New Zealand: MiCamp

About the local hosting organization

To provide an outdoor experience that benefits young people physically, socially and spiritually.

Presentation of the programme

A rotation of tasks including housekeeping, catering and serving, grounds and building maintenance, cleaning and logistics, and instructing activities. Volunteers may be based fulltime in either the Taupo camp or Whakamaru camp, which will be assigned by the managers. There will be times where all staff work together

About the accomodation

Food is provided in camp. Some self-catering may be required with ingredients supplied. Accommodation is provided within a flatting situation with other volunteers and staff on-site.

About the location

Turangi (Lake Taupo), North Island

Requirements

Volunteers need to be energetic and enthusiastic. Candidates need to come with a joyful spirit, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to fit in wherever needed. Skills in any of the following areas would be an advantage – outdoor pursuits, kitchen hand, working with young people and maintenance.