Description

Due to Australia's vast range of landscapes, including its world-famous Great Barrier Reef, outback, rainforests and highlands, there are endless types of environmental conservation and animal rescue projects seeking help from volunteers around the world. Projects exist in both urban and rural areas of the country and usually last for 1-2 weeks, meaning that within a 4 week trip you will be exposed to 3-4 projects in different locations.

Depending on the particular project, you may be involved in:
* Tree planting
* Erosion and salinity control
* Seed collection
* Habitat restoration
* Fence building/repair
* Path construction/maintenance
* Animal rescue and conservation
* Beach clean up
* Heritage protection
* Flora and fauna surveys

Specific project placements are designated upon arrival and depend on seasonal conditions and where volunteers are needed most at that particular time.

Highlights

While volunteers may not choose the exact project, they may request up to 3 regions of preference. Regions include the Outback, Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Australia Captial Territory and Tasmania. We will try our best to accommodate these requests.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 18+ years, should be in good physical condition and willing to engage in manual labor during conservation activities. Flexibility and an appreciation for nature are also necessary characteristics.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

4 weeks = USD 1,390

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

Lodging/3 meals per day
Medical/accident insurance
24 hour emergency contact
pre-departure/arrival orientation
project related transportation

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Greenheart Travel volunteers are easy-going, passionate about travel, cultural exchange and the environment. They can adapt easily to new surroundings.

Age Range

18-99

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985