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Rainwater Harvesting and Water Security

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1 - 1 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Complete and optional online course in Community Development offered in partnership with University of Richmond in the United States
  • Contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal goal #6, clean water & sanitation.
  • Work alongside local organizations such as the Ministry of Youth and Sports to achieve local community goals.
  • Host WASH workshop in schools to educate and encourage personal hygiene practices
  • Installing hand washing stations and rainwater harvesting systems

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Alder 18+
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Om programmet

Travel to Fiji to contribute to critical rainwater harvesting initiatives which ensure water security in the Dawasamu District.

Travel to Fiji and experience the Fijian culture as a participant on this program based in Silana village in Dawasamu, Fiji.


This program works on initiatives which contribute directly to the United Nations SDG's, goal #6, clean water and sanitation. 


As a participant, you could participate in ...

Om programmet

Travel to Fiji and experience the Fijian culture as a participant on this program based in Silana village in Dawasamu, Fiji.


This program works on initiatives which contribute directly to the United Nations SDG's, goal #6, clean water and sanitation. 


As a participant, you could participate in various activities depending on the needs of the community at that time. Some initiatives you could expect to get involved in include: installation of waste management and rainwater harvesting systems; assessing and enhancing sustainable agriculture by building veggie gardens and interacting with villagers through educational workshops. 


You may also be involved in activities around health & nutrition and educational empowerment. 


This program includes an optional Community Development online course which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.


Are you looking to pursue a career in conservation? Why not upgrade to a career internship.

The career upgrade offers you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by working with partner organizations in multiple locations. This combination of having a virtual experience on top of on the ground experience are qualities that are highly sought after by employers.


Do you have an independent research topic to complete? Why not upgrade to an research internship.

Gain valuable experience and collect data for a dissertation or thesis. This program offers virtual check ins with a research supervisor who has extensive experience and credentials in this sector. As a research intern, your main focus will be collecting or analyzing data and writing a paper.


JOB GUARANTEE: for both the Career & Research internship, we offer a job guarantee for those who join for a minimum of 6 months with a 50% cash back guarantee (terms and conditions apply).


Get in touch for more information!


Typisk dag

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

Estimated Schedule:

  • 8-10am: Work with Community

  • 12pm: Lunch

  • 1pm - 4pm: Work with Community

  • 6pm: Dinner

  • 9pm: Bed Time

Typisk dag

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

Estimated Schedule:

  • 8-10am: Work with Community

  • 12pm: Lunch

  • 1pm - 4pm: Work with Community

  • 6pm: Dinner

  • 9pm: Bed Time


Fritidsaktiviteter

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.


These side trips are ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.


These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:

  • Dawasamu Surrounds

  • Levuka (old historical town)

  • Suva (capital of Fiji) 

  • Diving 

  • Dawasamu Dolphins

The possibilities are endless!

We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks. 

These activities may include: 

  • Learn to cook iTaukei food
  • Make a traditional drink from kava root
  • Learn indigenous plant medicine
  • Hike to the top of Tova Peak
  • Fish with iTaukei women
  • Weave a traditional mat
  • Visit Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
  • Boat to Leleuvia Island



Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

påkrævet

Nødvendige dokumenter

Passport copy and Medical form

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Andre færdigheder

No skills required. All training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start date.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af GVI

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 24-hour emergency phone
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
  • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
  • All necessary project equipment and materials
  • All necessary project training by experienced staff
  • Location orientation
  • Long term experienced staff
  • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
  • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
  • Welcome meeting

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Additional drinks and gratuities
  • Extra local excursions
  • Flights
  • International and domestic airport taxes
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Police or background check
  • Visa costs (where necessary)

Afhentning i lufthavnen i Nausori Airport

Airport pick up is provided within a specified time period.

Indkvartering

Located in a busy seaside village, experience some of the most spectacular sunsets and sunrises! Become fully immersed in the Fijian culture! 


You will be living with the other volunteers in shared (same gender) accommodation. There is rain water available for cooking, drinking, and washing. Careful water conservation is necessary, and water may be rationed during droughts.



Mad og drikkevarer

Food is very basic, and most volunteers will prepare their own breakfasts, usually toast and cereals, and packed lunches to eat at the project site. You will be split into teams to prepare the evening meal on a rotational basis, which is loads of fun, but also encourages team building. All dietary requirements will be catered for accordingly.

Internetadgang

Begrænset adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Nausori Airport (SUV) i Suva. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Fiji. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Fiji giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Fiji, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Fiji. VACCINE CHECKER

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Programgebyrer

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Programgebyrer

1.095€ pr. uge 1 - 1 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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Duration

1 - 1 weeks

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Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med GVI under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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GVI

Brilliant 4.7 rating (220 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 1998

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Vært er

Bianca

Spoken languages: Engelsk

Om projektet

GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

Mød din vært

Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

220 feltrapporter · rating4.7

Mackenzie Edwards rating5

2019 at Rainwater Harvesting and Water Security

When I first signed up for this trip I had no clue what to expect or what I would be doing. I arrived in a small village called Silana and were instantly welcomed into the community with open arms and a friendly Bula (hello). The people in the village are the kindest and most genuine people I have ...
I had the opportunity to do the virtual marine conservation internship with GVI, it was super good for my work experience and academic training as I learned a lot from the courses and I was able to explore my skills in data analysis which I had not explored so far, I highly recommend this internship ...
Olivia Babbage rating5

2024 at Teach English to locals

3 month English Teaching internship in Madagascar The most incredible time of my life. I feel so lucky to have experienced all that is Nosy Be, Madagascar. I chose GVI because they are so impact driven, and during my time in Madagascar that was the evident. Being able to immerse myself into such ...
Mary Christensen rating5

2024 at Community Development Internship

GVI is a passionate organization that works diligently to promote life long learners and explorers. As an intern with GVI, I was able to explore the culture of my country of choice, serve a purpose greater than myself, and meet friends all around the world. I highly recommend this program to anyone ...
GVI was one of the best experiences of my life, i was a participant on the U18 costa rica trip! This program allowed me to interact with new people and make lifelong friendships, but also i was able to experience a new culture and be up close to a wide range of wildlife. If you are reading this and ...
Pam Parkes rating5

2024 at Women's Empowerment Internship

I really enjoyed my recent trip to Siem Reap. The accommodation was very good, I upgraded to a single room with aircon and en-suite and had a fabulous room overlooking the pool. Food was excellent with plenty of choice, both in the guest house and local restaurants where we ate in the evenings ...

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Oceanien > Melanesia > Fiji > Dawasamu

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