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Trip | Volunteer, Conservation Programs in New Zealand
Conservation Volunteer Program in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
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About this position
Overview: Conservation Volunteer Program in New Zealand
This program is run by an organisation founded in 1982 and is both not-for-profit and non-political. They offer exciting conservation programs enabling volunteers to protect, preserve and restore the unique and beautiful New Zealand environment.
The program runs in weekly blocks, starting and finishing on Fridays. You can choose to start from any of CV’s offices of the 3 locations in New Zealand. You will lived in shared houses with other volunteers (normally up to 10 at a time) .
As a volunteer you will normally travel to a different project location every week. This means that in a 6-week Conservation Experience, you will generally visit at least 3 different project locations, and undertake at least 2 or 3 different project activities.
What to expect
Description: Conservation Volunteer Program in New Zealand
As a Conservation Volunteer you will work in teams, usually ranging from 4 – 9 volunteer. Projects are in both urban, regional and remote locations. The team leaders provide training on-site. Typical conservation activities include:
- Tree planting
- Walking trail construction
- Wildlife surveys
- Seed collection
- Weed control
- Conservation fencing
- Heritage restoration
All accommodation and meals are included during the Conservation Experience program, 7 days per week.
This program offers a unique while having the opportunity to travel through the country. You will learn about conservation issues in New Zealand and train your conservation skills. This is your chance to add your contribution to our environment, earn references and certificates. At the same time you have the opportunity to visit places tourists don’t normally see, including remote areas.
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Itinerary – Conservation Volunteer Program New Zealand
Arrival
After you have arrived at the airport in Auckland, you will be picked up and accompanied to your first working station. You will decide together with your coordinator in New Zealand which projects are active at the moment and which are available during your desired travel dates.
Conservation Work
You will change your location and project on a weekly basis. The conservation activities depend on the location and project. In general, you should be in good health and physically fit. Please inform your coordinator in New Zealand about any medical conditions, allergies, disabilities or existing injuries that may affect participation.
You should be aware that all projects are usually labour-intensive, and take place in both urban and rural areas. Be prepared to participate in all weather conditions. You’ll need to bring appropriate clothing for the weather. Please find respective information about travel time and weather in New Zealand here.
All volunteers are provided with training on the project and safety instructions.
Ready to get started?
Conservation Volunteer Program in New Zealand
Flexible dates
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1180 EUR
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Accommodation – Conservation Volunteer Program in New Zealand
As volunteers are in a different project each week, you will need to change your accommodation on a weekly basis as well. Typical accommodation can include caravans, hostels, shearer’s quarters, bunkhouses or camping (CV supplies tents). You should bring a sleeping mat as well as your sleeping bag.
Meals
3 meals a day are included in the program. Everyone helps with the cooking, cleaning and washing up. Don’t worry if you’re not a great cook as everyone can do something to help, even if it’s just chopping vegetables! Fresh produce, meat and vegetables are used as often as possible although this cannot be guaranteed every day, particularly on remote projects far from shops, so please make allowances.
Special diets, such as vegetarian, vegan or food allergies, can be catered for – please remember to let us know when you book.
Our Service
Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand – what's in and what's not in
- Services for your volunteer work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it:
What's included:
- Placement in a volunteer project according to you demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your first destination in New Zealand
- Accommodation (hostel, caravans, tents etc)
- 3 meals a day (Monday to Sunday)
- Orientation on site through conservation coordinator or ranger
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Conservation activities for 5 days per week
- Project-related travel
- Conservation Volunteers wildlife or plant guidebook
- Volunteer Certificate on completion
What's not included:
- Travel to starting point at Conservation Volunteers office
- Visa and passport charges
- Departure, airport and airline charges
- Laundry, medical expenses, personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature
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