Location: Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

This long-term European Solidarity Corps opportunity invites two volunteers to support bird conservation work with the Polynesian Ornithological Society Manu. The project focuses on protecting the Fatu Hiva Monarch, one of the most threatened bird species in French Polynesia, while supporting local biodiversity conservation in a remote island environment.

Volunteers will help the local conservation team with field monitoring, reproductive follow-up, protection of active nests, maintenance of camera traps, data collection, and predator monitoring. The work also includes supporting activities linked to avian malaria prevention, helping with occasional awareness actions, and contributing to communication through social media and project promotion.

The placement is best suited for motivated young people with very good physical condition, strong interest in conservation, and readiness to live in isolated conditions. Fieldwork takes place in steep, humid tropical terrain with river crossings, mosquitoes, several hours of walking per day, and demanding but meaningful daily tasks. Knowledge of French, or a strong commitment to learning it, is important for communication with the local community.

Volunteers will share a house on Fatu Hiva, with each person having their own room. Travel, accommodation, working material and internet connection are covered by the hosting organisation. The project also provides a food allowance of 10 EUR per day and pocket money of 7 EUR per day.

The opportunity is reserved for European non-French citizens aged 18 to 30. The application deadline is 15 November 2026, and the volunteering period is planned from the beginning of March 2027 until February 2028.

Age of participants: 18-30

Accommodation and meals during the project will be free of charge. Travel expenses will be covered according to European Solidarity Corps rules as described in the infopack.