Who can volunteer in Madagascar?
Anyone can!
Whether you’re thinking of a gap year abroad, or want to contribute to conservation work while studying, looking for a career-making summer internship, or simply keen to take a career break and give back, our wildlife conservation volunteer programs in Madagascar are right for you!
For more information, enquire or apply!
Who qualifies as a volunteer in Madagascar?
Our Madagascar wildlife conservation volunteer programs require that you be 18 years or older, but we do offer teen volunteer programs for 15 – 17 year olds in other amazing locations around the world!
Is it safe?
Extremely safe. We take every precaution to make sure our participants can live and work safely, no matter where they are in the world. We have trained support staff on hand 24 hours a day to ensure that all participants across all our programs are well taken care of.
Read more about our health and safety protocols.
You can speak directly to one of our enrolment officers or alumni, who can answer any and all questions you might have about life in Madagascar.
Is volunteering in Madagascar ethical?
Across all our work, our actions are guided by local organisations with roots in the community. Our conservation work is monitored according to robust impact, sustainability and ethical standards.
We have a strict animal handling and ethical conservation policy.
Additionally, all GVI programs and staff are governed by our ten ethical principles and five human empowerment principles. Our badge of ethics reflects our pledge to continuously reflect on and improve our policies and practices.
GVI is a British Standards 8848 compliant provider.
Who will I work with?
You will work alongside GVI volunteers of all ages, from all over the world. This is an opportunity to meet people from a range of backgrounds. Our international team of GVI staff will be at every location to guide volunteers throughout their time on our programs.
I want to volunteer in Madagascar! What are the next steps?
We’d love to have you! You can enquire or apply here.