Sea Turtle Conservation Assistance

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1 - 8 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Brillante 4.7  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Puntos Relevantes

  • volunteers can learn about sustainability and contribute to the well being of the local communities.
  • Volunteer with sea turtles alongside trained biologists and go on beach patrols, witness nesting turtles and hatching babies.
  • Contribute to coastal wetland research, management, and conservation and participate in active mangrove forest restoration.
  • Enjoy one of the most stunning corners of Nicaragua working in a beachfront field station.
  • Gain Spanish fluency by sharing daily life with locals


Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Familias
Grupos
50+

Sobre el programa

Volunteer to help us conserve one of the most endangered sea turtle populations on the planet.

About the Program

ICAPO is a sea turtle conservation nonprofit collaborating with a network of like-minded organizations in the Pacific coastal region of the Americas. Here, hawksbills are considered to be one of the most endangered sea turtle populations in the world.

Located on the northwest pacific ...

Sobre el programa

About the Program

ICAPO is a sea turtle conservation nonprofit collaborating with a network of like-minded organizations in the Pacific coastal region of the Americas. Here, hawksbills are considered to be one of the most endangered sea turtle populations in the world.

Located on the northwest pacific coast of Nicaragua, the Brasiles island is one of the most ecologically important natural areas in Nicaragua. A large mangrove estuary surrounded by several small beach communities, it is a critically important hawksbill foraging area. Further, three other species are nesting in the island. Sea turtle monitoring and conservation is conducted both sides of the .

This volunteer program is initiated with the aim to extend the unique opportunity of volunteers participating in the protection of endangered sea turtles. The projects objective is to examine the population dynamics of the population of sea turtles along the nesting beach of Los Brasiles island. This unique volunteer program is one of the best opportunities to participate in a small-scale based conservation project. We strongly believe that communities are fundamental to the long-term conservation of sea turtles. By working closely with local community members who depend economically on the conservation of turtles, we harness their knowledge and maximize conservation efforts. Our staff members have coordinated more than six international volunteering programs in various Latin American countries, counting for a total of more than 15 years’ worth of experience.

Volunteer Tasks

During the first days of your stay, you will receive a full training in biology of sea turtles and field methodology. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, conservation-minded, and who are able to get along well with others. A positive and hard-working attitude and a love for the outdoors are a must. Any health problem must be communicated before making the application.




Día típico

Usual working days are from Monday - Saturday for 8 hours daily including the following tasks.

  • Protecting sea turtle nests, representing the four species laying eggs on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.
  • Releasing sea turtle hatchlings.
  • Participating in mangrove reforestation activities.
  • Tagging and ...

Día típico

Usual working days are from Monday - Saturday for 8 hours daily including the following tasks.

  • Protecting sea turtle nests, representing the four species laying eggs on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.
  • Releasing sea turtle hatchlings.
  • Participating in mangrove reforestation activities.
  • Tagging and meassuring sea turtles during night patrols.
  • Doing sunrise surveys walking 7 kilometers of a virgin nesting beach.
  • Collaborating with more than 30 locals, egg harvesters and project partners.
  • Uncovering new information about sea turtle biology, life-history and conservation through scientific research. 
  • Participating in beach clean-up campaigns with schools and other volunteers.


Actividades de tiempo libre

Our project station is located close to a very small fishermen community. It is an island only 20 km from Leon but quite hidden from the bustle. Mangroves, pristine channels with lots of species of birds, reptiles, molluscs and crustaceans. Have a walk and admire the lovely landscape formed by the ...

Actividades de tiempo libre

Our project station is located close to a very small fishermen community. It is an island only 20 km from Leon but quite hidden from the bustle. Mangroves, pristine channels with lots of species of birds, reptiles, molluscs and crustaceans. Have a walk and admire the lovely landscape formed by the estuary and the surrounding nature is a must. Birding, hiking the tropical dry forest, horseback riding or practice artisanal fishery with local people are some spare time activities. Otherwise a good option is just relax and dream the day away in a hammock.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés o (nivel básico) Español

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Otras habilidades

- Physically in good condition - Travel & Medical insurance - Being able to work in remote areas under basic conditions - Available to volunteer for at least 1 week

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes y Sábado

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de ICAPO

  • Pre-departure orientation (information package) 
  • Welcome meeting and arrival orientation at the project office
  • Three full meals a day 
  • Housing (a safe and comfortable volunteer house) 
  • In-country orientation/Training (turtle biology and conservation) by experienced staff members 
  • In-country team & 24 hour emergency support 
  • Registration fee

Alojamiento

  • Private and shared rooms
  • Independent cabins in our project field station
  • It includes mosquito net and bed linen.
  • Fresh water is pumped and filtered for cooking. Drinkable water is coming from Leon.
  • No regular electricity. Just solar lights
  • Internet (excellent signal through local SIM cards)
  • Water & Dry composting toilets are available at the field station

Comida y bebida

  • Three full meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included
  • Pure water/coffee/tea included 
  • Vegetarian options available

Acceso a Internet

Acceso limitado al lugar del proyecto

¿Qué NO está incluido?

¿Qué NO está incluido?

Recogida en el aeropuerto Augusto C Sandino International Airport

La recogida en el aeropuerto tampoco está incluida en el precio del programa.

Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) en Managua. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Nicaragua. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Nicaragua proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Nicaragua, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Nicaragua. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

Detalles a la llegada

Our sea turtle conservation project runs from beggining of July to end of February. 

Volunteers may arrive on any given day.

