Volunteer in New Zealand with United Planet: 6 or 12 months

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ORGANIZATION: United Planet

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Volunteers and paradise-seekers alike favor the natural playground that is New Zealand. With everything from extreme mountains to coastal farmlands, volunteers here are in love with the landscape of this amazing island country. Because of its remote location, it was one of the last places on earth to be settled by humans. Most of New Zealand's population is of European descent, while the indigenous Maori are the largest minority group. New Zealanders describe their culture as relaxed and casual, but with a passion for social welfare. They depend on good weather for their exports, and because most of the country lies near the coast, plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and moderate rainfall are usually in the forecast.

As a volunteer in New Zealand, you will be hosted by ACVE, ICYE's New Zealander partner organization. Each year ACVE welcomes 50 volunteers from around the world to share their skills and experience life in New Zealand.

Possible volunteer projects include:
- Living with a family and working on their cow, horse, or sheep farm
- Helping the mentally-handicapped, the elderly, disabled children, or disabled adults living in a residential facility
- Being part of a team that restores, replants, and maintains the local environment, including working with the native animals of New Zealand

Please visit our website for more information about the projects.

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About United Planet

Location:

361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02115, US

Mission Statement

United Planet is a non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect volunteers who want to make a difference with communities in over 30 countries, where they learn, teach, work, engage, and immerse themselves in a culture outside their comfort zone. For many, it’s the most fulfilling experience of their lives.

Description

Established in 2001, United Planet offers personalized, immersive, international experiential learning, service-learning, volunteer, and internship experiences to an extensive network of partners in more than 30 countries. Volunteers and interns have helped address important global issues while broadening cross-cultural understanding, developing leadership and other 21st century skills, building bridges across divides, and forging cohesive and productive cross-border relationships.A United Planet Quest is truly the ultimate educational adventure combining all elements of cultural learning, exploration, and humanitarian service. By working closely with the local people, United Planet volunteers make a positive difference in a range of areas, such as community development, healthcare, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and more.

United Planet Quests enable volunteers to broaden global perspectives and cross-cultural understanding, improve foreign language skills, work in international teams, develop leadership skills, and most importantly, build lifelong friendships

Please visit United Planet at unitedplanet.org, email: quest@unitedplanet.org, or call 1-617-874-8041 to learn more.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
People with Disabilities
Animals, Environment, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

11 Arlington StBoston, MA 02116

DATE POSTED

October 27, 2016

SKILLS

  • Multi-Tasking
  • Farming
  • Healthcare
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Habitat Restoration

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 or 12 months
  • U.S. or Canadian citizen

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