Wild Heart Project is part of Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and WildLab. We are bringing passionate people together to grow the home of our native wildlife. Learn more about us and our wonderful partners and supporters that make it all possible.
Join our
Long-Stay Volunteering Experiences
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand, and make a real difference!
Join us on a volunteering experience
to one of our awesome project sites to restore habitats, meet new friends and be immersed in nature!
Our places.
At a glance.
DURATION
Book weekly (7 Days and 7 Nights) Starts Friday morning and ends each Friday afternoon)
ACCOMMODATION
Farm houses, cottages and/or baches at project sites with bunk beds, full bathroom, laundry and kitchen facilities.
MEETING POINT
The meeting point for each project site is easy to get to. You can let us know if you need a hand with getting there!
FOOD
Food with vegetarian and vegan options is provided, with everyone joining in at mealtimes to prepare and share.
REQUIREMENT
Anyone aged 18 or over can join. People aged under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You don't need any prior experience in conservation.
ACTIVITIES
Include raising native seedlings, planting, cleaning up beaches, removing weeds, maintaining tracks and trails and more!
What do other volunteers say?
View our stories.
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