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Project Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.
Work hours are from 8am – 4pm and you’ll have your weekends free. You’ll often travel to a different project location every week or two. This means that you will usually get to take part in a variety of project activities in different areas.
Project Activities
CVNZ’s main priority is continuing its valuable conservation work. As a result, they need you to be able to help wherever there is a need. Locations often change last minute anyway depending on the dynamic weather and environmental conditions!
Volunteers and Team Leaders
You will be working in groups of 6-10, and volunteers come from all over the world to help conserve New Zealand’s environment.
Taking part in this project is a great way to meet people from all corners of the globe. A responsible team leader will also look after you. All team leaders are experts in conservation and they are extremely knowledgeable – ask as many questions as you like - you can learn loads about conservation and New Zealand’s environment and wildlife during your programme! They are also fully trained in first aid so they will take good care of you!
Fitness
You should be in good health and reasonably fit. You will not be expected to work outside your own capabilities, but bear in mind that the terrain and activities will vary! Teamwork is an essential element of this programme, as everyone will be working closely together.
Project Support
Throughout your time on the project you will have the support and guidance of your team leader. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your project.
In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Orientation
After spending a couple of days in Auckland you will be met in the hostel reception on the Monday morning by your CVNZ team leader. At this time you will have an orientation which will include a health and safety briefing and further details about the projects that you will be taking part in. This is also the perfect time for you to ask your team leader any questions you have about your time on the project.
Meals
You will be provided with three healthy meals each day. Vegetarians can of course be catered for – just let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Continental breakfasts are included while you are staying at the Auckland Central Backpackers Hostel, but lunch and dinner on these two days are not.
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