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

On this program, you will assist with efforts to help grow and protect the population of endangered turtles that nest on the sandy beaches of Madagascar. Volunteers gain experience of turtle care and conservation while providing help to identify, develop and safeguard turtle nesting zones so these spectacular creatures can thrive well into the future.

For Turtle Conservation volunteers based in Ampoagna, you’ll be accommodated in a basic beach bungalow with solar powered lighting, flushing toilets and cold water showers.

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

This program ranges from 1-12 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.
 
Depending on the time of year, you will either be based at the main base in Turtle Cove on Nosy Komba or in the village of Ampoagna - situated on a pristine white sand beach lined with coconut and fir trees, on mainland Madagascar, where a safe turtle nesting zone has been identified.

This project is open year-round, though your role as a volunteer will vary based on the time of year:

• November to April: Nesting season. You’ll help to collect and record species information, nesting and size-related data for estimating population dynamics and nesting distributions.
• May to October: Off-nesting season. You’ll help to establish areas of turtle activity, identifying population size, re-establishing nesting beaches, conducting seagrass surveys, and taking part in turtle watches and beach clean-ups.

Turtle Conservation volunteers may also have the opportunity to help with education programs promoting the protection of Madagascar’s turtles in the community. It’s also possible for you to assist on small construction projects and go on forest hikes in the surrounding area.
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 1 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.