Description

Volunteers will travel to indigenous villages to assess and solve water shortage issues, focusing on the design, construction, and installation of rainwater collection systems. The long term goal is to increase the water collection capacity throughout 27 villages across the Yasawa Island chain. Many of these villages experience severe water shortages, especially during the dry season. The project is run in partnership with local communities and The Yasawa Trust Foundation, who aim to improve the provision of basic needs in the Yasawa Islands. Based out of an idyllic beachside field camp, volunteers will be able to dive, snorkel, become immersed in Fijian culture, and explore other island chains on the weekend.

Highlights

- Directly helping in the construction and installation of rainwater catchment systems
- Helping to improve the lives of villagers
- Island hoping and visiting stunning remote island locations
- Scuba diving and snorkeling
- Learning about traditional ceremonies
- Experiencing idyllic traditional Fijian villages
- Walking white beaches
- Climbing volcanoes
- Enjoying breath taking scenery
- Cave snorkeling
- Cultural immersion in the Fijian way of life
- Learning to speak Fijian
- 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$:

1,990

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

* 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
* A traditional Fijian Sevusevu ceremony and village visit

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

over 18

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 20

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

GVI'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