Turtle Conservation at the Pacific Coast

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2 - 4 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

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Clou

  • Learn about the amazing marine ecosystem
  • Meet other volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish
  • Explore de rich Guatemalan Culture
  • Live at the beach!


Particulièrement approprié pour

Âge 18+
Seul voyageur
Couples
Familles
Groupes
50+

À propos du programme

Work to grow the number of endangered sea turtle species, iguanas and work in mangrove conservation. Turtle Season is from July-December.

Volunteers working in the turtle and marine conservation program work alongside a team of dedicated people who strive to protect various species of marine turtles, other marine species, and their habitat. Turtles are especially at risk in Guatemala, as their eggs are seen as a precious commodity by ...

À propos du programme

Volunteers working in the turtle and marine conservation program work alongside a team of dedicated people who strive to protect various species of marine turtles, other marine species, and their habitat. Turtles are especially at risk in Guatemala, as their eggs are seen as a precious commodity by many locals who illegally raid these animal’s nests. The turtle conservation project works to collect eggs before poachers get to them and incubate them in hatcheries where they will be safe. Another tactic used by the project is to buy the eggs from poachers, so the baby turtles end up back in the ocean rather than in the black market. Due to the nature of this program, hours vary quite a bit and volunteers need to be flexible to start very early in the morning sometimes.

Possible tasks:

  • Collecting and reburying eggs in hatcheries.
  • Monitoring the temperature of hatcheries.
  • Beach clean-up.
  • Releasing newly hatched turtles into the ocean.
  • General maintenance of the hatchery and monitoring.
  • Painting murals and creating educational material for environmental awareness.
  • Assisting in conservation workshops at local schools and community centers.
  • Misc administrative tasks.
  • Availability: Turtle season runs from July to December, other conservation tasks are available year-long such as work in mangroves.

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Location: Various towns on the Guatemalan Pacific coast.
Schedule: Varies depending on the turtle’s nesting and hatching, but work is usually around 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.



Journée typique

  • 7 am: breakfast with host family
  • 7:30 am: walk to project
  • 8 am: meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
  • 1 pm: lunch time
  • 4 pm: Project work time ends
  • 7 pm: Dinner with host family

Journée typique

  • 7 am: breakfast with host family
  • 7:30 am: walk to project
  • 8 am: meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
  • 1 pm: lunch time
  • 4 pm: Project work time ends
  • 7 pm: Dinner with host family


Activités de loisirs

Beach sports and surfing is usually available .

Activités de loisirs

Beach sports and surfing is usually available .


Conditions

Conditions

Âge minimum: 18 ans

Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

Compétences linguistiques

Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau moyen)

Documents Requis

CV, Travel health insurance and copy of passport

Restrictions de Nationalité

Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

Engagement horaire

Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi et samedi de 06:00 - 13:00

Services inclus

Services inclus

Services de Integrated Learning Experience

  • Host family,  with two meals per day or volunteer guesthouse with three meals per day
  • Participation in cultural activities.
  • On call support throughout the service.
  • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
  • Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
  • Welcome at airport with transport.
  • Certificate of program completion.

Transfert de l'aéroport La Aurora International Airport

Airport pickup is provided  to the host community about 1.5 hours away.

Logement

Host family, with two meals per day or volunteer guesthouse in shared accommodation with three meals per day.

Aliments & Boissons

Host family,  with two meals per day or Volunteer guesthouse with three meals per day.
Vegetarian diets can be accommodated.

Accès à Internet

Accès limité sur le site du projet

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

Billets d'avion

L'aéroport le plus proche est La Aurora International Airport (GUA) à Guatemala City. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Guatemala. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

Assurance Voyage

Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Guatemala te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

Vaccins

Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Guatemala, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Guatemala. INFOS VACCINS

Informations sur l'arrivée

Arrival days are every Sunday except the last two Sundays of December.

Orientation is held on Mondays.

Disponibilité
janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

Frais de Programme

2 semaines (durée min.) 871€
3 semaines 1 144€
4 semaines (durée max.) 1 434€
Prix moyen 397€/semaine

Frais de Programme

397€ par semaine 2 - 4 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

Méthodes de payement

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


Durée

2 - 4 semaines

Acompte

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Paiement final

Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Integrated Learning Experience durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


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Integrated Learning Experience

Parfait 4.6 rating (48 avis)

Agence - fondée en 2005

Vérifié par Volunteer World

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Hébergé par

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Langues parlées: Espagnol, Anglais

Sur le projet

Integrated Learning Experiences was founded in 2005 by former Peace Corps staff that wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs with a positive impact.

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Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources in Central America and South America through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities.

In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.

We work towards:

  • Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
  • Programs that promote cultural exchange.
  • Safe and affordable programs.
  • Strengthening and empowering communities.
  • Authentic experiences for our participants.
  • Facilitating education.

INLEX was set founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible programs for volunteers in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience. We do this because we believe in the principle that every volunteer can make a difference.

Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop communities in the Latin American region.

48 avis · rating4.6

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Laura O'Grady rating5

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I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Emmerson rating5

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i feel it could have been more environmental conservation, some times it just felt like i was helping with the tourism instead of the environment. the host family was wonderful and i made friends that i know will last a life time but for the actual position itself i struggled to find meaning and ...
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The work in preservation and protection programs of marine wildlife in Monterrico (Guatemala's Pacific's coast) was amazing: I did exactly the same work as my Guatemalan colleagues. The work itself was completely adapted, carried out with seriousness but always in a very good mood! :) I had chosen ...

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