Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteers Wanted

Make a positive impact on the environment by choosing one of our sea turtle conservation programs. We give you the choice of three breath-taking locations (Caribbean and Pacific coast) and the opportunity to experience a true Costa Rican conservation project at an affordable price. We welcome students, travellers and professionals from around the world who have an interest in hands-on conservation and data collection work with an endangered species.

The qualifications and experience required is dependent on the position applied for. This ranges from just needing to be fit and healthy to requiring a Degree in Biology, Conservation or a related subject. Several of the projects have no language requirements and one requires at least a conversational level in Spanish. The work of the volunteers ranges from beach patrols and hatchery shifts to in-water sea turtle population monitoring (including snorkeling and/or diving).

The cost of participating as a regular volunteer ranges from 4.20 to 8.40 (US$8 to US$16) per day. Research assistants receive free board and lodging or pay 3.15 to 5.20 (US$6 to US$10) per day (dependent on project chosen).

The location of each project ensures the area is rich in wildlife and you may see up to three species of monkey, sloths, caimans, anteaters, coatimundis, kinkajous, raccoons, butterflies, bats, leaf-cutter ants, white tail deer and up to 400 species of birds.

If you are interested in finding out more please request a free volunteer placement information pack.

We believe you won't find a more rewarding or affordable volunteer placement anywhere.

For those travelling on their own we offer a networking service to connect you with other volunteers. Hence, you have the opportunity to converse with other volunteers to find possible travel companions.

We arrange your accommodation and get you picked up from the airport when you first arrive in Costa Rica.

You will be issued with a certificate to commemorate your efforts in helping conserve critically endangered sea turtles.

We also provide a referral booking service in partnership with STA Travel and numerous other benefits.