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Youth Volunteer Programme

Seline in the Hot House...

News from the field... 6 volunteers in Madagascar

Volunteers in the field...

  • TRAFFIC India
    2 volunteers
  • Global Climate Deal
    1 volunteer
  • S.Toliara Marine Nat.Res. project, Madagascar
    6 volunteers
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'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

What you'll work on...

For example, you could find yourself working for such WWF Madagascar projects as:

  • Conservation of Toliara Reef
  • Water Resource Management for the Mahafaly Plateau
  • Fandriana-Marolambo Forest Landscape Restoration

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

Current & Future Madagascar Placements

  • 15 Sept-15 December 2009
    "Southern Toliara Marine Natural Resource Management", Maromena & Befasy
    6 volunteers in the field
     
  • 9 Feb-9 May 2010
    "Energy and Environment Synergy in South West of Madagascar", Andranohinaly & Ankilimalinika, Toliara
    Application deadline: recruitment finalized
     
  • 25 May-25 August 2010
    "Southern Ivohibe Corridor", Ivohibe
    Application deadline: 15 January 2010
     
  • 14 Sept-14 December 2010
    "Management of Vondrozo Forest Corridor", Vondrozo
    Application deadline: 12 April 2010

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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