WWF internship in Madagascar PDF Print E-mail

So. You want to save the planet?

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You're young and you've got a brain.

Added to this, you've got a passion for the planet.

All you need is the opportunity.

WWF is running a global volunteer programme for a select number of young people.

To take part we'll make you jump through several hoops  - namely a torturous application form.

But if you get selected....

If you've got what it takes...

You are going to be in for the experience of a lifetime...

What you've already got...

    * A commitment to conservation
    * An ability to adapt to changing situations
    * An ability to work respectfully in cross-cultural situations
    * An ability to take direction from supervisors
    * The confidence to provide feedback to supervisors
    * A collaborative approach to working with colleagues
    * A capacity for ongoing learning

What you'll work on...
For example, you could find yourself working for such WWF Madagascar projects as:

    * Conservation of Toliara Reef
    * Water Resource Management for the Mahafaly Plateau
    * Fandriana-Marolambo Forest Landscape Restoration

What you'll learn...
You will:

    * Gain an insight and awareness of conservation as WWF practices it
    * Get an idea of the day-to-day reality & living standards of people in developing nations
    * Increase your cross-cultural understanding
    * Significantly improve your communication skills
    * Enhance your teamwork skills
    * Evolve your self-reliance skills
    * Improve your innate adaptability