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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica Internship Sea Turtle Conservation Programs www.abroaderview.org
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Internship descriptions: With the collaboration of volunteers through internship projects we get the chance to continually improve the development of the investigation projects, pursuing conservation of resources in areas of biological importance in the Central American tropics. We need people who want to have a rewarding experience doing an internship or a gap year project on behalf of the natural resources of Costa Rica and the world. It is also a great opportunity to learn about the culture, language, food and hospitality of Costa Rica in the Latin American context.
Mission: Through the Beach Investigation Program, we protect and conserve the nests and carry on a program of investigation which allows us to develop information leading to proper planning of tourist activities and to the efficient conservation and protection of the endangered species.
Participation objective
Apply knowledge in areas of natural sciences in terms of improving and supporting research activities in marine resource conservation in Costa Rica, fulfilling personal and professional academic requirements related to biodiversity conservation.
Duties of the intern
- Assist other volunteers in the roles assigned within the project
- Introduction to the methodology and data collection practices along with the basic biology of sea turtles
- Attend and participate in data collection on the beaches related to the tasks of monitoring species
- Attend the placement activities, harvesting, replanting, removal, monitoring and surveillance of nests according to preset protocols for sea turtle monitoring
- Assist in the release of baby turtles according to protocol
- Perform exhumations in the company of volunteer support
- Record and review the information to be recorded in the formats established by the protocol
- In addition, the intern will have to be responsible for the use and maintenance of tools, equipment and facilities of the project and other activities necessary for the normal performance of the project, considering the comments, recommendations and schedules of the volunteer coordinators in the project.
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About A Broader View Volunteers
Location:
236 Glen Place, Elkins Park, PA 19027, US
Mission Statement
We Deliver Meaningful Travel That Makes A World Of Difference At ABV, we are passionate about travel and the unique opportunities it provides for cultural immersion. Since our founding in 2007, our organization has been driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world through meaningful service-learning volunteer work. We believe that every individual has the power to make a difference in the lives of others, and we are committed to empowering our volunteers to do just that. If you share our love for humankind and our motivation to help others, we invite you to join us on a journey of discovery and service.
Description
Welcome to A Broader View! We offer volunteer projects for the globally-minded individual searching for a unique travel experience. We are a US based non-profit organization (501 c 3 tax deductible) offering short term volunteer placements working with international social projects in 32 Countries and over 345 programs. Our programs are in areas of teaching, orphanage assistance, community development programs, conservation, healthcare projects and many more.
Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!
Visit us at: www.abroaderview.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Volunteer houseSan Jose, 1111111Costa Rica
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Animal Therapy
- Environmental Science
- Animal Care / Handling
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training
- 12 Weeks
Overview
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