Go Green Maldives

Project 

Huvadhoo Aid is an organisation dependent on keen and enthusiastic volunteers. This is to help contribute to the local community through work camps. Moreover, donations from volunteers allow us to continue the progressive work we are carrying out for the community and the environment simultaneously.

We have multiple programs that volunteers can engage in; each one can be experienced for any time period between 3 to 12 months:

• Mangrove and Environment Conservation. This program is ideal for individuals who want to help create a sustainable environment within the community. Volunteer tasks include:
o Raise awareness of mangrove systems
o Cleaning mangrove sites and planting juvenile trees
o Beach cleaning
o Coconut tree planting
o Helping to develop future projects in the community
o Writing proposals for projects

• Grant Writer. This program is perfect for individuals who have experience in writing proposals but wish to take their work place to a more exotic location. Volunteer tasks include:

o Coordinate programs in the organization
o Write proposals for a variety of different programs
o Meet with local stakeholders to address pressing matters 

o Carry out presentations at local stakeholders such as schools and health care centres to target a variety of community members

• Marine and Sea Turtle Conservation. This programs’ focus is on protecting the marine environment and to create a sustainable marine eco system surrounding the island and in the atoll. Volunteer tasks include:

o Cleaning and feeding the rescued turtles
o Conducting reef surveys on atoll islands
o Cleaning the coral frames/assessing coral health
o Organizing community beach cleans/marine awareness sessions

• Medical Placement. This program is ideal for aspiring doctors and nurses who want to gain experience in a professional work environment. Volunteer tasks include:

o Spreading awareness of many health care topics to the community
o Teaching important skills such as CPR to the locals
o Help the health care centre during working hours
o Visit local schools to educate the children on important healthcare matters

• Play School Assistant. This program allows individuals to take an active role in the community by helping the younger generation in their education. Volunteer tasks include:

o Take an active role in lesson activities
o Help staff and administration to develop interesting and fun lesson plans
o Develop the minds of young children and aid them in their bilingual studies

All of the programs we offer give volunteers the opportunity to learn about traditional Maldivian culture rather than the luxury 5-star resorts that are portrayed globally. Volunteers will have the opportunity to try local cuisine, learn some of the local language and experience a unique lifestyle away from pressures of everyday life.

Our programs have a heavy emphasis on volunteer work, however there may be an opportunity to participate in excursions if normal volunteer activities cannot be conducted due to external factors. Excursions, however, will require a supplementary cost from the volunteer.