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PROTECTING NEW ZEALAND'S ENVIRONMENT

Help protect New Zealand's environment through diverse projects.

Protecting New Zealand's Environment program allows you to help protect, preserve and restore this unique and beautiful environment. This program offers volunteers ages 18-70 to work in many different conservation projects.  These projects are diverse and include activities such as tree planting, seed collection, endangered species protection, walking trail construction, heritage restoration and environmental monitoring. 

The program includes all meals and accommodation as well as all project related travel.  Your project will be determined by what the current needs are and what time of year it is.  Each project lasts about one to one and a half weeks and then you will be moved to another site.  This means that during a six-week experience you will probably visit at least three different project locations.  As much variety is incorporated in this program as possible.

You should be reasonably fit and prepared to take part to the best of your ability.  You will be shown how to use all tools and equipment safely before you start each project, and there will always be a Team Leader there to help you.  If you have a love of the outdoors and an interest in protecting the environment, than this program is for you!

Volunteer Activities may include: 

  • Working in a team to help protect, preserve and restore the unique and beautiful New Zealand environment.
  • Tree planting
  • Seed collection
  • Weed control
  • Fencing
  • Walking trail construction
  • Flora and fauna surveys
  • Heritage restoration
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Endangered species protection

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

Minimum Length 2 wks. 
Maximum Length 6 wks. 
Add on Blocks of Time 1 wk. 
Age 18-70  Health Good health 
For Minimum Length $ 1120 
For Maximum Length $ 2035 
Additional Fee Information For 4 weeks: $1590. 
Language Training N/A  Airport Transfers Pick up from Auckland Airport is included 
Orientation Included with 2 night hostel stay & continental breakfasts  Flights Not included 
Insurance Included  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation All project related travel is included  Other  
Room Included 
Meals Included 
Locations Bases in Auckland on the North Island. Projects take place in both urban and rural areas. 
Working Hours 8 am - 4 pm, 5 days/week 
Language Requirements English 
Additional Information Participants are not offered a choice of projects, as these vary according to seasonal conditions and conservation priorities. But we do our best to ensure a variety of projects or locations during the experience. Volunteers normally spend one 1 or 2 weeks at each project site. 
Arrival Dates Programs begin each Saturday with arrival for meet & greet on Thursdays