Volunteer Opportunity
Submitted: 2010-06-07 12:59:30
Contact: Heber Pinto playamalena@gmail.com
WWW Link: http://www.playamalena.org
Period
Volunteer come down for a minimum of one week.
Location
Located in Malena, District of Mariato, Province of Veraguas, Panama
Background Information
The Associacion Conservacionista de Playa Malena is a group of community volunteers that work to protect the 5 species of sea turtles that nest on thier beach.
Duties
Volunteers will assist with patrolling the beach at night, collect eggs, keeping records, and returning hatched turtles to the sea.
Requirements
A basic level of Spanish is a plus.
Benefits/Costs
The program costs $150.00 per week, which covers a home-stay and meals.