Volunteering in Fiji

The following services are included in our volunteering in Fiji programme:

• Transfer from the airport in Nadi, and all other programme-related transportation
• Orientation
• 30 scuba dives
• Diving equipment (on loan)
• An international PADI Certificate (depending on level)
• Accommodation in shared room (in a hotel, with a host family, in a guest house, hostel, and backpacker resort)
• Most meals
• Placement in an ocean conservation project
• Introduction to ocean conservation, reef surveillance, and data-collection
• Training in research techniques as well as necessary training and research materials
• Cultural activities
• Support, help, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure
• Help when taking out travel insurance
• Local English-speaking contact person
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate upon return

Prices

Services and Prices: Surfing Add-On

• Transfer from and to the airport in Nadi
• Daily transfers to and from the surfing beaches
• 4 days per week of surfing instruction, including 3 hours of instruction and 1.5 hours of practice time (supervised by a surfing teacher)
• Surfboard (on loan)
• Accommodation in a shared room in the backpacker resort with full board
• Activities such as an island excursion or a Polynesian dance show as well as one day-trip each week

Prices

• Age: 18 - 30 years
• Language: Good knowledge of English.
• Practical experience: Not necessary, but an advantage.
• Other: Since you will be surrounded by a completely foreign culture whilst volunteering in Fiji, patience, adaptability, and independence are very important. Physical fitness is a must. Travel experience is an advantage. If you have any food allergies or if you need a special diet, please let us know before you book this programme, as it is not always possible to meet these wishes or needs on the Fiji Islands. For the Rescue Diver course, you must have an “Emergency First Response Certificate” (EFR), which cannot be older than 2 years. You can acquire this certificate in Fiji, for an additional price.

• Travel to and from Nadi, Fiji
• Some meals
• Vaccinations
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses for excursions, transportation, etc.