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Volunteer in New Zealand
.: The ProgramVolunteers will form an integral part of our wildlife monitoring and research projects. Our program area extends from Wellington's south coast through to Northland. There are two separate teams on the program; both are headquartered in Wellington, but one team will participate solely in local projects while the other will also participate in programs further afield. Your time will be spent at sea on our research yacht, exploring coastal inlets on sea kayaks, replanting native bush on several harbour islands, taking part in predator control, and participating in bird and fur seal surveys.New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, is perched on the shores of a deep natural harbour surrounded by wooded hills. The Wellington region encompasses diverse landforms, indigenous plants and wildlife, and an extensive and varied coastline. Wellington is a centre for threatened species management and has a number of captive breeding facilities working with some of our most rare bird, reptile, and insect species. NZ Program Staff: Robert Ashe - NZ Program Director Toby Malcolm - Roaming Program Team Leader Mandy Morell - Volunteer Coordinator .: Program RequirementsAs a volunteer on the New Zealand Nature Project you must:
.: Program ScheduleYou can join the program for any length of time between 2 to 8 weeks. All accommodation and meals will be provided for on the program. Volunteers will live in co-operative housing sharing duites. Some nights are spent in the field in tents and on the yacht. No program is offered on public holidays.During a typical month the volunteers do a variety of activities including:
.: Program CostThe costs of the program are as follows:Global Volunteer Network Application Fee: US $297.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, and communication expenses. New Zealand Nature Program Fee:
To see the cost in your local currency, we recommend you look here. The other costs you will need to meet are:
.: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have put together the following comprehensive page to answer any further questions that you might have. Please click here..: Book ResourcesWe have a selection of books available that you may find useful if you decide to volunteer in New Zealand.Click here .: Application ProcessHere is the five step process to becoming a New Zealand Nature Program volunteer:(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form via the link below. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the program. 2) Contact You: If you are successful, we will contact you within 48 hours of receiving your application confirming your acceptance via e-mail. 3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and understand our answers to any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee if you decide not to go. 4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, both GVN and the New Zealand Nature Program will contact you to confirm your place on the program. At this point, you will be given access to our New Zealand Introduction Pack covering a diverse range of topics such as: country information, travel links, the visa application process, ideas for fundraising, and much more. (5) Communication & Support: Throughout the application process, we are committed to working with you to answer any of your questions or concerns. Click here to apply for the New Zealand Nature Program. |
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