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Welcome to Aotearoa Cultural & Volunteer Exchange (ACVE)
Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud, home of the Maori people, incredible landscapes, remarkable wildlife and friendly locals!
Aotearoa Cultural & Volunteer Exchange (ACVE) is a dynamic international youth exchange organisation responsible for running the ICYE volunteer exchange programme in New Zealand. Each year we welcome 50 volunteers from around the world to share their skills and experience life in New Zealand. In return, we send young Kiwis overseas to volunteer in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe.
ACVE is passionate about encouraging young people aged between 18 and 35 to participate in an ethical, international volunteering programme like ICYE. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and no special skills or experience is necessary. If you have a big heart, would like to learn about a different culture and language, and have a positive 'can do' attitude about helping others, then we want to hear from you!
In return, you can reap the rewards of taking part in a volunteering programme which encourages you to challenge yourself, to develop strong cross-cultural skills and problem solving abilities and show the world you are a responsible, global citizen. 2011 is the United Nations International Year of the Volunteer +10.
Whether you are volunteering in New Zealand, or heading off overseas on the journey of a lifetime, ACVE will provide you with full support, training, mentorship and fundraising advice. Our ICYE worldwide partners identify and work with local projects where you can truly make a difference.
Choose from a wide range of international volunteer projects including:
.Eco-conservation and sustainable tourism in Costa Rica
.Supporting human rights & child protection in Bolivia
.Assisting families and communities afflicted by HIV/AIDS in Uganda
.Working with children in an orphanage in Nepal
Remember, anybody can volunteer wit
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