the beach. You can buy and activate at the airport or bus station and it costs about $5. Make sure you recharge it another $5-$10 to make sure you have enough data for your time being here.


Typisk dag

At 8:30 AM, you will have breakfast.

After breakfast the first activity of the day starts which could vary from cleaning our beaches, maintaining our garden, to helping out locals with collecting and peeling coconuts, to name a few.

1 PM is lunchtime.

In the afternoon, depending on the mornings’ ...

Typisk dag

At 8:30 AM, you will have breakfast.

After breakfast the first activity of the day starts which could vary from cleaning our beaches, maintaining our garden, to helping out locals with collecting and peeling coconuts, to name a few.

1 PM is lunchtime.

In the afternoon, depending on the mornings’ workload, we either do a second activity or enjoy free time on the beach playing games, reading, napping and on days when the sea is safe, we even enjoy a nice swim together! Our volunteers who are joining our turtle monitoring program we always advise to take the afternoon off and relax, so they are ready for the night’s walk.

At 7 PM we have dinner.

Before going to bed or patrol, we like to play some card games or maybe light a bonfire on the beach when we’re not in turtle season.


Fritidsaktiviteter

In your free time you will be able to enjoy jungle walks, playing sports and cards with other volunteers, fishing, kayaking and even make bonfires on the beach, when we’re not in turtle season. You can learn the local cuisine while helping out locals and try out the typical dance types of Costa ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

In your free time you will be able to enjoy jungle walks, playing sports and cards with other volunteers, fishing, kayaking and even make bonfires on the beach, when we’re not in turtle season. You can learn the local cuisine while helping out locals and try out the typical dance types of Costa Rica.

You can also organize trips to some of the touristic cities of Costa Rica, e.g. La Fortuna, Puerto Viejo, Monte Verde. The project also organizes day-tours to Tortuguero to go see the national park.


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (intermediate level)

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Naturaleza de Pacuare

The fees are used to maintain the camp, buy food and materials for our day-to-day work.

Indkvartering

Our volunteer accommodation features a range of basic amenities to make your stay comfortable. Constructed primarily from wood, it boasts two dorm rooms that can accommodate several volunteers. The house also includes a private bathroom that features a shower and toilet with the essential amenities provided. A kitchen is attached to the house from the outside where we prepare volunteers' meals.

Mad og drikkevarer

We provide three meals a day.

We will be preparing a mixture of local and internationals meals to give a chance to our volunteers to get to know as much about cuisine as possible. We always have some cookies and fruits if you feel snackish during the day! There’s always water available but if you feel up for something special, you can treat yourself to some cold drinks at the local minibar, where you can also get some other kinds of snacks.

For breakfast we normally prepare e.g. sandwiches, pancake, or the local options, gallo pinto and empanadas. For lunch we like to go a bit light and have some veggies with some rice and fruits on the side. In the evening, we like making meals with rice and beans or potatoes, a meal with meat or fish for the carnivores, a veggie option for vegetarians/vegans, a salad or some pasta.

We are generally a vegetarian camp, meat is only served 2-3 times a week maximum. 

Internetadgang

Begrænset adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Afhentning i lufthavnen i Juan Santamaria International Airport

Afhentning i lufthavnen er heller ikke inkluderet i programgebyret.

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) i San Jose. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Costa Rica. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Costa Rica giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Costa Rica, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

La mejor y más barata forma de llegar es tomando el autobús desde San José a Bataan. Puedes tomarlo en la Grand Terminal del Caribe en el centro de San José y comprar los billetes directamente allí. El autobús sale a las 2, 4 o 6 de la tarde. Cuesta unos 4000 colones costarricenses. Luego, tomas un taxi desde la estación de autobuses de Bataan (que ya está preorganizada y esperándote) hasta el muelle de barcos por 10 000 colones. Para terminar tu viaje, un increíble viaje de 25 minutos en barco por el río que cuesta 25 000 colones, incluido el viaje de ida. El viaje completo dura aproximadamente 4,5 horas.

Si prefieres una opción más rápida y cómoda, podemos organizar un taxi privado desde San José hasta el muelle del barco, tiene un costo de $150. En auto (dependiendo del tráfico), puedes llegar a Bataan en aproximadamente 3 horas.

Puedes unirte a nosotros durante todo el año, cualquier día de la semana.

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

1 uge (min. ophold) 278€
2 uger 557€
24 uger (max. ophold) 6.681€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 278€/uge

Programgebyrer

278€ pr. uge 1 - 24 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

Betalingsmetoder

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Duration

1 - 24 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med Naturaleza de Pacuare under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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Naturaleza de Pacuare

Good 4.2 rating (32 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 2019

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Vært er

Victor Alexander

Spoken languages: Spansk, Engelsk

Om projektet

Naturaleza de Pacuare, a local organization in love with nature works on biodiversity protection in the Carribean coast, to offer eco international volunteering.

Mød din vært

The project Naturaleza Pacuare was founded to 100% by local people from Costa Rica and is also managed by them. Our goal is to preserve the ecosystem in a sustainable way, to support the biodiversity in our country and to protect the sea turtles and others animals, some of which are highly endangered. With the help and cooperation of the local population, we have succeeded in creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable and welcome. With the knowledge of doing something good and valuable, everyone should have the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the world. We offer slow and eco tourism and international volunteering. Volunteering abroad and especially in Costa Rica is an opportunity to enjoy nature and wildlife and participate to animals rescue.

32 feltrapporter · rating4.2

I was really excited to volunteer to help protect the turtles, however the living conditions of the project is disappointing. The food was very nice and we had 3 cooked meals a day, which were very filling and it was nice to sit together and chat. The area itself is beautiful and we loved the range ...
Everyone was really welcoming and it was on a really cool spot with lots of lovely wildlife that felt like a desert island, however we did feel deserted. The internet access is actually a pole on the beach that you have to hold your phone in the sky to make it work, so if you fancy contacting your ...
Lisa Henfling rating4.6

2023 at Sea Turtle Observation Supporter

Wir waren als Pärchen dort und es wurde sehr auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Man bewegt sich dort nur zu Fuß oder mit dem Boot voran, dass jeden Ausflug zum Abenteuer macht. Wir haben täglich tolle Tiere gesehen und die Zeit dort sehr genossen. Das Essen war immer sehr lecker und reichlich, die ...
Marlen Gabriel rating4.6

2023 at Sea Turtle Observation Supporter

Wir haben eine Woche Mitte Juli an dem Projekt teilgenommen und hatten eine schöne Zeit! Schon unsere Ankunft hat sehr gut funktioniert und war perfekt organisiert. Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen, alle waren sehr freundlich und wir wurden immer ausreichend und gut bekocht. Im Camp gibt es wie in ...
Tore Haaland rating2.6

2023 at Sea Turtle Observation Supporter

On one hand, many, very many, nice, beautiful and memorable nature experiences. Unlimited access to coconuts from the palmtrees on the beach being a superb bonus. I emptied a dozen a day.... On the other hand, an extremely lonely experience. I only speak limited spanish, and only on a couple of ...
Baptiste Liscouët rating1

2023 at Sea Turtle Observation Supporter

***** Statement from the organization below ***** A Disastrous Experience at Naturaleza de Pacuare We feel compelled to share our recent experience with Naturaleza de Pacuare, an organization we had high hopes for. Our week-long stay from July 11th to July 18th, 2023, turned into a ...

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