Volunteering Projects in the Fiji Islands with Think Pacific

Spending a month in Fiji was an experience I will never forget, I met some amazing people and have made friends for life! Living within a Fijian home makes the whole experience even better, my Fijian family made me feel so welcome! I didn’t want to leave by the end of project, the photos and memories of the village and everyone within I’ll keep forever. Teaching in the school was challenging at times yet so rewarding! The hikes every Saturday were another highlight of the trip, we visited two waterfalls, I’ve never seen anything like them before. Also the night under the stars was a whole new experience, you’ve never seen anything like it! It’s a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget, one of the best months of my life! Such an amazing opportunity you won’t regret it!

I was super excited when I first saw the ad for think pacific, and having just finished my 1 month project, I couldn't be happier I went ahead and did it. I had the most amazing time in Fiji, and to now say I have a fijian family, a whole new bunch of friends, and memories for a lifetime is just incredible. Even though I had my inhibitions at first, once I had attended the orientation I felt much more drawn towards the project. Our leaders were lovely, and we had access to support 24x7, both physically and emotionally. The month flew by, but I really felt like we made a genuine impact in the school we taught. The entire experience was wholesome and fulfilling to say the least. I would definitely go again in the near future, and could not recommend think pacific more highly :)

My ThinkPacific project was the most rewarding and challenging thing I've done. An unforgettable experience. I have memories that I will keep with me for the rest of my life. I made some amazing friends and now have a second family on the other side of the world.
I taught in the Kindergarten and it was my absolute favourite part of the whole project, the children were always so excited to learn and although at times they were crazy, you could see how much fun they were having as well as learning which made my day every day.
Teaching house cup and sports was also a big highlight as it was amazing to see how enthusiastic the children were and how they would give anything a go.
I would recommend TP to anyone, it was an incredible opportunity and I am so happy I did it .

I had such a experience, and would reccomend to others to do Think Pacific projects.Being with the families meant that we were totally part of the community and could help the family improve their english as well as having some home comforts. It meant we got really involved with the everyday life of the villagers and also were taught a very different way of living than in the UK. I had a really good time in the classroom and out and met such wonderful people. There obviously were ups and downs, as there would be for any time that you spend travelling, but the support from TP, the others on project, your Fijian family, pupils and other villagers are people that will always stay in your memory and any slight bump in the road is soon looked over.

I volunteered with Think Pacific in June-July 2019 and can honestly say it was one of the lowest amazing experiences I have ever been apart of. As soon as you walk into the village for the first time you are welcomed as their own and fully immersed into eh culture. The leaders are always there whenever you need anything. By going to Fiji I gained a family on the other side of the world that I will always be in contact with, memories forgers can only dream of and friends of a life time (plus a few doggy tan lines). The children in both the village and the school love all the volunteers and will teach you loads of games and little songs that you can take home and teach others. Overall I would recommend this to everyone and if you are thinking of doing it I say just go and do it you wound regret the decision.

Volunteering with Think Pacific was an incredible experience and one which I will never forget! Being fully immersed into village life was truly special and the family who hosted me were so friendly and welcoming. The team leaders that I had on my project were amazing. They supported all the team members throughout and made sure that we made the most of our time in Fiji. They arranged all sorts of activities and excursions which made the project all the more memorable. Teaching English, Maths and Sports to the Fijian pupils was challenging yet so rewarding. From the start to the end of the project I could see that we were making a real and important difference to the school and the village that we were in. This was one of the most rewarding aspects of the project!

I had such an amazing experience in project with think Pacific! It was the best thing I could have done on my university experience and so happy I have done it!! There is so much support and guidance before and during project to make sure that you are prepared for village life.

I didn’t want to leave my village and I have the most incredible time! I couldn’t have asked for anything to have been changed. Although the time in Fiji can be exhausting it is definitely worth every second!!! The children make the experience so worthwhile and every single one of the villagers are so grateful for the volunteers coming into their village to support.
This experience had opened my eyes to the way people live and has made me appreciate the everyday things we have at home

Best month of my life!! This was such a surreal, once in a lifetime experience from beginning to the end. Fiji people are some of the kindest people, and you were made to feel at home from the get go! We went into the school daily, and taught lessons and worked with the slower learners 1 to 1. The look on the children's faces reminds you why you are there volunteering. Not only are they learning, but you do too. Our project leaders were with us all the way, and there wasn't anything you couldn't talk to them about. Get use to having no privacy though, you'll have all the villager kids following your every step! The hardest thing about this month was saying goodbye, Fiji had become a home away from home - but I will definitely be back - thank you TP!