Gap Year Programs in Rural Areas,Fiji

Volunteers on the Kindergarten program in Sigatoka support local kindergartens and early-childhood centres where children aged around 4 to 6 benefit from extra care, learning and nurturing. You will assist local teachers by leading songs, games, arts and crafts, helping with basic lessons, supervising playtime, serving meals and helping children practise early reading or English in fun and engaging ways. You may also help organise educational games and activities that encourage creativity, confidence and social interaction. This program suits volunteers seventeen and older (or younger with a guardian) who enjoy working with young children. No formal teaching credentials are required because local staff guide you. What matters most is patience, kindness, enthusiasm, creativity and respect for local culture. Volunteers live in dormitory-style shared accommodation and receive orientation, meals and in-country support. In your free time you can explore the Coral Coast region, enjoy beaches and Fijian culture, meet locals and experience island life while contributing to early childhood education and community development.

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

Journey to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean where we immerse ourselves in the island lifestyles of Sumatra, Bali, and Fiji. Students will have the opportunity to assist in native mangrove and coral reef restoration, help restore age-old Bataknese houses in a Sumatran village, and gain insight into environmental sustainability and natural disaster relief. We also explore the unique challenges of local health care and dive deep into local island culture and tradition. Before you will have finished the semester, you will have gained your SCUBA certification and challenged yourself on the waves with several surf classes.

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!