Save Turtles - North Limón

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 17 - 50+

rating  Fantastisch 4.5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of watching and helping turtles in their natural habitat—moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
  • Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, conservation, and connection that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Learn about these incredible creatures and their ecosystems, and become a part of their conservation journey.

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of watching and helping turtles in their natural habitat—moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
  • Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, conservation, and connection that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Learn about these incredible creatures and their ecosystems, and become a part of their conservation journey.
  • Embrace a back-to-basics lifestyle that rejuvenates your spirit and helps you appreciate life’s simple pleasures.
  • Enjoy the pura vida lifestyle on a breathtaking beach.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 17+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen

    Over het programma

    Get in contact with one of the most fascinating turtle species – the giant leatherback turtles – and help improve the local inhabitants' living conditions.

    About the Program

    This program is located about 15 km north of Limón. You will reach this camp after a 30 min wonderful journey by boat through the mangroves. 

    Besides the effort of protecting turtles and the biodiversity of this area, here you are in demand for community work. 

    Together with the ...

    Over het programma

    About the Program

    This program is located about 15 km north of Limón. You will reach this camp after a 30 min wonderful journey by boat through the mangroves. 

    Besides the effort of protecting turtles and the biodiversity of this area, here you are in demand for community work. 

    Together with the people in the local community you will be working on programs to educate people of the importance of caring about the environment. You should have a willingness to help in a task that requires a lot attention and have a desire to leave a mark on a humble village. Here you will find an atmosphere where you feel like family. 

    You will be in a very remote camp and under very simple conditions. There is no standard electricity (there are solar panels), there are no grocery stores and no internet facilities. There are some spots on the beach where you might have a signal – but be prepared to be disconnected. 

    The Caribbean is very humid, so be prepared for demanding circumstances – you will see: once you meet a giant Leatherback turtle (between February and June) or, later in the year a Green turtle (between July and November): the experience of connecting with nature and these fascinating turtles pay off the hard work!

    Our Volunteers

    Our Volunteers should have a love for nature and fun with outdoor-living. They should be prepared for sometimes physically demanding work and work at unusual hours as most of the turtle nesting occurs at night. The volunteers should bring a sleeping bag, repellent, mosquito net, flashlight, batteries, rain protection (May - November), sun protection and a hat or cap. 



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Your Tasks

    You will walk on night patrols with local guides in which you will collect turtle eggs

    You will relocate the eggs to a turtle hatchery where they will be safe from poachers

    You will also volunteer to do community service work 

    You will help to maintain community facilities, local schools and ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Your Tasks

    You will walk on night patrols with local guides in which you will collect turtle eggs

    You will relocate the eggs to a turtle hatchery where they will be safe from poachers

    You will also volunteer to do community service work 

    You will help to maintain community facilities, local schools and sports fields

    You will do beach cleanup in conjunction with the Blue Flag committee

    We also help the local population with the construction of gardens


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    You are living far from civilization, so ti's recommended to collect the free days and use them in the end for a trip! 

    You can travel down the coast to visit Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or our rainforest lodge. Or hop over to the pacific coast and visit us in Sámara! Also, there are many beautiful ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    You are living far from civilization, so ti's recommended to collect the free days and use them in the end for a trip! 

    You can travel down the coast to visit Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or our rainforest lodge. Or hop over to the pacific coast and visit us in Sámara! Also, there are many beautiful National Parks to see: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Rincón de la Vieja ...  


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 17 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 17 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Vereiste documenten

    Copy of health insurance and valid in Costa Rica

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    If you are 17 years old, then you have to bring the written allowance of your parents - we provide a form for this!

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zaterdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door first hand Costa Rica

    We provide airport pickup, we organize the journey to the project and we also do hostel reservations in San José if needed (mostly it is needed!) - and, if you will combine projects, we will also organize the transportation between the projects. You will have to pay the cost for the pickup and the transport.

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Juan Santamaria International Airport

    You will be picked up at the airport by our driver with a sign with your name and you will directly get in contact with your german, english, spanish speaking coordinator via phone. The driver will drive you to the reserved hostel (if necessary), give you the bus ticket (he will buy a ticket in advance to reserve you a seat in the bus), pick you up at the hostel the day of your journey to the project and bring you to the bus.
    The cost will be around 70 US$ plus the hostel night (13-15 US$ (dorm) and 40 US$ (single/double room).

    You will be picked up from the bus by the camp coordinator and he will join you on the trip to the camp: you will take a ride to the harbour and than have a beautiful boattrip through the mangroves of 30 min to the camp. This boat trip costs 35 US$.


    Accomodatie

    You will be living in rooms and dorm-like rooms under very simple conditions.

