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Costa Rica Turtle Conservation and Surfing
Location: Costa Rica: San Jose
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
50-52 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QP England
Call Us
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7613 2422
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7613 2992
Description
Join this incredible project to discover a world of fragile beauty and help safeguard Costa Rica's precious wildlife and unique habitats for future generations while surfing world class waves that pound the coastline.
* What Will I Be Doing?
As a volunteer you could be involved in a range of activities such as observing and monitoring the nesting dynamics of female sea turtles and constructing hatcheries where at risk nests can be relocated. You will also be required to patrol the beach during the day or night which, depending on the season, can last anywhere from two to five hours.
Other activities could include marking adult turtles, releasing hatchlings, maintenance of the centre's facilities and shelters, beach clean-ups and tree planting projects as well as a range of scientific data collection and monitoring exercises. You will be assigned to one of two locations so if you are travelling with a friend don't forget to let us know so that we can ensure you will be based at the same location.
Surf Lessons:
At both of the locations you will have the chance to either learn to surf or simply practise the skills that you already have. You will have two surf lessons per day for four days which include theory and practice with the experienced instructors. Surfing is time limited by the requirements of your project work and also closely linked to the tides. As such, you will need to be flexible according to the daily demands of the programme.
Highlights
* Gain a lifetime of incredible memories.
* Visit this tropical paradise of Pura Vida!
* Work with endangered sea turtles and learn to surf at world famous breaks.
Languages
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
2,065
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt
In-country:
* Accommodation
* Food
* Airport pick-up
* Ground transfers & in-transit accommodation
* Local orientation
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
- sports
- volunteering
- marine conservation
- biological research
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
- Group living
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Phone/Video Interview
Frontier's Mission Statement
To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.
Year Founded
1989
