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Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
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Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - rig...
Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - right at the heart of a community, there is plenty to do and see. An ideal volunteer should be enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication is critical to the success of the charity's work with turtles.
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on experience with turtles in Costa Rica.
Have the opportunity to make a real contribution toward important research used to help form campaigns to change regulations that endanger the species in Costa Rica.
Enjoy an amazing immersion into Costa Rican life and culture - a great way to learn some Spanish!
Make friends and memories for life, together with other volunteers from around the world.
Live on Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, or in locations that are unspoiled by tourism.
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Quick Details
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
- Wildlife
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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My time in costa rica with my granddaughter nieve was wonderful.
by: Aleda and Granddaughter NieveProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster WorldwideMy time in Costa Rica with my granddaughter Nieve, was wonderful. It was spectacular learning opportunity and a really special way for the two of us to build a bond: working shoulder to shoulder with a very dedicated team of researchers working with amazing animals in a beautiful place. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a meaningful way to get away from it all, and spend some time in the tropics. The team were warm, outgoing and very generous. I could go on and on. You have conn...
When I do another project you will be the first people I will contact :)
by: HilaryProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster WorldwideIt truly was a brilliant experience I will never forget and I have been telling people about it during my travels. Thanks again for all the help and a very well organised trip. When I do another project you will be the first people I will contact :)
Project staff were wonderful and very well organised
by: Cindy and JamesProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster WorldwideGetting involved with actual conservation work (night patrols, hatchery work, hatchling releases etc) was a great learning experience and so much fun. San Miguel beach was absolutely stunning. So tranquil and we definitely enjoyed the simple life of doing long walks by the beach every day and every night. The moonlight and the stars were so beautiful. The local food was so delicious and nutritious. Loved every aspect of this trip. It really is a trip of a lifetime. My tips would be to bring quic...
Program Details
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Locations
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Ecology
- Vacation Packages
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
Availability
Years Offered: 2020,2021
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
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