Volunteering Programmes across our partner countries
Experience your study abroad, or gap year, or even your high school programme, while making a difference, volunteering on local volunteering projects. Some of the programmes also have the option to volunteer in other countries on your way home.
Please note! These are all the 2016 prices, unless otherwise stated, they may go up some for 2017, please refer back to StudyGroup EU to see if the 2017 prices are in already
Canada
English plus Volunteer Programmes in Canada
The amazing volunteer opportunities on offer in Canada will help you safely connect where your help is needed, and with people who appreciate your efforts. You and your future will be transformed, as will the lives of those you help. Plus you will start with four weeks of English language courses, to start you off on the right foot.
Conservation Projects (No Work Permit required, you can come on a tourist visa)
Banff National Park, Alberta
Rocky Mountain House Historic Site
Winter Season Conservation Volunteer Project in Lake Louise and Banff National Park
Cost for Conservation Volunteer work plus 4 weeks of English
CAN$ 2,915 for 4 weeks of English + 4 weeks of volunteer job
CAN$ 960 for 4 weeks homestay (including food) during the English classes
Wildlife Projects (You will need to obtain either a Working Holiday visa, a work permit under C30 exemption or a work permit under the C50 exemption)
Large Animal Rescue Centre, Northern British Columbia
Small Animal Rescue, 2 places in Ontario
Cost for Wildlife Projects Volunteer work plus 4 weeks of English
CAN$ 2,915 for 4 weeks of English + 4 weeks of volunteer job
CAN$ 960 for 4 weeks homestay (including food) during the English classes
Community Service Projects (A work permit is required and can be obtained either through the Working Holiday Program (for eligible candidates), under the C30 work and study rule or through the C50 rule)
Disabilities Camp, Nova Scotia
Cost for the Community Service Projects Volunteer work plus 4 weeks of English
CAN$ 2,515 for 4 weeks of English + 4 weeks of volunteer job
CAN$ 960 for 4 weeks homestay (including food) during the English classes
More information through StudyCanada EU <- click for e-mail
New Zealand
Academic Plus High School with Volunteering in New Zealand (and Chile)
Academic Plus Volunteer™ is currently offered at seven schools throughout New Zealand. Our schools are in a range of rural, semi-rural and city locations and we have both co-educational and single sex options available. Each school has limited Academic Plus Volunteer™ places available.
Volunteer Projects in Chile: On your way home from New Zealand, you can choose to do a short volunteer project in Chile.
Tuition in NZ: NZ$ 11,800 One year
Homestay in NZ: NZ$ 220 per week
English and Volunteer Work in Queenstown New Zealand
6-week intensive English course (25 hours a week) + 6 weeks volunteer work placement. VOLUNTEER WORK Available among others:
Kiwi Birdlife Park - look after the cute Kiwi birds
Pet Lodge - take care of the variety of dogs and cats
Ski Resorts - general duties on ski mountain (June to October)
Volunteer work is also available through the department of conservation. This includes plant & tree planting and clearing.
6 weeks* including full board (homestay) NZ$ 4,560 per student (excluding airport transfer and insurance
* 4 and 8 weeks and more also possible, please enquire