New Zealand is a paradise for volunteering abroad. This island in the South Pacific Ocean provides an amazing environment for conservation and nature volunteering abroad opportunities. New Zealand has a large amount of stunning environment views and vistas. There is a good reason that Peter Jackson chose New Zealand as the set of The Lord Of The Rings, the country is amazing! New Zealand has a wide variety of volunteer abroad programs, particularly around agriculture, nature, and animals. Some of these programs are completely free to the participant.
Interesting in learning about conservation or the environment? Volunteering abroad for free in New Zealand can be a great way to explore the topic and learn about it from the ground level! As a volunteer you will often be outdoors exploring the country while helping to protect its valuable natural resources and environment. Don’t forget to bring your rain jacket New Zealand, while beautifully, is very rainy. This of it like an exotic Seattle. If you want to be working outside, then volunteering as a conservation volunteer is the best way to go about it. The country also has great camping and kayaking for your free time. Plus Auckland is world renown for its beers and pubs.
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in New Zealand:
Help Exchange - Volunteer work abroad in exchange for free accommodation and food (bed and board) in Australia, New Zealand and Europe on farms, backpacker hostels, lodges and other properties.
Tararu Valley Sanctuary - Co-operatively run rainforest property at the head of Tararu Valley, surrounded by 140,000 acres of the Coromandel State Forest Park - 1.5 hours from Auckland, New Zealand. Offering conservation volunteer abroad opportunities.
Volunteer Travel - Individual and group volunteer abroad placements in South and Central America, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa and Nepal. Conservation projects, teaching, farming, and animal rescues feature in their options.
Global Volunteer Network - A non profit organization which places volunteers in overseas community projects worldwide.
New Zealand Conservation Volunteers – Offering volunteer opportunities maintaining and improving New Zealand's ecology, including natural bush areas, parks, reserves, wildlife, waterways, urban and rural landscape.
Global Works - Summer volunteer work programs located in all types of cultures around the world. Students live in places that range from small villages to ruined castles. Community service, language and adventure travel programs for teenagers.
