Fiji - Marine Conservation - Greenforce

  Fiji

Suva

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: Working in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Greenforce Fiji is surveying the reefs surrounding this remote South Pacific island in order to create a UNESCO Seascape multi use reserve. Living in traditional grass 'bures' on the beach volunteers will be welcomed to the village with the traditional Savu Savu ceremony hosted by the village "Ratu" or chief.

After dive and science training have been completed you will carry out survey dives twice a day from Monday to Friday. Saturday is recreational dive day where you might do a deep dive, or a night dive, which all works towards your advanced dive training.

On Sundays volunteers can go to the village to attend church, have lunch with local families or even brave the odd rugby match! Underwater you can expect to meet many of the large marine species, including turtles, sharks, rays and dolphins.

Highlights:
- Living in a traditional Fijian grass 'bure'
- Savu savu welcome ceremony hosted by the village chief
- Getting the PADI Advanced qualification in such excellent diving conditions
- Living in a South Pacific paradise!
- Being involved with the community
- Diving with dolphins

Qualifications: No previous qualifications. College Credit option.

Cost in US$: From $3300

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Voluntary

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 upwards

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Fiji Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Greenforce's Mission Statement: Greenforce a UK based international non profit organisation, working at the request of the host country and partners. Humanitarian aid, conservation, sports aid and marine conservation round the world for college credit. No experience required as full training provided. Work for and alongside the local partner in groups or individual placements.

Year Founded: 1997