Volunteering in New Zealand!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand
This summer I plan to join ISV (International Student Volunteer) in a trip to New Zealand. "International Student Volunteers, Inc. is a non-profit public benefit corporation in the USA and is organized under the Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable and educational purposes. The ISV corporation is organized and operated exclusively for public benefit and charitable purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue code section 501 (c)(3)." (isvolunteers.org). During this month long trip I will do things like volunteer in conservation based projects. Projects offer challenging, hands-on experience doing such things as:
In order to travel and be able to volunteer, I need to raise a total of about $5,000. If you would like to help me reach my goal so that I can help preserve the plants and animals of New Zealand, it would be unbelievably appreciated. In order to send a donation, email me personally or fill out the form below and I will send you my street address! Thank you!
- Conservation of nature sanctuaries
- Habitat restoration
- Protection of endangered species such as the iconic kiwi bird
- Scientific research within fragile environments
- Planting native species in beautiful landscapes
- Assisting with various conservation initiatives
- Environmental education for community members
- Sustainable tourism development
- Invasive species removal to protect native plants and animals
In order to travel and be able to volunteer, I need to raise a total of about $5,000. If you would like to help me reach my goal so that I can help preserve the plants and animals of New Zealand, it would be unbelievably appreciated. In order to send a donation, email me personally or fill out the form below and I will send you my street address! Thank you!