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Volunteer in Madagascar with MRCI

Marine Conservation
Each volunteer on the Marine Conservation project has the opportunity to join a variety of conservation efforts focused on the protection of the marine ecosystem in Madagascar.
Community Development
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute’s Community Development Program is consistently striving to improve the lives and living conditions of the people in our communities.
Turtle Monitoring
MRCI’s Sea Turtle Monitoring Program has been established to identify, monitor and develop Safe Turtle Breeding Zones in North Western Madagascar.
Forest Conservation
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute’s Forest Conservation Program involves constant monitoring of the forest and its endemic wildlife on Nosy Komba.
English Teaching
MRCI’s Volunteer English Teaching Program broadens horizons and creates opportunities for local Malagasy. You do not need to be qualified or experienced to participate, just a good understanding of the English language is all that is required.
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute (MRCI) is a government approved organisation undertaking environmental research, community development and educational programs.  Madagascar Volunteer programs include teaching English, marine and forest conservation as well an island outreach.
Turtle Cove, the Madagascar Volunteer research centre located on Nosy Komba island, is the heart of MRCI and the home base for all MRCI programs.  Turtle Cove is nestled between a beautiful tropical forest and a pristine beach, overlooking Nosy Be and the world famous Lokobe Forest Reserve.  Just meters from Turtle Cove, Volunteers can experience incredible coconut tree fringed beaches with easy access to MRCI’s home coral reef, which we had recently declared a Marine Protected Area by the Department of Environment in conjunction with the local community and Department of Fisheries.

Blogs for a Brighter Future

Anti-Trafficking in Madagascar

Madagascar is a biodiverse paradise and its natural beauty is being threatened by mass deforestation and animal trafficking. MRCI Founder, David Bird, offered some insight in an interview regarding the necessary steps that local government have made to combat animal trafficking during the COVID pandemic. Check out the article Here.

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Our most recent construction project, has been ren Our most recent construction project, has been renovating the school in Ampang! 

Look at what a great job our volunteers have been doing! 
Interactive wall paintings and a fresh coat of paint on the outside too!

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MRCI Founder David Bird and local MRCI Director Fr MRCI Founder David Bird and local MRCI Director Franck Randimby receiving a top volunteer award and recognition for 10 years of service to the local community. Issuing the award is the head of local government, Monsieur Joa Chef Fonkotany, for the district of Ampangorina Nosy Komba island Madagascar. 

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Founders of MRCI visited the day care centre for s Founders of MRCI visited the day care centre for special needs children yesterday, which volunteers renovated. Incredible work being done here by Nathan, Gisèle and staff. 

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Look at the goodies we just recieved! As our volu Look at the goodies we just recieved! 
As our volunteers and staff know, getting new eqipment, spare parts etc. is a real challenge! 

Luckily, @lunamoonsailing just arrived from South Africa, with a “boat-load” of spare parts, new aluminium tanks, a new generator and many other things! 

It feels like Christmas morning!

#Madagascarvolunteer #mrci #nosybe #nosykomba #lunamoon
Join us on a day of construction! We are working Join us on a day of construction!

We are working on renovating the schools, scraping off the old paint and repainting.

One of our most gratifying programs, it’s hard work, but you see results instantly!

See the link in our bio for more info on our construction program. 

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Would you like to learn more about lemur behavior Would you like to learn more about lemur behavior and help us survey the local lemur park? 🐵

Join or forest program! Just head to the link in our bio, to read more! 
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Come with us to present in class!🦀 Our marine Come with us to present in class!🦀

Our marine and turtle program regularly present in Be village or Ampang! The volunteers select an ocean related topic and later present this to the class! 🤿

Would you like to join us? Check our link in bio!

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Today we installed the first rows of our coral nur Today we installed the first rows of our coral nursery! 

The corals are places on fishing line, and then hung between two “bridges” 

We are so excited to watch them grow big and strong! 

