VENTANILLA
Ventanilla is an amazing community where the organization focus on the conservation of its biodiversity. In this community, the turtles, the crocodiles, mangroves and different species are the important ones for the community to thrive.
Living by the beach, you will join the team caring the rescued deer by the environmental police and their babies, maintaining the area clean, collecting food, disposing water for them will be some of your activities in a paradisiacan island surrounded by a lagoon of Ventanilla community.
This program is open all year long
Starting every monday
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEER CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN VENTANILLA
- You will live by the beach (not available for swimming) in one paradisiacan community well organized to protect the biodiversity.
- You will work with a community turtle camp, with whom you will be involved deeply.
- You will have to cross the lagoon by a canoe every time that deer need you 🙂
- You are very close to Mazunte (10 minutes by car), where the backpackers vibe is everywhere, being able to join to many events and enjoy the beach.
SCHEDULE IN THE DEER CARE PROGRAM IN VENTANILLA
8:00 – 9:00 AM: | Breakfast |
9:00 – 13:00 AM: | Some tasks could be: collecting and distributing food for deer, counting the deer and monitoring their health status, and maintaining and cleaning the habitat area. |
13:00 – 4:00 PM: | Lunch and free time. |
5:00 – 6:00 PM: | Tasks could be: collecting and distributing food for deer, counting the deer and monitoring their health status, beach or natural areas cleaning. |
6:00 – 7:00 PM: | Dinner |
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Shared room between 2 people with private bathroom.
- 3 meals per day during working days (there are options for vegetarians).
- Bottled water
- Local guides who will teach you to understand nature in a completely different way.
- Coordinator who speaks english that will help you to sort out any difficulties
- 24/7 support from Tartarukus by whatsapp, and from a short distance from the community in case of an emergency
- Accompaniment in public transport from Puerto Escondido airport (PXM).
- Basic material to work and for common using.
- Volunteering certificate.
- Liability insurance, although you will need a travel insurance
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- National or international flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Transport and meals during weekends
- Special drinks or snacks
- Visa (if needed)
- Drop off to the airport
ONE WEEK – VENTANILLA
769 €
DURATION: 7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS
ONE DAY EXTRA – VENTANILLA
109 €
DURATION: 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHTS