Madagascar adventures
Duration: 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 10 weeks
Location: Madagascar, Nosy be
Who: Students | Graduates | Professionals
Highlights: Be part of activities that are changing lives, taste homecooked Malagasy dishes, visit the volcanic archipelago, airport transfers* and more!
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2023: Applications Closed
2024: 1st August - 16th October - Applications Open 10th November 2023
2025: TBC
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2 Weeks: £600
4 Weeks: £1000
6 Weeks: £1500
8 Weeks: £1750
10 Weeks: £2250
Fundraise through our website and pay no deposit.
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Changemaker Welcome Pack (including; 1x T-shirt, employability toolkit, and more!)
Safe and basic accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner while on project
1 Weekly excursion
Local orientation
24-hour in country support
Airport pick-up
Visa support
All necessary project equipment and materials
Access to post project employability support
*Any costs not mentioned will be incurred by the participant.
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Flights
Visa costs
Personal insurance
Food during excursions
Sim Card & Data (roughly £15 per month for 12gb)
Extra meals and drinks (including on excursions)
Costs incurred for jabs and malaria tablets
Extra excursions
Additional Costs Average Prices:
Visa: £10 - £45
Meal (without drink): £3 - £7.50
Beer: £1
Cocktail: £2.50
Soft Drink: 80p
Hot Drink: £1.20
Data: £15 - £30
Excursion: £10 - £80
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We develop a bespoke project for each of our changemakers so you can utilise your skills to ignite change in Madagascar.
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Week 1: Settling in, local orientation, meet the team and attend some events + 1 excursion
Week 2: 2 workshop days & 2 planning days, 1 immersive day + 1 dive day
Week 3: 1 workshop day & 1 workshop day, 1 employability day, 1.5 immersive days + weekend away
Week 4: 2 workshop days & 1 planning day, 2 immersive days + 1 excursion
Other Activities: youth club, creative art projects and more!
Excursions Include: cascade visit, lemur parks, national park, day trip to the beach, sunsets, ethical tours and more!
Note: Depending what project your on will depend on what your week looks like.
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Our team is based in Hell-Ville, the main town of Nosy be, living in the centre of the hustle and bussle means we’re close to the local market, cafe and street food vendors. Not to mention a bar or two for an evening drink.
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Our knowledgeable staff team work together to design YOU a bespoke project that ensures you get the most out of your volunteer abroad experience. The local people are at the heart of what we do. Meaning throughout your time in Madagascar you will touch the hearts and minds of many. Increasing aspirations, skills and knowledge for the local people. Bringing smiles and hope for many, ensuring brighter futures for all.
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Our Founder & CEO Chloe Lingard will be there to meet you at the airport and ensure your experience in Madagascar is one like no other. Chloe first landed in Madagascar in 2019 and discovered a never ending love for Madagascar and the island of Nosy be. Alongside a incredible team of Malagasy locals together they deliver our 4 projects and cannot wait for you to join them.
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Upon arrival at Fascene Airport you will be greeted by one of our in-country team and taken to community house. Then your introductory week will begin, you’ll meet the team, learn your way around the town, learn basic Malagasy and prepare for the weeks ahead.
STILL NOT SURE?
We know deciding whether or not to volunteer abroad and which organisation to go with is a big decision. If you’re still not sure, book a discovery call with us. You can ask all the questions you want with no obligations!
What volunteers are we looking for?
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Photographers/Filmmakers
You will be making aspiring photographers dreams come true by sharing your photography skills. There’s plenty of incredible views both on land and at sea. Be prepared to be creative as cameras are scarce!
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Business Students/Graduates
The covid-19 pandemic and recent cyclone has left many people homeless, jobless and in need of money. We are hoping to begin micro-financing businesses and need people with some business knowledge to help the locals do it! Marketing and selling online isn’t the norm - so be prepared to put your selling skills to the test!
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Teachers
Training to be a teacher? Studying English, Creative Writing or have a TEFL qualification? Sounds like you’re ready to put your teaching hat on. Join our local Malagasy English teachers in the classroom, where you can gain international teaching experience, work with a variety of ages and abilities.
Testimonials
“It’s always exciting news that a brand new company is coming out to help. It’s great that someone has visited, seen how things are and are now coming back to help. You will be helping in interesting ways to change things in a better way, making life easier for people and help them be successful with their jobs. It’s what I’ve always wanted to see happen here, I am so excited for your company to come to Nosy be and see a old dear successful friend to come here and work with us.”
— Alex Damon
“It was like paradise on earth.”
— Yasmine Knox