Conservation of lemurs in Madagascar

As a volunteer, you will have a significant impact on conservation efforts in Nosy Be and on the well-being of lemurs living in a controlled environment. Your contribution helps preserve this unique ecosystem and its inhabitants. Before starting your volunteer work, it is essential to understand your role, responsibilities, and expectations.

Your main tasks will include:

• Assisting in the preparation and feeding of lemurs.
• Helping with the cleaning of lemur habitats.
• Providing care for other species residing in the sanctuary.
• Creating, updating, and tracking the database of lemurs and other sanctuary species (age, sex, reproduction, daily behavior, identification markers, and physical characteristics).
• Contributing to the flora database at project locations.

With the help of specific data, the park’s veterinarian can determine the appropriate care for each resident. You will also have the opportunity to communicate in English or French to educate visitors about the refuge.

Additionally, you will help develop awareness campaigns aimed at educating the local community about the importance of protecting lemurs and their habitat.

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.

If you have specific dietary preferences, allergies, or dietary restrictions, you can supplement the menu with Western food that suits you better.

Upon arrival, you will participate in an orientation day to familiarize yourself with the local environment and culture.

Your programme will continue as usual starting from Tuesday and throughout the rest of the week.

You will work with coordinators who speak English and French, and you will share your daily experience with volunteers from around the world.