Education is one of the most fundamental and crucial ways to make an impact on a struggling community. To empower the young generation on the island to grow and develop intellectually and physically would ultimately be giving the community the necessary basics to thrive in the larger world. This program aims to give the people of Fiji the tools to create a sustainable and rewarding life for themselves and their community on their island.
Location of the Project:
Dawasamu Islands, Fiji
Project length:
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 weeks
Arrival Airport:
Nausori International Airport (SUV)
Volunteer Work:
Education, lesson planning, working with children
Age:
Min age of 18 - Max 70
Number of Volunteers:
Up to 14 international volunteers
Important Note:
Visa: All volunteers will need to obtain a business visa in advance (632 FJD, approximately $320 USD)
What's Included
Accommodations:
Basic, shared huts
Food:
Three meals a day, prepared by volunteers on rotational basis
Airport Transfers:
Provided upon arrival and departure
Support:
Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.
What's not Included
Flights, travel health insurance, personal expenses, business visa (required, must apply one month in advance if travelling for more than 3 months, approx $320 USD).
Fiji is a country with an extensive history of unrest, but despite its socio-economic, political, and cultural struggles in the past, has now emerged as a stable and well-established country with a lot to offer. It is a compilation of 332 paradise-like islands surrounded by warm, tropical water and beautiful coral reefs. Volunteers will be placed in Dawasamu, which is a region on the mainland island of Viti Levu, in Fiji.
As a volunteer on this project, you will be working with young children from all over the island at two different schools in Dawasamu. English is the official language of the school, but is often not the language spoken at home, resulting in the students' lack of confidence in their English language skills.
Your tasks may include:
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Your tasks may include:
- Assisting the teachers with their work load in planning and executing lessons and giving direct guidance to students in academic subjects such as English, Math, and Science.
- Giving the students practice and experience conversing with a native English speaker in order to boost their confidence and get them speaking more.
- Preparing activities and lessons in Physical Education, Music, and Art – subjects which are included in the required curriculum but are often overlooked.
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Internet:
No Internet is available.
Laundry:
Volunteers can wash laundry by hand on site, or arrange for a local service to do the laundry for an additional fee.
Accommodations:
Volunteers will stay in basic dorm-style huts, 5 - 10 volunteers (mixed sex) per room. Bathrooms are shared and are equipped with flush toilets and showers, running water is pumped from a well and is not heated. Electricity is powered by a generator and runs for a few hours each evening.
Food:
Three meals a day are provided. Volunteers take turns cooking for everybody. Food is mostly vegetarian, with fish or meat available about once a week. Breakfast includes porridge, pancakes, or fruit; lunch usually includes pasta and vegetables; and dinner might include lentils, pasta, vegetables, beans or rice. Please note, Silana is a "dry" village, no alcohol is permitted.
Please take note of this project's minimum requirements:
- Minimum age of 18
- Police clearance
- English language skills
- Travel and medical insurance
- Ability to work in a team
During the weekends, you will be able to travel and explore around the area. Many participants enjoy travelling to other islands in the area for a quick day trip, relaxing at luxurious resorts in the area, and exploring the water with scuba diving. After the program is over, there are even more recommended places to visit, attainable after a day or two of travelling. These include travelling to Taveuni (known as the “garden of Fiji”) or visiting the capital city of Suva.
Please note: Water taxis are available to transport you to your desired tourist destinations around the island for around $30 USD round trip. Exploration of the nearby area by foot is always encouraged.
Special Offer: Volunteers who sign up and pay their deposit before April 30, 11:50 PM EST, for any start date, will receieve a discount of 250 USD, 200 GBP or 220 EUR. Contact us for details on how to receive this discount.
Please note: Water taxis are available to transport you to your desired tourist destinations around the island for around $30 USD round trip. Exploration of the nearby area by foot is always encouraged.
Special Offer: Volunteers who sign up and pay their deposit before April 30, 11:50 PM EST, for any start date, will receieve a discount of 250 USD, 200 GBP or 220 EUR. Contact us for details on how to receive this discount.
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