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Construction project in Fiji
In the Sigatoka region of Fiji, help rebuild after Cyclone Cody in 2022 by renovating schools and classrooms alongside the local community.
- Where
- Fiji
- Length
- From 2 to 12 weeks
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Language
- English basic
- Departures
- Every Sunday
from €1,240 for 2 weeks
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The project
This construction project in the Fiji islands was launched to support the local community by rebuilding part of what was destroyed by Cyclone Cody in 2022. Based in the Sigatoka region, this project is a fantastic opportunity to work hand in hand with the local community and to contribute to the renovation of schools.
In addition to the ongoing building projects, you can also participate in landscaping the surroundings, painting local schools, and renovating classrooms. Many of the schools we work with lack the funds to modernize their classrooms or build libraries and information centers. This is where we step in.
In Fiji, thousands of families live in inadequate housing, and children attend school in unsafe buildings. Our construction project aims to establish new, higher-quality structures so that children can receive an education in comfortable and secure classrooms. On average, you will work about 6 hours per day on the project.
“Family” projects are suitable for children from the age of 4. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on the age of your children, the destination, and the type of mission.
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
A typical week
On Monday, after breakfast, you will start planning the project with the assigned coordinator. Once the project is planned and you have received all relevant information about your mission, you will have lunch before heading to the worksite. After completing your day’s work, you will participate in a debriefing session with your coordinator about the first day of your project.
For the rest of the week, your day will start a bit earlier. You will be taken to the worksite and assigned specific tasks for the day.
A local coordinator will guide you throughout the project. After lunch, you will continue with construction and renovation activities on the international humanitarian project.
Accommodation and meals
Participants will be accommodated in our beachfront center located in the Sigatoka region, although this may vary depending on the project you are enrolled in. The accommodation is dormitory-style with a private bathroom. There are refrigerators provided in the accommodations for the convenience of participants. The house has a garden as well as a volleyball court.
Bed sheets are included. Volunteers must bring their own towels and toiletries. Laundry service is available.
Additional information
Project Location
The Coral Coast is the coastline that connects Suva and Sigatoka, spanning a vast area along the southeast coast of Fiji. The location is perfect, with a beautiful stretch of coastline, the island’s best beaches, and a relaxed atmosphere.
The region offers a wide variety of activities, from surfing to shark feeding to excursions. Lush rainforests, rivers, and waterfalls are within reach for nature hikes.
Meals
On weekdays, breakfast is Western-style, while lunch and dinner are typically Fijian. Breakfast and dinner are provided during the weekend.
Budget
How long are you going for?
Every Sunday. All our international construction and renovation missions are open to everyone and can also host engineers and students as part of an accredited internship.
What is included
- Pre-departure assistance
- 24-hour supervision on site
- Welcome and orientation upon arrival
- Welcome meeting
- Secure housing
- 3 meals a day on weekdays, 2 on weekends
- Project training
- Equipment and materials
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Travel and repatriation insurance
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, excursions...)
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- Minimum age requirement: 16 years old.
- Intermediate level of English proficiency required.
- Vaccinations: Diphtheria, Typhus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and Polio. Consult your doctor for advice on rabies vaccination and antimalarial treatment.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of criminal record.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
