Volunteers are needed as research assistants for Ocean Spirits, a non-profit marine conservation organisation in Grenada. You will have hands-on experience with the world's largest sea turtle, and your activities will directly help to reduce illegal egg poaching, contribute to turtle preservation, and increase community participation.
These activities include:
Night patrols of the main leatherback nesting site
Flipper tagging of unmarked females
Data collection – carapace (shell) measurements, egg counts, nest relocation
Morning surveys (on foot) of adjacent beaches
Nest excavations
Maintenance and preparation of research equipment
Summer camp organisation and participation
Carnival 'Turtle Mas' camp – costume design and creation
Assisting with organised turtle watches for school/community groups & tourists
Camp maintenance and cleaning
Cooking
Dates:
Project durations are for 3 weeks, but there are possibilities to join for 6, 9 or 12 weeks for experienced volunteers/research projects.
Volunteer Requirements:
Aged 18+
Physically fit
Team Spirit
Previous experience not required
Cost:
The cost for a 3 week placement is £895. This includes quality accommodation, food, airport transfer (one pick-up scheduled for 6pm at Point Salines International Airport, Grenada on first day of placement), training and supervision; project t-shirts and WorkingAbroad Projects backup and placement support.
