New Zealand Volunteer (Ages 18+)

If you have a love of the outdoors and genuinely care about environmental preservation, this program is the perfect way to indulge your passions while experiencing this beautiful country. Greenheart Travel volunteers in New Zealand have the opportunity to contribute to social responsibility in a team setting with volunteers from a variety of countries, giving you the chance to learn not only about the culture of New Zealand, but also many other cultures from around the world.

Start Dates for Auckland

2010		2011
Oct 9, 23		Jan 8, 22		Jul 9, 23
Nov 12, 27		Feb 12, 26		Aug 13, 27
Dec 11, 25		Mar 12, 26		Sept 10, 24
		Apr 9, 23		Oct 15, 29
		May 14, 28		Nov 12, 26
		Jun 11, 25		Dec 10, 24

Start Dates for Christchurch

2010		2011
Oct 8, 22		Jan 7, 21		Jul 8, 22
Nov 11, 26		Feb 11, 25		Aug 12, 26
Dec 10, 24		Mar 11, 25		Sept 9, 23
		Apr 8, 22		Oct 14, 28
		May 13, 27		Nov 11, 25
		Jun 10, 24		Dec 9, 23

***Applications due 8 weeks before departure

Prices
2 weeks: $1,190
4 weeks: $1,690
8 weeks: $2,590

What's Included? 

 

• Accommodation (tents, volunteer house, or cabin, depending on project)
• 2 nights hostel stay upon arrival (Auckland); 3 nights hostel stay upon arrival (Christchurch)
• 1 sightseeing trip during the first weekend
• 3 meals per day (breakfast only during the first weekend)
• Emergency medical insurance for the duration of your program
• All project related transport
• Arrival pick up from airport to hostel
• Project supervisor and emergency staff available 24/7
• Orientation pre-departure and in-country (always on Monday after arrival)
• Wildlife guidebook

Volunteer Activities

• Tree planting
• Erosion and salinity control
• Seed collection
• Habitat restoration
• Fence building/repair
• Path construction/maintenance
• Animal rescue and conservation
• Beach clean up
• Heritage protection
• Flora and fauna surveys

Requirements

• Be in good physical condition
• Minimum duration 2 weeks
• Bring a sleeping bag
• Willingness to work on any type of conservation project (projects are designated upon arrival)
• Willingness to engage in manual labor