Local Sea Turtle Conservation

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1 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Uitstekend 4.8  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Goed Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Have direct contact with nature, helping to conserve the local ecosystem.
  • Providing a positive impact on the community and population.
  • You gain experience, improve your CV and strengthen your skills.
  • You live with people from different cultures and traditions.
  • Collaborate in the collection of scientific data on an endangered species.


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen

Over het programma

The Sea Turtle Conservation project seeks to sensitize the inhabitants of the coastal communities about the importance of environmental conservation and sea turtle.

The Sea Turtle Conservation project seeks to sensitize residents of coastal communities on the issue of environmental conservation and sea turtles, in addition to teaching and guiding new professionals in scientific research, conservation and protection of endangered species. of extinction, and on ...

Over het programma

The Sea Turtle Conservation project seeks to sensitize residents of coastal communities on the issue of environmental conservation and sea turtles, in addition to teaching and guiding new professionals in scientific research, conservation and protection of endangered species. of extinction, and on the important role of sea turtles.

When we started with the initiative of La escuelita, to give school support to children with the greatest educational difficulties, we entered a world unknown to us, but which became a challenge in terms of environmental education and endangered species.

In Punta Chame, conservation, research, awareness and environmental education activities are combined in order to promote sustainable and adequate use focused on sea turtles.

There are records that 1 of the 7 species of sea turtles in the world nest: the Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). The months of maximum turtle nesting occur from July to January.

The sustainability of the project depends on the participation of volunteers, which is why we have been creating environmental spaces in the town of Punta Chame. These spaces are available for people who have the desire and enthusiasm to join us in this experience for 2 weeks.

The contributions received are destined to the development of the projects, donations, lodging and feeding of the volunteers and the constant creation of new projects that benefit the development of the beneficiary towns.

Volunteer Profile

  • Love and respect nature
  • Maintain proper behavior during the volunteer period and maintain good communication with program staff and people from the community who participate in program activities.
  • Be willing to support turtle monitoring work on the beach (outdoors), taking into account that difficult weather conditions occur during the peak nesting season.
  • Be in optimal health conditions to be able to adequately carry out the activities of the program.
  • Possess good physical conditions, since during the tours they probably had to walk long distances on wet places and loose sand.

  • Willingness to get involved in sea turtle protection and conservation activities.
  • Be patient, because the nesting of sea turtles is a natural process that is not under our control, which is why, at times, it is not very predictable.
  • Willingness to accompany tours carried out in shifts during the night (beach monitoring activities are carried out between 8 pm and 6 am depending on the season, tide and the number of turtles nesting each night).
  • It is not a requirement to have previous experience in handling sea turtles.
  • The necessary explanations will be given during the first day of the activity and, if necessary, during the following days, as far as possible talks are offered to the volunteers.
  • Availability of minimum time 1 week.

Requirements

  • Be of legal age
  • Make video calls
  • Required to read and sign a volunteer form, declaration and agreement
  • Send requested documentation:
    • Copy of passport
    • Travel insurance with civil liability and accident

Tasks in which the volunteer supports

The local team will be supported in the protection of sea turtles through the following actions:

  • Night and day monitoring of the beach where the project is developed.
  • Relocation of nests to hatcheries.
  • Collection of biometric data of the turtles that spawn.
  • Relocation of nests on the same beach.
  • Release of newly hatched turtles (newly hatched). Exhumation of nests and data collection. (when is calving season)
  • Help obtain a reliable database.
  • Participate in nursery construction and maintenance work.
  • Carry out educational activities on the environment with the students of the Punta Chame school and surrounding areas.



Dagelijkse activiteiten

  • 7:00 to 12:00 noon: In this space, the volunteer supports the tasks and activities that are carried out during the day. These are usually cleaning and maintenance of the place. Also in the hatching season, the releases and information gathering of sea turtles and nests are carried out.
  • 6:00 a.m. to ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

  • 7:00 to 12:00 noon: In this space, the volunteer supports the tasks and activities that are carried out during the day. These are usually cleaning and maintenance of the place. Also in the hatching season, the releases and information gathering of sea turtles and nests are carried out.
  • 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.: Patrols begin at this time; volunteer departure times vary according to the tides.


