Ecovolunteering in New Zealand

INTRODUCING THE ECOVOLUNTEERING PROJECT IN NEW ZEALAND

Our nature reserve is located in a unique forest environment overlooking the ocean. It is not a tourist attraction, but a natural sanctuary located 250 km from a major city, 50 km from supermarkets, and 2 km from the nearest houses.

We work very closely with the Ministry of the Environment, and our volunteers have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with park rangers and learn the latest conservation techniques.

ECOVOLUNTEER MISSIONS

Ecovolunteers work together to maintain the living areas in good condition and participate in other domestic chores around the sanctuary. This includes gardening, vegetable garden maintenance, painting, and shelter construction.

Work hours vary depending on the tasks to be performed at the sanctuary at the time of the program, as well as weather conditions. Assignments include a variety of conservation work such as identifying, marking, and mapping forest trails; studying plants and species such as New Zealand kiwis and other endangered species; maintaining the grounds; and participating in various maintenance projects.

The eco-volunteers will complete a number of exercises that will allow them to learn the basics of forest navigation and, over the course of their stay, they will develop the skills needed to gain the confidence needed to venture out into nature.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ECOVOLUNTEERING MISSION IN NEW ZEALAND

• Learn to navigate a lush forest
• Visit a cave with hundreds of glowworms
• Explore nature on a night safari
• Learn to identify and map forest trails
• Learn about New Zealand's plants and trees
• Discover the beautiful lakes of Kai Iwi and climb Tokotoka Peak
• See Tane Mahuta, a 2,000-year-old tree
• Learn skills and participate in nature conservation activities in New Zealand
• Do household chores such as gardening, painting, tending the vegetable garden, and building Shelters
• Learn how to cope with environmental challenges
• Learn more about protecting kiwis in New Zealand