Discover the rich biodiversity of the South Pacific while assisting with research that will aid the local management of marine protected areas.

Contribute to national efforts to conserve Fiji’s delicate coral reefs and marine ecosystems while living on GVI’s research base on the stunning Caqalai Island. Travel to idyllic traditional Fijian villages, gain your PADI Advanced Open Water qualification and contribute towards tangible, long-term community benefits. Not a diver? Join for 8 weeks or more and gain your PADI Open Water and PADI Advanced qualification.

On this program, you will learn all about coral reef ecology and conservation issues facing tropical marine organisms and the communities that depend on them. Participants typically spend time in the water every day, in what can only be described as a vibrant marine ecosystem. There is a possibility of seeing endangered species such as sharks, rays, humphead wrasse and whales while participating on the program. While on dry land, you will also likely spend some time in the community helping with environmental education in our partner schools.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enhancing your scuba diving skills with daily dives (weather permitting).
• Conducting underwater surveys in the warm waters of the Pacific.
• See coral reefs up close and discover a myriad of fascinating marine creatures to study.
• Spending time getting to know the local community.
• Cultural immersion in the Fijian way of life.

BOOST YOUR CV: ADD OUR ONLINE COURSE

We now offer an online program so that you can make an impact from home. Complete only the online program or combine it with one of our programs abroad.

If you have absolutely no plans to volunteer or intern abroad, but would like to earn new knowledge and skills in sustainable development, simply book onto one or more of our online courses and complete it virtually within 2-weeks. Or, if you’d like to earn real work experience, then you can combine our online program with any of our volunteer or intern abroad programs. Enquire now to find out more! 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 24-hour emergency phone and in-country support
• Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
• Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
• All necessary project equipment and materials 
• BCD's, regulators and tanks (you will be required to bring along other required dive equipment)
• All necessary project training by experienced staff
• Community work workshop
• Coral reef ecology
• Diving compressor training workshop
• First Aid & CPR training
• Location orientation
• Long term experienced staff
• Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
• PADI Coral Reef Research Diver Distinctive Speciality
• PADI Open Water (for 8 and 12 week volunteers) and Advanced Open Water
• Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
• Transfer to base location
• Use of O2 equipment workshop
• Welcome meeting

WANT MORE INFO OR KEEN TO APPLY?

If you're keen to go on this program or want more info, then chuck your details in below and someone will be in touch to help you out! Our team of Country Experts are here to answer any and every question you have about our programs and they're all ex-GVI volunteers so they know all about the life-changing experiences you can expect while volunteering with GVI.

GIVING YOU EXTRA PEACE OF MIND

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering you the opportunity to transfer your program to a new date free of charge should you not be able to start on your proposed date due to travel restrictions. There are also flexible payment plans available, reach out for more information!