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:
Click here for more information on WWF's work in Madagascar


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


Still interested? Click this way...


Volunteering in India

Two 3-month placements at WWF-India (TRAFFIC &  Species/Wildlife teams) See www.wwfindia.org for more info on activities
Recruitment finalized

Future Madagascar placements...

Sorry! The deadline to submit applications for the 3rd placement has now passed and no further applications can be accepted. If you have French, your application will be taken into consideration for the 1st 2009 placement! Watch this space... dates will be posted quite soon...

Volunteers currently in the field...

  • Madagascar Successful Communities from Ridge to Reef project: 6 volunteers
  • South Pacific Climate Change project: 1 volunteer
  • Paraguay Atlantic Forest project: 1 volunteer

2008 Madagascar Dates

  • 25 February to 8 May
    Project: Successful Communities from Ridge to Reef, Fort Dauphin
  • 22 May to 22 August
    Project: Management of Vondrozo Forest Corridor, Fianarantsoa
    Recruitment finalized
  • 15 September to 15 Dec.
    Project: Management of Midongy Forest Corridor, Fianarantsoa
    Application deadline:
    4 April 2008

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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