Jewels of the South Pacific - New Zealand & Fiji

  Fiji

• Other Cities in Fiji: 
Suva

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland
• Wellington: 
Wellington
• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
Rotorua
• Queenstown: 
Queenstown

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 6/26 - 7/22

Description: Combining community service projects with the ecological center and local schools, participants enjoy exciting adventure excursions scuba diving on the Great Barrier reefs and hiking. Skiing on the mountains and homestays along with service with youth allow both countries to lend themselves to exploring the jewels and cultures of the South Pacific.

Highlights: Meaningful community service work in local schools and with organic farmers, adventures scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reefs, skiing in the mountains and homestays.

Service Projects

* Earn 40-60 community service hours
* Help with construction projects for an ecological center
* Work alongside locals in environmental conservation efforts
* Help build a community school
* Work with preschool children

Adventure and Cultural Activities

* Discover surfing at New Zealands famous "Raglan" surf break
* Challenge yourself with a high ropes adventure course
* SCUBA dive Fiji's coral reefs
* Experience life in a Fijian Village community

Qualifications: Qualifications include an open mind and willingness to learn and participate in new cultures, community service and adventures.

Minimum Education: High School

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

Participants for our Summer Service Adventures are in High School (or going into high School / entering college) ages 14 - 18

Typical Volunteer: Typical volunteers are open minded, and eager to experience new culture and languages and ready for community service work!

Age Range: 14 - 18 (high school students)

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. on an as need basis, we have a formal scholarship application. Please call or home office for further information.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Works - Travel with Purpose's Mission Statement: Since 1990 we've been providing high school students with rewarding service, language learning, and adventure travel programs, which foster personal growth and promote social and cultural awareness for the participant and the communities involved. Much more than a vacation, a Global Works participant will enhance his or her view of the world while having a great time and making a new group of life-long friends. We often hear how participants gain a new appreciation for what they have at home and return with a better understanding of what they want to do in their life.

Year Founded: 1990