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Volunteer Programs in Vanuatu

Volunteering abroad has never been as culturally rewarding or visually stunning as it is in Vanuatu. Become a volunteer in Vanuatu and discover the island paradise for altruistic travelers with a love of languages, where a record breaking density of 113 tribal languages are still actively spoken. Volunteering in Vanuatu, a cluster of 83 tropical islands off the coast of Australia, will give you unrivalled access to shorelines otherwise only encountered in glossy, travel magazines. Grab your swimsuit, pick a volunteer program in Vanuatu that suits your expertise, and dive into one of the most incredible destinations on Earth.

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Public Health & Nutrition Volunteer in Vanuatu

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One of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of my life.

by: BenProgram: Public Health & Nutrition Volunteer in Vanuatu
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It was a fulfilling experiences to help such beautiful people that are facing very serious but preventable health issues. The services, accommation etc. provided by IVI were far better than I could of ask for. The other volunteers were all wonderful, friendly people, with a shared desire to give their time to help others and work as a team.’ The biggest highlight for me was the connections and time spent with Fijian people in the village. The people were without reason so genuinely friendly and beautiful even though by ‘our standards’ they have little in terms of everyday living. It was a real privilege to stay in the remote villages and see how the people live, eat there food most of which was grown in the village and stay in there homes. Health checks was also a great experience and I really enjoyed the face to face time with the villages gathering information on the lifestyle and health. It was an extremely rewarding feeling at the end of the day after doing health checks, especially when we would find people with dangerous reading and send them away to hospital as simply as presences there may have saved that persons life. I really did love every minute of the trip to be honest. Jules our program manager was amazing I feel she was perfect for the role as she really knew how to keep things in order, get things done and had confidence to deal with serious and confronting situations in terms of some of the medical emergency BSL and BP reading that we got. The food was great as we got to have lots of traditional Fijian food which was just what I wanted. Accommodation was better than I would have asked for even when we stayed in the village homes on the floor this was exactly the experienced I wanted. It is hard to think of any improvements as any inconveniences on the trip were more to do with the economic status of the country and availability of the everyday resources rather than anything IVI could have done better. Sometimes it was hard to get sufficient food I needed for the day but this is because I am vegetarian and in the remote places there was not always many options. Thanks heaps, Ben ?

A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Vanuatu

Locations

Vanuatu is a barely-known set of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, located 1750 kilometers off the north coast of Australia. For those seeking volunteer opportunities in the depths of unspoiled nature, or a place where they can be welcomed deep into the hearts of the local people, volunteering in Vanuatu is for you. Once judged to be the happiest place on Earth, Vanuatu’s traditional culture and way of life, which has barely changed in the past 4,000 years, makes it an archipelago where volunteers can relearn the simplicity of life and the beauty of just living.

Enjoy balmy climes volunteering in Vanuatu’s second largest city, Luganville; with around 13,000 inhabitants, you’ll be guaranteed a greater level of home comforts than in a rural placement, but without any feelings of urban claustrophobia. Located directly on the seafront of the island of Espiritu Santo, Luganville offers crystal clear waters and some of the finest things for you to do as a volunteer in Vanuatu, including diving into the wreck of the SS President Coolidge and taking an expedition into the depths of Millennium Cave to meet the local bat community. 

You’ll also find opportunities to volunteer in Vanuatu in small, rural communities, where well-preserved customs, trailblazing activities, and some rather interesting beliefs hold fort. Absorb community life and enjoy a break from technology on the volcanic island of Ambae; but be prepared, as the volcano at the center of this island remains active. Thrill-seekers will delight in living on Pentecost Island; the birthplace of the bungee jump or Naghol, this activity originated as a ceremony to ensure a good yam harvest and still continues between April and June of each year.

Wherever you wind up volunteering in Vanuatu, you’ll be warmly received by communities who have very little interaction with foreign visitors, and be astounded by nature’s finery in the lush, tropical jungle dominating this archipelago.

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