Volunteering in Fiji
Fiji Explore Program
Fiji
14 Days
Please refer to Booking Form
Nadi (NAN)

Overview 

Location 

Sigatoka & Coral Coast

Volunteer works 

Teaching, Health and Hygiene, Community Service

Participant Criteria & Requirements 

  • Minimum English level
    1. Basic (Sport Education / Teaching / Kindergarten Teaching / Community Service)
    2. Intermediate (Healthcare)
  • CRB required: Yes (all program)
  • Resume copy required: No (all program)
  • Required Qualification
    1. None (Sport Education / Teaching / Kindergarten Teaching / Community Service)
    2. A medical background or related work experience - Nursing and medical students welcome (Healthcare)
  • Required Insurance: Yes (all program)
  • Participants above 16 and below 18 are required to present a parental consent letter and participants below 16 are required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. (all program)

 

Introduction 

The best way to embrace Fiji is in Sigatoka, where you will get familiar with the culture and people of Fiji.

Various crafts give Fiji a unique identity that along with traditional etiquette and local architecture tells a story of culture and its evolution over time. You will be invited to join a kava ceremony during your stay. After the formalities, this is a wonderful way to make new friends and learn a little more about their countries. Dig a little deeper and see what you can discover! Visit the Fijian markets, attend a weaving class, learn Fijian language and cooking and get to know about your projects. The week consists of three days of activities to introduce you to the Fijian culture and surroundings and also for you to interact with the fellow participants. During the last two days of the week, you will be visiting your project and commence your work.

You can select one of the following projects:

Sport Education

Our very own Sports Academy was created keeping these factors in mind and was designed in such a way that your interest in sports and the enthusiasm to share your knowledge and energy could come and spend meaningful time in the playground. Children from the nearby community come after school hours and are grouped in teams. So, along with a local coach, you can impart your training to these budding sportsmen, give them workouts and at the end of the session enjoy some refreshments with them.

Aims & Objectives

  • To teach and educate through various sports to different age groups of children at different levels.
  • From theory to practice, let children gain knowledge of all aspects of sports more effectively.

 

Teaching

Fiji is a country in much need of external help, especially with its young population. You will experience life in both the rural and urban areas, which is quite different from the average journey followed by a tourist. Most locals on Fiji can’t afford to travel and in the villages there is little chance of contact with the outside world. Your teaching will enable students to form relationships with someone from another culture and the teachers can learn different teaching methods and techniques. You will mainly assist the regular school teacher, so you do not need to have any teaching background.

Aims & Objectives

  • To support local teacher daily duties
  • Improve the English level of local children

 

Kindergarten Teaching

The class sizes are large at the kindergartens so it’s difficult for the local staff to give each child as much attention as they need. Your work here is to provide a helping hand by looking after and caring for the children. It is also the perfect opportunity to put any skills and interests you have to use, whether you make arts and crafts, or teach games and songs to the children – your suggestions will be well received. By showing initiative and enthusiasm the options are endless.

Aims & Objectives

  • Assist local teachers in class with activities, teaching and share ideas about the lesson plan.

Community Service

We have initiated the construction project to support the local community by sheltering those in need and start reconstructing some of what had been lost during the cyclone disaster. This project is based in the Sigatoka area and is a fantastic opportunity to provide tangible benefits and assistance to the local community in general and schools in particular. Bring out your carpentry skills and participate along with the local community in the construction project.

Aims & Objectives

  • To build and renovate buildings.

 

Healthcare

The general health of average Fijians is quite good and robust as most of the youth are interested in sports and they begin their training at an early age. However, as they get older, especially women, tend to get obese after the birth of their children. Since most of the local populations live in the villages, they have little or no knowledge of hygiene and diet. This leads to a wide range of diseases like high blood sugar, cholesterol, hypertension etc. The other common diseases in the villages are skin eruptions/lesions, urinary infections, gum and heart diseases.

Our healthcare education initiative is in its infancy and requires the skills of both established medical and healthcare professionals and those who are interested in teaching basic first-aid and personal hygiene.

Aims & Objectives

  • To work towards the prevention of many avoidable health problems and easily communicable diseases through education.

 

Itinerary 

Day 1: Sun
  • Arrival at Nadi International Airport (NAN)
  • Head to Coral Coast Camp Site
Day 2 - 6: Mon - Sat
  • Introduction regarding the culture and people of Fiji
  • Sessions on safety, transport and do’s and don’ts
  • Sigatoka town and the village
  • Attend a weaving class
  • Attend a class to learn Fijian language and Fijian cooking
  • Experience a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony called “Kava Ceremony.”
  • Make friends around the world! - take part in our cultural exchange session where you share your culture with the fellow participants
  • Visit your project placement sites and get to know the projects you will be working upon
Day 7 - 8: Sat - Sun

On weekend, it's your free time in Fiji with your new friends.

Coral Coast is the coastline connecting Suva and Sigatoka stretching over a large area along the Southeast coast of Fiji. The location is perfect, sitting along a beautiful stretch of coastline, and has the best beaches on the island with a chilled out atmosphere.

There are numbers of sights and surroundings that you can go and enjoy with your new friends.

  • Sigatoka sand dunes
  • Kila Eco Adventure Park: enjoy high rope course, a leap of faith and a giant swing.
  • Scuba and snorkelling
  • Tavuni Hill Fort
  • Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course
  • Sigatoka Market.
  • Arts Village at Pacific Harbour: Enjoy the footbridges, the water-lily ponds, the pathways, the Fijian bure and experience how life was in the olden days which is one and hour drive.
Day 9 - 13: Mon - Fri

This is the Volunteer working week.  After a in-depth culture week in Fiji, it's your time to give back to the local community.  The work depends on which you had chosen.

Day 14: Sat
  • Say Goodbye to your fellow teammates and friends

Accommodation & Meal 

Accommodation

Participants will stay at our beachfront centre which is located in the Sigatoka area, yet it can vary depending on the project you are enrolled with. The accommodation is dorm style with a private bathroom. There are refrigerators at the accommodation for the participant’s convenience. The house has a garden as well as a volleyball court.

Available Room Types

Room Types

Standard Shared

Free beverages

Yes

Persons per room

4-6

Wifi in public areas

Yes

Safety box

Yes

Hot shower

Yes

Mosquito protection

Yes

Fan

Yes

Air conditioning

No

Meal

  • Three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends and public holidays.
  • We serve breakfast and dinner at a normal time during the weekend. Breakfast is western style and lunch and dinner are typical Fijian style.

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Fee 

Included
- Airport Pickup
- One-way Transportation: Arrival Day
13 nights of Accommodation
Daily Meals
Local in-country team and 24-hour emergency support
Certificate

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