Madagascar
Protect rare wildlife and teach on Madagascar's remote islands.
Ways to get involved in Madagascar
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Madagascar
Madagascar is the rustic end of what we list. Placements are on Nosy Komba and Nosy Be, you sleep in beach huts, and the payoff is fieldwork on biodiversity you will not see anywhere else: forest monitoring, marine surveys, and turtle protection. There is also English teaching and school construction in the island villages. Meals and housing are included, and costs are low enough that an award can fund a three month stay outright. Malagasy lessons come with the program. Go for this one if remoteness is the appeal rather than the trade off.
- Conservation placements on Nosy Komba and Nosy Be
- English teaching and school construction projects
- Low weekly costs, so an award can stretch further here
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Madagascar
These are our partners' published fees for Madagascar, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Madagascar
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Nosy Komba · International Volunteer HQfrom $824 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $495 | $824 | $118 |
| 2 weeks | $790 | $1,119 | $80 |
| 3 weeks | $1,085 | $1,414 | $67 |
| 4 weeks | $1,380 | $1,709 | $61 |
| 5 weeks | $1,675 | $2,004 | $57 |
| 6 weeks | $1,970 | $2,299 | $55 |
| 8 weeks | $2,560 | $2,889 | $52 |
| 10 weeks | $3,150 | $3,479 | $50 |
| 12 weeks | $3,740 | $4,069 | $48 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Madagascar numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Madagascar
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Madagascar?
- Yes. Placements in Madagascar run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Madagascar?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Madagascar?
- We list 5 placements in Madagascar, spanning Community Development, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation.
Get the details for Madagascar
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Madagascar, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.