Search | Login | Blogs E-NEWSLETTER Home GeoVisions ProgramsVolunteer & Teach AbroadNew Zealand Maori Culture & Conservation Program Volunteer & Teach Abroad Where Can I Go To Volunteer and Teach Abroad? Email Us For More Information How To Choose Your Volunteer Abroad Program Read Our Terms and Conditions Why do I have to pay to volunteer? Can I Trust You? Apply Now To Volunteer Abroad or Teach Abroad Make A Payment Insurance Included In Your Program Work Abroad With GeoVisions And Get Paid Join The Conversation Corps U.S. Work & Travel Work/Travel Orientation Page for 2010 Employers Section Global Work & Service Programs More U.S. Work & Travel Programs More Employers Program More MAORI CULTURE & CONSERVATION PROGRAM Learn about the Maori Culture AND volunteer with conservation of New Zealand.The Maori Culture program represents an amazing chance for you to learn in-depth about the fascinating indigenous people of New Zealand, the Maori. You will also be able to volunteer in various conservation projects. The program starts with a two-week course on Maori culture at the Wellington Business School. This includes trips to places of interest as well as a lesson in the Maori language. The course takes 22 hours of trips and classes and finishes with two full days and one night on a Marae, which is a Maori meeting place. Other activities include, but are not limited to: beach excursions to collect paua shells, lessons in traditional jewelry making and flax weaving, learning the haka (traditional Maori dance) and a trip to Somes Island.After finishing the Maori course, you will be able to participate in a volunteer project; an environmental/forest or an animal/wildlife conservation, depending on the projects being done at that time. You can volunteer for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of eight weeks. Some of the projects include the replanting of native forests, predator control, weed control (mainland and off-shore islands), stream quality monitoring, trail construction, maintenance in parks, trash removal and the monitoring of New Zealand wildlife (birds, dolphins, penguins, fur seas etc.). Projects vary each year depending on current needs as well as the season but all attempts are made to offer as much variety as possible. Volunteer activities may include: Participating in a two week Maori Culture course Attending cultural excursions and activities Participate at least two weeks in an environmental or wildlife conservation project All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure information and project orientation. FACT FILE PROJECT LENGTH Minimum Length 4 wks. Maximum Length 4 wks. Add on Blocks of Time REQUIREMENTS Age 18+ Health Good health PROJECT FEES For Minimum Length $ 2140 For Maximum Length $ Additional Fee Information If participant wishes to volunteer on more than one project, there is an additional fee. WHAT'S INCLUDED Language Training Not included Airport Transfers Airport pick up is included Orientation Included Flights Not included Insurance Included Visa Costs Not included Local Transportation Not included Other ACCOMODATIONS Room Included Meals Included, although during the volunteer portion, volunteers may need to purchase their own food depending on the individual project policies. Locations Maori Culture course takes place in Wellington. MORE DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PROJECT Working Hours The culture course is may involve some afternoons/evenings due to the nature of the activities. Language Requirements English Additional Information The Maori culture course includes: lesson in the Maori language; trip to the beach; lesson in jewelry making; trip out on Waka canoes; history talks; learn songs, the haka war dance, learn flax weaking; visit to the Kohanga Reo, the Te Papa the NZ National museum, and trip to Somes Island; help prepare hangi (traditional way of cooking) for evening meal; lesson in Maori protocol; finish with a certificate ceremony and shared meal with tutors and host families and performance by students. AVAILABILITY Arrival Dates 2010: Feb 1, April 19, July 5 Print Page E-Mail Page
All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure information and project orientation.
