Involvement Volunteers International Volunteer Orientation Week Vanuatu
 | Project Options -Introduction Week |  | Location Port Vila |  | Accommodation Volunteer Guest House (Shared rooms) |  | Duration 1 week+ |  | Project Costs from $345 + application fee |
Program Fees
Vanuatu Program Fees USD Projects 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 1 month 2 months 3 months Standard Placements
-Cultural Orientation
-Primary School Teaching
-Community Construction
345 585 795 1045 2190 3190 Speciality Placements
-Marine Conservation
395 755 1145 1495 2995 4395 Specialty Group Placements
-Nutrition & Public Health Outreach
1025 *One off application fee of US$275 applies in addition to the above program fees + 1% credit card fee
*Application fee covers unlimited placements or countries at time of booking!! (maximum 12 week period)
*Please note community construction projects cost an additional $30 p/week to cover materials
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*Discounts may apply if travelling in a pair or group. Contact Us for more info
Whats Included
- Arrival airport transfer
- All ground transportation & touring as per schedule
- Accommodation – Volunteer Guest House – Shared rooms
- 3 quality meals per day
- 24/7 in-country support & emergency assistance
- Training & guidance from qualified local staff
- Certificate of Completion
Whats Not Included
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Airfares & visa fees
- Additional tours, souvenirs, spending money
- Some daily local transport (depending on program eg. $2 p/day)
| Vanuatu Program Fees USD | ||||||
| Projects | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 1 month | 2 months | 3 months |
Standard Placements
| 345 | 585 | 795 | 1045 | 2190 | 3190 |
Speciality Placements
| 395 | 755 | 1145 | 1495 | 2995 | 4395 |
Specialty Group Placements
| 1025 | |||||
| *One off application fee of US$275 applies in addition to the above program fees + 1% credit card fee *Application fee covers unlimited placements or countries at time of booking!! (maximum 12 week period) *Please note community construction projects cost an additional $30 p/week to cover materials Click Here to convert the above prices to your local currency *Discounts may apply if travelling in a pair or group. Contact Us for more info |
Whats Included
- Arrival airport transfer
- All ground transportation & touring as per schedule
- Accommodation – Volunteer Guest House – Shared rooms
- 3 quality meals per day
- 24/7 in-country support & emergency assistance
- Training & guidance from qualified local staff
- Certificate of Completion
Whats Not Included
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Airfares & visa fees
- Additional tours, souvenirs, spending money
- Some daily local transport (depending on program eg. $2 p/day)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Airfares & visa fees
- Additional tours, souvenirs, spending money
- Some daily local transport (depending on program eg. $2 p/day)
Overview
The introduction week is designed to ease you into the culture and pace of Vanuatu and to help you prepare for your volunteering placements so that you get the most from the experience. It’s a great way to acclimatize, meet other volunteers. This program is based in Port Vila and as per the below schedule, you’ll visit interesting locations which will help you learn about Vanuatu, the local customs and culture as well as fun things to do on your weekends off! Additionally, you’ll have cooking classes, local language and art courses which can be lots of fun and well worth the effort.
Starting Dates
The orientation weeks start on the first Monday of each month.
Schedule
- Sunday – Arrival meet and greet, settle into accommodation and meet the others
- Monday
-Welcome and introduction to the program and collection of important documents
-City tour of Port Vila - Tuesday
-Learn the basics of Bislama in the language class and weaving class
-Mele cascades waterfall - Wednesday
-Learn to cook traditional Melanesian dishes
-Learn Ni-Vanuatu Culture in Secret garden - Thursday
-Full day picnic trip to Blue Lagoon - Friday
-Visit to the placement of your choice
-Prepare for first placement activities - Sat/Sun free time
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a dedicated house very close to the beach! Volunteers will share a bedroom with up to 2-4 persons per room (single gender rooms). There is WiFi included in public areas, laundry facilities (at small additional fee), lockable rooms, hot showers, bed linen, mosquito protection and fans included. Volunteers are requested to bring their own towel. Living with other volunteers in a dormitory-style house is heaps of fun and a great way to meet like minded travelers. The volunteer house is in close proximity to a basic supermarkets, ATM, fresh fruit and vegetable stands, petrol stations and bus stop.
For couples or those wanting more privacy, private rooms in the volunteer house are available for an additional US$150 per week, subject to availability.
Meals
3 quality meals per day are included for the duration of the program. Meals will be authentic to Vanuatu mainly consisting of coconut based curries, dahl, fish, rice, fresh fruits and labob which is a local dessert.
Visa Requirements
It is the responsibility of all participants to obtain any necessary visas. A standard tourist visa applies for most countries and allows you 30 days in the country. This can be provided upon arrival into Vanuatu.
