This conservation project aims to preserve the beach environment where sea turtles come to lay their eggs in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The project covers 8 km of beach and records over 7,000 nests per season.
Your commitment as a volunteer will have a real impact on the turtles and the local community members. The project team is always open to new ideas and values learning new skills from volunteers.
As a volunteer, you will take part in daily turtle patrols, either in the morning (3 to 5 hours) or at night (4 to 7 hours).
During the patrols, your role will be to:
During the day, participants will contribute to:
The team generally works very hard on the project and expects all volunteers to get involved as much as possible to help achieve the goals. Due to the nature of environmental and community work, project schedules are flexible.
In case of changes to the program, the on-site coordinator will inform volunteers as soon as possible.
The workload will vary depending on the number of people at the camp; the team may need their help a little more than usual. Each volunteer will have at least one full day of rest.
This programme is available from January to April and from July to December.
Arrivals on Saturdays.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1097 € |
3 weeks | 1357 € |
4 weeks | 1817 € |
5 weeks | 2277 € |
6 weeks | 2087 € |
7 weeks | 3247 € |
8 weeks | 3757 € |
The camp consists of two mixed dormitory-style cabins, each accommodating 8 to 10 volunteers, as well as cabins for staff. It also has a communal kitchen and a relaxation area. Electricity and WiFi are available on site. Meals are included during your stay and are mainly vegetarian.
The trees above the buildings are often used as passageways for monkeys or perches for birds, and the river that borders the property abounds in small mammals and amphibians.
Your arrival is scheduled for Saturday in San José (SJO), Costa Rica. Please note that the overnight stay in San José is not included in the project.
On Sunday, you will travel to Puerto Jimenez where you will spend the night. Although transport is not included in the cost of the project, accommodation in Puerto Jimenez is covered.
On Monday morning, a group departure is organised to join the project, included in the total cost of the programme.
At the end of your project, there will be a group return to Puerto Jimenez, also included in the price.
In your free time, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities: explore Corcovado National Park, surf at Matapalo, go horse-riding or take a guided tour of the gold mines. You can also admire the waterfalls and go on whale and dolphin watching excursions. Although the beach near the camp is not for swimming, it offers superb scenery for beach games and observation of the local wildlife.
