Bournemouth University

Gain Unique Global Experience
Volunteering & Internships In Fiji 🇫🇯 or Bali 🇮🇩

With Funding Available from Bournemouth University

Are you looking the make the most of your university summer? Join a team, live at the heart of a traditional village and work on projects that will leave a lasting impact on your future.

Challenge yourself with a team of like-minded students, whilst gaining extraordinary international experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution to initiatives that are achieving ground-breaking results through inspiring partnerships.

Whether you are looking to enhance your university degree or embark on a meaningful adventure – our projects are ideal for students looking to expand their horizons and bridge the gap between university and graduate employment.

At a Glance...
  • Award-winning volunteering and internships, since 2009.
  • 1-Month or 16-Day Projects in Fiji & Bali
  • Support the achievement of the UN SDGs
  • Work on behalf of exclusive partners, such as the Fijian Government
  • Complete cultural immersion in a traditional village.
  • Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health or Sport initiatives.
  • Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribution to sustainable development.
  • Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, and charity donation. (Flights not included).
  • Project costs from £1,895. Apply for university funding up to £2,000
Apply Here - Before 10th March 2023

Join a Discovery Session 🌴👇

Bournemouth University on Campus Presentation – 05/12/2023 – F110, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus

Open Online Session, Every Monday at 5pm, (Register Here)

Global Travel Bursaries Available

Grants are available for students from the Global Engagement team at Bournemouth University, via the UK Government’s Turing Scheme

  • Financial support is worth up to £2,000 per person. Eligibility depends on the participant’s circumstances, including household income.
  • What if I’m not eligible for funding? Any student can apply to join the programme and self-fund.
Application Process
  1. Apply online and arrange a call with a Think Pacific team member
  2. Apply to Bournemouth University via this form, before 10th March 2024
  3. Confirm your place with Think Pacific.

If you have any funding questions, please contact the university via: internationalgrants@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Apply Here - Before 10th March 2023
Hear From Those Before You
Watch what Bournemouth University students had to say about our projects
What Can You Gain?

In today’s multicultural society, it’s hugely beneficial to travel and experience life in another country and culture before settling into a career. No amount of time in the classroom can replace hands-on, active learning. Our aim is for every student to complete their project with a set of experiences and transferable skills, which can profoundly improve their future:

  • Gain 100 + hours of international work experience.
  • Boost cultural IQ & enhance global perspectives.
  • Activate global citizenship & broaden horizons.
  • Contribute towards sustainable development, on behalf of our partners.
  • Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work.
  • Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement.
  • Potential employment opportunities via Think Pacific graduate scheme.
Collaboration + Culture + Challenge = Extraordinary Personal Development
Our Projects in Fiji 🇫🇯

Become a member of a Fijian family and work within a team whilst contributing to sustainable development initiatives that support the achievement of the Fiji National Development Plan.

Our projects in Fiji are truly unique. They take place in rural communities which are a world away from the usual crowds and the average volunteer projects. The villages in Fiji are only accessible upon invitation by the chief only, which means you can sample a way of life that few people will ever be fortunate enough to see.

Community Build
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Youth Empowerment
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Mental Health Placement
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Sport Development
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Our Projects in Bali 🇮🇩

Our projects in Bali offer you the opportunity to supercharge your CV by completing a professional internship or placement for our inspiring partners, which includes a collection of hand-picked local NGOs, businesses and social enterprises.

Whilst living in a traditional Balinese village and immersing into the local culture, you can promote positive Mental Health or complete an internship for partners across a range of sectors.

Global Team Internship
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Mental Health Placement
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Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals