Description

Volunteers joining this project will assist teachers in island communities in the Yasawa Island chain in Fiji. Volunteers will work alongside local teachers working with students typically aged between 4 and 7 years old in one or more of the 27 island communities. Volunteers will work with the children assisting, local teachers to teach English and basic numeracy.

At weekends there is time to enjoy the local area, volunteers can go island hopping, snorkelling, scuba diving, partake in cultural activities and enjoy the many adventure activities on offer. Fiji is the perfect location to assist with education and care for the nation's children, spend time in paradise and enjoy a truly exotic culture.

Highlights

- Teaching children and seeing them progress
- Helping the lives of some remarkable children
- Assisting adults to further themselves and get better jobs
- Exploring Fiji to see beautiful sights
- Island hopping
- Seeing waterfalls
- Scuba diving and snorkeling
- Traditional ceremonies
- Climbing volcanoes
- Enjoying breathtaking scenery
- Meeting inspirational people
- 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$:

From USD 1,990 for 2 weeks

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• Popular Education
• Teaching
• Volunteering

Age Range

over 18

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

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