Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Marine Conservation Volunteer Project in Madagascar.

On this program, you will assist oceanographic organizations protecting sea life and the natural marine environment in the crystalline waters of Madagascar. Volunteers gain marine conservation and scuba experience by diving to carry out a wide range of conservation activities that contribute to the health and sustainability of the coral reefs, endangered turtles and other marine life.

Volunteers are accommodated in locally built open-air huts on Nosy Komba and can expect to share a hut with up to five other volunteers of the same gender.

The program has start dates on the first and third Monday of the month throughout the year.

This program ranges from 4-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available on our website.
 
Madagascar is home to an amazing ecosystem that is a stunning mixture of its African and tropical influences. However, like many coastal areas in the world, the effects of human development and climate change mean it needs intervention to remain at its best. This is a great chance to help with conservation efforts, learning and using scuba diving skills to get hands-on experience.

As a Marine Conservation volunteer in Madagascar you will help to protect the natural plant and animal life by assisting different oceanographic organizations in a range of initiatives, including:

• Reef surveying - helping to monitor the biodiversity, health and growth of the reef system around Nosy Komba through fish, invertebrate and coral surveys.
• Turtle monitoring - helping continue collecting data on Madagascan turtles to help assess the success of conservation efforts.
• Nudibranch research - conducting underwater surveys to determine the population and biodiversity of nudibranchs and other molluscs.
• Beach cleans - removing damaging litter that can harm local marine animals.
• Community - educating the local community about environmental issues such as conservation and the protection of biodiversity and marine resources
• Reef regeneration - helping coral reefs to grow and become healthier, and creating artificial reefs to help provide more habitat space for reef fish.

IVHQ’s Madagascar programs are available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of each month.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 4 to 12 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
• Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.