Working with people to protect nature
Period:From July to December.
Location: Community of El Progreso de Drake.
Duties: You will take part of our research team and all its activities. This includes beach cleaning activities, night watch, searching the beach for turtle eggs (mostly at night), taking scientific data, learning about sea turtle habits and population, taking care of the nesting area, construction activities, environmental education activities and the liberation of hatchlings.
Lodging: You will stay directly at our Research Station in one of the rustic cabins. The Station is located directly at the beach but has all facilities you need like an outside kitchen, shared bathrooms and a large communal space with hammocks.
Cost of participation: US$ 270 two weeks. (Includes: equipment, full room and board and basic insurance policy)
Transportation: Air transportation, volunteer has to cover it. US$ 64 roundtrip.
Minimum stay: 15 days
Languages: Basic English / Spanish.
Requirements: Good physical condition for long walks, be able to work in damp conditions and much heat, have capacity to adapt and relate to new cultures, posses capacity to live in rural and remote areas, staying basic in housing and with rudimentary services.
