Sea Turtle Patrols Volunteers
Kido Foundation is a non-profit, non governmental organization, part of Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST). Their primary mission is to preserve endangered species and their natural habitats in the Southern Grenadines through conservation activities, environmental edu-tainment and eco-job opportunities.
Duration
Flexible (see key info)
Costs
Variable (see key info)
Key Information
- Accomodations provided
- fees are $15 per day (Approx £63/week)
- Volunteers stay from 30 days up to 5 and a half months
- Help during the sea turtle nesting season from March 15th to August 31st
- Fee reduction if staying over 3 months
- Requirements: Physically fit, able to swim, interested in conservation and proven animal lovers
Roles and advantages
If you are interested in sea turtle conservation you can help in the following ways:
- Nesting and hatching sea turtle patrols on beaches
- Camp and walk the beaches at night to help measure and tag the turtles
- Locate, mark and disguise nest locations
- Daytime beach survey by foot or kayak