Assist under-privileged children in the South Pacific

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Program Overview
Life on the Program
Project Details
Volunteer Testimonials

Program Overview

Located in the western region of Fiji, The Yasawas are a chain of 20 ancient islands. Dramatic volcanic hillsides surrounded by pristine white sandy beaches and sapphire blue waters.

Working directly with the indigenous Yasawa community, this volunteer program aims to support local schools and teachers with much needed help. You will assist both inside the classroom and out, teaching, conducting games and activities, and spending time with some truly remarkable kids. Your contact with these students and the bonds you will build together will truly give them a shot at a better and more secure future.

Immerse yourself in the exotic and beautiful Fijian way of life, and help the local children get a better education.

Scholarships

We are always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team. This program offers qualifying and high-performing volunteers the chance to stay on the program for a longer duration on a GVI Scholarship free of charge and as part of the staff team in the field. If you would like to work towards a field career and make the very most of your time abroad, you might want to work towards a place on a GVI Scholarship. Successful scholars may find themselves offered full time employment with GVI, and many of our current staff have come through this route. Contact us for more information!

Please note, the awarding of scholarships is at the sole discretion of GVI and may be offered immediately after the completion of your program or at a later date.

Life on the Program

School days usually start with an assembly, then you’ll meet with your fellow teachers to discuss the day’s activities. Throughout the rest of the day, you will either be teaching, leading activities and/or assisting other teachers.

In the evenings, back on base, there will be time to relax with your fellow volunteers. You will stay in a basic dormitory with a communal living area, kitchen and work area. Most nights we gather to eat dinner together, which is cooked by teams on a rotational basis.

The Yasawas offer a great setting for your time off. Weekends can be spent island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking or just simply exploring this amazing paradise.

Project Details

The communities of the region, the local council and our local partners have requested specific support with English language teaching, mathematics, sports and arts. There is an immediate need to assist local teachers with their workload and to provide additional English language resources. This project plays a key part in solving this problem by providing native English speakers to schools across the communities.

This project aims to increase the long term benefits of education by teaching English, math, sports and arts to local disadvantaged children; and, assisting in teacher education and training.

How this program makes a difference:

Locally trained teachers are in need of assistance to provide the necessary levels of education to enable local children to hope for a better future. English language skills help provide a link between different ethnic communities as well as being required for a well-paid job. Our teaching and childcare programs provide additional resources to teachers in need.