High School Study Abroad in Nadi, Fiji

Fiji, the Land of Smiles, is an unbelievable island destination you never knew you needed to explore. Earn up to 20 hours of service credit when you help improve the facilities of a local island school. Your hard work has a direct positive impact on the lives of the school children you’ll see as little brothers and sisters. This rewarding experience is complemented by unforgettable adventures through the best parts of this idyllic Pacific island nation. You’ll dive into the crystal clear blue waters to swim with manta rays, reef sharks, exotic fish, and vibrant corals. Feel like a local as you explore limestone caves, cook a lovo, savor kava, and visit local villages. Our Fiji service trip is the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion that makes for an unconventional worldly experience in an off-the-beaten-path destination.

Join us for a transformative 21-day cultural immersion in Australia and Fiji. We start in Fiji with a warm welcome ceremony, engaging in hands-on cooking classes to explore the diverse flavors of Fijian cuisine. Our community service focuses on a meaningful meal program that empowers Fijian women and fosters connections through shared meals. Traveling to Viti Levu's scenic highlands, we immerse ourselves in traditional island life by participating in bamboo raft building and local farming activities. On Taveuni, we embrace “island time” with snorkeling, kayaking, and preparing traditional meals while learning local customs. Next, we head to Australia, beginning in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Here, we earn our SCUBA certification and experience breathtaking underwater biodiversity while staying on a liveaboard boat. Our adventure includes community service at a wildlife refuge, where we care for iconic Australian animals. We’ll also delve into Aboriginal culture in the Daintree Rainforest, learning traditional practices and the connection between the land and its people.

This is the perfect program for teens who want to experience an authentic, hands-on, and unique volunteer program in one of the world's most pristine and dynamic countries. Enjoy island paradise and rural living with like-minded peers on diverse projects, from marine conservation at our island base camp to sustainable development to a children's after-school program in local villages. This immersive program offers numerous opportunities to interact with Fijians to better understand and appreciate their culture and foster an appreciation for our teens’ lives. Outside of volunteering, they experience amazing adventures like ziplining, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking in dunes. They also enjoy cultural experiences like pottery and craft workshops, Indo-Fijian cooking lessons, soaking in mud baths, and plenty of beach and ‘island time.’ The program ends with a fantastic finale in Hawaii, spending 4 nights in the modern paradise of Honolulu. A limited number of participants depart on day 18, while the 24-day participants continue to Hawaii.

The shark research being carried out on the project in Fiji helps ensure that scientists and marine protection lobbyists are provided with regular and consistent scientific data about the life history, reproductive information, movement, and biology of the sharks found in Fijian waters. The Shark Conservation project in Fiji from Projects Abroad allows volunteers to work on pioneering shark protection projects with respected scientists and shark research experts. Volunteers get directly involved in scientific shark research and share data with local and international marine conservation organizations. Previous diving or shark research experience is not required, but volunteers must be able to swim and be medically fit to scuba dive. Diving is a required task on the project.