Location
  • Fiji
Length
2 to 8 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
17
Age Max
35
Timeframe
Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)

Pricing

Price Details
Registration Fee: £195.
1 Month: £2,145 / $3,695 AUD
2 Month: £3,295 / $5,745 AUD

We pride ourselves on the delivery of such a safe, structured and personally supported experience. Your expedition fee includes your food, accommodation, in-country travel, resort briefings, R&R, weekend adventures, emergency support and your expedition leader team living with you 24/7. Expeditions also fund the work of the Think Pacific Foundation (Fijian charity FJ 989) enabling us to support Fiji's National Development Goals.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Nov 03, 2023
Oct 29, 2024
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About Program

Experience the unique culture, customs and way of life of the South Pacific islands. Make lifelong friendships and shared memories on a challenging project, whilst gaining global experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution.

Whether you are looking to enhance your university studies or embark upon a meaningful adventure as a gap year student or graduate, our projects provide a life-changing experience of Fiji.

A Think Pacific project will take you to a village you can only experience with us, because of our unique partnership with the Fijian Government. This means you can get under the skin of a beautiful country with beautiful people to make deep and meaningful relationships, whilst making a real contribution to communities that really need your support.

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Program Highlights

  • Meaningful team volunteer project & placements in the Fiji Islands.
  • In partnership with Fijian Government.
  • Complete cultural immersion in a rural village.
  • Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, charity donation.
  • Work on Youth, Build, Sport, Mental Health, Public Health & Leadership initiatives.

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Program Reviews

4.97 Rating
based on 209 reviews
  • 5 rating 96.65%
  • 4 rating 3.35%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Impact 4.85
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.95
  • Value 4.75
  • Safety 4.85
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Ryan
5/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Rewarding and enjoyable

This experience was incredible. I would highly recommend Think Pacific Youth Empowerment to anyone looking to make a difference, learn about a new culture and step outside the comfort zone. The reciprocity of the project was important to me and I can truly admit I felt a mutual exchange of culture. I could talk about the project for hours and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. My volunteer group, leaders and village will hold a special place in my heart and I hope our legacy remains forever. Thank you so much TP.

Pros
  • A new way of living
  • Surrounded by love, happiness and community
26 people found this review helpful.
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Vanesa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fijian experience

Think Pacific has completely changed my life. I will be forever grateful and thankful for all the incredible people that I have met on the project and the forever friends that I made along the way. The experience helped me see the world from a completely different point of view, to see how people from the other side of the world live and be part of it as well. To live and experience the Fijian every day life, to have a host family and so many relatives is something incredible. It is definitely worth going and being part of something so special.

What was your funniest moment?
The first hop hop night with the volunteers and all the people from the village.
Pros
  • Meeting incredible people
  • Being on the other side of the world
  • Feeling free
Cons
  • Cold showers
23 people found this review helpful.
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Ruby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best experience ever!!

Doing Think Pacific completely changed me as a person and changed my perspective on many things. I am so much more culturally aware and experienced having completed Think Pacific. The people I met during my project, both volunteers and Fijians were incredible (aswell as my leaders)! They have helped me to develop as a person and I won’t forget about a single one of them. I was hesitant about the project at first because I was worried about being away for so long, but I can safely say I did not want to leave!

21 people found this review helpful.
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Wiki
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

10/10

Never thought that in mere 4 weeks I would have gained a second family and the most amazing friends, missing my village daily, hopefully will be back again.

The first week was definitely slightly overwhelming but that quickly went away and soon we were dreading the last days ahead of us. The celebrations, prayers and workshops were so uniting it was a great experience. Thankyou think pacific, had the summer of a lifetime, Fiji I will absolutely be back thankyou.

Vinaka Vaka Levu Soa Village <3

What was your funniest moment?
Vesui the day of splashing water
Pros
  • Friends and family
  • Bula nights
  • Kava
Cons
  • Different to Western culture
24 people found this review helpful.
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Sky-Elouise
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Skys Review

A great time in Fiji! Building a medical dispensary. A wonderful opportunity to build social and practical skills. My confidence, faith and commitment all developed whilst I was in Fiji.

I’m grateful too of spent this month in Fiji, and wish I could do it all again! The leaders were wonderful. The family I stayed with were supportive and the medical care was wonderful.

Everybody was willing to help and support us, and ultimately help us flourish during our time there. Great opportunities to explore and to have fun too! Lots of sports.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Make the most of every experience, take every opportunity and fully immerse yourself in the culture.
Pros
  • Social
  • Challenging
  • Adventurous
Cons
  • Chilly showers!
  • Stung by a jellyfish!
27 people found this review helpful.
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Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing time in Fiji

I recently completed a month long youth empowerment program in a remote Fijian village with Think Pacific and the experience was one of the best in my life. I was able to fully immerse myself into village life and experience all aspects of traditional Fijian culture, such as ceremonies, food and dancing. We were also able to make a difference in the village, teaching the young people about important topics such as sports development and public health. Think Pacific were extremely throughout, both before my journey and during my time in the village to support me in every way. I had an amazing time and I would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to volunteer with Think Pacific too.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve wracking moment was the journey to Fiji because I was so nervous and wasn’t sure what to expect. I was able to get through this with having other people going to Fiji with Think Pacific on the same flights. If you do the programme, try and arrange flights together with other people going on the same project as you.
Pros
  • New culture
  • Make a difference to the youth
  • Meet loads of new people
Cons
  • Very different food
  • Very muddy
  • Can be expensive
19 people found this review helpful.
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Anushka
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unmatched Experience

My time in Fiji exceeded my expectations. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I was confident I would love the journey. Meeting new people and traveling to a faraway location will be nerve-racking at first, but once you get over that hurdle, things will get easier. I loved every minute of village life; it gave me a completely different perspective on life, and I wish I could do it all again. Making long-lasting friendships with the volunteers and Fijians while also having an important impact on the village.

Pros
  • Learning about Fijian culture
  • Forever friendships
  • Village life
Cons
  • Lack of communication
29 people found this review helpful.
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Louise
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A expedition of a lifetime!

My Think Pacific expedition will be something that I will never forget. Not only was the impact on the village so big but the impact on me as a person. The trip allows you to gain a new family, friends from around the world, life skills and so much more all whilst making a positive impact on others. The support from the Think Pacific team is incredible- from helping you to book flights to daily health checkins in the village. Make sure you take up an opportunity with Think Pacific- you'll regret it if you don't!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
How friendly the Fijians are!
Pros
  • Build on my soft skills.
  • Travel the world.
  • The support available.
Cons
  • Expensive.
  • Can be a big cultural shock.
18 people found this review helpful.

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