Volunteer Opportunity
Submitted: 2009-04-14 13:34:13
Contact: Alonso Ortíz Totoricagüena vinculacion@florafaunaycultura.org
WWW Link: http://www.florafaunaycultura.org
Period
The nesting season starts on may 1st and ends on October 31st
Location
We are located at the central coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico, between the cities of Playa del Carmen and Tulum
Background Information
We are a program with 25 years of continuity, also we are one of the most important marine turtles conservation programs in Mexico, our beaches are the main nesting sites for the loggerhead and green turtles.
Duties
Night patrols from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, checking the turtles and their nests, relocate them if necessary and release the hatchlings.
Collaborate cleaning the facilities and cooking.
Requirements
Skills: team work, good communication skills, willing to live in shared accommodation.
Fitness: used to take long walks along sandy and rocky beaches.
Education: Spanish speaking preferable but not indispensable, better if read, English spoken indispensable. non degree indispensable but high school.
At least a month enrolment
Benefits/Costs
We provide you lodging and meals, must cover travel and personal expenses.
Additional Contact Information
You can also contact us at tortugasmarinas1@florafaunaycultura.org