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  • Life Below Water

Sea Turtle Supporter

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2 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Create a more sustainable environment for Sea Turtles, so that they can recover as a species.
  • Improve and gain valuable first-hand knowledge in biology such as nesting beach monitoring, scientific data collection and turtle nesting habits.
  • Practise your Spanish and learn more about Panama's culture by being around locals

Highlights

  • Create a more sustainable environment for Sea Turtles, so that they can recover as a species.
  • Improve and gain valuable first-hand knowledge in biology such as nesting beach monitoring, scientific data collection and turtle nesting habits.
  • Practise your Spanish and learn more about Panama's culture by being around locals
  • Encourage social responsibility within these communities.
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Panama has to offer: tropical beaches, beautiful landscapes, a very rich and unique culture.
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    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Help local turtle populations prosper by spreading awareness about them in nearby communities, protecting them, and creating an adequate environment for them to exist in.

    Sea turtles are currently facing great threats in the coasts of the Pacific Ocean right now: poaching, pollution, lack of available mating partners, among others. The main objective of this project is diminishing the impact of all of those threats through many activities volunteers perform, so that ...

    Over het programma

    Sea turtles are currently facing great threats in the coasts of the Pacific Ocean right now: poaching, pollution, lack of available mating partners, among others. The main objective of this project is diminishing the impact of all of those threats through many activities volunteers perform, so that the different endangered Sea Turtle species that nest in this area will be able to sustainably keep on existing in the area. This project is supported by volunteers, local students and residents, and biologists. 

    This project is an extremely valuable and enriching experience to any volunteers because it allows them to directly collaborate with the survival of many endangered species, while also acquiring first-hand scientific knowledge, such as turtle nesting habits, scientific data collection methods, identifying different turtle species, among many others. Additionally, you will have the unique chance of immersing yourself in the local Panamanian culture found in the communities you will be staying at. 

    In the Pacific coast of Panama, turtles tend to nest from mid-June until February. The turtles that nest at this site are:

    • Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)
    • Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata)
    • Green or black Turtles (Chelonia mydas)
    • Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys olivacea)

    This is a particularly important nesting site, as four out of the seven known species of Marine Turtles nest in this area.

    As a volunteer, you will be guided by a biologist working as a coordinator during the project; you may expect to perform tasks such as:  preparing sand for nurseries, protect female turtles while they lay their eggs, measure turtles, identify the type of turtle species, relocate eggs into the nursery, follow up and take care of eggs within the nursery, release any turtles that hatch to the beach, patrolling nesting areas at night (usually between 22:00 and 00:00), give maintenance to areas where the project is developed (beaches, nursery stations..), giving workshops at local schools and to the general community about the importance of caring for the environment and turtles, among many other tasks that may arise based on specific needs that may arise.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    This volunteer project takes place in the province of Veragues, about 7 hours from the capital, Panama City.
    Volunteers work all week (Monday to Sunday, but you can take one or two days off, which you should check with the coordinators upon arrival).
    • A typical day for a volunteer usually starts at ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    This volunteer project takes place in the province of Veragues, about 7 hours from the capital, Panama City.
    Volunteers work all week (Monday to Sunday, but you can take one or two days off, which you should check with the coordinators upon arrival).
    • A typical day for a volunteer usually starts at 9:00, where they may perform various maintenance, cleaning, and workshop tasks within the community. Many other tasks specific to current nesting conditions may arise.
    • At night, volunteers can also expect to work night patrols on nesting sites; these patrols usually take place between 22:00 and 00:00 depending on the tide.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    A rich cultural heritage, beautiful mountains, tropical beaches, historical monuments, and a bustling capital city —Panama has it all, directly within your reach to discover while you volunteer in this exciting country. Panama is a rather small country with a high density of remarkable and ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    A rich cultural heritage, beautiful mountains, tropical beaches, historical monuments, and a bustling capital city —Panama has it all, directly within your reach to discover while you volunteer in this exciting country. Panama is a rather small country with a high density of remarkable and memorable locations, which is something you can completely take advantage of, through cheap and accessible transportation, ease of visiting, and a welcoming people. 

