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Get AMPED Abroad: Land and Freshwater Turtle Conservation Volunteer/Intern in Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica: Atenas
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Trimester, Academic Year, Throughout the year, May Term
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: First and third Monday of each month
Call Us
Phone: 214.736.7654
Fax: 214.276.7727
Description
Frequently overlooked for the massive sea turtles, land and fresh water turtles have especially come under watchful protection.
At a privately funded clinic, natural habitats similar to their natural ecosystems are constructed to improve the quality of life for freshwater and terrestrial turtles that have suffered trauma, have been harmed by disease carrying parasites, and have experienced other health problems.
In addition to caring for the turtles, the organization aims to educate the public and community, and to conduct investigative research aimed at safeguarding and conserving the turtles and fostering sustainable development that is in harmony with nature.
Volunteers for this project may be assigned the following responsibilities:
* Caring for land and fresh water turtles;
* Constructing new habitats for the turtles using organic and environmentally friendly techniques;
* Working with hydroponics project;
* Making organic fertilizer from dry leaves; and
* Maintaining the greenhouse.
Highlights
Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment.
Qualifications
Not Applicable
Intern Types
- Animal Sciences
- Botany
- Environmental Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
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Cost Include Description:
Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, 24/7 emergency in-country staff support, and project donation. Spanish lessons are available in Costa Rica for an additional weekly fee.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
- environment
- solar & hydro projects
Typical Volunteer
While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.Age Range
At least 18This Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Resume
- Transcript
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-4 weeksYear Founded
2008
