Feature Volunteer Abroad Project in Guatemala
Sea Turtle Conservation
Guatemala’s Pacific coast is the nesting ground for several species of sea turtles including: the Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and Eastern Pacific Green.
These turtles are keystone 
species in the health and function of marine and coastal habitats. However, threats from egg poaching, pollution, habitat destruction, and fishing bi-catch have put Guatemala’s turtle population at great risk.
Inlex/CA is working for the conservation and protection of this ancient reptile. Interested persons are able to contribute to this project through hands-on volunteerism and research at the local hatchery and throughout the costal villages.
Duties will range from egg collecting to promoting environmental and conservation education to the surrounding communities.
Volunteering with the turtle project will be provide a unique opportunity to live along Guatemala’s beautiful Pacific coast while challenging your creativity and work ability in a relatively new sector of volunteerism.
