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Nosy Be Island Conservation and Community Project

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Program Overview

Volunteer on the island of Nosy Be, off Madagascar's north-west coast, with Mora Mora — a locally run NGO conducting marine and forest conservation alongside community education. Madagascar's wildlife is overwhelmingly endemic, making habitat loss irreversible in a way rarely seen elsewhere. This program offers a rare chance to contribute meaningfully to protecting Lokobe National Park's old-growt...

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Program Highlights

Conduct biodiversity and endangered-species surveys in Lokobe National Park, home to endemic black lemurs and chameleons
Participate in coral reef and coastal surveys protecting one of Madagascar's most biodiverse marine environments
Support local communities through English literacy classes, children's sessions, and gender-equality workshops
Receive full on-arrival training in wildlife tracking, survey techniques, and species identification — no experience needed
Choose flexible placements from 2 to 12 weeks at a solar-powered, locally run research station on Nosy Be

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In-Country Orientation
Training
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Exclusions

International Airfare
Travel Insurance
Visa Fees
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Vaccination Costs
Textbooks / Reading Materials

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nosy Be, Madagascar

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Education
  • English Teaching

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • French
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Background Check
  • Travel Insurance

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

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