Act now to help preserve Madagascar’s biodiversity by joining our French-speaking lemur conservation project in Nosy Be!
Our Family projects are suitable for children aged 4 and up. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s ages, the destination, and the type of mission.
The lemur experience and conservation project aims to educate the public about the importance of protecting lemurs and their habitat.
Because of widespread deforestation, the destruction of their natural habitats, and poaching, lemur populations in Madagascar have been declining over time. Through habitat restoration, population monitoring, and public awareness campaigns near the program locations, the conservation project in Nosy Be seeks to address these issues.
Lemurs face an alarming level of endangerment, with a staggering 98% of lemur species on the brink of extinction. Shockingly, 31% of these species are classified as critically endangered…
You will take part in various activities at the sanctuary, including collecting data on lemurs and other species, in addition to regular tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to get closer to the lemurs as well as other animals in the park, such as turtles, crocodiles, chameleons, and other reptiles. You will also receive information to help you identify the local flora, which will be recorded in an evolving inventory database on the project site.
As a participant, you have a significant impact on Nosy Be’s conservation efforts as well as the health of lemurs living in a controlled environment. Your contribution aids in the preservation of this special environment and its inhabitants. Before you begin your volunteer work, it is essential to understand your role, responsibilities, and expectations.
Your general duties will include the following:
– Assist in the food preparation and feeding of the lemurs.
– Assist in cleaning the areas where the lemurs are.
– Assist in the care of other species in the sanctuary.
– Create,add to, and follow up the database of the lemurs and other species that inhabit the sanctuary (Age, sex, breeding, daily behavior, identification markers and physical characteristics).
– Create, update, and monitor the flora database at the project locations.
With the help of specific information, the park’s veterinarian will be able to determine the appropriate care needed for each resident. You will have the opportunity to communicate in English or French to raise awareness among visitors to the sanctuary.
Additionally, you will assist in creating awareness campaigns aimed at educating the local community about the importance of protecting the lemur population and its habitat.
This program is available all year round.
Arrival every Sunday
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1410 € |
3 weeks | 1865 € |
4 weeks | 2420 € |
5 weeks | 2925 € |
6 weeks | 3480 € |
8 weeks | 4540 € |
10 weeks | 5550 € |
12 weeks | 6660 € |
A supplement of €200 applies to participants aged under 18. For more information, meet on the youth area.
The volunteer house, located in Nosy Be, offers various amenities for participants’ comfort. It features a spacious dining area and two lounges—one on the ground floor and another on the first floor—where volunteers can interact. Additionally, a large balcony is available for relaxation, especially appreciated after hours of activities within the project.
There is also a refrigerator that you can use to store your personal food and drinks.
The meal plan includes three meals per day on weekdays and two per day on weekends. Meals served at the house are family-style and vegetarian, featuring a mix of Western and Malagasy dishes, primarily based on rice and vegetables. Kitchen facilities are also available for those who wish to cook, or they can choose to eat at local restaurants at their own expense.
For those with specific dietary preferences, allergies, or dietary restrictions, they have the option to supplement the menu with Western food that suits them better.
Upon arrival, you will participate in an orientation day to familiarize yourself with the local environment and culture.
Your program will continue as usual starting 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 experience with volunteers from around the world. Proficiency in English is therefore a plus for communication.
– Minimum age: 18 years.
– 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.
