Location
Madagascar: Rural Areas
Program Duration
5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program
5-8 weeks
Dates
April - November
The position involves living in a small rural village in basic surroundings. The organisation recruits volunteers to work at the local health clinic and at local schools - and there may be from 1 to 4 volunteers at any one time, as well as a local staff of 5. The volunteer supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the work which is allocated to each volunteer for the duration of the volunteers' stay as well as their arrival debriefing and assistance with local travel arrangements. The clinic is situated up a 5 mile track and the candidate must be capable of walking up and down the hill 2 or 3 times per week.
- Living in a small rural Malagassy village.
- Independent living space.
- Ample free time to explore the local area.
- Friendly close knit local and overseas-support teams.
We are looking for a volunteer supervisor to help manage our volunteer project. The successful applicant will have experience managing a team and working within a budget and have international travel experience. They must be used to working independently and may be taking a sabbatical from their current job.
Bachelors
The position is unpaid but volunteer receives accommodation.
yes
Worldwide Participants.
Independently
in Groups
1 month
Mada Clinics was set up to offer free health care and education to the people of Northern Madagascar.
2003