Summary

Getting involved with Project Mampianatra for 2-3 weeks provides a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to contribute to Azafady's established English teaching programme in the stunning Anosy region of south east Madagascar. Long volunteer placements (minimum 6 months) are also offered to TEFL-qualified English teachers.

Sample 3 Week Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Fort Dauphin. Time to settle into your home stay accommodation with a local Malagasy family.

Day 2
Detailed orientation about Madagascar, the Anosy region, Fort Dauphin and local customs as well as a briefing of the English teaching activities you will be working on during your time here. You also have a chance to explore the town and its beautiful beaches.

Day 3
A visit to Nahampoana Reserve allows you to get up close with several species of lemur including sifakas and ring tails.

Days 4-6
Your English teaching activities begin. Volunteers initially act as classroom assistants, observing Azafady's permanent English teaching coordinator during two or three sessions for middle school teachers and high school Baccalaureate students. You start lesson planning and then begin to lead your own classes with supervision and support from the coordinator.

Day 7-8
Time to relax. Perhaps try surfing, sample delicious seafood at a beach restaurant, or enjoy a trip to the local market.

Days 9-13
These days are spent teaching English to unemployed adults and primary school children as part of special English clubs set up to boost Project Mampianatra's core activities while you are in Madagascar. You are supervised and supported by Azafady's permanent English teaching coordinator. Unemployed adults are a key group within Fort Dauphin who are very keen to learn English. Activities with primary school children focus on English teaching through fun interactive games. You also continue to support the project coordinator in delivering sessions for middle school teachers and high school Baccalaureate students.

Days 14-15
Time to relax. Perhaps visit some nearby waterfalls for a picnic, chill at the beach, or check out the town's nightlife.

Days 16-20
These days are spent teaching English to unemployed adults and primary school children as part of special English clubs set up to boost Project Mampianatra's core activities while you are in Madagascar. You are supervised and supported by Azafady's permanent English teaching coordinator. You also continue to support the project coordinator in delivering sessions for middle school teachers and high school Baccalaureate students.

Day 21
Time to relax. Perhaps purchase some souvenirs before catching your flight home. Azafady can arrange extensions (please contact us to discuss this) and upgrades (including hotel stays) for this short-term volunteer placement.