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Building and Construction Assistance

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1 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Enjoy life on this unique island known for its biodiversity and native wildlife and plants
  • Work alongside local workers and help provide a better landscape and enviornment for the community
  • Construct, renovate, build, and decorate local schools

Highlights

  • Enjoy life on this unique island known for its biodiversity and native wildlife and plants
  • Work alongside local workers and help provide a better landscape and enviornment for the community
  • Construct, renovate, build, and decorate local schools
  • Help with brick laying, carpentry, waterproofing, laying tiles, landscaping & gardening
  • Paint and decorate school buildings- you can get creative here!

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    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Volunteer with IVI in beautiful Madagascar and participate alongside the local people to construct, renovate, build, and decorate the schools!

    By helping to build and renovate essential educational facilities, you’ll directly contribute to the well-being and future of local children and their families.

    Under the guidance of a local coordinator, you’ll work alongside community members on various construction and improvement projects. ..

    Über das Programm

    By helping to build and renovate essential educational facilities, you’ll directly contribute to the well-being and future of local children and their families.

    Under the guidance of a local coordinator, you’ll work alongside community members on various construction and improvement projects. From bricklaying and carpentry to painting, waterproofing, landscaping, and gardening, your efforts will help enhance the community’s infrastructure and create safer, more functional spaces.

    You’ll help paint classrooms, build tables and chairs, repair playgrounds, create walkways, construct toilets, and even assist with new classroom projects. There may also be opportunities to support renovations at community centers or homes when needed.

    Safety is always a priority, so you’ll receive guidance on using construction tools and can ask for assistance with heavy or unfamiliar tasks. While the work can be physically demanding, it’s an incredibly rewarding experience—giving you the chance to make a tangible difference while immersing yourself in Madagascar’s vibrant culture.

    So, roll up your sleeves and help us create brighter, safer spaces for this inspiring community!

    Program Highlights
    • Hands-On Community Support – Improve schools, playgrounds, and community centers, enhancing living and learning conditions for local families.
    • Skill Development – Learn practical skills like bricklaying, carpentry, painting, and landscaping while working on impactful projects.
    • Local Engagement – Work alongside community members and fellow participants, fostering meaningful cultural exchanges.
    • Diverse Activities – Take part in tasks such as constructing pathways, repairing walls, and beautifying schools with creative touches.
    • Guided Experience – Receive training and supervision from experienced local coordinators to ensure safe and effective participation.
    • Cultural Immersion – Experience Malagasy life through language lessons, local market visits, and exploring the island’s natural beauty.
    • Tangible Impact – Leave behind a lasting legacy of improved facilities and a better environment for the community.
    Your Role

    As a volunteer, you’ll play a key role in enhancing community spaces through various hands-on projects, including:

    • Construction Work – Lay bricks, paint buildings, craft furniture, repair playgrounds, build classrooms, and more.
    • Renovation & Infrastructure – Assist with waterproofing, landscaping, gardening, and improving sanitation facilities.
    • Creative Enhancements – Use local materials to beautify and personalize community spaces.

    Location

    Nosy Be (meaning ‘big island’) is an absolutely stunning island off the north-west coast and is Madagascar’s largest and busiest tourist destination. The population is estimated around 73,010 and the island has an area space of 320.02 square kilometres.

    On Nosy Be island you will find volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations and beautiful coral reefs. There is just so much to explore on this amazing island! In May, you can experience the 4 day Donia Music Festival. Situated on the Indian Ocean, on Nosy-Be island you can relax on the best white sand beaches, take a boat trip through the jungle, go trekking to see lemurs or snorkel alongside turtles and manta rays in the clear waters.

    Project Tasks
    • Assist with local communities in building, renovating and decorating the local schools, in order to help add value to the quality of education within the school
    • Provide a better environment for the local children and community
    • Help with bulding new classrooms and playgrounds, as well as painting and decorating

    Tagesablauf

    Monday
    • Welcome, introduction to Nosy-Be, Madagascar, and the team, House rules, Dos and Don’ts, Code of conduct, and handling of documents.
    •  Introduction about the neighborhood and prices for tuk-tuks, etc.
    •  Visit Hell-Ville to get SIM Card and visit the market area and AT
    •  Lunch
    •  Malagasy Language ...

