Description:
Join a team of volunteers from all over the world in undertaking conservation projects in the stunning city of Auckland, New Zealand! Each team is led by an experienced and enthusiastic Team Leader who is trained in the safe management of volunteer projects.
Volunteers will have the chance to work on several different conservation sites and participate in an assortment of projects. Particular projects vary according to seasonal conditions and conservation priorities, and project placement is not determined by volunteer preferences. Examples of possible projects include tree planting and coastal restoration in and around the urban area, track maintenance, pest plant removal, endangered flora and fauna surveys, and habitat restoration.
Volunteers should be prepared to live and work as a member of a team, including sharing accommodations and helping with domestic chores. Although good health and a positive attitude are essential, volunteers do not need any prior skills or experience. We will provide all necessary training.
Highlights:
Participate in the adventure of a lifetime! Learn the Kiwi lifestyle and community initiatives; Travel and see exotic sites; Develop a broader perspective on world views; Make lifelong friends from all around the globe... The possibilities are endless!
Volunteering abroad is a wonderful way to provide a service, integrate with the local community, and earn a sense of personal reward while traveling in a foreign country! Volunteering in New Zealand offers the chance to experience first-hand and help improve Auckland's natural environment.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- Be at least 18 years of age. If you are younger than 18, we require that you have a written form stating parental/guardian consent.
- Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
- Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- Possess a high level of responsibility
- Be dedicated to the full term of commitment
- Provide us with a criminal background check (for certain projects)
Travel Types:
Camping,
Environmental Studies,
Homestay
and Nature Tours
Language:
English
Cost in US$: Programs starting at USD1,320 for 1 week, each additional week USD265
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Medical insurance,
Registration fees
and Travel while in host country
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
animal welfare,
conservation,
cutting wood,
digging,
eco-tourism,
environment,
fixing fences,
gardening,
natural resources,
parks,
planting,
reforestation,
repairs,
trail building,
tree planting,
volunteering
and wildlife surveying
Typical Volunteer: Cultural Embrace's typical volunteer is an independent, open-minded individual who is looking to explore other cultures and get outdoors. Our volunteers are responsible, consistent, and enjoy working with others.
Age Range: 18 and older
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and Kiwi
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat,
Group living,
Home-stays
and Independent living
Participants Travel to New Zealand
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks-1 year
Cultural Embrace by API's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"