What I gained the most was a bonding with the other volunteer participants. It was an excellent group of people. I would highly recommend participating in the full experience.
Volunteer in New Zealand
Help protect the planet on International Volunteer HQ’s unique New Zealand volunteer abroad program by joining the Coastline Conservation and Education project. Volunteer work in New Zealand is based in the city of Auckland, which is located in the North Island and lined with beautiful beaches. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 147,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in New Zealand.
Highlights:
- Coastline Conservation and Education project available year-round
- Program Fees from $1265 for 2 weeks
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and lunch (monday to friday) and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a dormitory style hostel, located next to one of Auckland’s impressive dormant volcanoes
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Projects based around Auckland’s coastline, beaches and schools
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in New Zealand
Conserves the environment
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $1265
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based around Auckland
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Keep New Zealand's coastline beautiful and protect native wildlife by helping run beach clean-ups and raising awareness about plastic pollution. You'll also have the chance to facilitate education programs and training workshops within the local community, working towards a cleaner and greener future.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Suzie Musser
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Simran Noorpuri
I have gained more knowledge about the coastlines, humans impacts to the coastlines and the marine life and the different kind of work people can do to help out.
I have also learned the New Zealand/ Maori culture and intend to research more of the culture and history.
I would advise people to just feel the fear and jump into it. I was quite nervous of being in a hostel as this was my first time and I didn't know what the people would be like but after just 2 weeks, I felt so connected and at home with them. I was in New Zealand for a few days after my time on the programme ended and we still met up for outings and are trying to make plans to have a little reunion. It was like a little family.
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Lauren Banks
My IVHQ Program Manager was very helpful! The local team was also wonderful and welcoming, knowledgeable and fun! I had a great experience working with them! I learned a lot about waste and the importance of keeping our oceans clean. It was inspiring to work alongside people who are passionate about sustainability. I was very nervous before participating in this program (I had never traveled solo or volunteered abroad before). From day 1 I knew I had made the right decision going to New Zealand with IVHQ. The local team is so welcoming, knowledgeable, and fun and I had a great time getting to know the other volunteers. I definitely recommend this program!
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Arnold Wan
I am more aware of the impact our everyday actions have on litter that end up on beaches, especially our plastic consumption.
Don’t be afraid of the social aspect of it, as there are many solo volunteers in the exact same situation. Everyone is sharing the same experience and that makes it fun to meet people and share a meaningful journey with them.
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