Habitat Regeneration - Combine Volunteer Projects and Adventure Tours in New Zealand!
New Zealand
- Auckland:
Auckland
- Wellington:
Wellington
- Christchurch:
Christchurch
- All Other Areas in New Zealand:
Dunedin,
Nelson,
Rotorua,
Tauranga,
Palmerston North,
Taupo,
Napier,
South Island,
Timaru,
Whangarei
- Hamilton:
Hamilton
- Queenstown:
Queenstown
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Programs depart regularly throughout the year
Description:
Habitat Regeneration
Construct and restore habitats for New Zealand's rare and endangered species, while being exposed to the culture and beauty of the local native Maori people. International Student Volunteers (a non-profit organization) offers you the chance to help restore and maintain the vital habitats of New Zealand's most precious endangered species. After giving and learning, then take part in an action packed two week tour! On ISV's New Zealand adventure tour you'll experience zorbing, glacier climbing, bathe in a thermal hot spring, black water rafting, and you'll also have the chance to sky-dive, bungy jump or explore Lord of the Rings' Middle Earth in the adventure capital of the world! About ISV's Habitat Regeneration Projects:
Get your hands dirty and see the results of your efforts by helping to restore the natural environment. By volunteering in ISV's habitat restoration projects throughout New Zealand, you will help rehabilitate ecosystems which form critical habitat for many of the nation's rare and endangered species. Alongside your team you will be involved in tree planting, trail building, invasive species removal and also community environmental education. This is grass roots conservation giving your practical hands on experience in outdoor land management. Other Volunteer Projects in New Zealand:
environment education, island sanctuary preservation, government environmental awareness, trail building, community awareness, revegetation Adventure Tour
You will travel throughout New Zealand's North and South Islands, exploring the Southern Alps, glaciers, primary forests, wild rivers, limestone caves, geothermal areas, national parks, and the nation's capital city, Wellington. You will have the opportunity to participate on activities such as: * Black water rafting in glow worm caves
* Exploring the thermal wonders of Rotorua
* Visiting the cultural attractions of Wellington (New Zealand's capital)
* Hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier
* White water rafting rapids on the Kaituna River
* Zorbing
* Experiencing the true Kiwi (New Zealand) night life in Wellington and Queenstown (the adrenaline capital of the world)
Highlights:
Key achievement from last year
15 nesting boxes erected Optional Excursion:
After your stay in New Zealand, you'll have the opportunity to spend five days on the beautiful tropical islands of Fiji! You will have the chance to relax and unwind after your amazing adventure as you snorkel, scuba and sail around this island paradise. Details about this trip will be sent to you by ISV once you are confirmed on the ISV New Zealand Program. Why Travel with ISV?
* Combine meaningful volunteer projects with exciting adventure travel
* ISV has support offices in every program country we operate in
* Trained staff to guide your project and tour
* Group travel you will make friends from across the globe and not be alone
* Educational learn a lot and possibly receive academic credit (if applicable)
* ISV is not a sending agent we run our own programs with our own trained staff to ensure you have the most amazing experience possible.
Qualifications:
No qualifications are necessary; ISV will give you all the training you need. To maximize your experience it is preferable you can speak English fluently. You do not need to speak the language of your host country, as you will have bi-lingual project and tour leaders to guide your experience. Minimum age is 18 years old by the time of departure. This program is open to everyone, not just students.
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Travel Types :
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- BackPacking Abroad
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Cross/Back Country Skiing
- Dancing
- Downhill Skiing
- Eco Tours
- Environmental Studies
- Hiking
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- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking (River)
- Kayaking (Sea)
- Mountaineering
- Nature Tours
- Overland Tours
- Paragliding
- Rafting
- Rugby
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- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sports
- Tours
- Trekking
- Volunteering
- Water Skiing
- Windsurfing/Windsailing
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Cost in US$: Program prices vary. Please see website for details.
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Cost Includes :
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- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Registration fees
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- Travel while in host country
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Your program price includes quite a lot:
* All accommodation
* All meals in first two weeks (volunteer project) - delicious local cuisine!
* Approximately half of your meals in the second two weeks (adventure tour)
* All ground transportation in the host country (including all in-country airport transfers)
* ISV Adventure Tour activities (minimum five incredible activities per tour)
* An ISV Project Leader to accompany you on the volunteer project
* An ISV Tour Leader to guide you on the Adventure Tour and make sure you have an amazing time
* All in-country orientations upon arrival in the host country
* All administration and promotion costs
* All pre-departure training, manuals and preparation of participants
* In country offices set up to coordinate projects and programs for participants
* Training of all host organizations
* All materials for projects (for example, bricks, mortar, wood, tools)
* Twenty-four hour support for you during the program through our dedicated office and program staffThe program cost also goes towards the equipment or building materials needed for your projects, your in-country support, your adventure activities, your amazing trained project and tour leaders, AND towards the ongoing sustainability and training of each project. We give you and our projects the support and structure many other volunteer organizations cannot, as we have an office in each country to look after your entire experience and develop lasting relationships with the communities in which we operate. Cost does not include: passport costs, insurance, international flights, in-country domestic flights (if required), vaccinations, spending money, extra activities on tour (available through Optional Activity Package).
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- animal welfare
- biological research
- building maintenance
- community development
- conservation
- culture
- cutting wood
- digging
- eco-tourism
- education
- environment
- fixing fences
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- gardening
- geology
- global warming
- grassroots organization
- historic preservation
- indigenous issues
- natural resources
- organic farming
- organizational development
- painting
- parks
- pastoral work
- planting
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- recreation
- reforestation
- renovation
- repairs
- reporting
- research
- restoration
- tourism
- trail building
- tree planting
- volunteer management
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
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Typical Volunteer: Despite our name, any person may volunteer with ISV as long as they are over 18 years old. The majority of our participants are 18 to 30 years old, but we welcome anyone who wishes to join us and make a difference. You do not need any special skills to volunteer with ISV. We just ask that you are willing to give back to your host country; you are willing to learn as much as you can about the people, environment and issues facing your host country, and are ready to make the best friends along your adventure of a lifetime.
Age Range: 18 +
This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to New Zealand
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
International Student Volunteers's Mission Statement: To create an environment that combines conservation, community development, education and recreation into the ultimate adventure travel program for anyone who desires to make a difference by volunteering in local communities abroad.
Year Founded: 1981
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