New Zealand Conservation

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: Available all year round

Description: Kiwi Conservation is an excellent way to explore the north island of New Zealand. Volunteering is a fantastic way to experience New Zealand. You could go there primarily to take part in this voluntary work, or spend a few weeks volunteering before travelling to other parts of the country! You will be getting involved in hands-on environmental projects and meeting volunteers from all over the world.

Typical Itinerary
If you would like to volunteer on the North Island then projects start on a Saturday, if you would like to volunteer on the South Island then your project starts on Friday. After spending a couple of days relaxing, enjoying all the great facilities of the hostel and seeing the sights, you will be met on Monday morning by a CVNZ team leader. You will receive a health and safety briefing and receive details about the projects you will be undertaking before travelling to the project location!

Project hours run from 8am  4pm and you will have your weekends free, although some travel can take place on Sundays. You will often travel to a different project location every week or two. This means that you will usually get to take part in a variety of project activities in different areas!

Project Orientation
After spending a couple of days in Auckland you will be met in the hostel reception on the Monday morning by your CVNZ team leader. At this time you will have an orientation which will include a health and safety briefing and further details about the projects that you will be taking part in. This is also the perfect time for you to ask your team leader any questions you have about your time on the project.

Project Support
Throughout your time on the project you will have the support and guidance of your team leader. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your project.

In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.

Highlights: Getting There
You will need to arrange your flight to either Auckland or Christchurch to arrive on the Saturday that your programme is due to start. If your programme starts in Auckland then you will receive an airport shuttle transfer to the hostel where you will be spending the next 2 nights.

Qualifications: Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.

Project Requirements

Fitness
You should be in good health and reasonably fit. You will not be expected to work outside your own capabilities, but bare in mind the terrain and activities will vary! Teamwork is an essential element of this programme, as everyone will be working closely together.

Due to the ever changing climatic and environmental conditions we cannot guarantee exactly what you will be doing, however, some typical tasks include; tree planting, coastal restoration, pest plant removal, track maintenance, flora and fauna surveying and habitat restoration.

Cost in US$: from ﾣ449

What's Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Additional activities
- Any items of a personal nature e.g. gifts

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

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