from 1,227€
Brilliant 4.7
(200)
Turtle Conservation Management
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Night patrols on the beach
- Tagging turtles
- Relocating nests into hatcheries
- Counting eggs and turtle numbers
- Beach clean-up efforts
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
Help to monitor the sea turtles and release hatchlings back into the sea! Work on hatchery management, beach patrols, beach clean-up, data collection.
The sea turtle population in Costa Rica is sadly in danger of extinction. The turtle species can vary, and each species distinctively affects the local environment, ecosystem and habitat. They play an important part in preserving the health of our oceans. The turtle conservation project in Costa ...
Typical day
The Turtle Conservation program begins with a mandatory 2 day orientation session in San Jose, where you receive vital information about your project and trip to the project site.
Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but you can expect to work 6-8 hours per day, Monday to ...
Free-time activities
San Jose
San Jose is the capital city and has plenty to do from city tours, watching a show at the theatre, markets, museums, parks, and city walking tours. You can also take day trips to mountains, volcanoes and the beach.
Arenal Volcano
Situated about 90 km northwest of San Jose is Arenal volcano, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
1,227€
3 weeks
1,554€
4 weeks
1,858€
8 weeks
2,917€
12 weeks (max. stay)
3,962€
Average fees
471€/week
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Brilliant 4.7
(200 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
200 reviews · 4.7
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