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An Experience with Sea Turtles

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3 - 3 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Being close to the work of professionals focused on the conservation of sea turtles.
  • Go through the postcards of Rio de Janeiro developing volunteer activities.
  • Being able to see sea turtles up close, feeling part of the environment.

Highlights

  • Being close to the work of professionals focused on the conservation of sea turtles.
  • Go through the postcards of Rio de Janeiro developing volunteer activities.
  • Being able to see sea turtles up close, feeling part of the environment.
  • Enjoy Rio de Janeiro nightlife.
  • Be able to experience the Brazilian way of life and immerse yourself in its culture.

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples

    About the program

    Discover different beaches in Rio de Janeiro looking for sea turtles and work directly with sea turtles researchers at an scientific expedition.

    Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful city with incredible views, but at the same time, thousands of residents and visitors and up affecting the health of marine environment. Even so, several sea turtles chose Rio de Janeiro to develop until adulthood (period that can last from 20 to 50 years). Staying long ...

    About the program

    Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful city with incredible views, but at the same time, thousands of residents and visitors and up affecting the health of marine environment. Even so, several sea turtles chose Rio de Janeiro to develop until adulthood (period that can last from 20 to 50 years). Staying long periods in potentially contaminated waters can directly influence the health of sea turtles. In that case, the objective of the project is to evaluate the density of sea turtles in different points of Rio de Janeiro and identify possible external diseases, such as tumors and visible skin problems (dermatitis).  


    Different methodologies, with the collaboration of Laboratório de Biometria e Conservação - BIOCO from the  Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, are proposed for evaluation of density and identification of pathologies, with the method of sighting by fixed point and by transaction, keeping researchers and volunteers out of the water for evaluations of sea turtles inside the water. Always accompanied by a dialogue with the local community in general who use these areas for free time and recreation for professionals who work daily in the region in addition to possible school groups.  

    In August, along with the sightings, a scientific expedition will take place to monitor the health os sea turtles in some locations of Rio de Janeiro. This expedition is being carried out in partnership with different institutions ans aims to assess the abundance and health of the turtles. Caminho Marinho is one of the organizations involved and is counting on the support of volunteers and researcher to work on the expedition.

    Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about different research methodologies for sea turtles, as well as assist the researcj team in recording and estabilizing the captured turtles. The sightings of turtles in different locations are crucial for decigind where to aply the intentional capture during the expedition. For all these activities the volunteer wont need any special equipment or prior knowledge in sea turtles research. Our team will be together working all the time.

    Typical day

    Before the scientific expedition starts, the volunteers will receive professional training for the sightings and start them at the different locations. During these days a typical day of the volunteer can take place in a morning shift (7:30 to 12h) or afternoon shift (13:30 to 18h) acording to the ...

    Typical day

    Before the scientific expedition starts, the volunteers will receive professional training for the sightings and start them at the different locations. During these days a typical day of the volunteer can take place in a morning shift (7:30 to 12h) or afternoon shift (13:30 to 18h) acording to the Coordinator reccomendations. 

    During the expedition the volunteers will start at 7:30 and go together with Coordinator to the place of work in that day. The volunteer will assist in the activities of organizing the material and accompanying the researchers, assisting in the biometry and registration procedures of the turtles recorded during intentional capture. The volunteer's work ends together with the research team, around 18:30-20h.

    Fieldwork can be limited by climatic conditions.

    Free-time activities

    • Rio de Janeiro is a city with several different leisure options. It is full of important museums for Brazil, and tourists attractions. Carioca music is a world reference and can be heard in all parts of the city, being found in different neighborhoods daily.  
      • What can’t be missed is a visit to ...

    Free-time activities

    • Rio de Janeiro is a city with several different leisure options. It is full of important museums for Brazil, and tourists attractions. Carioca music is a world reference and can be heard in all parts of the city, being found in different neighborhoods daily.  
      • What can’t be missed is a visit to Lapa, to follow up close the rehearsals of the famous Samba schools in Rio. The city is full of paradisiacal beaches and natural parks bringing volunteers and tourists closer to the nature of Brazil.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Interest in learning, care for the environment and enthusiastic about volunteering.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 07:30 - 19:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • The fee includes basic accommodation (shared room) - individual room (single)  can be supported by Caminho Marinho with the additional costs of the responsibility of the interested volunteer. 
    • Food: breakfast at the accommodation,  sandwiches and snacks during the scientific expedition activities;
    • Transportation to technical activities on other beaches;
    • Technical support;
    • Certificate of participation.
    • As we are far from the nearest airport, we do not pick up volunteers at the airport or bus station. 

    Accommodation

    Accommodation will be at Hostel Rio Carioca with double rooms (two people per room). The volunteers will be able to lock their rooms and share the same key between them.

    The hostel has:
    • 65'' TV room
    • Internet and Wi-Fi;
    • Dining room;
    • Air conditioning and ventilator in all rooms;
    • 2 balcony areas;
    • Full kitchen with 3 refrigeratos;
    • 4 bathorooms.

    Food & Beverages

    We offer

    breakfast at the hostel with the following food itens: bread, tapioca, ham, cheese, egg, margarina, mayonnaise, jams, banana, apple, coffee, milk, chocolate milk and juice.


    For snacks during the scientific expedition activities we offer: ham, cheese and mayonnaise/margarine sandwiches, bananas, apples, cookies and juice.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Brazil. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

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    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Brazil you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Brazil. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This is an opportunity to learn scientific methodologies for monitoring sea turtles in Rio de Janeiro. The highlight of this experience will be to accompany sea turtle researchers during the activities of the scientific expedition that will take place from August 14th to 22nd. 

    The volunteers will stay at "Hostel Rio Carioca" together with the Local Volunteers Coordinator.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $238 per week 3 - 3 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    3 - 3 weeks

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