Community Centred Conservation (C3)

Categories : Volunteer / Teaching
Activities : Internship
Countries : Madagascar
Continents : Africa

General Info

C3 is a young and dynamic organization demonstrating how credible and rigorous scientific research can be combined with traditional ecological knowledge to inform effective conservation management actions from grassroots to regional and international levels.



C3 works with local partners in Madagascar to implement marine and coastal biodiversity research and conservation efforts from the community to national levels.

TEFL 3 month course tutor, Madagascar

Location: Antsiranana, Madagascar

This is an ideal means for qualified individuals to apply their teaching skills in an incredible biodiversity hotspot, gaining full immersion in a fascinating culture.Transferring English language skills to local people will greatly increase their capacity to work within the conservation sector and make links with overseas researchers and donors in order to promote the conservation of Madagascar's unique biodiversity.

Duties :

Teaching advanced English classes two hours daily to our Malagasy staff who already have basic English skills

Weekly 2 hour basic English class to larger (10) groups of students at the local university

Requirements

Experience living in a developing country
TEFL qualification
Experience teaching French native speakers an advantage

The organisation will provide food and shared accommodation. The teacher needs to cover costs of flights and insurance.

If interested please send a copy of your CV and brief cover letter to vacancies@c-3.org.uk

Duration / Dates

Start date and duration: 3 months, start September 2011

Costs / Pay

The organisation will provide food and shared accommodation. The teacher needs to cover costs of flights and insurance.

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