International Volunteer Coordinator

Island Volunteer is ran entirely by Huvadhoo Aid, an NGO based on island of Huvadhoo Atoll. This not-for-profit set up ensures that the entirety of your fee is spent on the costs of your placement. This means that your entire fee goes back into aiding the community. Huvadhoo Aid is a Non Governmental Non Profit Organisation working for the rural development of Huvadhoo Atoll. As a non-profit organisation the funding sources are limited and the amount of funding which the organisation can generate is also limited. It has number of youth volunteers who work for the development of the region. Most of these volunteers are local youth. However, from time to time foreign volunteers work in Huvadhoo Aid.

Tasks

- Recruitment of international volunteers, including but not limited to: posting on websites, developing content, contacting organisations and increasing Atoll Volunteers' online presence

- Answer queries from prospective international volunteers regarding volunteering in Maldives

- Manage international volunteers' stay in Maldives and ensuring current volunteers' wellbeing

- Develop capacity and assist in administrative duties of Atoll Volunteers

- Maintaining our activity in social media such as Facebook & Twitter

- Welcoming and briefing new volunteers

- Performing on-going evaluation of our volunteer programs

Why Should you Volunteer with us

Swimming and Snorkeling

With temperatures lingering often around 30°C and humidity often surpassing the 80% mark, even murky water would look tempting… But here in the Maldives our pristine oceans are one of our proudest and most beautiful assets. Azure-blue, crystal clear water and coral reefs teeming with fish visible just below the surface of the water are trademarks of our nation. It is undeniably tempting to plunge into the ocean on a daily basis. We offer some of the best snorkeling in the world – for free! Simply grab some flippers and a mask and you're set to go, simply step off the edge of the island. Our volunteers will be more than willing to take you snorkeling whenever you wish to.

The fish are plentiful and wondrous here in the Maldives, and when snorkeling you will frequently find yourself staring face to face with rare tropical species or ensconced within a school of fish. The reefs themselves are beautiful, and truly are a wonder of nature. They are not only home to myriad species of fish, but also to starfish, clams, sea cucumbers and many others. Turtles have also been known to be spotted swimming lazily around the interior of the atoll!

Night Fishing

A number of our volunteers own their own boats, and most of those have a passion for fishing! Fishing, besides making up a large percentage of the country's economy, is a favourite past-time of many of the inhabitants. Locals and volunteers alike will offer to take you fishing whenever you wish, and fishing in the beautiful waters surrounding our island, catching such a wide variety of exotic fish, is the experience of a life time! Night-time fishing in particular, is an opportunity not to be missed.

Any fish caught can also be prepared and eaten locally, with evening beach barbeques almost as common as the fishing trips that precede them!

Island Excursion

Once a week, Island Volunteer will arrange a group trip to one of the many nearby uninhabited islands. Picnics on such islands are great fun, and offer volunteers an opportunity to explore, sunbathe and relax in a tropical paradise.

Barbeques on an uninhabited beach, with a few good friends, are truly one of the greatest things the Maldives have to offer. The idea of exploring a completely wild island should also appeal to the adventurous side of our volunteers!

Volunteer Fee

Duration Currency Amount

3 Weeks US Dollar 1,050.00

4 weeks US Dollar 1,400.00

6 weeks US Dollar 2,000.00

8 Weeks US Dollar 2,550.00

10 weeks US Dollar 3,050.00

12 Weeks 12 weeks 3,600.00

More than 12 weeks – USD 285 per week.

What you get for the fee: Volunteer placement within Huvadhoo Aid or with one of our partner NGOs. Domestic transportation from Male international airport to the island. This includes a flight to Komandhoo airport followed by a boat ride to the island where you stay Minimum of one picnic to nearby uninhabited island, although more often than not this will be a weekly occurrence! Accommodation for the length of your stay, and 3 full meals a day (4 if you include afternoon tea!) Optional Dhivehi (the national language) lessons. Visa for the length of your stay (details of which will be provided before your flight). Local member to ensure you have everything you need and constant support throughout your stay. A Dhiraagu sim-card so you can make local calls and texts (you must provide your own phone, however, and pay for your own calls and texts).

Discounts 40% Discount will be provided