If you want to join our Turtle Camp and experience being a volunteer for a while, read ahead!
Volunteers Program
CEA has a Volunteer Program for individuals who wish to donate their time and expertise to help this small ecological group meet its goals. Volunteers input data to computer, write, edit, create publications, do systems, as well as other tasks.
Being a Turtle Program Volunteer
Raising awareness among tourist and residents on sea turtle biology and conservation issues is the most important thing on this job. Every night volunteers have to participate in our Turtle Talks to give information to the people who visit us.
Being a Turtle Program Volunteer
Raising awareness among tourist and residents on sea turtle biology and conservation issues is the most important thing on this job. Every night volunteers have to participate in our Turtle Talks to give information to the people who visit us.
Skills required:
The patrol work is hard. Digging and moving nests is particularly strenuous, and the work day begins at sunset, because that’s when the turtles nest and hatch. The turtles don’t run on a human calendar; they nest seven days a week. So, this is a job for a night person who can work hard for several days.
Monitoring turtles on the bay is hard too. Snorkel in the bay it’s not easy, we required people who are in good health, who are able to swim for long periods, and do not suffer “seasickness”.
You will be living in community for a long period of time, thus you are expected to have a proper attitude and be respectful of others and rules.
Usage of drugs or any illegal substance is strictly prohibited, and anyone caught using them will immediately be asked to leave CEA without condition.
Monitoring turtles on the bay is hard too. Snorkel in the bay it’s not easy, we required people who are in good health, who are able to swim for long periods, and do not suffer “seasickness”.
Protecting, monitoring, and uploading to a computer all turtles’ data is the main purpose of this program, but you will also be asked to help with other aspects of life at CEA, such as giving information and presentations about our work to tourists, as the Turtle Talk (please let us know if you have the interest and the ability to give it), taking local kids to release hatchlings, or helping organize educational events (among a variety of things). So we required volunteers that speak at least two languages.
Although it would be a plus for selection, no previous background in science or marine and turtle biology is required, but you must have a strong interest in wildlife and conservation. We always ask you to look for turtle information before coming; even though you would receive a proper training here.
Participants are expected to be enthusiastic, adventurous, be able to work as part of a team, be respectful of the host country’s environment and culture, and have a good sense of humor.
Life at CEA
During your stay at CEA you will be lodged in dorms with the other volunteers of the program, as well as various local fauna representatives, and will also have access to a fully furnished kitchen.Although it would be a plus for selection, no previous background in science or marine and turtle biology is required, but you must have a strong interest in wildlife and conservation. We always ask you to look for turtle information before coming; even though you would receive a proper training here.
Participants are expected to be enthusiastic, adventurous, be able to work as part of a team, be respectful of the host country’s environment and culture, and have a good sense of humor.
Life at CEA
You will be living in community for a long period of time, thus you are expected to have a proper attitude and be respectful of others and rules.
Usage of drugs or any illegal substance is strictly prohibited, and anyone caught using them will immediately be asked to leave CEA without condition.
Other general information
-Please note that we do not accept volunteers under the age of 21.
-According to the number of applicants for the program, a strict selection of the applications will be made.
-The minimum length of stay is 2 months.
-The fee for the program is 200 USD (foreigners), 100 USD (Mexicans) for your whole stay. Your payment is due one month before the start of the program.
-You must have a valid passport and visa or FM3 for the length of your stay. It is your responsibility to have up-to-date migratory documents.
-It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the recommended vaccinations and take any prescribed or advised medication. Please note that CEA can not give medical advice.
-You should have valid insurance for medical services.
-The limit application date is at least 1 month before the dates you want start the program.
-Please note that we do not accept volunteers under the age of 21.
-According to the number of applicants for the program, a strict selection of the applications will be made.
-The minimum length of stay is 2 months.
-The fee for the program is 200 USD (foreigners), 100 USD (Mexicans) for your whole stay. Your payment is due one month before the start of the program.
-You must have a valid passport and visa or FM3 for the length of your stay. It is your responsibility to have up-to-date migratory documents.
-It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the recommended vaccinations and take any prescribed or advised medication. Please note that CEA can not give medical advice.
-You should have valid insurance for medical services.
-The limit application date is at least 1 month before the dates you want start the program.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or an application form.
Volunteers and Communication Program
Alma Boada S: comunicacion@ceakumal.org
Alma Boada S: comunicacion@ceakumal.org
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Great work.
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