Group of volunteers in sea turtle conservation on Boa Vista, Cabo Verde

Volunteering in sea turtle conservation on Boa Vista, Cabo Verde!
Dive into the ultimate adventure!

Nesting season / working period: 1st of July – 15th of October

Join our volunteer program in sea turtle conservation and make waves of difference. Experience the thrill of protecting these magnificent creatures, while immersing yourself in breathtaking coastal landscapes. Discover a world where your passion meets purpose, and where every flippered friend counts. Embark on a journey that will leave you forever touched by the magic of the sea. Are you ready to save lives and leave a lasting legacy? Dive in today! Our loggerhead sea turtle protection program on Boa Vista strongly relies on the commitment of international and Cape Verdean volunteers working in our field stations at the beaches. Anyone who is open-minded, enthusiastic about sea turtle conservation and fulfills some basic requirements is welcome to apply for volunteering with us!

Nesting season / working period: 1st of July – 15th of October

Do you want to spend your summer with something meaningful? Our loggerhead sea turtle protection program on Boa Vista strongly relies on the commitment of international and Cape Verdean volunteers working in our field stations at the beaches. Anyone who is open-minded and enthusiastic about sea turtle conservation and fulfills some basic requirements is welcome to apply for volunteering in our project! Despite helping to save an endangered species from extinction, volunteering for sea turtle conservation provides a unique, rewarding experience that can change your life. Volunteering with us on Boa Vista is affordable and your contribution will fully benefit our conservation project.

Applying in 3 steps

• Step 1

Please carefully read the following 3 documents:

GENERAL INFORMATION
PACKING LIST
RISK WAIVER

The GENERAL INFORMATION document contains all what you should know about our project, your duties and responsibilities as a team member, local living conditions, etc. The PACKING LIST provides you with more detailed information about necessary equipment for your stay. All volunteers will participate in our project at their own risk. Therefore please read the RISK WAIVER carefully. All volunteers will be asked to sign this risk waiver upon arrival on Boavista.

• Step 2

Ensure you can answer all following questions with a clear and honest “YES”:

Have you thoroughly read our General Information document?
Are you at least 18 years old?
Are you aware that …

  • … volunteering in sea turtle conservation demands dedication and substantial time commitment?
  • … working to protect and preserve sea turtles will be enlightening and filled with rewarding moments, even though some tasks may occasionally be repetitive or monotonous?
  • … conservation efforts will often be carried out under challenging and uncomfortable conditions, such as traversing sandy shores at night, enduring heat, and encountering mosquitoes?
  • … your schedule will be primarily focused on working at nights, 6 days in a row, but the cherry on top is a well-deserved full day off to explore the enchanting island on your own or simply relax in the camp?
  • … working at nights, means adjusting to daytime sleep, which might be a minor challenge, but the thrill of this unique experience will far outweigh any temporary sleep disruption.
  • … you will be accommodated in modest shared tents in campsites, and spend your nights at the nesting beaches (you can rest in a tent during your free time)?
  • … meals will consist of locally sourced ingredients, which may result in repetitive yet nourishing options?
  • … you will work and live with young local rangers who primarily communicate in Portuguese/Creole and may have limited experience in other languages?

Are you willing to cover your travel expenses to the project location and contribute a daily fee for food and lodging?
Are you prepared to commit a minimum of two weeks (preferably three or more) to working in our project?
Can you effectively communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in either English (our primary language) or Portuguese?

If you confidently answered “YES” to all the above questions, we eagerly looking forward to your volunteer application.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at any time.

• Step 3

Please fill in our online volunteer application form below.

  • Applications for volunteer positions can be made for this year’s and the next year’s nesting season (1st July – 15th October).
  • Long term volunteers who want to stay for eight weeks and more are requested to attach a short CV to the application form.
  • Only complete applications will be considered. Thanks for your understanding!

Fields indicated with asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Please select your desired position.

DESIRED PERIOD OF COMMITMENT

- Volunteer assignments are possible between the 1st of July until the 15th of October ONLY!!!

PERSONAL DETAILS

Please enter your last name.
Please enter your date of birth. Note: minimum age 18 years!

Minimum age 18 years!

Please enter your email address.
Please enter your first name(s).
Please enter your nationality.
Please enter your email address again to be on the safe side.
Please provide a phone or mobil number where we can reach you in case of urgent questions.

RESIDENCE

Please enter your full street address and, if necessary, additional address information for postal contact.
Please enter your country.
Please enter your postal code.
Please enter your city.

PASSPORT INFORMATION

Required for visa application

Please enter your passport number exactly as in passport.
Please enter the expiry date of your passport.
Please enter your first name(s) exactly as in passport.

Exactly as in Passport!

Please enter the country that issued your passport.
Please enter your last name exactly as in passport,

Exactly as in passport!

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Please enter the name of your preferred contact person in case of any emergency.

E.g., parents or partner

Please enter one or more phone numbers of your contact person.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Please select "Yes" if you have any kind of first aid certification.
Please enter the year when you accomplished your most recent first aid certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Please select how you estimate your English skills.
Please select how you estimate your Portuguese skills.
Please select how you estimate your Spanish skills.
Please select how you estimate your German skills.

ABOUT YOU

Please state any illnesses, allergies, phobies, and required special diet that may affect your stay.
Plese select.
Please provide details of former project(s).

PREFERENCES

Lacacão Camp: Beach camp in the South of Boavista, center of research activities. Boa Esperança Camp: Beach camp in the North of Boavista, center of educational activities

During your stay, you will be allocated to one of the camps, but if needed, you may be requested to shift to another beach. Allocations will be based primarily on project needs, but we will try to respect volunteer preferences and individual skills.

10 Please upload your curriculum vitae and photo

(CV and photo are obligatory for long term volunteers only)

Please upload your curriculum vitae. Only files of the types pdf, doc, docx, and rtf are possible.

Maximum file size 6 MB

Please upload a photo of you if you want. Only files of the types jpg, jpeg, png, gif are possible.

Maximum file size 2 MB

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

COMMUNICATION

Of course we are respecting the existing data privacy protection regulations. The transmission of your personal data is protected by a secure and encrypted SSL/HTTPS connection from being accessed by third parties. Please also read our privacy policy.

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ATTENTION!

If you experience any troubles with the online volunteer application form or you are not sure if the form was sent correctly, please drop us a message to volunteers@turtle-foundation.org (or just use the email button). Thanks!
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