Like all of our programs for a gap year . The objective is to optimize the protection of turtles in Costa Rica by collecting data for the Ministry of the Environment. You will be part of a team that works on long-term volunteer projects with the goal of preserving the natural habitat of Costa Rican animals.

Our volunteering missions in Costa Rica are rich in field training. They allow volunteers not only to learn techniques for protecting endangered species, but also to understand local global environmental issues. Volunteers regularly take part in expeditions to the rainforest to conduct studies on the region’s ecosystem (waterfowl, etc.) and are trained in a whole range of skills that will enable them to evolve in the field.

The strengths of eco-volunteering projects in Costa Rica

– Work in the protected national parks and the most beautiful natural reserves of Costa Rica.

– Integrate into an international community of volunteers and environmental professionals.

– Learn new aspects about the wildlife of Costa Rica and the habitat of sea turtles.

– Evolve in diverse environments between beaches and tropical forests, an ideal setting for carrying out research on wildlife.

– Acquisition of technical skills with video recordings, data collection and analysis.

Objective of the marine turtle ecovolunteer project – national park, Costa Rica

This eco-volunteering is a project for the protection of animals, nature and the environment in Costa Rica. Research teams observe 3 species of endangered turtles. They watch in particular the nests, largely destroyed by the external conditions, increasingly difficult due to the human presence.

This project aims to protect and ensure the survival of sea turtles by collecting data and behavioral observations of endangered species. The role of volunteers is to:

– List the number of nests.

– Follow the trajectories of turtles, their migratory movements, etc.

– Determine the impact of the presence of jaguars on the protection of turtles.

Information collected on sea turtles in Costa Rica is then sent to international organizations and presented at world environmental conferences. This project has contributed to maintaining the species, reducing poaching and preserving the beaches and their natural environment.

Environment and Education multi-projects

Volunteers can combine 2 or 3 volunteer projects during their stay in Costa Rica. Generally the missions on animal projects (turtles and jaguars) are linked, so volunteers often opt for the combination of animals and humanitarian mission in the communities in order to live an optimal experience.
Community development, childcare and teaching English.

Volunteers have the opportunity to work in Esparza, in small rural communities to develop educational programs for children or teaching English. A group of people who have already worked on the project will be present to guide the volunteers.

– The purpose of the childcare program is to organize fun and educational activities during the students’ free time. This program offers volunteers the opportunity to experience a real socio-cultural exchange, improving their social skills and providing them with another approach to the local culture.

– In addition to the childcare program, volunteers can choose to participate in the English teaching program. Within this program, volunteers will work with adults or young people to teach the basics of English to members of the community, giving them the opportunity to get better jobs and improve their living conditions. life.

On each of these two projects, volunteers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of the local community. Areas of activity: manual work, environmental awareness, English lessons.