Do you want to learn more about artificial reefs and coral restoration? Check our link in bio! 

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Thanks all for the funds that we received up until Thanks all for the funds that we received up until now ❤️ 

Solly has worked so hard to get where he is and we need your support now to achieving his final dream as a PADI Instructor in his professional diving career! 🎉

If you feel like you could support Solly, click on the link below to donate! 🙏🏼🎉

https://gofund.me/176e591d

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Through long term monitoring in collaboration with a range of international partners, MRCI conservation programs aim to actively contribute to the preservation of the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar.  While our community programs are aimed at improving the lives of the Malagasy people in rural communities, our further aim is to communicate the importance of preserving the environment for future generations.
Over the past few years, MRCI Volunteers have played a vital role in improving the lives of many of the local inhabitants of Nosy Komba Island.  From the huge impact our English lessons have made, to our very successful conservation and community programs, our volunteers have been at the forefront.  None of this would have been possible without the valuable contribution from all the volunteers that have passed through Turtle Cove.

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Meet Solly, our much-loved Marine Conservation Officer.Solly’s dream is to become a PADI Diving Instructor.MRCI has undertaken to create this GoFundMe account in collaboration with Emily Borth to help Solly achieve his dream.Please donate and help us make Solly’s dream come true!The link can also be found in our story Highlights!https://gofund.me/176e591d ... See MoreSee Less

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Look at the goodies we just recieved! As our volunteers and staff know, getting new eqipment, spare parts etc. is a real challenge! Luckily, @lunamoonsailing just arrived from South Africa, with a “boat-load” of spare parts, new aluminium tanks, a new generator and many other things! It feels like Christmas morning!#Madagascarvolunteer #mrci #nosybe #nosykomba #lunamoon ... See MoreSee Less

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Thanks all for the funds that we received up until now ❤️ Solly has worked so hard to get where he is and we need your support now to achieving his final dream as a PADI Instructor in his professional diving career! 🎉If you feel like you could support Solly, click on the link below to donate! 🙏🏼🎉https://gofund.me/176e591d#madagascar #madagascarvolunteer #sollysdream #fundraiser #padiinstructor #PADIIDC2023 #PADIIDC2024 #paditv #localmarinebiologist #marineresearch #padiprofessional #futurecareer #gofundme ... See MoreSee Less

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Look at these cool finds from one of our recent drift dives! Have you ever seen a nudibranch feeding train? #madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you want to join our teaching program? We teach many different classes, at different levels and with many different age groups!In fact our classes are becoming so popular, that we have to double the number of classes per level! Join us via the link in our bio!#madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated ... See MoreSee Less

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When we’re not exploring the island and surrounding reef, our volunteers prepare presentations to educate their fellow volunteers!Once presented on camp, we head to Be village, to present in a class filled with students who are eager to learn more about their surroundings!#madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated ... See MoreSee Less

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Look at this cool find! We see some cool stuff on our sunrise dives - yesterday we found 28 nudibranchs! Some of them over 14cm! #madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated #oceanconservation #marineconservation ... See MoreSee Less

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Sophie is teaching our local kids class🌞We love to see how the kids are so engaged and motivated to learn.To join our community program, check our link in bio! #madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know we go on night hikes every week?Lots of creatures are mostly active at night and look at this cool find! #madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet our volunteer of the week Fionn! Along with forest officer Fedy and Donna, staff of the week!Fionn has been a great champion on Forest program and a great friend all around! 🦎#madagascarvolunteer #madagascar #volunteer #volunteering #forlocal #saveplanet #saveocean #sustainable #volunteeringisfun #volunteeroftheweek #conservation #motivated ... See MoreSee Less

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Madagascar Office: Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute, Home Sakalava, Rue R Tsiomeko, Hell-Ville, Nosy Be, Madagascar
Phone: +261 32 50 891 57
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Email: volunteer@madagascarvolunteer.com

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