    Tagesablauf

    Monday
    • Welcome, introduction to Nosy-Be, Madagascar, and the team, House rules, Dos and Don’ts, Code of conduct, and handling of documents.
    •  Introduction about the neighborhood and prices for tuk-tuks, etc.
    •  Visit Hell-Ville to get SIM Card and visit the market area and AT
    •  Lunch
    •  Malagasy Language lesson
    • Visit to Mont Passot (time permitting only)
    • Project Meetings and preparations.
    • Dinner
    Tuesday to Friday
    • Breakfast
    • Working at the placement. Do Light renovation and Construction efforts.
    • Lunch
    • Working at the placement. Do Light renovation and Construction efforts.
    • Dinner

    ***This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.***


    Freizeitaktivitäten

    The sun shines year-round here, with Nosy Be being a beach and sea lovers paradise, hosting incredible snorkelling and diving. Nosy Be is packed with activities to get up to during your free, the most popular is checking out the paradise beaches. Here are just a few of the stunning beaches you can ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    The sun shines year-round here, with Nosy Be being a beach and sea lovers paradise, hosting incredible snorkelling and diving. Nosy Be is packed with activities to get up to during your free, the most popular is checking out the paradise beaches. Here are just a few of the stunning beaches you can visit:

    Palm Beach
    Andilana Beach
    Ambatoloaka Beach
    Andilana Beach
    Wildlife lovers and adventure enthusiasts will certainly be at home in Nosy Be too. See if you can spot the diurnal and nocturnal native lemur species, count the unique bird species, see reptiles or indigenous plants, whilst trekking through the lush jungle. There are also scuba diving & snorkelling tours and inland boat trips.

    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Grundkenntnisse)

    Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

    erforderlich

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen vor Ort

    • Accommodation
    • 3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
    • Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    • Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    • 1 day orientation
    • Daily transportation to project
    • In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    • Fundraising support
    • University course credits (where applicable)
    • Certificate of Completion

    Abholung vom Flughafen Fascene Airport

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Fascene Airport (NOS). You must arrive between the hours 08:00 to 20:00 on Sunday.

    If arriving outside the pickup times,we charge an additional fee for any extra night’s accommodation before your program, and for a private transfer.

    Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).

    From the airport to the accommodation it takes 30 minutes by road. 

    Unterkunft

    You will stay at our volunteer house, where there is a dining room and lounge area to socialise with fellow volunteers. There is also a beautiful garden to relax in during time off. A balcony and large roof terrace are also available for you to chill out in. Rooms are shared between 2-4 people, there are fans, bed linen, lockable rooms, and hot showers. There is no wifi but you are free to purchade a SIM card to get data. 

    There is a kitchen and refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store any food and drinks you require. An ATM and a supermarket around 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk, from the volunteer house. The closest ATM to the house is about 20 minutes away by Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation, the closest local supermarket is around 10 minutes away by Tuk-Tuk, and the closest medical centre is around 15 minutes away by Tuk-Tuk. 

    *A private room may be available for an extra fee and subject to availability.


    Private Room Upgrade: please contact us directly for options and pricing

    *Please note: Upgrade prices can change, so please check the price with us first

    Verpflegung

    We provide three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends. Your meals will be a mix of Western and Malagasy food, usually consisting of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants at your own expense. If you are a picky eater or allergies, have dietary restrictions, or if you think that you will not be satisfied with the local dishes provided, you might want to consider supplementing our menu with your own western type foods and snacks that are more to your liking.


    *Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.

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    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nossi-be. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Madagaskar zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Madagaskar bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Madagaskar antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Madagaskar überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

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    Programmgebühren

    $595 / Woche 1 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

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    Dauer

    1 - 12 Wochen

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