Leatherback Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica and Panama
Description:
Volunteers are needed at the Pacuare Reserve in Costa Rica and in Panama to help protect endangered Leatherback turtles. Volunteers assist with tagging, beach patrols, nest protection and monitoring of hatching success and all training is provided.
Species:
Leatherback Turtles, Green Turtles, and Hawksbill TurtlesHabitat:
tropical coastsLocation:
Pacuare Reserve, Costa Rica and PanamaTravel:
Plane to San Josè, buses and boat to Pacuare Reserve. Detailed directions provided on application.Duration:
2 - 3 monthsMinimum stay one week.
Period:
From Mid March to the end of SeptemberVolunteers Age:
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Qualifications:
No particular skills needed, but a keen interest in conservation required.Work:
Volunteers assist with tagging, beach patrols, nest protection and monitoring of hatching success and all training is provided.Language(s):
English and Spanish useful but not requiredAccommodation:
Shared accommodation in simple cabins with mosquito screens. No electricity.Cost:
Volunteers reponsible for cost of own transportation to site and prices include meals and accommodation.Application:
Volunteers please use Green Volunteers Standard Application FormAbsolutely do not show up at ANY PROJECT without adequate e-mail or telephone correspondence, and properly going through the required application process.
Project valid until:
30/09/2011Please directly contact the organisation to apply to this project.
Organisation details
Name:
Endangered Wildlife Trust and Rainforest ConcernCountry of Head Office:
United KingdomSee contact details and more info about this organisation.
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