Turtle conservation
Project name:
Rascarey
Project purpose:
Rascarey is a project that works in the conservation of sea turtles and the environment. The mission is to make a difference in turtle conservation and inspire people to live a more connected and sustainable lifestyle
Project activities:
animal interaction
community awareness
data collection/analysis
habitat restoration/management
teaching
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
245
Direct benefits you gain:
cultural integration
field research skills
remote scenic location
sustainable living practices
Noteworthy conservation points:
contributes to environmental policy
development goals (supporting local community)
ethical rehabilitation centre/practices
publishes work
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
dormitory in a wood house
When does the project run?
All year
Facilities:
Volunteers are accommodated in a dorm room and share the house with the owner and local staff. Each room has a fan. There are hammocks, chill zones & areas to conduct work. Shared indoor and outdoor kitchen. Three meals per day are provided (mostly local, vegetarian food) and organic food from the land (papaya, mango, plantain, banana, yucca, coconut, herbs, etc.) Vegans can be accommodated. Volunteers are asked to keep dormitory and shared spaces tidy and help with washing and cleaning.
accommodation included, food included, cooking facilities, electricity, drinking water, shower (cold), toilets (western), wifi
How long can I stay?
min. 2 weeks
Requirements:
Passion for sea turtle conservation & environmental protection!
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
June - December: Turtle nesting season - main focus on nightly beach patrols & liberation of hatchlings, exhumation of turtle nests, collection of research data
Time commitment of 4 hour night patrols + 2 hours daytime activity (2 days + 1 night free per week)
Other activities include beach clean ups, helping with household chores, gardening, maintenance of campsite and turtle nursery, social media, photography, etc.
January - May: main focus on environmental conservation, beach clean ups, planting and cultivating local plants, building with natural resources, self-sufficient living, preparation for turtle nesting season
The first two weeks cost $245/week and every week after $175/week.
For locals a price of $105/week is charged
The contribution goes towards funding the project (material, campsite, maintenance of house and turtle nursery, food supplies, etc.) and also helps to fund the salaries of local staff.
Rascarey's location is remote and unique, surrounded by jungle and wildlife. The house is right in front of the beach and next to the Corcovado National Park. The national park is the largest and most remote biological reserve in Costa Rica and contains over 250,000 species - half of Costa Rica\'s total!
Volunteers will have lots of free time to explore the area, go on hiking trails, swim in the ocean and nearby waterfall, snorkeling, surfing, observing wildlife, etc.
Reviews & ratings
Francisco
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
An amazing project with amazing staff
I work as a travel agent, bringing volunteers to DAKTARI and other projects around the world. After helping a lot of volunteers fulfill their dreams of coming to South Africa, I managed to arrange 2 weeks to spend at the project. What a wonderful time I had starting with the staff who are so friendly and polite, the animals being taken care of as if they were family and the amazing food that was prepared catering to each of the volunteers individual needs. I can only say that if you are looking for an unique and quality experience involving a well thought out educational program and the preservation of native animal species, this is the one for you.
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
leslie
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
great experience
i had an enjoyable stay here in DAKTARI. be surrounded by wild animals is a chance and i also loved the teaching part of my stay
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
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