WWF Global Youth Volunteer Programme


WWF Volunteer in Madagascar, October 2006 - jumping the air above a dirt track, with mountains and forest in the distance.


So. You want to save the planet?

You're young and you've got a brain.

Added to this, you've got a passion for the planet.

All you need is the opportunity.

WWF is running a global volunteer programme for a select number of young people.

To take part we'll make you jump through several hoops  - namely a torturous application form.

But if you get selected....

If you've got what it takes...

You are going to be in for the experience of a lifetime...


What you'll work on...

As an example, you could find yourself working for projects like these in Madagascar:
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What you'll learn...

You will:
  • Gain an insight and awareness of conservation as WWF practices it
  • Get an idea of the day-to-day reality & living standards of people in developing nations
  • Increase your cross-cultural understanding
  • Significantly improve your communication skills
  • Enhance your teamwork skills
  • Evolve your self-reliance skills
  • Improve your innate adaptability


What you've already got...

  • A commitment to conservation
  • An ability to adapt to changing situations
  • An ability to work respectfully in cross-cultural situations
  • An ability to take direction from supervisors
  • The confidence to provide feedback to supervisors
  • A collaborative approach to working with colleagues
  • A capacity for ongoing learning


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Paraguay in 2009

Two 6-month placements with WWF-Paraguay April-September. Spanish required! Background in forestry, environmental education, policy work or communications an asset.
Application deadline:
12 November 2008

Recruitment finalized

2009 Madagascar Dates...

  • 9 February-9 May
    Project:
    "Southern Toliara Marine Natural Resource Management", Itampolo & Maromena-Befasy
    Application deadline:
    3 September 2008
    Recruitment finalized
  • 26 May-26 August
    Project: "Forest Corridor Sud", Ivohibe
    Application deadline:
    3 January 2009
  • 15 Sept-15 December
    Project:
    "Management of Vondrozo Forest Corridor", Vondrozo
    Application deadline:
    31 March 2009

Volunteers currently in the field...

  • Madagascar
  • South Pacific Climate & Marine Communications
    1 volunteer
  • Paraguay Atlantic Forest project :
  • India

Fact Sheets placements 2008 Madagascar Projects

I met some incredible people that I will never forget who inspired me to work harder and be a better conservationist. I have seen things and places and had experiences that I had only dreamed about, or I did not think were possible. Ultimately it was a life changing experience and a big success.
Will, Participant in India

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