Gap Year Programs in Yasawa Islands,Fiji

Contribute to the marine conservation and research being done on the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Explore the breathtaking beaches and majestic marine life that Fiji offers in this exciting and academic volunteer abroad opportunity. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced researchers in the field, learning the complex and detailed data collection techniques employed in underwater research. During their time here, volunteers will embark on daily dives to assist in the creation of Marine Protected Areas while experiencing the beautiful variety of marine life this area has to offer. Volunteers will have three main duties including data collection on targeted fish species, coral reef and mangrove habitat mapping and educational outreach on environmental awareness at local schools.

Fiji is a stunning place to spend some time volunteering abroad. Our volunteer projects in Fiji are a world away from the luxurious tourist resorts that form many people’s perceptions of the islands. Our projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering abroad –whether you’re on a gap year, career break, or as summer experience during semester breaks. Our projects in Fiji are located in and around the town of Nadi on the west coast of the island and in Suva on the east coast. Many travelers arrive at Nadi’s international airport before either flying or catching a boat straight to their island paradise. However, it is the poorer areas of Fiji’s larger towns that are most in need of our volunteer’s help. As a volunteers with Projects Abroad is Fiji you can participate in a variety of projects such as Care, Teaching, Medicine & Healthcare, Conservation & Environment, Village Culture & Community, and 2-Week High School Specials.