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December - January: Applications are open for the 2018/19 season.
July 2018: Applications are invited for volunteers to assist with maintenance. This programme is suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Gold residential placements.
Year-round: Volunteers are needed to help maintain the pest-free wildlife sanctuary on Tiritiri Matangi Island. Preference is given to New Zealand residents and to those who can volunteer two or more times in a year. Volunteers should be 18+.
Ongoing/dates vary: There are a small number of opportunities for skilled volunteers to help with a variety of tasks including weeding and general maintenance.
December 2018 – March 2019: Expressions of interest are invited for camp hosts who can help to look after campers and the campsite.
Applications are invited for skilled volunteers to work on maintenance on Motuihe island.
Applications are invited for skilled volunteers to work on maintenance on Motutapu Island.