VOLUNTEER LOCALLY
If you already live in or around Akumal, you don’t need to move in to help. Join our night patrols on the nights you’re available, help protect nests, and go home to sleep in your own bed.
The turtle nesting season runs May 1st through December 15th. We’re always looking for local hands who can commit to regular shifts alongside our biologists.
WHAT LOCAL VOLUNTEERING LOOKS LIKE
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Night patrols on your scheduled shifts
- Nest protection and marking
- Data collection
- Hatchling releases
- Environmental education with visitors
WHAT’S DIFFERENT FROM STAYING AT CAMP
- No minimum one-month commitment
- You arrange your own transportation, lodging, and meals
- You choose recurring shifts that fit your schedule
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill out the form below
- Profile evaluation
- Acceptance and onboarding
- Your first night patrol
REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
Since you’re not staying at camp, we ask for a bit more predictability instead: shifts we can count on.
Have a great attitude, be happy, positive, enthusiastic, and adventurous!
Speak English and Spanish!
Be respectful and clean.
Be able to perform duties and tasks according to SEMARNAT regulations.
Can commit to overnight shifts on a regular basis.
Work as a team member and show up when scheduled.
Love turtles and…our planet!
“This experience will stay with you for your entire life. It is a hands on experience while you learn to connect with nature and biodiversity.”Nancy De Rosa, Director
Apply as a Local Volunteer
Please answer honestly the following form.
Thank you for your interest in the S.A.V.E. México Sea Turtle Conservation Program.