Blue Ventures- Madagascar Volunteer Project

Company Name: 
Gap Program Name: 
Blue Ventures- Madagascar Volunteer Project
Country: 
Madagascar
Continent: 
Africa
Program Description (long): 
The field research of Blue Ventures projects is carried out by our overseas volunteers, who work closely with our field research scientists and camp staff to work on a wildlife and marine conservation project on the island of Madagascar. Every 6 weeks a new team of volunteers arrives at the field site, ensuring year-round sustainability of our research in the region. We have, on average, 14 volunteers working at the camp, and we never have more than 2 volunteers per staff member. In addition to volunteers, the camp comprises Malagasy and international research scientists, as well as local and international Blue Ventures staff.
Program Description (short): 
A 6 week program volunteering on an international research project in Madagascar
Duration (weeks): 
6 weeks
Min Cost: 
$1600
Max Cost: 
$4000
Program Type: 
Environmental/Outdoor Programs
Paid Work: 
No
Room & Board: 
Yes
Financial Aid: 
N/A
Highlights of the programs: 
The trip includes SCUBA Diving and SCUBA certification to PADI Advanced Open Water.
College Credit: 
No
program-comments: 
For North American students, attendance as a research volunteer on a Blue Ventures expedition is able to provide credits towards University courses. Please contact the London office for more information about this.