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Volunteer on Construction Projects in Fiji
Location: Fiji: Yasawa Islands
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
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Phone: +1 888 653 6028
Fax: +1 617 674 2109
Description
Volunteers will travel to indigenous villages to assess and solve water shortage issues, focusing on the design, construction, and installation of rainwater collection systems. The long term goal is to increase the water collection capacity throughout 27 villages across the Yasawa Island chain. Many of these villages experience severe water shortages, especially during the dry season. The project is run in partnership with local communities and The Yasawa Trust Foundation, who aim to improve the provision of basic needs in the Yasawa Islands. Based out of an idyllic beachside field camp, volunteers will be able to dive, snorkel, become immersed in Fijian culture, and explore other island chains on the weekend.
Highlights
- Directly helping in the construction and installation of rainwater catchment systems
- Helping to improve the lives of villagers
- Island hoping and visiting stunning remote island locations
- Scuba diving and snorkeling
- Learning about traditional ceremonies
- Experiencing idyllic traditional Fijian villages
- Walking white beaches
- Climbing volcanoes
- Enjoying breath taking scenery
- Cave snorkeling
- Cultural immersion in the Fijian way of life
- Learning to speak Fijian
- Making lifelong friends
Qualifications
No previous experience or training is necessary as GVI staff are on the ground to supply second to none training and assistance throughout your program. Non-native English speakers should have near fluent use of the English language.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
1,990
Cost Include Description:
* Pre-departure support and discounted services
* Airport pick-up and drop off
* In-country transport as dictated by your project
* Food
* Accommodation
* Orientation and training
* In country 24 hour support
* GVI's 24 hour emergency phone
* A traditional Fijian Sevusevu ceremony and village visit
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- Building/construction Projects
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Conservation
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- Energy
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Primary Education
- Teaching
- Volunteering
Age Range
over 18This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
Participants Travel to Fiji
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
1-2 weeksGVI's Mission Statement
Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.
Year Founded
1998
