Volunteer in New Zealand

United Planet Volunteer in New Zealand — Farm, Health Camp, Social Work or Environmental Quests United Planet's Quests offer volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer! Join us for 6 or 12 months on a Farm, Health Camp, Social Work or Environmental Quest!
	Cost: Varies with duration of your stay. Dates: January or August. 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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Work in Environmental Conservation in New Zealand Outdoor lovers wanted for the Greenheart Travel environmental conservation project in New Zealand! Experience the beauty of New Zealand while doing what you love! This program allows volunteers to work in teams consisting of individuals from around the world. Make new friends and make a difference in the New Zealand environment
	Dates: 2-12 Week Programs. Cost: 2 weeks: $1,140, 3 weeks: $1,450, 4 weeks: $1,750, 5 weeks:$ 2,050, 6 weeks: $2,285, 8 weeks:$2,875,10 weeks: $3,500, 12 weeks: $4,050. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 888-ABROAD-1. Website: www.cci-exchange.com
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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

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. 011-64-9-415 9336; conservol@clear.net.nz, www.conservationvolunteers.org.nz.

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; Tel./fax 011-64-3-544-9890; support@wwoof.co.nz, www.wwoof.co.nz.