Environmental Conservation Helper
Coordinator | Hannah
Coordinator | Hannah
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Work with local and international volunteers in Christchurch 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, business, community and universities groups working with volunteers to pool resources and deliver significant environmental and community benefits in the Christchurch region. Working in diverse locations from inner-city parks and waterways to scenic hilltops overlooking the Pacific ocean and coastal reserves, volunteers will work on restoring biodiversity in 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:
- Protect New Zealand's beautiful parks, reserves and natural heritage
- Protect many species of wildlife from extinction
- Enhance and protect wetland ecology
- Restore and open more parks and reserves tot he public for them to appreciate and learn about their significance
- Enable inter-cultural exchange between all parties and teach international visitors about environmental practices and New Zealand
How you can help
Volunteers play an integral role in achieving the goal of this program - to maintain and restore the diverse native flora and fauna ecosystem. 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 group of between 4 - 10 local and international volunteers, teams work under the instruction of an experienced supervisor and 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 may work on projects in urban parks or in remote areas - truly in touch with nature and New Zealand at its best.
Swimming
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
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 volunteers from 18 - 70 with a reasonable level of fitness and good health. It 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
- Orientation & full safety briefing
- Accommodation
- Food & Meals
- 24/7 local support network
- Project placement & onsite supervision
- LV Registration Fee included
Volunteers fly into Christchurch International Airport and take a 25 min taxi ride to the volunteer house in Halswell.
Volunteers on this program are accommodated in a beautiful, historic stone house in the Halswell region on the outskirts of central Christchurch. Rooms are dormitory style with 2 - 4 people sharing. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bag.
The house is comfortable and well equipped with western-style bathrooms, laundry facilities, unlimited wi-fi and communal areas for relaxing.
Volunteers on remote placements may be accommodated on-site in suitable lodgings.
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.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
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
Volunteers fly into Christchurch International Airport and take a 25 min taxi ride to the volunteer house in Halswell.
The local team provide a comprehensive orientation to prepare volunteers for the Conservation Experience ahead. After orientation and over the weekend there is ample opportunity to meet the other volunteers, rest and relax and perhaps enjoy some independent local sightseeing.
Volunteers may move to a Regional Office after orientation, travelling by train or by bus (organised by the local team) or may remain in the Halswell accommodation. In either case the Team Leader will provide pick-up from the accommodation at around 8am Monday morning.
Detailed inductions take place on the project site, conducted by the Team Leader.
- Arrival Day: FRIDAY PRIOR TO 11am
- Departure Day: FRIDAY, AFTER 4PM
- Arrival Airport: Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC)
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 4 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$698
2 weeks
$1,089
3 weeks
$1,498
4 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,898
Average fees
$586
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Environmental Conservation Helper
Work with local and international volunteers in Christchurch to preserve the environment. Assist the local staff with planting, weeding or all kind of activities.
$586/week
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