What to expect:
Our program combines work, education and leisure. Apart from meaningful tasks, you can expect outstanding cultural connections and regular fun activities.
What kind of work you’ll be doing:
| Recurring chores include: | Our sea turtle work encompasses the following: |
| – helping out around the project site – sustainability projects – community projects (e.g. english classes) – gardening and forest management – data collection and analysis – social media, painting etc. | – go on night patrols (~3 hours) – relocate nests – guard the hatchery (~5 hours) – collaborate with local egg collectors – release hatchlings – carry out nest exhumations |
Remember:
- Sea turtle nesting peaks between mid August and mid November, with most nests hatching between October and January. During that time, most of the work is carried out in the afternoon and at night.
- Whenever sea turtle activity is low, we focus on other chores like gardening, general maintenance, DIY and creativity, data management, ecotourism promotion, content creation etc.
What benefits you’ll get:
- sleep in a spacious, private & sheltered tent with a shared bathroom outside
- cook your own breakfast & lunch together with the other project participants (we provide the food!)
- receive a Nica-style dinner
- have 1 night off per week that you can spend @MEMANTA for free or somewhere else at your own cost
- take part in our weekly activity schedule with workshops, spanish lessons, fun trips, mini excursions and more
- have enough free time to relax and explore the surroundings
Further (optional) benefits:
- develop your own projects and / or offer activities to the other project participants and / or do your own research
- use this as a work experience or internship, as we are happy to provide a reference letter and certificate afterwards!
Specific requirements:
– minimum stay of 4 weeks
– payment of the program fee
Please see our current program pricing details here.
The program fee covers:
+ accommodation and usage of the facilities
+ food for preparing breakfast and lunch, plus a served dinner
+ drinks all day long (water, juice, hot drinks)
+ educational, environmental and fun activities
+ training and support
+ contribution to the sea turtle project (we pay for the nests we protect!)
PICTURES CAMPSITE
The campsite has NO electricity or running water. But it’s gorgeous anyway, isn’t it?
PICTURES RANCHO
The Rancho has electricity and the kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove and a fridge.
How to pay:
In order to confirm your booking, we ask for a deposit of 400 USD via Western Union or international wire transfer.
The rest of the fee is to be paid on the day of your arrival.
We’ll send you all the banking details.
Only with the upfront payment we can guarantee a space for you.
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