Turtles of Parismina
Turtles are my favorite wild animal and I have ALWAYS wanted to go on a trip and help the sea turtles!!! I stumbled upon this great non profit organization that has volunteer and internship opportunities to help the turtles out. Based in Costa Rica on Parismina beach, this community-based organization works to protect sea turtles and their eggs from poaching. They also initiate sustainable development and provide an alternative economy to poaching in the small Caribbean community of Parismina.
The organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers and donations. Daily volunteer tasks include monitoring the hatchery, cleaning the beach of debris, guarding the hatchlings on their first journey to the ocean, and participating in nest exhumations.
"STOP needs interns/research assistants starting in March of each year. This is not a paid position. Responsibilities can include corresponding with, managing, and organizing daily activities for volunteers, updating information for website and Information Kiosk, grant proposal writing, and providing support to the Executive Board. Intern is required to have an advanced level of Spanish, be able to commit a minimum of 2 months to the program, interest in conservation, excellent interpersonal skills, and relevant work experience. Please send letter of interest and resume to parisminaturtles@gmail.com with "INTERN" as the subject heading."
Hopefully one year I can spend a little time saving my favorite wild animals! You all should check out their website and also consider making a donation! Anything will make a difference :)
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