Sos Nicaragua operates one of the most important turtle conservation projects on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua on the Island Los Brasiles, León. Within a long-term stay you have the unique opportunity to work in a professional animal and environmental protection project and to gain valuable international experience.
To apply for, send an e-mail to the beach project director David Melero melero@sosnicaragua.org which includes:
Available positions for the 2020-2021 turtle season between (July – February):
What we offer you?
What’s to be done?
What we expect from you?
Preference will be given to potential FCs that meet the following requirements. If you do not meet all of the requirements but are enthusiastic and motivated, we encourage you to apply. Couples are especially encouraged to apply:
FCs also need to establish a friendly relationship and maintain constant communication with members of the local communities and in-site partners. You are also responsible for further community enriching activities such as beach clean-ups, painting of buildings, coordination of English classes, etc. Keep in mind that the social relationship with members of the community is a very important aspect of these projects.
What we offer you?
What’s to be done?
Note: FAs do not get scheduled days off, they must be negotiated with the FCs and are subject to the needs of the project. FAs are expected to stay at the beach with the project for the entire period for which they are selected.
What we expect from you?
Preference will be given to potential FAs that meet the following requirements. If you do not meet all of the requirements but are enthusiastic and motivated, we encourage you to apply. Couples are especially encouraged to apply:
ATTENTION: FAs are expected to help cover food and project costs in the amount of US$150 per month as well as their costs to and from the project sites.