Help Protect the Leatherback Sea Turtles in the Caribbean Side of Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica: Limon
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: From February 2012 , to November 2012
Call Us
Phone: 2795 3398
Description
Last year thanks to the volunteers, baby sea turtles where released back to the ocean, after more than 10 years missing due to poaching.
Our sea turtle program is starting. This is second year of study. Our Moin beach has 100% of poaching. We patrol every night trying to save as many nests as we can.
Due to the extreme poaching, we patrol every night and mantain a hatchery.
Several poachers have been arrested and we managed to secure one small part of the beach, however there is a lot to be done and we are in urgent need of volunteers.
The beach we protect is 16 kilometers long, so we need a lot of people. If you are interested in volunteer, please write to us and check the volunteering program information.
Highlights
Last year thanks to volunteers, baby sea turtles where released back to the ocean after more than 10 years missing, do to extreme poaching.
Qualifications
* Volunteers need to be in good shape, since there will be alot of walking and heavy lifting.
* We relocate all nests to the hatchery since poaching in our beach still is a big problem.
* We need all the help we can get!!
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
USD245 per week
Cost Include Description:
3 meals a day, laundry service once a week, clean sheets and mosquito net. Rooms and bathrooms are shared.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Building Maintenance
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Conservation
- Culture
- Digging
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- Environment
- Planting
- Research
- Marine Conservation
- Tourism
- Trail Building
- Tree Planting
- Veterinary
- Volunteer Management
- Volunteering
- Wildlife Surveying
Typical Volunteer
Volunteers are expected to work during the days in the hatchery and walk the patrols from 8pm-12am or 12am-4am.This 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
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekCosta Rica Sanctuary's Mission Statement
Our Rescue Center and Sanctuary is a privately owned wildlife rescue facility focusing on the care, rehabilitation and study of Costa Rica wildlife. We work directly with the government receiving confiscated, sick and injured wild animals. All the animals that come to our rescue center receive all the medical attention and love needed. Many can return to the wildlife however those who can't, stay in the center. These animals accomplish a mission in life, they help us in our education programs so that everyone can learn to respect nature. Although we work with the government we do not receive governmental support. We rely on our membership program, private donations, volunteer programs and tours.
Year Founded
2008