    Eten & Drank

    Your food - breakfast, lunch, dinner - will be prepared in the camp and consists of the typical costarican cuisine: rice, beans, vegetables, meat and fruit.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Costa Rica. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Costa Rica biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

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    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This program is available from mid February until November. It starts every Monday. Please arrive at least one day before the programs starts.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 817€
    3 weken 1.049€
    4 weken 1.281€
    8 weken 2.209€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 3.136€
    Gemiddelde kosten 335€/week

    Programmakosten

    335€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 17 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door first hand Costa Rica gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    first hand Costa Rica

    Fantastisch 4.5 rating (100 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2006

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Sofia

    Gesproken talen: Frans, Spaans, Duits, Engels

    Over de organisatie

    We offer you to immerse in the daily life of costarican families and work routines of teaching and conservation projects. These new found knowledges teach you a lot.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    In 1994 we at first hand moved to Costa Rica and everything started when my son went to a little elementary school near Sámara: 11 children, 6 degrees, one classroom and one teacher. We started bringing volunteers to this little school and 'poco a poco' other schools addressed us with interest of having volunteers and families offered themselves for having volunteers in their house.

    Since then a lot has changed and developed at first hand – we started many new teaching programs and conservation projects all over the country – but one thing is still the same: we have a very personal and very close contact to all of our schools, guestfamilies and projects. We live in Costa Rica and we will be there when you need us!

    First hand offers volunteer opportunities in schools, kindergarten, music schools, turtle camps, animal reserves, macaw stations, farms and in the rainforest.

    We, the agency for volunteer work first hand, are in direct contact with schools and environmental conservation projects planning, organizing and joining our volunteers during this unforgettable and worthy experience!

    We have 20 years experience of living in Costa Rica and feel commited to the people, comunitary help and sustainable ecological development. Through the 'Asociación Intercambio Cultural ALEGRIA - AICA', a non-profit organization, we have been promoting intercultural exchange in all areas of artistic expression and organizing festivals and benefit events. 

    First hand offers projects almost everywhere in Costa Rica. San Jose, Islita, Buena Vista, Manzanillo, Drake Bay, Mata Palo...just to name a few!

    Our Vision

    first hand wants to contribute to a sustainable development and mutual respect by intercultural exchange and learning from each other.

    Why volunteering with first hand?

    Your contribution makes the difference in educating children, preserving marine turtles or other animals and protecting the rainforests of Costa Rica. You live and work with locals and you get to learn the real life of Costaricans. Every day you deal directly with opinions, lifestyles and routines of a different culture. These new found knowledges teach you more about yourself! You learn or improve your spanish skills. Language is the key to understanding the values of a different culture. Work experiences in foreign countries are indispensable in times of globalization. A volunteer based commitment will open many doors for you.

    About Costa Rica

    Costa Rica is a little tropical paradise between two oceans. Hardly any other country has such an abundance of plants and animals on such a small terrain. 25% of it's area is protected by national parks. Active volcanos, hot springs, rain and cloud forests, mountain rivers, spectacular waterfalls, subterranean caves, coral reefs, mangroves, amazing caribbean and pacific beaches and a fascinating animal world invite you to discover and enjoy.

    Costa Rica has the oldest democracy in Latin America, a working social system, responsable environmental laws and is the only country in the world that has no army. The relaxed 'pura vida' lifestyle of the 'ticos' and their hospitality towards visitors make it one of the safest top destinations in Latin America.

    100 beoordelingen · rating4.5

    Olivia J rating5

    2019 at Save Turtles - North Limón

    My name is Olivia, I did volunteer work for 2 weeks at a seaturtle conservation in Pacuare in Costa Rica. There I did many different tasks almost every day. During the night I went on patrols on the beach or was at the hatchery to look after the turtle eggs. And during the day we cleaned the beach, ...
    Leonie rating4.4

    2017 at Save Turtles - North Limón

    After three months I went to the turtle project and the only way to get there is really breathtaking. With a speedboat it goes through the river landscape to the beaches where the project is lodged. In the project life is really simple, no internet, no telephone reception, no warm water and only ...
    Christopher rating4.4

    2016 at Save Turtles - North Limón

    The project is actually as simple as it is described, but the intoxicating new impressions you gain there are simply worth everything. The cold showers were actually the biggest obstacle for me. We met many great, new, very friendly people. You are welcomed in the project with open arms, questions ...
    Susanne rating4.4

    2016 at Save Turtles - North Limón

    In the project I felt immediately at home. The beautiful boat trip through the mangroves is really a dream! Among others, faults, monkeys and toucans have accompanied me to the journey to my new place of residence. On the same evening we started with the turtles. Three of us patrolled on the beach ...
    Leon rating4.4

    2016 at Save Turtles - North Limón

    In addition to the many tasks in the field of environmental protection, which was the work with the largest and thus most impressive species of tortoise in the world, the turtles camp tortoise ... I have learned many new things about myself and my abilities. So I can guess from anyone who does not ...
    Stefanie rating4.4

    2015 at Save Turtles - North Limón

    Palm trees, black sand and the sea just outside the front door, so it looks like in the camp in Pacuare. The four-week short-term voluntary service in Costa Rica was simply one-of-a-kind, an adventure that I would always remember well for the rest of my life. The journey to the project worked ...

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