2021 at Biological Research Assistant
from 633€
Outstanding 4.9
(34)
Biological Research Assistant
1 - 19 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 4.9
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Outstanding 4.9 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 19 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Highlights
- Get hands-on experience collecting information and data for biological research on different types of wildlife in Costa Rica.
- This project has a real effect! In the past seasons, the center has successfully protected over 140 sea turtle nests and released more than 5000 hatchlings.
- Help to educate local people about nature and conservation when they visit the research center.
- Go on expeditions in the beautiful nature of Costa Rica with the friends you make during the project.
- Find out if nature and conservation is the major for you for your studies or work.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Are you interested in biology, wildlife and nature? Do you want to learn more about research and get hands-on field experience? Then you should volunteer for this project
As a volunteer or intern on this project, you will help the biological research center to collect more information and data about sea turtles, mammals, crocodiles, butterflies and other wildlife. The projects runs the whole year around, except for the sea turtle project which is seasonally ...
Typical day
During your volunteer time or internship, you will work for 5 to 6 days a week for around 6-8 hours a day. The volunteers and interns can work more hours during their volunteer time/ internship if they desire. Also, volunteers and interns can choose the project they want to work on. However, there ...
Free-time activities
Ojochal is a very warm and welcoming village on the Puntarenas of Costa Rica. There is plenty to do around the Puntarenas, and the staff of the research center can help you organize activities around Ojochal during your project time.
Activities may be surfing, paddle boarding, hikes, bird watching, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This volunteering program is year-round! The ongoing research projects change throughout the year, so the experience of every volunteer is new and very versatile.
The working schedule is 5-6 days a week for 6-8 hours a day. There is a minimum stay of one week.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
633€
2 weeks
944€
3 weeks
1,255€
4 weeks
1,565€
6 weeks
2,187€
8 weeks
2,809€
19 weeks (max. stay)
6,230€
Average fees
480€/week
Meet your organization
Green Life Volunteers
Outstanding 4.9
(34 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2012
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Janina
About the project
A small non-profit organization aims at providing affordable volunteering programs and improving the living standard of local peoples in Costa Rica
34 reviews · 4.9
Location
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