City/State: Fort Dauphin Country: MADAGASCAR Conservation in Madagascar REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: This Global Vision project offers you the chance to live and travel in some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Madagascar, working hands-on with village communities, Malagasy biologists and an international team of group leaders.  This programme focuses sensitively on local needs, human and otherwise, with diverse project work ranging from field studies on endangered species to digging wells and pits, to help protect local people from diseases such as cholera. This is an invaluable opportunity to further a career in development and/or conservation work. Activities greatly depending on the time of year, programmes and schedules of coordinators. Projects for the next year include censuses of lemurs and birds in fragmented forest areas, conservation of loggerhead turtles, building wells, latrines, pharmacies and schools. LOCATION: The training takes place in Fort Dauphin and volunteers work on a number of different projects in South East Madagascar. FIELD CONDITIONS: You will be living under canvas for the duration of the scheme. Food is simple but nutritionally balanced. You will be expected to use ‘long drop’ toilets, and hot water showers are a rare luxury! Electricity is available in the town of Fort Dauphin but during field work in rural villages there is none. Volunteers should be prepared for physical work, uncomfortable journeys, and long walks to reach remote project sites! The work and lifestyle is challenging but incomparably rewarding, both as part of a team and part of an interface with the local community and colourful Malagasy culture. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group No. in group: Max 12 plus staff Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Volunteers are welcome anytime throughout the year. Benefits and advantages of the program: This is an invaluable opportunity to further a career in development and/or conservation work. You will learn skills associated with conservation and rural development work as well as learning to speak basic Malagasy and exploring the unique island of Madagascar. Cost or price of this program: From £1500 / $3000 Typical person for this program: There is no typical volunteer! All expedition members must be enthusiastic, interested in conservation and prepared to work in a team. Qualifications required: No special skills are needed as all required skills are taught. However, while practical & research experience is welcome, enthusiasm & sensitivity are a must.  All participants will learn skills associated with conservation and rural development work. Application process Involves: Visit our website and apply on line, a member of GVI staff will contact you to ensure your place in the field. 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