Internships in Suva, Fiji

Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist Helen Sykes to complete their training. They will learn how to lay transects and how to observe and record key indicator species that they will encounter on the reefs. Once training is finished, interns will depart for one of the Institute for Global Studies' chosen research locations. Currently, IGS is conducting surveys on the islands of Taveuni and Beqa. They will live with a Fijian family, providing them with insight into Fijian culture in a way that books cannot render. What makes this immersion special is that villagers retain a uniquely Fijian perspective and practice many of the subsistence patterns of their ancestors. As English is the primary language of instruction in schools, most villagers can converse in the language.

In this program, you will get to live in tropical Sigatoka. Furthermore, you will teach, motivate, and build confidence among several young kids who are so eager to learn and improve their skills in the classroom. By the end of the program, they may be able to have a real conversation in English and they’ll have you to thank. Volunteer tasks may include fostering a safe and educational environment, teaching fundamental English to kids 4-7 years old, creating lesson plans and activities, and developing skills such as reading, writing, and speaking English. This program is open to volunteers who: - Are at least 18 years old - Have the desire to work with children - Have basic English language skills - Have a police clearance form

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

Fiji is a stunning place to spend some time volunteering abroad. Our volunteer projects in Fiji are a world away from the luxurious tourist resorts that form many people’s perceptions of the islands. Our projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering abroad –whether you’re on a gap year, career break, or as summer experience during semester breaks. Our projects in Fiji are located in and around the town of Nadi on the west coast of the island and in Suva on the east coast. Many travelers arrive at Nadi’s international airport before either flying or catching a boat straight to their island paradise. However, it is the poorer areas of Fiji’s larger towns that are most in need of our volunteer’s help. As a volunteers with Projects Abroad is Fiji you can participate in a variety of projects such as Care, Teaching, Medicine & Healthcare, Conservation & Environment, Village Culture & Community, and 2-Week High School Specials.