Rainwater Harvesting and Water Security

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1 - 1 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Hoogste Kwaliteit Vrijwilligersproject. Dit project biedt de hoogste kwaliteit die normen stelt - ver boven het gemiddelde.

Highlights

  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels

    Over het programma

    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 ...

    Over het programma

    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!


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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



    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    Passport copy and Medical form

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

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

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door 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)

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Nausori Airport

    Airport pick up is provided within a specified time period.

    Accomodatie

    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.



    Eten & Drank

    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.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Nausori Airport (SUV) in Suva. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Fiji. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Fiji biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Fiji dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Fiji. VACCINATIE CHECKER

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    Programmakosten

    1 week 1.095€
    Gemiddelde kosten 1.095€/week

    Programmakosten

    1.095€ per week 1 - 1 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 1 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door GVI gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    GVI

    Uitstekend 4.8 rating (221 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 1998

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

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    Gepresenteerd door

    Bianca

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

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

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    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.

    221 beoordelingen · rating4.8

    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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    Oceanië > Melanesia > Fiji > Dawasamu

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