Fiji is a country in much need of external help, especially with its younger population. An under-supply of teaching staff means large class sizes in its public education.
In this program you have the choice of working with younger kids at a village kindergarten or schoolchildren in a primary school. Whichever you choose you will be a great help to the teacher and an exciting new presence for the kids. At our kindergarten project, the kids are aged between 4 and 7 and demand a lot of attention. The class sizes are large so it is difficult for local staff to give each child as much attention as they need. You will help take care of the kids during classes as well as creating some sessions and activities of your own with crafts, songs and games. By showing initiative and enthusiasm the options are endless.
If you choose to help at a Primary School you will provide a great service both to the kids and the teachers – you’ll assist the class teacher who does his or her best to serve the students spread across a variety of ages and educational levels. Volunteers with teaching experience and those without will both be able to make a very significant and worthwhile contribution. The experienced teacher will find the freedom to be creative and design their own lesson plans, whilst those with less or no teaching experience will have whatever support and guidance is needed from our Teaching Centre. You may choose to focus on Physical Education, Music, or Arts and Crafts or any other specialist area you may have.
Volunteers share a bunk-style room with three to five others, and the shared bathroom has hot water and western-style toilets. Rooms are fan-cooled and there is wifi available as well as a fridge for your use. All participants are expected to be environmentally responsible and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. ATMs and a supermarket are a short walk away, with the city centre and all its facilities a 20 minute journey. Laundry facilities are available nearby at a small cost.
We provide for 3 meals during weekdays and 2 meals (B/D) during the weekend. Breakfast is western style and lunch and dinner are typical Fijian style.
Many volunteers like to bring small gifts for the projects – if you would like to do so (and please don’t feel obliged), then books, stationery, games, instruments and balloons are always welcomed.
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