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Volunteer Abroad in Fiji
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 Teaching and Care projects are located in and around the town of Nadi on the west coast of the island. This island is referred to as the “mainland” by inhabitants of Fiji’s hundreds of smaller islands.
Our Teaching and Care projects are located in and around the town of Nadi on the east coast of the island. 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.
You will live with a local host family who will provide you the very best that Fijian hospitality has to offer. By living with a family, you’ll have the opportunity to rapidly integrate into the local community.
International Volunteer Work in Fiji with Projects Abroad
The Pacific island archipelago of Fiji is world famous for its perfect white sand beaches and calm turquoise waters. Along with these amazing sights are the rugged emerald green interiors with extinct volcanoes and cascading waterfalls. The physical perfection of the islands is only half the story; Fiji’s relaxed, charming and gracious people will inspire you as much, if not more, than the idyllic sunsets.
The population of Fiji is a complex mix of indigenous Fijians, Indo-Fijians, descendants of Chinese traders, other Pacific islanders, British and European explorers and colonialists. Fiji was originally discovered by European explorers who stumbled upon the islands while trying to find Australia in the 17th century. As a volunteer living in Fiji, you will have the chance to explore many facets that make up modern Fijian culture and gain a greater understanding of issues affecting Fiji today.
Volunteer Travel and Tourism in Fiji
Volunteers in Fiji are spoiled when it comes to travel opportunities in the South Pacific. You can travel around the islands either during the weekends or after finishing your volunteering project. The island of Viti Levu where Projects Abroad is based is well worth exploring during weekends with excellent trekking in the dramatic highland interior, remote villages and colorful festivals that will introduce you to the music and customs of traditional Fijian life.
Explore a little further and join the hunt for the perfect beach. The South West of Viti Levu boasts the best of the island’s beaches with incredible scuba diving in the reefs at Nananu-i-Ra or at the Beqa lagoon. Or take a boat island hopping through the Mamanucas island chain, north west of Nadi for the ultimate in beach relaxation. It would take you months to explore all the islands, but travel through the archipelago has never been more accessible even for those on smaller budgets. So, if you have the time, pack a hammock and sarong and head for paradise!