Project details:
Wow! This project provides you with the best of Costa Rica in the shape of turtle conservation and surfing lessons. Situated on the beautiful beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, you can pack a truly wonderful experience into 2 short weeks.
Working with a Costa Rican NGO, the municipal government and a local surf school, you take an active part in vital efforts to conserve the Olive Ridley, Black, Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles. All this, combined with daily surfing lessons, adds up to a rewarding and fun project.
Why the project needs volunteers:
Turtles are under threat in Costa Rica and volunteers are really needed to help out with conservation efforts. This is your opportunity to play a part in an ongoing struggle to save a remarkable piece of Costa Rica's heritage.
What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
You need to love the outdoors, be enthusiastic and like working with animals. You do not need to be able to surf but you must be a good swimmer to do this project. A fun and positive attitude comes in handy too!
Your role as a volunteer:
Your day will be filled with a combination of surfing lessons, supervised surf practice and also turtle conservation. You could get involved with beach patrolling, research gathering and preparing turtle hatcheries. You will work 6 days a week and have one day off a week to be arranged with the project.
Where the project is based:
The project is based on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula, the nearest town being Samara. It's the perfect place if you want to swim, surf, and relax.
You need to fly into San Jose International Airport (SJO) on your official arrival date.
