New Zealand
- All Other Areas in New Zealand:
Timaru
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Description:
Volunteers are needed at an outdoor center in New Zealand. They have constant need for volunteers willing to commit a minimum of one month to assist with general program and grounds maintenance. Free room and board in exchange for work. For volunteers with experience leading outdoors trips or with specific outdoor skills, this can be a great place to nurture your own outdoor skills in your personal time amongst like-minded people and professionals. The center itself teaches rock climbing, river and sea kayaking, mountaineering, ski touring, trekking, backpacking, bushcraft and bush survival and is one of the most reputed organizations in the South Pacific.
Highlights:
This opportunity is part of LEAPNOW's Supported Internship program - Check out our website for more details!
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Self-motivated, responsible and pro-active individuals.
- Proof of travel insurance necessary.
Intern Types:
Education,
Environmental Studies
and Tourism
Language:
English
Cost in US$: 1,400
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees
and Written materials pre-departure
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
athletics,
conservation,
eco-tourism,
education,
environment,
recreation,
repairs,
sports,
teaching,
tourism
and volunteering
Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-25. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work. Our volunteer placements are geared towards the backpacker traveling lifestyle.
Age Range: 17-35
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Group living
Participants Travel to New Zealand
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 week
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded: 1993