Description

Volunteers joining this program will have the opportunity to work alongside Australia's leading practical conservation organization to make a real difference to the environment through practical conservation projects. Projects undertaken in the Townsville and Northern Queensland region will range from protecting and enhancing the natural areas found along the Great Barrier Reef Coastline to protecting the unique vegetation found in and around the tropical rain forests and waterways, the habitat for the widely diverse wildlife found in this area.

What difference does this project make?

This program offers a safe, fun and friendly opportunity to contribute in a practical way to the conservation of the unique Australian environment. The types of projects assisted include: tree planting, erosion and salinity control, seed collection, construction and maintenance of walking tracks, endangered flora and fauna surveys and monitoring, weed control, habitat restoration and heritage protection.

Highlights

The project opportunities offer an experience to volunteers to see a unique part of the Australian environment rarely seen or experienced by the average visitor. Most activities will be vegetation based (tree planting, removal of feral species, seed collection, protective fencing and more). Positive outcomes of the projects undertaken include protection of the Great Barrier Reef and ongoing support to the threatened species only found in the tropical rain in this part of the world.

Qualifications

Volunteers will be shown how to use all tools and equipment safely before they start the project and there will always be a local Team Leader with first aid training on site with the team. Any essential safety equipment will be provided, and volunteers will be shown how to use it.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 1,860 for 6 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Food
* Accommodation
* Project related travel
* Pre-departure services
* 24 hour in country support
* 24 hour dedicated emergency phone line

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-65 years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

GVI's Mission Statement

Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded

1998