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Fiji – Culture Week in Sigatoka

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Discover Fiji! This week-long cultural experience is the perfect way to start your volunteer abroad vacation! Meet fellow participants and future volunteers, learn about traditional customs and go sightseeing.

Program Highlights:

Immerse yourself in authentic Fijian culture
Experience a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony called a Kava Ceremony
Enjoy cultural activities and language lessons
Take a cooking class and visit the sand dunes
Reserve Culture Week with the Inspire Kindergartners program and you will receive a 50% discount off the full price of Culture Week. *Discount will be applied to your final balance.

Itinerary:

Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Nadi International Airport (NAN) or Nausori International Airport (SUV). Participants will be picked up from the airport and taken to their accommodation in Sigatoka. Settle into your new home for the week and get to know your fellow participants.

Day 1, Monday: This morning will begin with an orientation, followed by lunch and a tour of Sigatoka.

Day 2, Tuesday: In the morning, participants will head out to a beautiful waterfall and take part in a traditional, Fijian kava ceremony. Following lunch at the waterfall, participants will enjoy a language class, followed by dinner.

Day 3, Wednesday: The morning kicks off with a Fijian cooking class! After lunch, participants will enjoy a Fijian dance class followed by a trip to the lovely Maui Bay.

Day 4, Thursday: At 9:00 AM, participants will explore a nearby sand dune. Following lunch, participants will join a weaving class for the afternoon.

Day 5, Friday: On this day, participants will visit a volunteer placement of their choosing.

Day 6, Saturday: Depart from Sigatoka this morning or stay on and volunteer at one of the programs.

Please note: Schedule is subject to change.

Location of the Project: Sigatoka, Fiji

Project length: Minimum 2 weeks – Maximum 8 weeks

Arrival Airport: Nadi International Airport (NAN) or Nausori International Airport (SUV)

Age: Minimum age of 18. Age exceptions: Participants aged 16-17 may apply with parental consent.

Number of Volunteers: Up to 20 international volunteers

What’s Included

Accommodations: Shared dorm-style rooms

Food: Three meals are provided during the week and two on the weekends

Airport Transfers: Airport pickup is provided on arrival day

Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.

What’s not Included

Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, international and domestic airport taxes, weekend meals, airport drop off, personal expenses

Location

Sigatoka is most well-known for being a part of Fiji’s Coral Coast – a beautiful area on the west side of Fiji lined with beachside resorts and hotels. Sand dunes are also nearby, as well as the Kulukulu village and Kula Eco Park, making this a lively tourist destination. This area is also known as Fiji’s adventure capital, since there are thrilling activities to join such as four-wheeling adventures, surfing beaches and even the chance to feed sharks!

Fiji’s residents are extremely multicultural, with an increasing number of Indo-Fijian, Australians and New Zealanders. Aside from the locals, the capital frequently hosts a number of Asian sailors on leave and university students from around the Pacific.

Volunteer Work

Living Arrangements

Internet icon Internet: WiFi is available at the center.

Laundry icon Laundry: Laundry service is provided for a small additional fee.

Accommodations icon Accommodations: You will stay in a shared dorm-style room at a center in Sigatoka with four to six, single-gender volunteers per room. There are refrigerators at the accommodation for your convenience and the closest supermarket is just a five-minute walk away.

Food icon Food: Three meals a day are provided during the week and two meals a day are provided on the weekends. Breakfast is Western-style and lunch and dinner are typically Fijian-style and on occasion Indian or Western. There is also a local supermarket, a five-minute walk from the center where you can purchase snacks and additional food items.