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City/State: Bocas del Toro
Country: PANAMA

Turtle Conservation in Panama
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Global Vision International
3 High Street
St Albans
Herts
UNITED KINGDOM
AL3 4ED
Phone: 01727 250 250
www.gvi.co.uk

Program description:

Be instrumental in the long term survival of one of the world’s most endangered species of turtle by participating in Global Vision International’s Leatherback turtle conservation project with the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Living in accommodation on the beach, you will spend your time patrolling the beaches for nesting turtles and will be directly involved in tagging, measuring and monitoring the turtles. Most of the work takes place at night and a late breakfast and coffee allow you to settle down for the rest of the day and relax to the sounds of the jungle backdrop. You may also have the opportunity to go on excursions such as camping trips to the outer cays and a variety of water based activities.

General program information:

Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18 - 65
Travel to site: Independant Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: 2 - 12 plus staff
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: There are no set arrival / departure dates for this project. Volunteers just need to inform GVI of the date they are planning to arrive. Please note that due to the length of the turtle hatching season this project only runs between the 25th Mar - 15th June except by special arrangement.

Benefits and advantages of the program:

Live and work in a beautiful coastal area, directly helping to conserve one of the world's most endangered species. Make new friends, interact with the local indigenous community, learn a new language, experience a new culture, see a part of the world that few people will ever visit, have the experience of a life time.

Cost or price of this program:

From £845 / US$1690

Typical person for this program:

There is no typical volunteer! Be enthusiastic, interested in conservation and prepared to work in a team.

Application process Involves:

Visit our website and apply on line, and a member of GVI staff will contact you to ensure your place in the field.

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