Volunteer: Off-Grid Environmental Conservation In New Zealand

Overview
Volunteer: Off-grid Environmental Conservation in New Zealand – Join to apply for the Volunteer: Off-grid Environmental Conservation in New Zealand role at Global Nomadic.
Location: Kauri Coast, New Zealand
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
Cost: $1300 USD for the first two weeks; $330 USD for each week thereafter.
Fee includes all food, accommodation, pre-departure and in-country support, orientation and all project-related activities.
Does not include: flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations.
Benefits
Learn about New Zealand's unique native flora and fauna and about the challenges of its protection
Learn various conservation and monitoring techniques and receive the training required to perform at a biodiversity ranger level
Participate and complete hands-on conservation work in different forests, each with its unique characteristics
Have the opportunity to see endangered species in the wild and explore areas closed to the general public
Learn about sustainability and about living off-grid
Have the opportunity to engage in self-discovery through the experience of immersing in a remote forest setting
Visit some of the attractions of the Kauri Coast, be it a trip to the lakes or a visit to a 2000 year-old tree
Please note: This opportunity is designed to give you the contacts and experience to help further your career.
You are not replacing any member of staff, but helping alongside them, whilst learning new skills.
Simply click the APPLY Button to submit your application, and ask as many questions as you need.
Introduction
This Sanctuary is a non-profit organization located in the cloud-forest of Tutamoe Peak in Northland, New Zealand.
The area is home to the endangered kiwi bird and to the rare giant kauri snail.
Locals and volunteers are working together to protect this lush forest and to restore it to its natural splendor.
The organization is built on sustainable principles and it is totally off-grid with most of the structures and tools having been recycled from other projects.
Working with the Department of Conservation, we are also able to protect and monitor the precious wildlife in a number of other forests each having its unique characteristics.
Our volunteers perform a wide range of these activities, creating access trails, protecting native species from invasive rats, possums, and stoats, planting native trees, monitoring the pest numbers, and building an environment that will continue to be home to the endangered Kiwi and Kokako birds.
This project not only gives you a chance to actively restore protected natural ecosystems, but it also creates an everlasting experience for all who are involved.
Volunteering at the sanctuary will challenge your mind, body and soul.
Not only will you learn a great amount about conservation and sustainability practices, but you will also be involved in the execution of the sanctuary's daily maintenance tasks and activities.
Hands-on Activities
cutting and marking tracks
installing, refilling and monitoring bait stations
monitoring kiwi, kokako, and rodents
monitoring bats, lizards, and freshwater fish
entering data
weeding and planting the herb garden
building and landscaping
chopping wood and much, much more
No volunteer experience is the same and you never know what exciting tasks will come up while you're here.
We balance maintenance and sustainability activities so everyone gets a well-rounded stay.
We appreciate every hour our volunteers put in because without you, this initiative would not be possible.
Typical Day
8:00–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–9:30 Clean-up
10:00–12:00 Morning work activities
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–4:00 Afternoon working activities
4:00–6:00 Free time / leisure time
6:00–8:00 Dinner
8:00–10:00 Leisure activities – sunset watching, soccer, dusk bird chorus
Monday are free days when you can relax, maybe head into town to use the internet.
Once a week we will head explore some of the sights of the Kauri Coast and on return go on a night safari looking for kiwi in the forest.
Weather will always be a contributing factor to the days activities
There will also be plenty of time to explore the gorgeous surrounding areas of our little nook of New Zealand.
Please note: all information above is subject to change.
Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying.
Simply follow the link on the Apply Button above.
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