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Rescue Project Details |
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will be volunteering in Hawaii, Guatemala, about six miles
east of the main Pacific resort town of Monterrico.
The Sea Turtle Conservation Center monitors about 8 km
of coastline, along which there are 15-25 turtle nests
per night during the high season. You will be helping
hatch both leatherback and olive ridely turtles by recovering
eggs and delicately transporting them to a safe hatchery.
As a volunteer on this project, you will be assisting
in the beach walks in order to harvest the turtle eggs.
You will also be heavily involved in transporting them
to the hatchery and monitoring them while they are there.
When the turtles are hatched, you will have the privilege
of releasing them into the sea.
Orientation:
Upon arrival in Antigua or Guatemala City, a Volunteer
Adventures staff will pick you up and transport you to
Hawaii. When you get to the Conservation Center, you will
be given a complete tour and orientation of the facilities.
You will then be familiarized with your daily schedule.
Transportation:
Volunteer Adventures will provide transportation for the
following:
 Airport
pickup in Guatemala City or Antigua, transportation to
project site
Accommodations:
You will be staying with other volunteers in our on-site
lodging. The Hawaii Park includes a large central rancho
with kitchen, office/library, second-story dormitory,
a large, open common area with hammocks and tables, and
a western toilet and shower. There is also a small visitor's
house where volunteers are welcome to sleep.
Meals:
Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals,
which can be prepared in the kitchen at the Hawaii Park.
Project leaders will guide you to a local store at which
you can buy food. Volunteers also have the option of eating
with a local family, which can be arranged for about $2.00
per day.
Activities & Excursions:
 You
will have the opportunity to explore your magnificent
surroundings while you are in Guatemala. The staff at Hawaii park can help you arrange the following activities and excursions:
Volcano hiking
Mountain
biking
River trips
Fishing trips
Birdwatching
Hammock-making
In-country support:
You will be working side-by-side with staff members
who live on-site at this project. The staff is happy to
help you during your time at the Sea Turtle Conservation
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 Javier
Project Leader |
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Volunteer
Adventures - 915 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 1-888-825-3454 or 303-777-7783 Fax: 303-777-7246 UK Toll
Free: 0800-028-8051 |
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