The Volunteer/Internship Application Form

Things you should know...

WWF recruits volunteers & interns aged 20 to 27 for work in Africa, Asia & Latin America, as well as at WWF International in Gland, Switzerland. For Madagascar, Senegal & Cameroon placements, it is essential that you have a good level of French. Likewise, Spanish is required for Latin America. Even if you only have English, please fill in the form so we can take your application into consideration when other places become available (e.g. in India, South Pacific, Bhutan).

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER WITH WWF IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY OR REGION....  See here for links to their sites.

CHECK OUT 2012 OPENINGS

CAMEROON

6-month volunteer placement with WWF Cameroon's Communications Programme. Seeking candidates who are bi-lingual French & English with strong communications skills. Experience in Africa and in developing a communications strategy would be an advantage. Activities would include

  • Support development new country communications strategy
  • Liaise with field communications officers to centralise/coordinate communications leadership in Cameroon
  • Support Green Heart of Africa team with development and implementation of communications strategy
  • Update Cameroon section on WWF website
  • Train staff on use of social media (twitter, facebook, Youtube etc) as a communications tool
Find out more about WWF Cameroon's work & Green Heart of Africa Initiative.
 

MADAGASCAR

  • 10 January-10 April 2012
    Creating innovative financing mechanisms & profitable income-generating activities, Fandriana Marolambo Landscape
    Recruitment finalized
     
  • 2 May-2 August 2012
    Empowering Civil Society for Improved Livelihoods and Effective Natural Resources, Ivohibe
    Application deadline: 15 December 2011
     
  • 1 June-1 September 2012
    Youth Environmental Clubs to mobilize children and communities toward sustainable development :     The project aims to reinforce youth environmental clubs and their network in two priority landscapes (Ranobe and COFAV), so they proactively influence and engage other out-of-school youth and community members in sustainable natural resource management and improved living conditions, thus meeting their development rights and needs.
    Application deadline: 31 January 2012
     
  • 21 August-21 November 2012
    Mangroves project :     The community based organizations around Manambolomaty and complex mangroves area in Tsiribihina mangroves in western Madagascar are empowered to improve the life conditions of local communities while sustainably managing the natural resources.
    Application deadline: 1 April 201

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...and a bit of advice

Don't drive yourself insane by trying to fill in this form on-line straight-off.

Our advice would be to construct your answers in a word document, then copy & paste them into this form. It also means you have a back-up copy! Could save you from being in a whole world of pain :-)

Or, fax to WWF at +41 22 364 0332

  • Financial obligations

  • Are you able to afford, upon acceptance to the programme, your roundtrip airfare, visas, vaccinations, food and personal item costs such as clothing? This will come to approx. Euro 2,500.

    If your answer is "No" your application will be reviewed, but all candidates are encouraged to actively seek sponsorship.

  • Identification

    A few facts about yourself...

    Please do not use initials or abbreviations.

  • (year, month, day)

  • Are you

  • Contact Information

  • Please ensure you include your postal code.
  • (include any applicable country, area, city codes, extensions)
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  • Languages & Locations

    Please be aware that you must be able to speak French in order to apply for any openings in Madagascar.

  • What's your French like?

  • Our vacancies vary from country to country. Please let us know which location/s you wish to apply for.

  • Do you have a preference?

  • Current status

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  • Education

    Please tell us about your current or most recent educational experience...

  • Tell us more about what the course involved.

  • Relevant Paid Work and Volunteer Experience

    Tell us about the most relevant experience that you have had (now or in the past) that you feel would help your application.

  • Type

  • What tasks or duties did you have to carry out.

  • Lifestyle and Motivation Questions

  • Say you get offered the chance to go, what do you think it will be like, what do you see yourself doing? This isn't a trick question, it's just so that - if you are chosen - we can properly orientate you to what it is going to be like, and what you are likely to get out of it.

  • Recap, checklist and references...

    If your application is taken forward, WWF will require that you provide written references from either your School or any of your employers. Family members cannot provide references. You may also be required to provide a copy of your passport details.

    Good luck!

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