Volunteer Project in the Yucatan

Volunteer Placement Info Sheet

Mexico

Isla

Placement fee: $975

This placement is located on an island biosphere reserve in the Yucatan. The reserve is staffed year round by researchers and administrators of the site. It is a popular tourist attraction.The site is accessible by public transportation and is approximately 1 hour from a major tourist area.

Volunteers assist at the reserve with: the protection and monitoring of birds including the collection of data concerning migratory, mating and feeding behavior; studying and protecting nesting sites; monitoring fishing permits; algae study; monitoring and identifying fish populations; constructing interpretive trails; designing and implementing public education projects. Local biologists supervise the various projects.

Volunteers should; be self-motivated with energy and enthusiasm for field work, have a solid knowledge of Spanish, be interested in nature and the environment, be 18 years or older, understand that weather conditions can affect accessibility to the island and the reserve is not responsible for any delays or expenses incurred due to them. Maximum 1 month stay.
This placement provides access to other reserves in the area.
Room and board is provided by the reserve at a cost of $15 per day. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation.
Contact us with any questions regarding this placement.

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