Volunteer in Community Development in Nosy Komba, Madagascar

This program places volunteers on the small island of Nosy Komba (and nearby islands) to help improve local infrastructure in village schools and communities. 

• Assist with construction, maintenance and upgrades in small village schools and surrounding communities.
• Projects include building and upgrading ablution blocks, painting, small construction tasks and repairs.
• It is located in a remote island where infrastructure and resources are limited

Start dates are regular and the program offers a flexible duration to suit your schedule.

• Programs start every first and third Monday of the month.
• Duration options range from 1 to 12 weeks.
• Volunteer hours are up to 6 hours a day.
  

You’ll perform hands-on building and maintenance tasks alongside community members, often in remote settings. 

• Include painting, construction, repairs and general maintenance in village schools and community settings. 
• May involve physically demanding work, such as loading supplies onto boats and traversing difficult terrain. 
• The exact placement and tasks depend on your skills, the number of volunteers and the current community-projects underway.

You'll live in basic open-air huts on the island and should be prepared for simple amenities in a rustic environment. 

• Accommodation is shared with other volunteers of the same gender. 
• The terrain is hilly, often involves stairs or boulders and may require good fitness due to the remote location. 
• Living conditions may include heat, humidity and minimal modern conveniences, reflecting the island’s remote setting.

There are age, fitness, language and documentation requirements you must meet. 

• Must be at least 18 years old at the start date; 16-17 year-olds may join if accompanied by a parent/guardian. 
• All volunteers must speak English and hold adequate volunteer-travel insurance. 
• A moderate level of fitness is required given the terrain; volunteers aged over 18 must provide a criminal background check, while 16-17 year-olds may submit character references