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

San Blas Islands

Considered the most beautiful islands in all of Latin America.  Visitors choose them for their crystal clear waters and white sand.  These islands are 3 hours from Panama City.  

Bocas del Toro

It is very close to the Costa Rican border. On its beaches you can regularly go surfing, ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

San Blas Islands

Considered the most beautiful islands in all of Latin America.  Visitors choose them for their crystal clear waters and white sand.  These islands are 3 hours from Panama City.  

Bocas del Toro

It is very close to the Costa Rican border. On its beaches you can regularly go surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, enjoy the sun and the nightlife among many other activities.  

Santa Catalina-Santiago Beach

It is a small coastal town, during the day you can go to the beach and go surfing.  You can also book an excursion to Coiba Island. 

Portobello and Mamey Island-Colón

This beautiful and historic place located in the Caribbean area can be visited in a weekend.   


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (gemiddeld niveau)

Vereiste documenten

Passport and Travel insurance with civil liability and accident

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

Committed Available for other activities Motivated Participative Empathetic Observation skills Enthusiasm Intermediate level of Spanish Adaptability

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 18:00 - 12:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door La Escuelita

  • Accommodation in a volunteer house with other volunteers.
  • Project presentation.
  • Team support from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00.
  • Weekly monitoring and evaluation meeting.
  • Certificate of participation.

Accomodatie

The volunteer will live in a house that is located in the center of the town of Punta Chame. It is located 20 minutes walking from where the project is developed (beach)

House layout

  • Rooms with fans.
  • Kitchen for common use.
  • Bathroom area: There is no hot water.
  • Rest area.
  • Garden and relaxation area (summer 2023).
  • Laundry area for hand washing.
  • Order and cleanliness of accommodation.

In sea turtle conservation projects there are usually more than 5 at a time, the support of volunteers is requested to maintain the accommodations in adequate clean conditions.

In this way, we take care of the space, respect coexistence and create a moment to share and get to know each other better.

Internet toegang

Beperkte toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Tocumen International Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Eten & Drank

Eten, tussendoortjes en drankjes zijn bijkomende kosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Panama. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Panama biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Panama dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Panama. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Joining the project and arrival in the country: Arrival at the volunteer house on Sundays and start of volunteer activities on Mondays.

At the moment of contacting us, you will be sent a guide with the indications from the arrival at the Tocumen airport in Panama City to the recommendations on how to get to Punta Chame.the document is called; ARRIVAL GUIDES\ARRIVAL GUIDE TO PANAMA AND HOW TO GO TO YOUR VOLUNTEER IN PUNTA CHAME.

Beschikbaarheid
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Programmakosten

1 week (min. verblijf) 487€
3 weken 865€
4 weken 1.054€
6 weken 1.432€
8 weken 1.809€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 2.565€
Gemiddelde kosten 350€/week

Programmakosten

350€ per week 1 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

1 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door La Escuelita gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

La Escuelita

Uitstekend 4.8 rating (16 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2015

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Goed Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Evelin

Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans

Over de organisatie

We develop and support projects focused on teaching and conservation of sea turtles and animals.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Who we are? and What we do?
We are a socio-community project that seeks to contribute to the educational and social growth of several villages in Panama.
In many parts of Panama, it is common to find children and young people who have educational difficulties due to the limited resources available to them. Based on this problem and the common passion for education of many of the people who fight for the improvement of education in our country, we decided to create a space where we can have an impact with school reinforcement to improve the quality of education for the population.
 
The sustainability of the project depends on the participation of volunteers, which is why we have been creating learning spaces in the village of Chame and the schools, as well as going to the homes of the children we have on the list (in need of support). These spaces are available for people who have the desire and enthusiasm to accompany us in this experience from 2 weeks.

Where we work?
The teaching methodology of the Panamanian education system is often quite traditional. Many of the children have a high rate of absenteeism, failing to pass the exams to enter secondary school (one of the reasons why they drop out).

Seeing the low indexes in the quality of education that Panama has, the neglect of natural areas and mistreated animals, as well as being the country where I was born and studied, I decided to collaborate and support volunteer projects or projects that were focused on providing educational tools according to the age of the children, to give them within our possibilities a future with better opportunities and adequate social and work possibilities.

