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Environmental Conservation Helper
Coordinator | Nicole
Coordinator | Nicole
Work in a team of up to 10 internationals to preserve the environment. Assist the local staff with planting, weeding or all kind of activities.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
The program
This amazing, collaborative conservation program is a long term project with various government, businesses, community organizations, universities and volunteers to pool resources to deliver significant environmental and community benefits in the Punakaiki area. A significant part of the program is restoring ex mining land into a nature reserve, creating an ecological corridor that spans from the mountains to sea, reflecting the rich biodiversity of the area that includes the only nesting ground of the vulnerable Westland Petrel, the natural habitat of the Blue Penguin and the sand plain forests bearing Nikau Palms and Rata trees many hundreds of years old. Volunteers will work on restoring biodiversity of the area, support species protection, help to strengthen community networks, and provide enhanced conservation land for the benefit of future generations. From working with the most threatened species, to assisting in environmental restoration, volunteers make a huge difference on this program.
Goals of this Project:
- Help to protect the Blue Penguin and Westland Petrel
- Create a nature reserve from ex mining land and restore native forest
- Enhance and protect wetland ecology
- Enable inter-cultural exchange between all parties and teach international visitors more about environmental practices and New Zealand
How you can help
Volunteers play an integral role in achieving the goal of this program - to create an ecological corridor that spans from the mountains to sea, restoring ex mining land to create an amazing nature reserve. Volunteers work to conserve, restore, rehabilitate and manage land using conservation tools and people power to improve conservation land and to provide access for people to enjoy and appreciate nature. Like many conservation programs, a willing volunteer labor force is essential to the success of the program. Volunteers will assist program staff with tasks that are essential to conservation projects such as planting, weeding, removing invasive pest plants, seed collection, plant propagation at the on-site nursery (where all native plants for the project are grown) and creating walking tracks. Working in a team of up to 10 other international volunteers, teams work alongside local communities, environmental groups, universities and conservation experts on well-planned and managed, safe, valid and essential projects. Full training is given by project team leaders. Volunteers gain a wonderful opportunity to learn about conservation issues and learn practical conservation skills and can earn references and certificates.
Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and on any number of environmental or wildlife projects and can expect to undertake the following tasks:
- Plant propagation
- Tree planting
- Walking trail construction
- Wildlife surveys
- Seed collection
- Weed control
- Heritage restoration
Typical day
A volunteer’s work day on this project will generally last between 4 and 6 hours and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:
7:30am Breakfast at the accommodation
8:00am Walk or bus to the project site
8:30am Pre-start meeting with the project supervisor
9:00am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START
Lunch is taken at the project site.
3:00pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END
3:10pm Debrief with the project supervisor
3:30pm Walk or bus back to accommodation
Afternoons and evenings are free to relax, keep in touch with friends and family (please note that wifi may not be available at the project location) and explore the local area.
6:30pm Dinner.
Volunteers help to prepare the evening meal.
Free-time activities
This program takes place in the South Island of New Zealand, famous for its stunning landscapes, impressive topography and crystal clear Pacific Ocean waters. Volunteers work on projects in remote areas - truly in touch with nature and New Zealand at its best.
Swimming
Hiking
Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
Emergency Contact and Resume
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
The project is open to all and does not require participants to have specific education, qualifications or experience, as you will be shown everything you need to know by your local project leader. Importantly though, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 15:30
What's Included
- Airport pick-up on arrival
- Orientation & full safety briefing
- Accommodation
- Food & Meals
- 24/7 local support network
- Project placement & onsite supervision
- LV Registration Fee included
Volunteers arrive into Christchurch airport and are booked on the 2:15pm West Coast Shuttle to Greymouth where they are met by local team.
The local team will provide an orientation lasting around one hour using a visual presentation (DVD), with additional information provided by a presenter. Volunteers are also required to complete a Volunteer Registration Form at this point, including our local teams Conditions of Participation.
The first weekend is free time for volunteers, though some travel may occasionally be required on Sunday if you are going to a very remote project location. Volunteers will be advised when their Team Leader will pick them up for the first project – usually 8am on Monday morning (times may vary slightly by season).
Additional inductions take place on every project site, carried out by the onsite Team Leader, before the volunteers begin each activity. These cover the conservation aims of the specific project, how it will be carried out, including any instruction or training required for the volunteers, essential safety information, the facilities on-site and nearby.
- Arrival Day: FRIDAY PRIOR TO 2PM
- Departure Day: FRIDAY
- Arrival Airport: Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand (code: CHC)
This program offers a range of accommodation options dependent on the project location. Volunteers may be hosted in a volunteer house, caravan, hostel, bunkhouse or camp site (tents are provided). A great way to experience the great outdoors!
Accommodation is shared and volunteers should bring their own sleeping bag and small pillow. The program fee covers accommodation from the Friday of arrival until the Thursday preceding the final day volunteering. Volunteers should fly out Friday evening or arrange their own accommodation that night.
All the usual amenities are available in each location including western-style bathrooms, laundry facilities (either on-site or nearby), kitchen, communal areas for relaxing and hot showers. Wi-Fi may not always be available in remote locations.
Three meals per day are included in the program fee. Breakfasts will typically be self-serve cereals, bread or toast and condiments. Lunch is prepared by volunteers with ingredients provided and is likely to be sandwiches and fruit. Volunteers are also involved in preparing dinner which may include pasta, roasts and vegetarian dishes. Fresh, local cuisine after a hard day’s work – nothing tastes better!
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch. We assist you to find cheap flights to New Zealand.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for New Zealand provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in New Zealand you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for New Zealand.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This project is available year-round and programs start every FRIDAY. Spaces on this project are limited and therefore subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 6 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$ 718
2 weeks
$ 1,078
3 weeks
$ 1,468
4 weeks
$ 1,858
6 weeks
(max. stay)
$ 2,628
Average fees
$ 578
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Environmental Conservation Helper
Work in a team of up to 10 internationals to preserve the environment. Assist the local staff with planting, weeding or all kind of activities.
$578/week
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