Disponibilidad
Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

Cuotas del programa

1 semana (estancia min.) 278€
2 semanas 487€
3 semanas 696€
4 semanas 905€
5 semanas 1.113€
6 semanas 1.322€
8 semanas (estancia max.) 1.740€
Cuota promedio 248€/semana

Cuotas del programa

248€ cuotas semanales 1 - 8 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

Métodos de pago

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Duración

1 - 8 semanas

Depósito

El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


Pago final

El pago final se acordará con ICAPO durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


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ICAPO

Brillante 4.7 rating (6 reseñas)

Sin fines de lucro - fundada en 2008

Verificado por Volunteer World

  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Coordinado por

David

sobre la organización

Community-based sea turtles conservation project bringing hawksbill sea turtles back from the brink of extinction.

Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

Welcome to the Eastern Pacific Hawksbill Initiative/Iniciativa Carey del Pacífico Oriental, or ICAPO, a hawksbill turtle conservation nonprofit collaborating with a network of like-minded organizations in the Pacific coastal region of the Americas. Here, hawksbills are considered to be one of the most endangered sea turtle populations in the world.

ICAPO runs hawksbill sea turtle conservation volunteering programs at two sites on the Pacific coast of Central America:
  • Estero Padre Ramos Natural Reserve, Nicaragua
  • Bahia Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve, El Salvador

ICAPO plans and implements research-based programs—singularly and as a partner or in alignment with other organizations carrying out hawksbill conservation in the region. Scientists estimate that the hawksbill population has declined more than 80 percent worldwide during the last century and currently fewer than 500 nesting females are estimated to nest along the eastern Pacific coastline. The ICAPO network is bringing hawksbill turtles back from the brink of extinction, creating hope for the future of the species.

ICAPO programs and projects innovate novel methods for hawksbill protection and recovery, finding solutions to current and future threats. We are known for pioneering and modeling new ways to manage and increase the hawksbill population and research their biology and habitats. Our results are groundbreaking, shifting the once bleak conservation outlook for the species and providing true hope for recovery.

Why We Are Different

ICAPO is the only group dedicated exclusively to hawksbill conservation along the Pacific coast of the Americas, with an organic structure that thrives due to its innovative collaborative network. Each network member organization collaborates and works differently with ICAPO.

  • Stretching conservation dollars and reducing costs with a structure that optimizes a small staff and a network of more than 50 experts and organizations from every country in the eastern Pacific—from the U.S. to Peru—maximizing ecologically responsible and economically beneficial projects.
  • Incorporating community members into local project teams by gaining their confidence and trust and providing incentives that result in unprecedented local support and keep conservation efforts and benefits within the community.
  • Creating and implementing progressive research and conservation methods.
How We Help

Our team approach minimizes administrative overhead to maximize the delivery of funds to where they are needed most, conservation in the field. We are researchers, educators, local community groups and businesses, volunteers, government officials and donors. Together, we lead projects that nourish the communities where these endangered sea turtles nest, hatch and live. Through our diverse network, we also conduct innovative research to revive the hawksbill population and ensure that research findings are incorporated into conservation strategies and policy. Underlying all of our efforts, ICAPO seeks to improve the socio-economic conditions of coastal communities that rely on hawksbill resources for their livelihoods.

Our History

Hawksbills are designated as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The scientific community did not even believe that hawksbills still existed in the Pacific coastal region of the Americas before 2007. That year, ICAPO founders began discovering active nesting and foraging grounds in the area. These recent revelations became a catalyst for change.

ICAPO, which was established in July 2008 as a US 501(c) 3 nonprofit project, caused a shift in thinking and a focus on hawksbill conservation in the area. Administered through The Ocean Foundation to promote recovery of hawksbill turtles in the eastern Pacific Ocean, ICAPO has become a vital force in bringing hawksbills back from the brink of extinction.

Proactive, informed and diverse hawksbill experts and organizations have joined our network as partners and collaborators. Our success attracts volunteers, donors and sponsors, devising projects and programs that reclaim hawksbill locations and foster longevity. As an interactive system, we create a better future for hawksbills and the communities around them.

6 reseñas · rating4.7

Viola Taffarel rating5

2024 at Sea Turtle Conservation Assistance

The volunteering time I spent with David and the team was the most authentic, inspiring and fulfilling part of my journey in Nicaragua. I had a wonderful experience where I learned a lot about turtles, conservation, Nicaragua culture and environment. We spent loads of time on the beach, in the ...
Aicha Rayane Mahrouz rating5

2019 at Sea Turtle Conservation Assistance

I loved my stay with sos nicaragua the food was good the room has a beautiful view of the beach. David was very helpful by answering my questions. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Working with the turtles was a beautiful experience I loved everything about it from the night patrols ...
MARION DEL HIERRO rating5

2019 at Sea Turtle Conservation Assistance

The first word that comes to mind when I thought at this travel is extraordinary. It was the first time I went to an association for the protection of animals and so I did not know what to expect. When I had to leave I was not if I really wanted to do it. And Know I am so happy to have done it! It ...
Charlotte Beard rating4

2019 at Sea Turtle Conservation Assistance

From the moment I contacted David he was helpful and responded quickly. Organising a pick up for the project was easy and as it’s on an island getting there is part of the adventure! David has been working with turtles for many years, and has successfully set up projects in other locations both ...
I saw firsthand how ICAPO is conserving and providing hope for recovery of hawksbills turtles. I also saw that ICAPO is conserving and providing hope for every person who assists the project, including community residents, egg collectors, farmers, scientists and policy-makers—throughout the ...
Deborah rating4.4

2013 at Sea Turtle Conservation Supporter

For years, as my friends and family can attest, I had been dreaming of volunteering with a sea turtle conservation organization. When I turned 40, I decided that it was finally time to make this dream come true. It did and in a BIG way! Holding my first hatchling was incredible: the surprise at ...

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