Construction and Renovation Volunteer in Madagascar

Your day-to-day schedule as a Construction and Renovation Volunteer will depend primarily on your placement location and the needs as well as the operating hours of each project. Once you have met with the project coordinator, you will work together to create your schedule. Don’t worry – you will never be asked to do anything that is outwith your abilities. However, those with a can-do attitude will get the most from this exciting and rewarding programme!

Orientation Day Schedule

Weekly Schedule

You will be taken to your Construction and Renovation project on the first day and shown around the area, as well as catching some dos and don’ts around the Malagasy people.

Monday to Friday

• Breakfast
• Construction and Renovation Volunteering
• Lunch
• Construction and Renovation Volunteering
• Dinner

Please note:

Cost of transport to locations is not included, but will usually be around £1.50 per day.

This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Evenings and Weekends

After a day of being a hard-grafting volunteer, you can choose to explore the area or simply kick back with your new-found friends back at your accommodation. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new volunteer friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures as they go!

Places to Visit

With all year-round sunshine, Nosy Be is a paradise for aqua activities. The golden beaches are the highlights of Nosy be where you can swim, snorkel or just sit back and enjoy the sunshine. These are some of our favourite beaches …

• Palm Beach
• Andilana Beach
• Ambatoloaka Beach

Nosy Be, where you will be staying, is an idyll for nature lovers! You will find lemurs, unique bird species, reptiles. and many other animals, including some pretty spectacular plant species!

And for the explorer, there are volcanic lakes, hikes, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations and breathtaking coral reefs that are practically begging to be discovered!

Further, if you come in May, you’ll enjoy the four-day Donia Music Festival; however, all year round you will have the opportunity to swim among turtles, stingrays or manta rays. This is truly an adventure you will not forget!

About the Accommodation

In our centre, there is a dining room, a communal lounge area, and a beautiful garden to relax. There is also a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages.
In addition, you also have a balcony and large roof terrace to spend some quality time with your new-found friends.

…and that’s one of the great perks of being a TRU volunteer; if you’re coming by yourself for the first time, you won’t be alone! There will always be others who, like you, are volunteering overseas, and there are staff on-site 7 days a week to help you. In fact, socialising is the norm here, so you’ll find you’ll not be short of things to do during your down-time. Wifi is available in communal areas of the volunteer house so you can catch up with friends and family – if you get the time!.

Food 
Malagasy cuisine is an experience in itself! Whilst it mainly consists of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables, you will also have chicken dishes to choose from about twice a week. And if you need to be eased into African food, we always have a mix of Western and Malagasy cuisine on offer. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants at your own expense.

Facilities
There is an ATM about 15-20 minutes away from the centre, accessible by bus or Tuk-Tuk.
The closest local supermarket is also around 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
Wifi is available in communal areas of your accommodation.

Transportation

Transportation is available to all surrounding areas. However, transport costs are not included in the programme and extra provision must be made for your excursions.

Madagascar is an incredible destination for volunteering, ethical travel, and adventure travel. Known for its unique wildlife, tropical landscapes, and remote communities, Madagascar offers volunteers the chance to experience meaningful travel while making a real impact. TRU Experience focuses on responsible volunteering projects that support local communities, conservation, and sustainability across the island.

Volunteers can take part in education programs, environmental projects, reforestation work, and wildlife conservation while exploring rainforests, beaches, and national parks filled with lemurs and rare species found nowhere else on Earth. Madagascar is also perfect for gap year travel, combining cultural immersion with adventure experiences such as hiking, snorkelling, island hopping, and exploring remote villages.

TRU in Madagascar gives volunteers the opportunity to travel with purpose, connect with local communities, and experience ethical adventure travel in one of the world’s most unique destinations.