Sunset over the beach at Akumal

Live, learn and enjoy this paradise for a month or more.

Volunteers with community members at Akumal

Good for you and meaningful for the community.


EXCHANGE DURING YOUR STAY

During your stay, you will need to cover a minimum of 7 to 8 hours daily, with one day off (if you wish, you can put in more work hours per day — not mandatory). Activities depend on the natural behavior of the turtles and weather conditions, so schedules may vary during the season.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES

Bed in a shared room

Two meals a day.

Shared bathroom.

Common-use kitchen.

Common areas for rest.

Laundry space.

THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteer helping with a sea turtle nest at night

WHO CAN APPLY

  • Biologists & researchers
  • Volunteers with or without experience
  • Tourist interested in conservation
Volunteer working during a night beach patrol

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Night patrols
  • Nest protection
  • Data collection
  • Hatchling releases
  • Environmental education
SAVE volunteers and staff on the beach at night

HOW TO APPLY

  • Review program information
  • Complete the first contact form
  • Profile evaluation form
  • Acceptance and onboarding
  • Arrival at camp

WHAT INCLUDES?

Theoretical and practical learning.

Certificate of participation.

SAVE t-shirt.

Kayak and snorkeling equipment.

SAVE volunteers on the beach

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All SAVE Mexico volunteers must meet the following:

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Have a great attitude, be happy, be positive, enthusiastic, and adventurous!

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Be available and be able to commit for at least a month.

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Speak English and Spanish!

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Be respectful and clean.

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Be able to perform duties and tasks according to SEMARNAT regulations.

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Can sleep during the day to stay awake to work during the night!

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Work as a team member.

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Love turtles and…our planet!

Nancy De Rosa, Director of S.A.V.E. Mexico
“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 now!!

Please answer honestly the following form.


Thank you for your interest in the S.A.V.E. México Sea Turtle Conservation Program.

SAVE volunteers on the beach at Akumal