Program Reviews

It’s so hard to put into words how amazing my experience was and I can not rate think pacific enough!!

I chose think pacific because of the culture exchange and the way you can fully immerse yourself into your experience and it definitely did not disappoint.

You are welcomed into the families and communities with open arms straight away it truly is a home away from home. Some of my best friends and memories have come from doing my think pacific youth empowerment project.

I could not recommend enough!!

Met some amazing people during my time with Think Pacific. If you’re thinking about applying just do it, you won’t regret it. It’s a great way to learn about a completely different culture and to step outside your comfort zone.

It can be challenging at times but just make sure you do your research and are prepared/know what to expect.

Fiji is beautiful and your family will treat you as if you were they’re own. You will be sad when you have to leave your Fijian family because they are the most amazing people!

I completed a 4 week mental health project with Think Pacific and it was hands down the best experience I could’ve ever wished for. Forever grateful I got to be a part of the Think Pacific community, so many amazing memories made and such strong friendships made along the way. Think Pacific are such an incredible organisation and I cannot thank them enough for the opportunities they have given me!
As well as the most inspiring workshops we did with the Fijian youth, learning about the most amazing culture was such a blessing!

Becoming a part of the ThinkPacific family was the best decision I have ever made. It truly opened my eyes to how much more is out there than daily life as we know it. The memories I made will truly last forever, and I have a newfound passion for Fiji that will never go away. You can see the impact you make on the village, and you leave knowing that they will not forget about you and what you have learnt together.

You truly do make two more families; one being that with your other volunteers, and the other with the Fijian family you are placed with. I couldn't recommend this experience enough.

Volunteering, I think Pacific what the best time of my life! The culture and friendliness of the Fijians is something I have never experienced before. I would highly recommend the sports development project in particular as the Fijians love to play any type of sport! Think pacific provides funding and resources to remote communities in Fiji as well as providing the opportunity for volunteers to experience a new and beautiful culture. I have made many new friends during this experience, not only the volunteers but the people from the village!

Volunteering with Think Pacific was the best decision i have made. Not only did i get to meet new people and make friends with other volunteers and Fijians, i was able to experience fist hand life in the village and learn valuable life lessons. I left Fiji a more confident and resilient person.
My favorite part of being a volunteer was seeing the impact we had on the village. When coaching the Fijians new sport, it was inspiring to see how much they enjoyed it and how good they were are all sports. I also loved the culture courses and learning more about Fiji culture, learning how to fish, weave, cook and do the meke.
I would recommend volunteering with Think Pacific to anyone that wants to challenge themselves and grow as a person whilst also impacting others lives so positively.
Thank you to Think Pacific for the opportunity, i will never forget my time in Fiji.

Volunteering on the Think Pacific Mental Health Project was one of the best experiences of my life. Living in a community that treats you like family and everyone is your brother or sister and an environment where everyone has so much love for each other was life changing. I could not have asked for a better experience and I miss my Fiji family everyday. With the youth we discussed several topics on mental health and it made such a big impact on both TP volunteers and Fijian youth. I will never forget you Fiji!!

My Think Pacific project in Fiji was one I will never ever forget!
Something like this is normally completely out of my comfort zone but being able to push myself to do this helped me with building my confidence and is something I cannot recommend enough that you do!
My whole experience from the workshops to living with the most welcoming Fijian family is something I will forever be grateful for.
Fiji will forever hold a place in my heart! If you are debating whether or not to go on this trip, do it!!

Words can't fully describe how amazing my time was during my TP project last summer! It was an amazing opportunity for me to immerse myself in and learn about a new culture, and develop new skills.

As well as gaining so many new experiences and learning a lot about myself, one of the greatest things that I have taken away from project were the friendships that I have made, not just with my fellow volunteers but also my Fijian family and youth who I still message to this day... normally about the rugby scores!!

The opportunity has left me with the most amazing memories which I will always be extremely grateful for!

THE almost amazing, challenging and beautiful experience of my whole life.
Think Pacific gave me the opportunity to challenge myself and experience the most amazing month in Fiji.

Although at first I struggled with the cultural differences and way of life, my Fijian family and friends - and think pacific leaders - were so supportive that my village became my second home and I soon settled into an authentic way of Fijian living.

The culture courses were my favourite part, I learnt how to cook traditional Fijian food, learnt of our village history and how to make Fijian items like a Bilo or a Sasa broom.

The people I met were intelligent and totally inspiring. The youth empowerment project I completed not only impacted the youth of the village but also myself, I have never felt so empowered.

This experience taught me alot about myself, and gave me friendships I will treasure forever… Vinaka