Volunteering Projects in the Fiji Islands with Think Pacific

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!