Description

Each placement will vary since there are so many different conservation projects across Australia. Projects include:
* Tree planting
* Erosion and salinity control
* Seed collection
* Construction and maintenance of walking tracks
* Endangered flora and fauna surveys
* Weed control
* Habitat restoration
* Heritage restoration

Highlights

Volunteer in the Australia Offers:
* A first-hand experience to see and improve Australia's natural environment
* A broader perspective on world views
* A chance to learn the Australian lifestyles and community initiatives as well as to travel and have hands-on experience of the local destination
* Memorable experiences while traveling and seeing exotic sites
* Lifelong friends from all around the globe
* International work and cultural experiences that strengthens your resume
* Support and development of self-confidence and personal skills

Qualifications

* Volunteers must be between the ages of 18 to 70. Or, if younger than 18, you must have parental or guardian consent
* Good physical health
* Minimum commitment: 1 week
* Enjoy working and serving others outdoors
* Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
* Responsible and dedicated to full-term of commitment

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD 1,340 for 1 week and USD 265 each additional week.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-arranged volunteer placement
* All meals
* Basic accommodation
* Project-related travel
* International Traveler's Insurance
* Conservation Volunteers t-shirt or wildlife guidebook
* 2-night arrival package including airport transfer, shared dorm accommodations, breakfasts, orientation and excursion
* Pre-departure and local support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

All Ages

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks-1 year

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"