Education volunteer in Fiji

AREAS OF EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEERS 

Primary schools: reading, tutoring, sports activities ...

Daycares and kindergartens

School holidays activities

Development of school environments
 

STRONG POINTS VOLUNTEER EDUCATION

Working with indigenous Fijian communities, we provide the opportunity to become fully immersed in local Fijian culture whilst supporting local children through their education and improving their future prospects.

Introduce new education methods and techniques, interactive and fun

A heavenly setting

Total immersion in Fiji culture

Helping children, teens and young adults build their future
 

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

You will stay in basic dormitory accommodation with a communal kitchen, work area and living space to relax with fellow volunteers. In the evenings the team will gather to eat and share stories, meals are cooked by teams on a rotational basis, as are general base upkeep chores.

TIMETABLE

Programs are available from two weeks onwards in two week blocks. Volunteers participate in work from Monday to Friday. Weekends are free for diving, bike or boat trips, visiting the surrounding villages, nearby fishing trips, etc. Over weekends you will be spoilt for choice in this beautiful exotic location. 
 

What we did THANKS to the volunteers in Fiji

• Helped to provide extensive support in phonics and comprehension for primary level students
• Helped teachers to assess reading levels in several age groups and provide focused support where needed
• Provided innumerable additional resources for teaching and enrichment
• Introduced holistic teaching techniques to the school environment

Included

• Pre-departure support and discounted services 24-hour emergency phone
• Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
• Long term experienced staff
• Welcome meeting
• Location orientation
• All necessary project training by experienced staff
• All necessary project equipment and materials
• 24-hour in-country support

Not Included

• Flights
• Medical and travel insurance
• Visa
• Activities & excursions
• Personal spendings

Terms and conditions for volunteers

• Up to date CV/ resume
• Copy of return flight itinerary
• Police clearance
• Basic level of English; understanding and speaking
• Acceptance subject to availability of position

Payment & Cancellation

The non-refundable deposit payment is due within 48 hours of notice of acceptance onto the program. Deposits are currently €300(or equivalent) or €900 (or equivalent) for Programs costing €5000 (or equivalent) or more, or for Programs with a duration of 90 days or more.

For Programs with a deposit of €300 or equivalent 50% of the balance will be due 16 weeks before departure and the outstanding balance must be paid by the Participant no later than 10 weeks prior to departure. For Programs with a deposit of €900 or equivalent 50% of the balance will be due 20 weeks before departure and the outstanding balance must be paid by the Participant no later than 12 weeks prior to departure.

For Programs with a deposit of €300 or equivalent the Participant will be entitled to cancel at any time up until 16 weeks before departure. For Programs with a deposit of €900 or equivalent , the Participant will be entitled to cancel at any time up until 20 weeks before departure. In the event of timely cancellation, the Participant shall not be entitled to a refund of the deposit, but will be entitled to a refund of any other monies paid. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of €15, or equivalent. In the event of cancellation after the deadlines above, the Participant shall not be entitled to a refund of any monies paid.

Our team worked closely with local village chiefs and communities to ensure they would not displace the islanders’ way of life, and to make sure the changes they brought to the Yasawas would be beneficial, not detrimental, to the locals. Very quickly, it became obvious that in reality, the villagers live far from the ‘paradise’ that first meets the eye. In fact, the villagers struggle from day to day with immense shortages of clean drinking water, little to no health services or facilities, poor nutrition, a lack of educational support and supplies, inadequate power and no sustainable way of life for the future.

The Trust aims to improve the provision of basic needs and amenities for villages throughout the Yasawa Islands. It seeks to do this both through direct aid and by acting as a facilitator, bringing those who can help together with the landowners and residents.