    Some of the sites most enjoyed by our volunteers are: 
    • Panama city: a modern and bustling city, it's a city that may offer you both big malls and modern architecture, as well as the scenic old city (in Casco Viejo), old monuments (such as the Panamá Viejo colonial area), a natural park filled with sloths and ñeques in the middle of the city (Parque Metropolitano), plenty of museums and seaside spots (such as the Amador area). In the city you can also go visit and discover first-hand how the Panama Canal works. 
    • Portobelo: a city in the Colón province, it has history that dates centuries back to the colonial era, some very picturesque traditions such as the yearly Cristo Negro festival, and it has direct access to beautiful Caribbean beaches and tropical islands (most famous is Isla Grande). 
    • Bocas del Toro: A province in the northwest of Panama, near Costa Rica; its archipelagos and beaches are very famous among tourists, as they provide near pristine sands, near transparent water, a lot of wildlife you can see in some of its islands, and activities such as partying, scuba, or just swimming in the beach.
    • Guna Yala: An indigenous region, it has 365 islands which all have a fair share of white sand and crystal clear water. The Guna people that inhabit this region have a culture that is very tied in to the Ocean and to life in these islands, so coming here will not only allow you to enjoy the beautiful and picturesque beaches on these islands (each island having something particular, such as Isla Estrella, an island filled with Sea Stars or Isla Perro, an island filled with corals and fish), but also to appreciate a unique culture tied to life in these islands.
    • Valle de Antón: A very famous valley with cool weather and lots of nature, you can go hike the famous mountain of La India Dormida (the sleeping indian woman, tied to a well-known local legend), see lots of native flora and fauna, and also enjoy the beautiful scenery.
    • Boquete: Located in the Chiriquí province and known as the "Switzerland of America", it's a small yet very beautiful city in the middle of the mountain, known for its tasty coffee, colourful yearly flower festival (although flowers are an important part of the city any time of year), scenic trekking routes, and all the nature around the city.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op Basic studies niveau

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Volunteers must be respectful of nature, of the rules at the project (no smoking, no drinking), open to learning, and passionate about helping turtles.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag en zondag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    Your fees cover the following:
    • Accommodation during your volunteering
    • 3 meal per day
    • 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
    • Monitoring and evaluation of the program
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of weeks completed in your volunteering
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Civil liability for your activity
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of program

    Accomodatie

    Volunteers will stay at a house that has common amenities such as a washing area, a kitchen, bathrooms, and others all available for volunteers to use. Volunteers will be sharing rooms with other volunteers and using bunk beds. WIFI

    The house has internet at certain times of day.
    Additionally, certain house rules must be followed by all volunteers, such as:
    • The consumption of drugs and alcohol is not allowed.
    • Smoking is not allowed.
    • Don't throw garbage away.
    • Maintain the cleanliness of the bedrooms and the shared areas.
    • Take care of the utensils used.
    • Be respectful towards other volunteers, staff members, visitors, and locals.
    • Inform those in charge if you will be away from the project premises.
    • Swimming in the beach is forbidden during the project.

    Eten & Drank

    3 meals per day local food. Special diets are not included.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site
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    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Tocumen International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Panama. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Panama biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Panama dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Panama. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This project is open on the nesting dates of the various turtles that come to the area, that is from July to December. That being said, volunteers must arrive on  on either a Friday, a Saturday, or a Sunday, as this makes their induction into the program easier.
    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    $315 per week 2 - 4 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 4 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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    4,72
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    2018
    My experience as a volunteer and coordinator in the programs I have had the opportunity to participate in in Panama has been very productive ...
    Evelin Pineda

    Sea Turtle Supporter

    •
    2018
    Hi, my name is William & I am an 18 years old French Canadian Volunteer. I was in the turtle project for 6 weeks. It is not always easy ...

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