Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, on the Coastline Conservation and Education volunteer project in New Zealand.

You will spend time outdoors assisting with a wide range of activities that help to protect and preserve New Zealand’s incredible natural environment. Volunteers gain experience and knowledge of conservation methods while providing important support for local initiatives that work to keep New Zealand beautiful and clean.

Volunteers stay in a dormitory-style lodge in the heart of Auckland. The hostel is comfortable, modern, safe and has super friendly staff.

Programs start on the first and third Monday of the month throughout the year.

This program ranges from 2-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available on our website.
 
As a Coastline Conservation and Education volunteer you’ll be outdoors, helping with a variety of activities in order to conserve and preserve the stunning local beaches, waterways and islands. A primary focus of the project is on the restoration of important Maori land. You may even get the unique opportunity to volunteer with members from a local iwi (Maori community), gaining cultural insights and traditional knowledge while learning about New Zealand’s history and the importance of restoration work.

The other side of this program is based around environmental education, you will help run sustainable events and workshops with schools and members of the public to help people better understand how to care for our planet and collect vital data needed to make real change within environmental policies.

All activities undertaken on this project are working towards the vision of beautiful beaches, healthy waters and inspired people. Conservational activities are seasonal and vary based on the time of year you’re there, but can include:

• Beach clean-ups
• Data Collection
• Water Quality testing
• Tree survival monitoring
• Event management
• Educational presentations and school workshops
• Restoring habitats for marine wildlife
• Helping at a native plant nursery
• Removing invasive species
• Planting native trees
• Collecting seeds
• Composting and mulching

IVHQ’s New Zealand programs are available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of each month.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.  

• Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
• Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
 


Must receive Academic Credit (minimum of 2 credits) through IVHQ’s School of Record partnerships in order to count as a CCE and they would transfer as elective credits.