Join our French-speaking mangrove conservation project in Nosy Be to protect a vital ecosystem and inspire lasting change!
Our “Family” projects are suitable for children from the age of 4. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your child’s age, the destination, and the type of mission.
The mangrove conservation project in Nosy Be offers participants the opportunity to contribute to the preservation and protection of mangrove forests.
The initiative focuses on restoring and safeguarding mangrove ecosystems by providing training on mangrove ecology, collecting data, and participating in nursery management and tree planting efforts.
After an orientation session, participants will engage in field activities, including data collection and mangrove tree planting. They will also be involved in a community awareness program to highlight the importance of mangroves.
As a volunteer, you will work in an inclusive team environment.
Your main tasks will include:
All activities are supported by an expert and planned according to the project’s needs.
This program is available all year.
Arrival every Sunday.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
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2 weeks | 1050 € |
3 weeks | 1340 € |
4 weeks | 1670 € |
5 weeks | 2050 € |
6 weeks | 2330 € |
8 weeks | 3040 € |
10 weeks | 3800 € |
12 weeks | 4560 € |
A supplement of €200 applies to participants aged under 18. For more information, meet on the youth area.
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
The house is located in the suburbs of Hell-Ville, in Nosy Be. It has a spacious dining room, two lounge areas (Ground floor and First Floor) where you can hang out with fellow participants. Similarly, a large balcony area is also available for you to spend some quality time most especially after a long hours of your project activities.
Furthermore, there is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store your personal food and beverages.
Upon arrival, you will take part in an orientation day to familiarize yourself with the environment and local culture.
Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday and throughout the rest of the week.
You will work within a French-speaking team with coordinators who speak French, and you will share your daily life with volunteers from around the world. Therefore, proficiency in English is a plus for communication.
– 16+
– Vaccinations: Polio, hepatitis A, diphtheria/tetanus, typhoid, malaria, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis are recommended but not mandatory.
– Yellow fever vaccination is a mandatory requirement for all participants arriving in Madagascar from countries affected by yellow fever.
