Search | Login | Blogs E-NEWSLETTER Home GeoVisions ProgramsVolunteer & Teach AbroadAustralia Environmental Conservation Throughout Australia 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 HELP PROTECT AUSTRALIA'S AMAZING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH DIVERSE CONSERVATION PROJECTS. The Protecting Australia’s Environment program allows you to become immersed in this country’s amazing environment in a way you never thought possible. This program offers volunteers ages 18-70 to work in many different conservation projects. These include tree planting, erosion control, seed collection, construction and maintenance of walking tracks, endangered flora and fauna surveys, weed control, habitat restoration and heritage restoration.The program includes all meals, accommodations and project related transportation. It begins every Friday throughout the year and you can choose to start out of seven different ‘gateway’ cities throughout Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide). Accommodations vary each week, but include caravans, hostels, shearers’ quarters, bunkhouses and camping (tents are supplied). Each placement will also vary, as there are so many conservation projects going on across the country. These programs are in urban, regional and remote locations. We do our best to ensure a variety of projects and locations during the course of your Australian experience.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!As a volunteer it may be possible to: Work in a team to help protect, preserve and restore the unique and beautiful Australian environment. Plant trees Collect seeds Participate in weed control Build fences Construct new walking trails Conduct flora and fauna surveys Participate in heritage restoration Environmental monitoring Protect endangered species What You Get For Your Program Fee Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Australia, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization. A comfortable, safe place to live on the project, the basic amenities, and all of your meals. An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Australia. Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay. Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide. Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials. A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S. Find GeoVisions on: FACT FILE PROJECT LENGTH Minimum Length 2 weeks Maximum Length 6 weeks Add on Blocks of Time 2 weeks at a time REQUIREMENTS Age 18-70 Health Reasonbly fit to do outside work. PROJECT FEES For Minimum Length $ 1090 For Maximum Length $ 1995 Additional Fee Information The fee for 4 weeks is $1,555. WHAT'S INCLUDED Language Training None Airport Transfers Not included. Orientation INCLUDED Flights Not included Insurance INCLUDED Visa Costs Not included Local Transportation When on site only. Other ACCOMODATIONS Room INCLUDED: Bunk houses, camping, hostels, etc. Meals Once on program, 3 meals per day included. Locations Projects are in regional areas, with volunteers returning to major cities only at the end of the placement. MORE DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PROJECT Working Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. Language Requirements English Additional Information Placement: Actual projects will be assigned dependingon seasonal conditions. Volunteers will travel to a different project location every one to two weeks. Volunteers can choose to fly into Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane, or Adelaide. AVAILABILITY Arrival Dates Program begins each Friday. Print Page E-Mail Page
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