We welcome volunteers.

The two Panama projects offer an exciting opportunity to be involved in the vital work of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, helping to protect turtles which are listed as critically endangered species.

For us, the longer volunteers stay on a project the better, as they can become skilled and invaluable members of the team on the beach. A week at Soropta is the practical minimum and similarly at Playa Larga but swapping between the beaches can be done on an informal basis. Some people are better suited to one than the other.

The Volunteer program runs during the Leatherback turtle laying and hatching season, from March to late June.



During the leatherback season (March to late June), 6 kms of beach are patrolled every night for egg-laying turtles. Small teams of volunteers monitor the turtles and help to tag and measure them. Depending on the nest location, eggs may be relocated to a hatchery for a safe future release.

As at Pacuare (see Costa Rica project), volunteers take full part in all the beach work and can expect to be on the beach most nights for at least three hours to patrol in small groups. No previous knowledge or experience is needed to become a really useful volunteer.

To find out more about volunteering on this project please visit our partner, Rainforest Concern's website.