Despite this need, Panama is often a country: 
  • For sure
  • With a good economy (although it does not reach all its citizens).
  • Culture and traditions that are maintained in the different provinces. 
  • Places such as beaches, volcanoes, biodiversity of fauna and flora.
  • Experiences that you can only live in a country that is considered to be a "tri-race country" because of its cultural diversity.
Because of the above mentioned, it is an ideal destination for a volunteer, both young and old, as you can walk around in peace and quiet and visit the unique places that Panama has and support education.

Mission
To promote the growth and development of the skills of children and young people with educational difficulties from vulnerable communities through teaching, educational and leisure games, in order to provide more targeted support to ensure personal and professional growth.

Vision
To create opportunities to achieve skills development for children and young people from vulnerable communities.

Values
  • Strength: Strength, balance and prudence in working with the children and young people who attend our after-school space are the best guarantees of the work and growth we do, as well as creating long-term value for them.
  • Respect: We strive for self-respect, respect for the rights and dignity of all people and respect for children.
  • Honesty: It is necessary to create an honest environment within the school review space where we work with the children, as well as the people who work directly with them, the teachers.
  • Social Responsibility: We know that to involve the children and the community where they live in the activities we do, it is necessary and vital, the participation of families, teachers, coordinators and volunteers, seeking the intermediation between all social actors through the collaboration and work of volunteers in the projects and activities that we develop.
Why volunteer in Panama and why volunteer with us?
  • Many of the children have a high rate of absenteeism, they do not manage to pass the exams to enter secondary school, (one of the reasons why they drop out of school). 
  • Not to mention the lack of environmental awareness in the communities that are located near protected areas where sea turtles and other species live and live there.  
  • Another much-needed project is the protection and care of wild animals in Central America, which due to deforestation, illegal trafficking, attempted domestication or mistreatment suffer a decline of the species year after year.
  • The escuelita has also been involved in preserving the customs and cultures of indigenous communities that have been largely rejected by society.
Seeing the low rates in the quality of education that Panama has, the neglect of natural areas and mistreated animals, besides being the country where I was born and studied, I decided to collaborate and support volunteer projects or those that were focused on providing educational tools according to the age of the children, to give them within our possibilities a future with better opportunities and adequate social and work possibilities.

Through projects such as Donate your voice, one child, one backpack, donations of school materials, food and transport, we have reached more than 3,000 children in the community where we work.

We try to generate the greatest positive impact in the areas and places where we collaborate. 

16 beoordelingen · rating4.8

Melissa Levy rating5

2023 at Local Sea Turtle Conservation

We learned so much about the challenges facing sea turtles and the efforts of the local community to monitor and protect them. We participated in nightly patrols and various daytime projects to support the project. We had a fabulous sightseeing nature cruise to local islands to snorkel and see ...
Nora Zang rating5

2024 at Supporter at a Workshop for Women

My husband and me had a wonderful time as volunteers at La Escuelita! We came as volunteers and felt like family from the first moment. Evelin and her team are really doing their best to make everyone feel comfortable. Also all the children and women we met in the project were kind, funny, ...
Alfredo Caranna rating5

2023 at Help in Construction

Traveling, meeting new people and lending a helping hand to those in need is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. Our volunteer experience at Escuelita, located in the heart of Chame, Panama, offered all of this and so much more. From the very beginning, we were welcomed like family and ...
Alexandre Ichiro Ide Shimohira rating4.4

2023 at Help in Construction

La pasé muy bien, conocí mucha gente, aprendí un poco lo relacionado con mi carrera y pude ejercerla en este voluntariado. Encontré mucho más de lo que había pensando en un ...
Lisa Rass rating4.2

2023 at Help in Construction

I only stayed one week in La Escuelita, but it felt like home. People there are very welcoming and appreciate your help and support. I loved to live not only with other volunteers but also with a local family (monther + her daughters), that gave me a special insight about the real panamenian ...
Google Translator: La escuelita school review. Through this project, I have been able to support children from the school in Chame. Most of them have difficulties with reading, writing and mathematics. The days I stayed there, I went to the village school and supported them in the classroom. I ...

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