Cultural Orientation Week Vanuatu

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 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)

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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.