Volunteer: Off-grid Environmental Conservation in New Zealand

Global Nomadic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a unique volunteer opportunity focused on off-grid environmental conservation in New Zealand. Volunteers will learn about local flora and fauna, gain hands-on conservation experience, and immerse themselves in a remote forest setting committed to sustainability. This role is perfect for entry-level candidates eager to make an impact in environmental preservation.

Benefits

All food and accommodation included

Training in conservation techniques

Hands-on experience with biodiversity

Cultural immersion in New Zealand

Qualifications

• Willingness to engage in physical outdoor activities.
• Interest in conservation and sustainability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on conservation activities.
• Monitor and protect native species.
• Participate in environmental education and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Conservation Techniques

Job description

Volunteer: Off-grid Environmental Conservation in New Zealand

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Location: Kauri Coast, New Zealand

Duration: Minimum 2 weeks

Cost: $1300 USD for the first two weeks + $330 for each week thereafter

Fee Includes: all food, accommodation, pre-departure + in-country support, orientation and all project related activities

Does not Include: flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations

Benefits

• Learn about New Zealands 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
• Keywords: Conservation, Sustainability, Discovery, Off-grid
  
  

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 youa 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 sanctuarys daily maintenance tasks and activities.

Youll Be Getting Your Hands Dirty With Activities Like

• cutting and marking tracks,
• installing, refilling and monitoring bait stations,
• monitoring kiwi, kokako, and rodents,
• monitoring bats, lizards, and fresh water fish,
• entering data,
• weeding and planting the herb garden,
• building +amp; landscaping
• chopping wood and much, much more.
  
  

No volunteer experience is the same and you never know what exciting tasks will come up while youre here! We try to balance the 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.

Each Day Allows For Leisure Activities And Self-discovery, Too- So Were Not All Work And No Play. Typically, Your Day Is Going To Look Something Like This

• 8 am - 9 am-Breakfast
• 9 am - 9:30 am-Clean-up
• 10 am - 12 pm-Morning work activities
• 12 pm - 1 pm- Lunch (indoors or picnic-style)
• 1 pm - 4 pm- Afternoon working activities
• 4 pm - 6 pm- Free time/ leisure time
• 6 pm - 8 pm- Dinner
• 8 pm - 10 pm- 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, so we need adaptable volunteers with can-do attitudes! 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

Job function

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  Research, Training, and Science

• Industries

  Environmental Services and International Trade and Development

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