Volunteer in New Zealand

United Planet Volunteer in New Zealand United Planet offers long-term volunteer opportunities to those planning a gap year down under! New Zealand is the ideal location for such a Quest. Among rich scenery and stunning beaches, there is plenty to do during your downtime! Volunteers typically stay with host families, although alternative independent housing can be arranged in certain cases. Long-term volunteering can provide a true immersion experience. Participants have the chance to explore all that New Zealand has to offer while giving back to local communities by conducting a variety of community development projects. Projects include environmental preservation, community development projects, child sports camps, and the education of children.

HELP Exchange
Volunteer Projects in New Zealand
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).

New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC)
Volunteer for Conservation
Runs conservation projects throughout New Zealand. Addresses and Calendar of Volunteer opportunities are listed on the website (i.e. volunteers needed to carry out wildlife surveys and clean up remote beaches.

WWOOF New Zealand
Volunteer on Organic Farms
Membership costs NZ$25 and includes a list of over 1,000 organic farms.