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Volunteer Programs in Australia & Oceania

Australia and the surrounding region of Oceania is a great place to volunteer abroad for those with almost any interest area. From wildlife conservation in the Outback to education in New Zealand to community development in Fiji, there are any number of opportunities for international travellers to volunteer and make an impact. For those who are intrigued by beautiful scenery, unique indigenous cultures, and a laidback island lifestyle, Australia and Oceania is the perfect place to volunteer abroad.

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Environmental Conservation in the South Island, New Zealand

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The Intern Group
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The Intern Group

Internships in Melbourne, Australia

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Community Development Expedition in Fiji

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Care & Community Work in Fiji for Teens

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Volunteer World

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Natucate
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Natucate

Volunteering in New Zealand: Preserving Unique Natural Areas

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Involvement Volunteers International
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Nutrition and Public Health Volunteering in Fiji

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Pacific Discovery
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Pacific Discovery

New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery

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Love Volunteers
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Love Volunteers

Environmental Conservation in New Zealand

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Connect-123 Internship Programs
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Connect-123 Internship Programs

Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!

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Travel For Teens
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Travel For Teens

Travel For Teens: Australia and New Zealand Service

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GoBeyond Student Travel
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GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

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Carpe Diem Education
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Carpe Diem Education

South Pacific Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year

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A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Australia & Oceania

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Oceania is not a clearly defined region, but is often thought of as including the continent of Australia along with the various island nations surrounding it in the South Pacific. With a population quadruple the size of any of its neighbors, Australia is by far the largest country in this region. It is also home to most of the major cities of Oceania, including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and the country’s capital of Canberra.

Going down the list of most populous nations in Oceania, next are Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Fiji. These are all relatively small nations, but are also very popular travel destinations because of their stunning scenic beauty and leisurely lifestyle. Volunteers who want to live on an island nation for a while should consider all these countries as premier destinations to volunteer in Oceania.

The rest of the countries in Oceania are all quite small, with populations of just a few hundred thousand citizens. Nevertheless, nations such as the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Vanuatu, and Micronesia can all be very rewarding places to volunteer abroad. These countries have very small economies and are largely dependent on agriculture and fishing for sustenance, so by volunteering abroad, you can help offset the lack of resources and opportunity.

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