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Volunteer in Community Development in Madagascar with IVHQ
Volunteer in Community Development in Madagascar with IVHQ
by: International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
Much of Madagascar is in desperate need of new and improved infrastructure to enable schools and communities to function more effectively. Volunteers on the Community Development project are involved in construction and renovation initiatives directly benefiting the local communities on Nosy Be and Nosy Komba. These initiatives will involve general maintenance work within the small village scho...
Much of Madagascar is in desperate need of new and improved infrastructure to enable schools and communities to function more effectively. Volunteers on the Community Development project are involved in construction and renovation initiatives directly benefiting the local communities on Nosy Be and Nosy Komba. These initiatives will involve general maintenance work within the small village schools where our Teaching volunteers in Madagascar are placed, such as building ablution blocks or repairing roofs. In addition, there is also demand for assistance in carrying out various maintenance jobs at the Oceanographic Research Institute on Nosy Be. New Community Development projects come up all the time, so volunteers can be expected work on different projects in different locations during t...
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- Nosy Be, Madagascar
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Building & Construction Projects
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- Asian
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Madagascar was a meaningful volunteer experience
by: Emilee Miller - United StatesProgram: Volunteer in Community Development in Madagascar with IVHQMy time in Madagascar could be best described as educational and adventurous. I learned so much while also always actively participating in my projects (construction/community & teaching), camp fun, outings, etc. There was never a dull moment, though there were moments that needed to be approached with a mora mora (slowly) mindset. The other volunteers, the staff, the locals, and anyone else I might be forgetting -- they made this experience worthwhile and life-changing. I made some lifelong fri...
Hi Emilee, it was a pleasure to help you prepare for your time on the program and I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your first time travelling so much - we look forward to having you join us again in the future! Claire - IVHQ Program Manager.
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Locations
- Nosy Be, Madagascar
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Building & Construction Projects
- Types
- Volunteering
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
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