Global Works - Travel with Purpose

Jewels of the South Pacific - New Zealand & Fiji

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Location
Fiji: Suva; New Zealand: Auckland, Queenstown and 2 other cities

Program Duration
2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
2-4 weeks

Dates
6/26 - 7/22

  • Description

    Combining community service projects with the ecological center and local schools, participants enjoy exciting adventure excursions scuba diving on the Great Barrier reefs and hiking. Skiing on the mountains and homestays along with service with youth allow both countries to lend themselves to exploring the jewels and cultures of the South Pacific.

  • Highlights

    Meaningful community service work in local schools and with organic farmers, adventures scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reefs, skiing in the mountains and homestays.

    Service Projects

    * Earn 40-60 community service hours
    * Help with construction projects for an ecological center
    * Work alongside locals in environmental conservation efforts
    * Help build a community school
    * Work with preschool children

    Adventure and Cultural Activities

    * Discover surfing at New Zealands famous "Raglan" surf break
    * Challenge yourself with a high ropes adventure course
    * SCUBA dive Fiji's coral reefs
    * Experience life in a Fijian Village community

  • Travel Types

    • Dancing
    • Eco Tours
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Nature Tours
    • Scuba
    • Snorkeling
    • Volunteering
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications include an open mind and willingness to learn and participate in new cultures, community service and adventures.

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Type of Programs

    • Adventure Travel
    • Community Service / Volunteerism
    • Cultural Exploration
    • Student Tours

  • Languages

    • English

  • Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

  • Cost Includes:

    • Excursions
    • Food
    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • In-country staff support
    • Language instruction
    • Travel while in host country

  • Credit Available

    yes

  • Experience Required

    yes

      Participants for our Summer Service Adventures are in High School (or going into high School / entering college) ages 14 - 18
  • Volunteer Types

    • Arts
    • Community Development
    • Consciousness-raising
    • Culture
    • Digging
    • Eco-tourism
    • Festivals
    • Gardening
    • Painting
    • Parks
    • Planting
    • Playgrounds
    • Reforestation
    • Restoration
    • Sports
    • Volunteering
    • Youth
  • Typical Volunteer

    Typical volunteers are open minded, and eager to experience new culture and languages and ready for community service work!

  • Age Range

    14 - 18 (high school students)

  • This Program is open to

    American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Group living
    • Home-stays
    • Other

  • Participants Travel

    in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups

  • Scholarships are Available

    on an as need basis, we have a formal scholarship application. Please call or home office for further information.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
  • Global Works - Travel with Purpose's Mission Statement

    Since 1990 we've been providing high school students with rewarding service, language learning, and adventure travel programs, which foster personal growth and promote social and cultural awareness for the participant and the communities involved. Much more than a vacation, a Global Works participant will enhance his or her view of the world while having a great time and making a new group of life-long friends. We often hear how participants gain a new appreciation for what they have at home and return with a better understanding of what they want to do in their life.

  • Year Founded

    1990