Think Pacific - FAQ's
With numerous exciting opportunities available at Think Pacific, across both remote and in person settings, we are sure you have plenty of questions about completing one of our projects. To make things a little easier for you, we have put together a list of our most frequently asked questions for you to browse through.
If your question is not answered, then please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of the team who will be delighted to help you out. Vinaka!
The summer of 2022 promises to be one of the most exciting summers for Think Pacific as it it will see the return of our in-country projects, that have been put on hold for the past two years, due to the pandemic. Our expeditions allow individuals to join a team and work alongside rural Fijian communities on local initiatives to achieve groundbreaking results in line with the Fijian Government.
Listed below are some of the most common questions that people have when looking to join one of our volunteer expeditions.
Yes, depending on the project that you sign up for, you are required to be working alongside Think pacific for the duration of those dates. However, in the time before and after the specified dates, you are able to choose what you would like to do- we suggest island hopping and snorkelling, but the choice is entirely yours!
Absolutely – Just inform the member of staff that is guiding you through your application process and they will be able to make sure you go on the same date!
We would suggest bringing along some extra spending money for your time out in Fiji. We recommend taking different amounts for different project lengths; we suggest £150 for a 1-month project and £250 for a 2-month project.
Definitely! Many of our volunteers decide to fundraise as it is a great way to get excited and tell others of the amazing work you are about to do, check out this blog for more information – https://thinkpacific.com/top-7-ways-to-fundraise-virtually/
All of our volunteers live in pairs with a Fijian family! This is one of the most memorable parts for all of our past volunteers, having a family on the other side of the world – who wouldn’t want that?
Over ⅓ of your fee supports the long term charity aims in Fiji and ensures the sustainability of the initiatives we implement.
Registration Fee = This secures your place in the team. It also provides personal support from your project coordinator, full access to our pre-departure resources, live online preparation webinars and your expedition t-shirt. Your registration fee is additional to your project fee.
Project Fee = Many of our volunteers fundraise this entire amount, it’s up to you whether you fundraise or not, but your project fee is due 60 days before your project begins.
Currently Fiji has rolled out the ‘no jab = no fly’ policy. When we have more information about specifics we will let all those who have signed up know of the updates.
Yes, when you fill out your booking form we will ask you about this. We would ask that you please put as much information about allergies and food preferences as possible.
Yes, this is something that you will do. But have no fear, we have lots of guides for you to read and make sure that you are getting the best deal on your Volunteer Hub after you have signed up! (+ Don’t forget the TP Team is here to help!)
Our Remote Internships give you the opportunity to work on real-life projects, in collaboration with one of our brilliant Fijian partner organisations , that aim to implement the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
With over 90 partners and 300 projects available, we are sure you have a few questions- take a look at the most frequently asked ones below!
Our Remote InternshipsAn Action Project is a piece of work that you will create for a Fijian organisation or ministry of your choice. The Action Projects have been created by the organisations; we have over 90 partner organisations and 300 action projects to choose from, so there really is something for everybody!. You can see some examples here – https://thinkpacific.com/creating-new-global-partnerships-america/
Every intern will receive a mentor. This is a member of the Think Pacific team who is trained and has a lot of knowledge on our partner organisations and action projects. They are there to help guide you through your internship, answer any questions you may have and enhance your professional development.
Most universities provide funding or scholarships for employability programs like our virtual internship. We recommend you contact your Careers Department or International Department to request information about any funding opportunities. Being partnered with over 70 universities, if you need help with this please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Yes. Just like all our programs, a proportion of your project fee is invested into Fiji’s future, supporting the implementation of the Fiji National Development Plan.
We Pride Ourselves on Our Ethics, Transparency and Positive Impact.
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