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For those who can brave long walks, late night shifts, insects, and occasional downpours,
working with sea turtles can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Volunteering on a sea turtle nesting beach is not a vacation; it is an opportunity to make a difference, participate in scientific research, and meet new people. Turtle conservation volunteering is hard work but the benefits include new experiences, lots of good exercise, learning a new language, and a good addition to a growing resume.

SEE Turtles can connect you for free with a sea turtle conservation project in Mexico. At most turtle projects, the work involves participating in nightly beach patrols, looking for nesting sea turtles helping researchers collect data. Learn more about volunteer activities.

To volunteer with turtles, you need:
Reasonable physical condition
Ability to tolerate basic living conditions and food
To be able to pay a small amount for expenses and registration
A good attitude and open mind
To be able to get yourself to the site
To dedicate at least a week to the work

You don’t need (in most cases):
Experience with turtles
Spanish fluency
A background in biology
Lots of money

Volunteering costs between $15/day to several thousand per week for food and lodging depending upon the location.

Positions as research assistants at no cost may be available for those with experience or a background in biology and can commit to at least a month. If interested, please mention that in the notes section of the form.

Visit our volunteer section on www.seeturtles.org at www.seeturtles.org/663/volunteer.html or contact info@seeturtles.org