Volunteering Projects in the Fiji Islands with Think Pacific

The time I spent if Fiji was an absolute once in a lifetime experience!
The friendly people, caring culture and family oriented lifestyle, along with the fantastic friendships created are what really makes this volunteering trip so special and unique, let alone the impacts made through the project itself.
I am so grateful for this opportunity from Think Pacific, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an experience to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives and outlooks.
Vinaka!

Volunteering in Fiji through the Think Pacific Programme was truly incredible!

I was fortunate enough to take part in the build project in May 2023. Alongside other volunteers and the Fijian youths we were able to build a health dispensary for the village of Namau!

Those four weeks were an absolute privilege, and I'm so grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

From immersing yourself in the culture, to gaining a fresh perspective on life and meeting the most amazing people, Think Pacific is an opportunity you definitely don't want to miss!

Last month I had the privilege of volunteering in Fiji for 4 weeks! This has all been made possible thanks to Durham University‘s Global Opportunities and the Turing Grant.

We delivered the Mental Health project for Think Pacific, working with 18-35 year olds in Nadovu (a rural village in the highlands of Viti Levu). During the day, TP volunteers led a thematic workshop in the mornings, followed by a culture course led by the Fijian Youth in the afternoon. Some of the sessions were centred around stigma, discrimination and wellbeing, with a strong focus on discussion among our group.

Think Pacific facilitates such a unique exchange of culture, knowledge and life experience which has been utterly incredible to be a part of. I have never felt such love, kindness and generosity, to which I am beyond grateful for my Fijian family and friends. You will be missed so much. The people of Nadovu certainly knew how to dance too!

Vinaka vaka levu Nadovu. Me yacova ni da sota tale (Until we meet again)

Volunteering with Think Pacific was undoubtedly the most incredible opportunity I have ever experienced. I was able to fully immerse myself into the Fijian culture through staying with a lovely Fijian family and learned so much within the 4 weeks on project. Our days were filled with new and exciting opportunities that brought the volunteers closer to the youth. The village made a lasting impact on myself that I will never forget. I cannot thank Think Pacific enough for making this trip so unforgettable and for the skills and values I learned that will stay with me for life.

I spent a month in Fiji with Think Pacific on a sports development project and had such a great experience. It was great to live in a new environment and learn about the Fijian culture. TP allows you to immerse yourself in a unique and special Fijian lifestyle whilst also being around volunteers with similar goals.
The Fijian families in the village welcome you with open arms and everyone is so friendly which makes it very easy to settle in. I have made so many amazing memories and I am grateful to say I have a second family in Fiji now.

I spent a month in Fiji last summer and it was truly a transformative experience! Think Pacific's Youth Empowerment Program gave me such a unique opportunity to immerse myself in Fijian culture. I was truly embraced as a member of the rural village I stayed in, and I will always cherish the memories I made there. Until this internship, I had never left the North American continent. If you are likewise inexperienced with international travel, I would highly recommend this program! I learned so much and am grateful for the cultural awareness I gained.

My time on the Youth Empowerment project this summer was the best time of my life. I am so proud to have been involved in a volunteering project that was run so responsibly. My time on project sparked a love for Fijian culture and changed my outlook on life. While it is a challenging experience, the great support from our project leaders definetly helped with this.

I would recommend one of Think Pacific's projects to anyone who is interested in learning about a new culture, developing as a person, or just looking to have a brilliant summer with amazing people.

A big thank you to this organisation for doing the work that they do! My time in Fiji was an unforgettable and unbeatable experience, the love I received from my host family to the friends and connections I made (both UK volunteers and Fijian youth!) were incredible. I’ve gained more life skills than any internship or work experience could provide and I’ve had the privilege of getting an insight into true Fijian life and culture. If you’ve wanted to volunteer abroad then this programme is the one for you! It will definitely challenge you and many parts will be outside your comfort zone, but it’s worth it in the end!