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 traveling to other parts of the country! You will be getting involved in hands-on environmental projects and meeting volunteers from all over the world.
Highlights:
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.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.
- You should be in good health and reasonably fit. You will not be expected to work outside your own capabilities, but bear in mind the terrain and activities will vary! Teamwork is an essential element of this programme, as everyone will be working closely together.
Travel Types:
Nature Tours
and Tours
Language:
English
Cost in US$: from USD 989.00
Cost Includes: What's Included in the Program
All meals (for duration of volunteering)
Accommodation (for duration of volunteering)
Conservation Volunteers membership
Wildlife guidebook
Project related transport
2-night's dormitory accommodation and breakfasts
Bay of Islands trip or city sight seeing tour (depending on which island your project is on)
One hour Internet
One month luggage storage and mail forwarding
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
conservation,
environment
and volunteering
Age Range: Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to New Zealand
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement: We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded: 2005