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Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador Volunteer Program

Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador Volunteer Program

About the program:

Sea turtles are at risk around the globe. They are endangered throughout the world’s oceans, and several species native to the eastern Pacific (where Matapalo Sea Turtle Conservation is located) are nearing extinction. Factors contributing to this endangerment include pollution, poaching, and low hatchling survival rates. At the Matapalo Conservation, volunteers are key to preserving the sea turtle species native to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Turtle season: 

Mums lying eggs – June, July, August, September, October, November
Baby turtles hatching – August, September, October, November, December, January
Just to let you know, the sea turtle season is not all year round and there are months of the year in which other work will be carried out at the camp. Our organization is supporting programs on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and the sea turtle seasons. Turtle season on both coasts occurs in different months, so we offer you the option, if you applied for the Pacific program and the turtle season is occurring in the Caribbean you can change your schedule at no additional cost and vice versa.

Free-time activities:

Volunteers can expect between 3 and 6 hours of work per day 6 days per week. This leaves plenty of time to explore the beautiful country of Costa Rica and experience all of the activities it has to offer.
There is a surfing school down the road from the conservation that offers surf lessons and rentals. Beach horseback riding is available just minutes from the site location. By bus, you can reach the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park or the gorgeous Dominical beach in less than 45 minutes. However, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy a lazy day on the beach as we are within 100 meters of the ocean in Matapalo. Additionally, there is a soccer field and volleyball net right across the street from the site.

Here you’ll have many different activities to do:

  • A surf school is located 200 meters from the camp, in Matapalo town, also in the nearest town located 16 km south called Dominical you will find many more options for surf schools.
  • Manuel Antonio National Park, the most popular and beautiful natural park in Costa Rica
  • An amazing waterfall lies within 1 hour’s walking distance of the mountains.
  • Manuel Antonio National Park is 45 minutes north by bus.
  • Dominical Beach is 30 minutes south by bus. Here you can also do sports, snorkeling, fishing, or recreational fishing.
  • Marino Ballenas National Park is just 45 minutes away, here you can observe humpback whales with their young at certain times of the year
  • The beach is just in front of our house, so sunbathe, enjoy the beach, and live in a tropical and nice place.

Requirements:

Minimum Age: 17 years: To join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills: You need to speak English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment: Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

What’s Included:

Services by Tortugas de Pacuare

Our program includes: accommodation on site, 3 meals a day as well as the support of 2 Volunteer coordinators who will be attentive to coordinate anything you need before during, and even once the program is over.

We also offer the opportunity to our volunteers to combine programs, even if you only applied for one program and wish to divide your stay in any of our programs, we will take care of coordinating your reservation and transfer to the other camp (the change of programs is subject to availability of space in the programs)

Accommodation:

You will live in camp-style accommodations with fellow volunteers. There are both male and female dormitories with bunk beds and an attached bathroom.

There are shared rooms with eight people or four people.

Sure. If you could book a room at Gaudy’s hotel for the night of February 27th. I am arriving on AC 957 at San Jose Airport at 9:25 pm. Also a room for March 13th at the same hotel for one night. Departing March 14th San Jose AC 956 back to Toronto

Food & Beverages:

We provide 3 meals a day: our camp it’s 100% vegetarian

Rice and beans, spaghetti, patacones, empanadas, picadillos, and typical local foods.
Drinks will be always tropical flavors.

There are also restaurants and convenience stores located near the campsite if you would like to purchase additional food, beverages, or toiletries.

Internet Access:

Good access at the project site

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