Volunteer Programs in Rural Areas, Fiji

Come experience the beautiful islands of Fiji while contributing to an educational initiative to help the communities there become more self-sufficient. In this project, you will work with young children from all over the island at the local government-funded school. English is the official language of the school, but is often not the language spoken at home, resulting in a lack of confidence in their language skills. As a volunteer, you will have multiple purposes in the school: assist 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. Give the students practice and experience conversing with a native English speaker in order to boost their confidence and get them to speak more. Prepare activities and lessons in physical education, music, and art - subjects which are included in the required curriculum, but are often overlooked. Qualifications for this program are: - Minimum age 18 years old - Police background check - Motivation to work with children - Good level of English - Ability to work well in a team

Volunteers on the Kindergarten project work in a rural school environment with children aged between 4 and 5 years old who are at the start of their education. Volunteers on this project are involved in informal teaching activities, as the children are more responsive to play learning than in a formal sense. Your classroom assistance will help grow their confidence and assist them with learning English, which will be invaluable for their future education. Volunteers are welcome to bring any tactile and creative ideas they have to the classroom, and discuss these ideas with the local team. Volunteers on the Kindergarten project work from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm during the school week (Monday to Friday) and have the afternoons free to prepare lesson plans for the following day. The Kindergarten project is ideal for participants who love working with children and are new to the world of volunteering, as all volunteers work alongside local placement staff who can guide volunteers in daily tasks and activities.

Volunteers will live and work in a wonderful beach location and travel to indigenous communities to help improve the infrastructure that supports village life. Volunteers will assess the specific needs of each village, evaluating potential development solutions such as improving water security, implementing sustainable power, kindergarten and primary school support and providing environmental education. This exciting program will enable volunteers to have an important role in the development of sustainable infrastructure across 27 villages. Volunteers will become immersed in Fijian culture and have the option to snorkel, dive and explore other island chains during their free time on the weekends.

At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose. Since being founded in 1992, more than 130,000 volunteers have traveled to over 20 destinations around the world. Our programs will make you step out of your comfort zone and engage with your new friends from around the world. These are long-term projects, led by local people and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By taking part in our programs, even for a short time, you will be contributing towards a sustained effort to support the communities that host us! We believe no other provider offers the safety and security to their volunteers and interns that we do. You'll receive 24-hour staff support from our trained staff, alongside a gold standard of safety planning of your trip - so you don't have to worry about a thing. Choose a project you are passionate about from working with children to medical internship, conservation, and wildlife volunteering. We offer projects starting at one week in over 20 stunning destinations across Asia, Africa, Latin America & The Caribbean, South Pacific & Europe. Ready to make a difference? Follow the link to visit our website!

The magic of Fiji's pristine waves is matched only by the world-famous friendliness of its people and their diverse, captivating culture. Experience this culture to its fullest by sharing in the communal life of a small village, where the people hold the deep belief that family and friends are the most important things in life - a truly immersive teen travel program! This program has been designed to bring together open-minded and adventurous students. It combines authentic cultural exchange, meaningful service, and adventure. We immerse ourselves in communities that exist without cars or stores and gain a deeper understanding of the Fijian way of life. Then, we top it off by visiting the beautiful Yasawa Islands and supporting biological researchers in community service work. A student travel program to Fiji is something you will never forget!

You want to volunteer on a tropical island? Fiji is an archipelago of more than 330 islands, and only 110 of them are permanently inhabited. One of the most developed economies in the Pacific, Fiji has a large amount of forest, mineral, and fish resources. Most of the islands were formed by volcanic activity which started millions of years ago! Fiji also has a several soft coral reefs, colorful fishes and is thus fantastic for scuba diving! White sandy beaches and all-year-round tropical weather? Yes please!