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Work on Turtle Protection

Are you interested in taking part in an extraordinary group experience with youth from around the world? Are you willing to do physical labor for a worthy cause? Come and join a dynamic team and protect marine turtles in Mexico!

This internship will give you the opportunity to live a unique experience. Participants will be living on the beach, working with a diverse group of international youth and assisting with research. At night, participants will patrol the beaches in order to ensure that the turtles nests are safe. All this and more awaits you if you decide to take part in this project!

Lenght: between 2 and 3 weeks (July to December)
Age limits
: 18 to 66 years old
Registration fee: $325 CAD + tax
Participation fee: $285 USD ($287 CAD)***
Registration deadline
: 3 months before the departure date
What's included: Pre-departure orientation session, accommodation in a very rustic camp on the beach, food and support while abroad.*
Language Requirements: English

Not included
:
   · Plane ticket
   · Insurance
   · Passport
   · Vaccinations
   · Personal expenses / souvenirs
   · Exit tax
*** Exchange rate from May 18th, 2010. For the most recent exchange rates, please consult www.desjardins.com

*Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed.
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