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Volunteer with Children in Fiji
Location: Fiji: Yasawa Islands
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please visit the website for upcoming start dates.
66 Long Wharf Suite 562 Boston, MA 02110 United States
Call Us
Phone: +1 888 653 6028
Fax: +1 617 674 2109
Description
Volunteers joining this project will assist teachers in island communities in the Yasawa Island chain in Fiji. Volunteers will work alongside local teachers working with students typically aged between 4 and 7 years old in one or more of the 27 island communities. Volunteers will work with the children assisting, local teachers to teach English and basic numeracy.
At weekends there is time to enjoy the local area, volunteers can go island hopping, snorkelling, scuba diving, partake in cultural activities and enjoy the many adventure activities on offer. Fiji is the perfect location to assist with education and care for the nation's children, spend time in paradise and enjoy a truly exotic culture.
Highlights
- Teaching children and seeing them progress
- Helping the lives of some remarkable children
- Assisting adults to further themselves and get better jobs
- Exploring Fiji to see beautiful sights
- Island hopping
- Seeing waterfalls
- Scuba diving and snorkeling
- Traditional ceremonies
- Climbing volcanoes
- Enjoying breathtaking scenery
- Meeting inspirational people
- 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$:
From USD 1,990 for 2 weeks
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
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- childcare/children
- education
- popular 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
