Madagascar Conservation Programme

Program Description

As a volunteer with this programme, you will be placed in southeast Madagascar on the edges of some of the last strands of littoral forest. Our Conservation Programme is on a campsite located in a tight-knit community that features a lot of biodiversity that is endangered. You will combine hands-on conservation fieldwork on endangered species including lemurs, reptiles and amphibians, with community initiatives and environmental education.You will be immersed in the diverse habitats of Madagascar during your 10 weeks (can be negotiated for shorter periods of time). Learn how to work with real conservation efforts as you collaborate with the local community. This teamwork is essential to ensuring the continuation of this environment as you educate and run local outreach initiatives. The programme runs in blocks of 2 weeks (2, 4, 6, 8, 10).

For details and project dates for 2018 and 2019 send us an inquiry.

Highlights

You will have the opportunity to combine community initiatives with valuable research on endangered flora and fauna. You will be located in a beautiful area that is coastal and bounded by the last of the littoral forest. This project gives volunteers the opportunity to initiate and engage in useful research. You will learn about the efforts of conservation work and the importance of community-led development. Gain an in-depth understanding about how poverty-stricken communities face obstacles in conservation. Give back to the local Malagasy community and do your part to protect the valuable endangered species.

Qualifications

For anyone from the age of 18 and up
Enthusiastic about working with local communities

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Your donation will cover all travel costs during your project, full training, three meals a day and a supply of clean drinking water, use of campsite facilities, orientation and language classes in Madagascar, and a dedicated team to guide you.

Separately, volunteers need to cover their own pre-departure costs including flights, vaccinations and visa (typically these come to £1100-£1300 GBP). Volunteers will also need to ensure that they have appropriate travel insurance for the duration of their project.