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Guatemala Sea Turtle Conservation
Location: Guatemala: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 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
Guatemala is an entrancing country of extremes - with its spectacular active volcanoes, dusky and diverse forests and complex historical and cultural heritage; it is an ideal gap year or year out destination. It is a place steeped in the mystique of the indigenous people that have existed here for millions of years, and its flora and fauna are as wild and untamed as its complicated history. Its forests and beaches contain some of the most intriguing wildlife found on earth, and it is known to be a place of astounding biodiversity. Its animal inhabitants include the charming sea turtles that glide through the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, and nest on Guatemala's beaches as they have done since the dawn of time. However their population numbers are tragically falling due to threats inflicted by humans, particularly as a result of the increased demand on the illegal black market. Join this incredible project and contribute to the fight to protect these charismatic creatures.
* What Will I Be Doing?
The work on the project is multifaceted, combining a programme of practical conservation work with an extensive sustainable development agenda. The work involves:
* monitoring and patrolling beaches
* conducting behavioural observation on turtles feeding
* assist nest hatching
* collecting a variety of data on the beach
* preparing materials for school education programme
If this is your first time doing conservation work, don't worry! It will only take a short while for you to feel totally at home on camp and confident with the science work. Although the work is intense you'll find that living in such a beautiful and inaccessible environment alongside friends who share your passion for conservation will be the experience of a lifetime!
You'll find your team to be a fun, dynamic mix of ages and experiences, with members who all share a passion about travelling in developing countries and saving endangered life. Your staff will be young, friendly individuals who are highly experienced in their field and many have also volunteered on a Frontier project earlier in their career.
Highlights
* Explore this enchanting Central American location!
* Contribute to the fight to protect the charismatic sea turtle.
* Make lifelong friends.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
2,108
Cost Include Description:
Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt
In-country:
* Accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* Project equipment & materials
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- volunteering
- marine conservation
- conservation
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Guatemala
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
