Description

Frequently overlooked for the massive sea turtles, land and fresh water turtles have especially come under watchful protection.

At a privately funded clinic, natural habitats similar to their natural ecosystems are constructed to improve the quality of life for freshwater and terrestrial turtles that have suffered trauma, have been harmed by disease carrying parasites, and have experienced other health problems.

In addition to caring for the turtles, the organization aims to educate the public and community, and to conduct investigative research aimed at safeguarding and conserving the turtles and fostering sustainable development that is in harmony with nature.

Volunteers for this project may be assigned the following responsibilities:

* Caring for land and fresh water turtles;
* Constructing new habitats for the turtles using organic and environmentally friendly techniques;
* Working with hydroponics project;
* Making organic fertilizer from dry leaves; and
* Maintaining the greenhouse.

Highlights

Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment.

Qualifications

Not Applicable

Intern Types

• Animal Sciences
• Botany
• Environmental Studies
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for details

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, 24/7 emergency in-country staff support, and project donation. Spanish lessons are available in Costa Rica for an additional weekly fee.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Conservation
• Environment
• Solar & Hydro Projects

Typical Volunteer

While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.

Age Range

At least 18

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Usually 2-3, depending on the time of year.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

2008