Project details

Country

Category

Animals

Animals

Starting period

Flexible, arrival preferably Saturday

Minimum length of stay

4 weeks

Number of people

6 people

Study fields

Animal studies, Forestry, Marine Biology, Geography, Biology, Research, Zoology, Education, History, Palaeontology, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental, Nature studies


Country

Category

Animals

Animals

Starting period

Flexible, arrival preferably Saturday

Minimum length of stay

4 weeks

Number of people

6 people

Study fields

Animal studies, Forestry, Marine Biology, Geography, Biology, Research, Zoology, Education, History, Palaeontology, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental, Nature studies

Volunteerwork

Giant land Tortoise Conservation volunteer project Rodrigues

Our valued partner has over 15 years’ experience of facilitating students and volunteers all over Mauritius. Rodrigues is a very small, but intriguing island around 560km East of Mauritius. This is a conservation and ecotourism venture aiming at restoring the original lowland native forest of Rodrigues and the re-introduction of giant land tortoises. You can assist within tortoise husbandry, reforestation, administrative work of the Reserve, assist scientists with their field works, prepare talks for school children and recording of historical documents

Project description
The vacancy
The facilities
The costs

Vacancy requirements

  • Passionate and capable in your field
  • Respectful, social and solidarity are your values
  • Serious and motivated to contribute to the local organization

Stories

74 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 / 5.

Mozambique
2023

My adventure in Tofo, Mozambique was an experience I will never forget. For my biology training, I volunteered for 10 weeks in the marine research center and the associated diving school.
I have learned a lot during this trip. I have dived dozens of times and been on ocean safaris where we have been able to see the most beautiful animals and coral reefs. The underwater world of Mozambique is truly breathtaking.
During my time in Mozambique I got to know not only the natural beauty of the country, but also its social and economic realities. It has made me very aware of the privileges we have in the Netherlands and has changed my perspective on the world.
One of the most valuable aspects of this trip was the fact that I made friends for life. The people I met, both fellow travelers and locals, made my trip even more special. The hospitality and kindness of the local people moved me deeply, and I felt safe and welcome at all times in this beautiful country.
Roel from Let's Go Africa deserves a special mention. His professional guidance and care made the trip seamless and hassle-free. Thanks to his expertise, everything was always clear and organized.
All in all, I can confidently say that this trip to Tofo, Mozambique with Let's Go Africa was a life-changing experience. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for adventure, personal growth and an in-depth introduction to a beautiful country and its hospitable people. It was a journey full of discoveries, friendship and unforgettable moments.

2023

Doing an internship in Tanzania is a very enriching, eye-opening and life-changing experience. During my internship, I had the chance to not only learn a lot about law and human rights at the project, but to engage in really immersive cultural experiences, to actively participate in the community and to interact with local people, making meaningful connections and putting into practice intercultural communication. This allowed me to gain a broader perspective, to understand who they are and the way they live, and to learn about their practices, traditions, values, languages, foods, beliefs and ways of viewing the world. But, without a doubt, the greatest learning was on the personal aspects. I truly believe that putting ourselves in uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations leads to grow, and that is exactly what happened. It may sound scary and challenging, but that is when Let´s Go Africa comes into play.
One of the main reasons why I chose Let´s Go Africa is because of the sense of `closeness´, reliability and assurance that I felt. In the past, I have experienced many difficulties planning internships or exchange programs due to the lack of orientation, help and involvement by the coach, which sometimes has put me in unpleasant situations. Thus, I was looking for an organization able to provide close contact with the supervisor, help, counselling, training… Moreover, I prefer working with small-scale and personal organizations rather than with the most commercial ones because I feel they have a stronger connection with the project and the community. I also believe that some of this more commercial organizations are becoming a kind of touristic attraction, focusing more on making a monetary profit than on taking into account the needs of the intern and providing actual help.
In conclusion, I was seeking safety and certainty, and that is exactly with Let´s Go Africa provided me with.

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frequently asked questions

Is it safe in the African country where I want to go?

Each country is different in terms of safety, but in the countries of our projects normally there is political stability and we are always in close contact with our partners about the situation. Crime differs from country to country and we therefore elaborate on this during our safety preparation before departure. We can never give guarantees, but of course we do everything to make your stay as safe as possible together with the local supervisors.

I would like to go to Africa alone (as a woman), is that possible?

Certainly, but one country/partner project is more suitable than the other. We are happy to give you personal advice on this.

How can I prepare safety wise?

Read about the safety in the country you are going to, also in our brochure. Take the safety advice during the last LGA interview very seriously. Always follow the advice of the local supervisors and rather be too careful than too naive!

Can I do a project with vulnerable children?

  • Yes, of course, but you have to work according to certain guidelines to protect the rights of the children.
  • We do NOT work with orphanages as there has been a lot of scandal worldwide and we do not want to take any risk. However, there may be after-school care within schools for orphaned and vulnerable children that you will be working with.
  • Regarding possible attachment problems with children, it’s important that you do not take care of or take over care from local caregivers and that you are clear to the children that you are there temporarily and return home after a certain time. Keep a professional distance.

What is your policy to protect the rights of the child?

  • Screening: we carefully examine whom we are going to work with by checking background, work experience and possibly references.
  • Personal contact: through regular contact before departure by email and in person, we know whom we send.
  • Agreements: in addition to the information brochure, we oblige everyone to sign an internship/volunteer agreement in which we have the agreement that forms the basis of our policy. We also provide a Better Care Network information folder about working with vulnerable children abroad.
  • Code of Conduct: document that includes all ethical guidelines which we let everyone sign in advance.
  • Police Clearance Certificate: volunteers/interns are required to request this from the municipality before departure and to hand it over to LGA for immediate clarification on any involvement with the police/judicial authorities. Our local partner organizations may also require this. No Police Clearance Certificate, no project!
MA. Roel van Hout
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MA. Roel van Hout
General Manager Let’s Go Africa

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