BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC AND ITS RELATES ISSUES, THE MFG IS NOT YET ACCEPTING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR 2022
The MFG is a small NGO with a three-decade history of working with the Malagasy government and local communities to conserve Madagascar’s biodiversity. The MFG’s in-country headquarters is located in Tamatave and our work is primarily carried out at two locations: 1) Parc Ivoloina a 282 ha former forestry station located 14km north of Tamatave which has been transformed into a conservation education, training and research center and 2) Betampona Natural Reserve, a 2,228 ha lowland rainforest patch 40 km northeast of Tamatave that is restricted to researchers who have received a government permit.
The MFG team consists of 51 staff members, all Malagasy except for the Program and Research Directors. Conservation is a highly multidisciplinary field and, being a non-profit organization, the MFG does not have the resources for a staff within which the wide range of skills are all represented. Consequently volunteers with needed skills, time and enthusiasm can provide a great service to the MFG. If you have the relevant skills for the MFG’s current needs and are interested in having a unique experience, in a beautiful environment, as part of a team engaged in a range of diverse activities, you may want to consider the volunteer opportunities described below. Volunteers will be based at Ivoloina.
Interested persons are requested to send their CV, motivation letter (in French) and names of three references to MFG Program Director via MFG Chair Tim Tetzlaff, at [email protected] a minimum of three months in advanced of their desired arrival date.
The MFG is a small NGO with a three-decade history of working with the Malagasy government and local communities to conserve Madagascar’s biodiversity. The MFG’s in-country headquarters is located in Tamatave and our work is primarily carried out at two locations: 1) Parc Ivoloina a 282 ha former forestry station located 14km north of Tamatave which has been transformed into a conservation education, training and research center and 2) Betampona Natural Reserve, a 2,228 ha lowland rainforest patch 40 km northeast of Tamatave that is restricted to researchers who have received a government permit.
The MFG team consists of 51 staff members, all Malagasy except for the Program and Research Directors. Conservation is a highly multidisciplinary field and, being a non-profit organization, the MFG does not have the resources for a staff within which the wide range of skills are all represented. Consequently volunteers with needed skills, time and enthusiasm can provide a great service to the MFG. If you have the relevant skills for the MFG’s current needs and are interested in having a unique experience, in a beautiful environment, as part of a team engaged in a range of diverse activities, you may want to consider the volunteer opportunities described below. Volunteers will be based at Ivoloina.
Interested persons are requested to send their CV, motivation letter (in French) and names of three references to MFG Program Director via MFG Chair Tim Tetzlaff, at [email protected] a minimum of three months in advanced of their desired arrival date.
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Current Volunteer opportunities
BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC AND ITS RELATES ISSUES, THE MFG IS NOT YET ACCEPTING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR 2021
AMPHIBIAN CENTER VOLUNTEER: This volunteer with work at our zoological and botanical gardens to further develop an ex situ conservation facility for local Malagasy frog species. General responsibilities will include working with staff in terrarium construction and maintenance, live food production, data collection and management, reinforcement of biosecurity principles, development of amphibian education and awareness materials, and the acclimation of local common species to captivity for training and husbandry research.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT (internal/external): Maintain MFG’s on-line presence by maintaining a blog and making regular updates to the MFG Facebook page and other social media. Assist the MFG Program Manager with the 8th Continent Quarterly newsletter for members. Also, coordinate improved communications within the team and contribute to knowledge management.
ECO-AGRICULTURE/FARM INTERN: This volunteer will work with the Parc Ivoloina Model Farm Station crew to prefect techniques that will increase soil fertility and grow more fruits and vegetables on less land. Volunteers will also help set up training schedules and outreach programs for local farmers.
GRANT WRITING OFFICER: Assist the MFG Program Manager with researching, writing and submitting grant proposals to private foundations, family foundations and corporate foundations, tailor proposals to foundation's funding program interests and to writing requirements (format and word counts), draw upon when possible prior templates and develop new templates as needed.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST: MFG is seeking a volunteer to help with computer troubleshooting, as well as to make repairs to solar panels and various electronic devices (GPS units, cameras, etc.). In addition, the volunteer would assist the staff with regular data backup and anti-virus updates, and provide basic trainings in computer software.
TOURISM AND MARKETING COORDINATOR: This volunteer would play a central role in representing MFG and Parc Ivoloina to hotels, tour operators and other organizations involved in tourism based in Madagascar and abroad, as well as review park visitation records, and develop a simple marketing plan for increasing visitation. In addition, the volunteer would make a full review of the Parc Ivoloina write-up in all Madagascar guide books and provide updates to the appropriate contact persons.
TRAIL MAINTENANCE: Volunteers with spend their days walking the beautiful trails around Parc Ivoloina in order to help keep them well maintained and safe for visitors. Responsibilities may include clearing trees or debris off trails, repairing bridges or stairs, trash pick up, and general maintenance.
If none of the above sounds like you but you feel you could still make a useful contribution to MFG program do not hesitate to email and convince us!
MFG not a fit for you? See more Conservation and Environment Jobs.
AMPHIBIAN CENTER VOLUNTEER: This volunteer with work at our zoological and botanical gardens to further develop an ex situ conservation facility for local Malagasy frog species. General responsibilities will include working with staff in terrarium construction and maintenance, live food production, data collection and management, reinforcement of biosecurity principles, development of amphibian education and awareness materials, and the acclimation of local common species to captivity for training and husbandry research.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT (internal/external): Maintain MFG’s on-line presence by maintaining a blog and making regular updates to the MFG Facebook page and other social media. Assist the MFG Program Manager with the 8th Continent Quarterly newsletter for members. Also, coordinate improved communications within the team and contribute to knowledge management.
ECO-AGRICULTURE/FARM INTERN: This volunteer will work with the Parc Ivoloina Model Farm Station crew to prefect techniques that will increase soil fertility and grow more fruits and vegetables on less land. Volunteers will also help set up training schedules and outreach programs for local farmers.
GRANT WRITING OFFICER: Assist the MFG Program Manager with researching, writing and submitting grant proposals to private foundations, family foundations and corporate foundations, tailor proposals to foundation's funding program interests and to writing requirements (format and word counts), draw upon when possible prior templates and develop new templates as needed.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST: MFG is seeking a volunteer to help with computer troubleshooting, as well as to make repairs to solar panels and various electronic devices (GPS units, cameras, etc.). In addition, the volunteer would assist the staff with regular data backup and anti-virus updates, and provide basic trainings in computer software.
TOURISM AND MARKETING COORDINATOR: This volunteer would play a central role in representing MFG and Parc Ivoloina to hotels, tour operators and other organizations involved in tourism based in Madagascar and abroad, as well as review park visitation records, and develop a simple marketing plan for increasing visitation. In addition, the volunteer would make a full review of the Parc Ivoloina write-up in all Madagascar guide books and provide updates to the appropriate contact persons.
TRAIL MAINTENANCE: Volunteers with spend their days walking the beautiful trails around Parc Ivoloina in order to help keep them well maintained and safe for visitors. Responsibilities may include clearing trees or debris off trails, repairing bridges or stairs, trash pick up, and general maintenance.
If none of the above sounds like you but you feel you could still make a useful contribution to MFG program do not hesitate to email and convince us!
MFG not a fit for you? See more Conservation and Environment Jobs.
