Description:
Participate in meaningful environmental projects during your time abroad with GeoVison's Protect New Zealand's Environment program. The work you throughout the variety of projects will help to protect, preserve, and restore this unique and beautiful environment. You will be involved in projects such as tree planting, seed collection, endangered species protection, walking trail construction, heritage restoration, and environmental monitoring. Your project will be determined by what the current needs are and what time of year it is. Each project lasts about one to one and a half weeks and then you will be moved to another site. This means that during a six-week experience you will probably visit at least three different project locations. As much variety is incorporated in this program as possible.
This is your chance to truly experience "The Land of the Long White Cloud" in every way- through its people, culture, and land. New Zealand has a rich history of over a thousand years of human settlement with Maori, Pacific, Asian and European cultures all coming together is this truly unique place. It's a culture that celebrates this diversity and uses it as its greatest strength.
The land of New Zealand is as diverse as it's people. It is a country that ranges from spectacular alpine glaciers and massive mountain ranges to rolling green farmland and sandy beaches. New Zealand has mild temperatures, high rainfall and lots of sunshine. One of the greatest advantages of New Zealand is that all of these different landscapes, environments and ecosystems are so close to each other. It is easy to understand why this amazing land was used as the backdrop of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Highlights:
Participants are not offered a choice of projects, as these vary according to seasonal conditions and conservation priorities. But we do our best to ensure a variety of projects or locations during the experience. Volunteers normally spend one 1 or 2 weeks at each project site.
Projects include: tree planting, erosion control, seed collection, construction and maintenance of walking tracks, endangered flora & fauna surveys, weed control, habitat restoration, and heritage restoration.
The orientation also includes a sightseeing trip.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: Please visit our website for current pricing.
Cost Includes: All meals and accommodation are included as well as all project related travel. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
animal welfare,
building maintenance,
conservation,
environment,
trail building
and tree planting
Age Range: 18-70
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to New Zealand
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Post Services Include:
Alumni Network
Exit Debriefing Abroad
GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.
Year Founded: 2001