Volunteer in Australasia

United Planet Volunteer in Australasia United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized volunteer work, enriching activities, and home stays. Our programs in Australasia run from 1 to 52 weeks and welcome volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds because we know that everyone has something to offer! Visit our website for more information on specific countries!
	Cost: Varies according to country and length of stay. Dates: Ongoing start dates. Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763. Email: quest@unitedplanet.org Website: www.unitedplanet.org
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Environmental Volunteer Projects in Australia with Greenheart Travel Experience Australia from the inside while gaining the satisfaction of helping to preserve its beautiful and unique natural environment. By living and working side with local residents and other international volunteers on a service project you will be more than just a tourist passing through, you will become a member of the community. Depending on the time of year you may help with tree planting, erosion control, trail maintenance, habitia restoration or endangered wildlife/ plant surveys.Volunteers can move among different projects to experience multiple areas of the country. Greenheart Travel is a division of CCI, a non profit founded in 1985 and run by seasoned travel enthusiasts who regularly participate in their own cultural exchanges.
	Dates: Flexible, year round. Cost: Prices start at $785 for a one week program icnluding room and board, insurance, orientation and full support. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.866.684.9675. Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand This special program gives participants an inside view of New Zealand's natural environment. If you have a love of the outdoors and genuinely care about environmental preservation, this program is the perfect way to indulge your passions while experiencing this beautiful country. Greenheart Travel volunteers in New Zealand have the opportunity to contribute to social responsibility in a team setting with volunteers from a variety of countries, giving you the chance to learn not only about the culture of New Zealand, but also many other cultures from around the world. Greenheart Travel is a division of CCI, a non profit founded in 1985 and run by experienced and enthusiastic travelers who participate regularly in their own cultural exchanges.
	Dates: Volunteer projects are available year round. Cost: Prices start at $1070 for a 2 week program including housing and meals, airport assistance, insurance, and full support. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.888.227.6231. Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)
Organizes short- and long-term voluntary conservation projects in Australia and New Zealand. Overseas volunteers participate in projects of various durations.

Visit: www.conservationvolunteers.com.au.

Global Crossroad
Experience Australia’s beauty as a Conservation Volunteer
Australia—the “Land Down Under”—offers visitors a cornucopia of natural wonder unlike any in the world. Global Crossroad’s Conservation volunteer in Australia Program takes volunteers to one of the world’s most spectacular continents, one of endless sparkling beaches, dense tropical rainforests, arid desert lands, and the renowned “outback” with its unique animal species.
Through the collaborative efforts of Global Crossroad and its partner grassroots organizations, volunteers enjoy the natural enchantment of Australia while supporting local efforts to preserve its pristine environment. Our unique Conservation Experience in Australia provides volunteers with the rewarding opportunity to protect, preserve, and restore Australia’s enchanting natural sites in locations that are urban, regional, and remote.

Contact: info@globalcrossroad.com, www.globalcrossroad.com/australia/volunteer_in_australia.php

HELP Exchange
An online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation (board and lodging).

Contact: www.helpx.net

International Student Exchange
Voluntary School Work Experience Program allows people to spend 3-12 months working in a field of their interest (e.g. language teaching, animal welfare, theatre) without pay. Accommodations arranged with host families.

Contact: Pty. Ltd. Unit 16, 172 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba, Queensland 4157, Australia; ise@i-s-e.com.au, www.i-s-e.com.au.

Involvement Volunteers Association Inc.
Volunteer Projects in Australia and New Zealand
IVI has links with projects around Australia and New Zealand (as well as worldwide). Placements include animal care, conservation, education, farming, social services, and more.

Contact: P.O. Box 218, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207, Australia; 011-61-3-9646 9392; ivworldwide@volunteering.org.au, www.volunteering.org.au.

New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC)
Runs conservation projects throughout New Zealand. Addresses and Calendar of Volunteer opportunities are listed on the web site (i.e. volunteers needed to carry out wildlife surveys and clean up remote beaches.

Contact: www.doc.govt.nz

New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
National organization that maintains an online register of conservation projects throughout New Zealand for the benefit of volunteers including international volunteers. Many project organizers provide free transport and accommodations.

Contact: 343 S.H.17 R.D.3, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand; Tel./fax; conservol@clear.net.nz, www.conservationvolunteers.org.nz.

Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US
SCI is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including Australia. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.

Contact: Service Civil International (SCI), 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA, 22932; Tel. 1-206-350-6585.
Email: sciivs.placement@gmail.com
Visit www.sci-ivs.org for an application or www.ivp.org.au for if the Australian branch.

United Nations Volunteer Program in Papua New Guinea
Apply to serve as a UNV Specialist in Papua New Guinea in Governance, Community Development, HIV/AIDS, and Natural Resource Management.

Contact: jim.chalmers@undp.org, www.undp.org.pg

Volunteers for Peace
Offers a variety of summer volunteer workcamps in Australia.

Contact: www.vfp.org

WWOOF—Australia (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
Distributes the Australian WWOOF Book, with the addresses of about 2,000 member farms in Australia looking for short- or long-term voluntary help. Membership costs AU$60 (which includes accident insurance) if book is bought outside Australia and includes a list of farms and volunteer work opportunities.

Contact: 2166 Gelantipy Rd., W Tree, Via Buchan, Victoria 3885, Australia, wwoof@wwoof.com.au, www.wwoof.com.au.

WWOOF—New Zealand
Membership from abroad costs NZ$40 and NZ$50 if ordering a printed book, which includes a list of almost 1,200 organic farms.

Contact: P.O. Box 1172, Nelson, New Zealand; support@wwoof.co.nz, www.wwoof.co.nz.