Volunteer abroad in Fiji with Think Pacific

Come to this session to find out about Think Pacific's mental health volunteering programmes in Fiji in Summer 2024.

UWE Bristol have partnered with Think Pacific to bring you this amazing opportunity, supported by funding from the UK Government's Turing Scheme and the UWE Employability Bursary.

Staff from Think Pacific and UWE Bristol will be here to tell you all about the programme and the funding available.

Students wishing to take part in Summer 2024 must apply to Think Pacific by 10 December 2023. Funding support will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so apply as soon as possible for a funded place. See below for an application link.

The programme at a glance

• Award-winning volunteer projects in the South Pacific, since 2009.
• Meaningful team expeditions for students in the Fiji Islands.
• In Partnership with Fijian Government.
• Complete cultural immersion in rural village – live with a traditional Fijian family.
• Work on Youth Empowerment, Community Build, Mental Health, or Sport Development initiatives.
• Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribute to sustainable development.
• Project includes: food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend activities, domestic travel and charity donation (flights not included).

What will you achieve?

• Gain 120+ hours of practical international work experience.
• Boost cultural IQ and enhance global perspectives.
• Activate global citizenship and broaden horizons.
• Contribute towards sustainable development on behalf of our Fijian partners.
• Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work.
• Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement.
• Potential employment opportunities via the Think Pacific graduate scheme.

Interested, but can't attend this event?

There are lots of other ways to find out more about the programme and the funding available to UWE Bristol students. See Think Pacific's web pages for the full list.

Want to hear about Think Pacific's in Bali?

Think Pacific also run a Team Internship Project and a Mental Health project in Bali, Indonesia, supported by funding from UWE Bristol. See Think Pacific's web pages for the full list.

Not ready to travel abroad to volunteer?

Check out Think Pacific's Virtual Internship, which can be done from home!

Ready to apply for the expedition?

Apply via the Think Pacific website

You must apply by 10 December 2023. Funding will be assigned first come, first served, based on the date of your application.