WWF Global Youth Volunteer Programme

WWF Volunteer in Madagascar, October 2006 - jumping the air above a dirt track, with mountains and forest in the distance.

So. You want to save the planet?

You're young and you've got a brain.

Added to this, you've got a passion for the planet.

All you need is the opportunity.

WWF is running a global volunteer programme for a select number of young people.

To take part we'll make you jump through several hoops - namely a torturous application form.

But if you get selected....

If you've got what it takes...

You are going to be in for the experience of a lifetime...

What you'll work on...

As an example, you could find yourself working for projects like these in Madagascar:

Click here for more information on WWF's work in Madagascar

What you'll learn...

You will:

Gain an insight and awareness of conservation as WWF practices it
Get an idea of the day-to-day reality & living standards of people in developing nations
Increase your cross-cultural understanding
Significantly improve your communication skills
Enhance your teamwork skills
Evolve your self-reliance skills
Improve your innate adaptability

What you've already got...

A commitment to conservation
An ability to adapt to changing situations
An ability to work respectfully in cross-cultural situations
An ability to take direction from supervisors
The confidence to provide feedback to supervisors
A collaborative approach to working with colleagues
A capacity for ongoing learning

Still interested? Click this way...

2009 Madagascar Dates...

1^st group: 9 Febr-9 May Project "Southern Toliara Marine Natural Resource Management", Itampolo & Maromena-Befasy
Application deadline:
3 September 2008
2^nd group: May-July TBC Project "Corridor Sud", Ivohibe
Application deadline:
to be advised
3^rd group: Sept-Dec TBC Project "Management of Vondrozo Forest Corridor", Vondrozo
Application deadline:
to be advised

Volunteering in India

Two 3-month placements at WWF-India (TRAFFIC & Species/Wildlife teams) See www.wwfindia.org for more info on activities
Recruitment finalized

Volunteers currently in the field...

Madagascar Management Vondrozo Forest Corridor project:
7 volunteers
South Pacific Climate Change project:
1 volunteer
Paraguay Atlantic Forest project: 1 volunteer

2008 Madagascar Dates

25 February to 8 May
Project: Successful Communities from Ridge to Reef, Fort Dauphin
22 May to 22 August
Project: Management of Vondrozo Forest Corridor, Fianarantsoa
15 September to 15 Dec.
Project: Management of Midongy Forest Corridor, Fianarantsoa
Recruitment finalized

Fact Sheets placements 2008 Madagascar Projects

Successful Communities from Ridge to Reef [pdf, 1.76 MB]
Population Santé Environnement, Fort Dauphin [pdf, 156 KB]
Gestion du Corridor Forestier de Vondrozo [pdf, 347 KB]
Midongy Forestry Project [pdf, 712 KB]
Lemurs Midongy Forest Corridor [pdf, 1.66 MB]

I met some incredible people that I will never forget who inspired me to work harder and be a better conservationist. I have seen things and places and had experiences that I had only dreamed about, or I did not think were possible. Ultimately it was a life changing experience and a big success.

Will, Participant in India