10% of your programme fee goes directly towards funding our Foundation in the global destination that you travel to… ensuring targeted and sustainable investment in the achievement of local goals.

Foundations:

• Are a fundamental body in our organisational model that displays and provides a vessel to allow resources generated through our enterprise to be directed locally
• They provide a deliverable model that champions local impact aside from business growth; harnessing the benefit of raising resources through travel and tourism for the benefit of impact in a location. Foundations are a demonstrable body that exists purely for this and hold the wider operational body accountable.
• Demonstrable investment at a local level that is led by data. This can be shown to be beyond investment purely to meet the demands of programme delivery.
• Being specific to the location (being locally led and registered locally) avoids cultural reductionism globally and allows for legitimate and targeted impact through local guidance and leadership.
• A fully functional Foundation with strong partnerships informs the design and intended outcomes of the programmes we deliver (what’s the end purpose, how do the two link?)
• Invest in capacity building of NGOs away from the participation of international students, empowering their operations as they are, and will be.
• Do not need to exist, but they act as a surplus of support, a net positive, they provide more good existing than if they didn’t. 
  • Although, they do not need to exist (= no dependency).
• Fund and create reciprocal opportunities for local students which ensures international students are not taking opportunities from local labour / students, it’s actually creating more of them.

We deliver our international programmes in a few formats, in a few locations, each one serving a different purpose that is guided by the destination of delivery.

Each programme is carefully designed to target specific aims for local development. 

What is consistent, however, is no matter what programme you join, we can guarantee that every programme we deliver:

• Gives you the opportunity for innovative contribution towards development aims

• Provides a platform for healthy cross-cultural exchange

• Creates a financial influx into non-traditional spaces in society within the tourism sector

1. 1. 1. Eg. Local transport / accommodation options / Etc.

• Is a form of travel that juxtaposes other models of tourism which are more damaging for a country’s culture, autonomy and economy

• Funds locally registered Foundations

1. 1. These Foundation support our expert local partner organisation in their capacity growth to achieve their aims
   2. Funds reciprocal opportunity creation for local students in the locations in which we deliver

We believe it’s time to change the way travellers experience the world. Our vision is to transform global mobility, moving beyond outdated models to a new era of ethical, educational, and community-driven travel.

Each journey is designed to equip you with the skills, experiences, and clarity to thrive beyond university, both personally and professionally. Here’s what you’ll take away:

✅ Career-Aligned Experience – Real projects and learning you can speak about in interviews.

💬 Cultural Intelligence – Boost your adaptability, empathy, and global communication skills.

🌐 Global Perspective – Understand complex issues from the ground up, within real communities.

✍️ A Standout Story – Use your experience in personal statements, job applications, and beyond.

🧭 Clarity & Confidence – Discover your values, strengths, and future direction.

🤝 Lifelong Friendships – Travel with like-minded students who share your drive for impact.

📸 Unforgettable Moments – Adventure, connection, and memories that stay with you.

📜 Impact Certificate – A professional credential to showcase your learning on LinkedIn and your CV.

Think Pacific works in partnership with many universities across the world to support student mobility and employability. There are scholarships and grants available for students from individual university departments and/or governments in several countries.

Our philosophy is to provide a high quality and exceptionally well structured international project. Our expeditions are packed full of adventure and cultural insight, whilst having safety and support at their core. We also ensure that through our charity, the communities you support receive long-term financial and physical assistance year-round. Think Pacific is not the cheapest volunteer organisation around, but this is for all the right reasons.

All our expeditions include:

• Airport welcome by Think Pacific Expedition leaders (or resort meet and greet if you arrive early).
• All in-country project-related travel.
• All project accommodation.
• Briefing and orientation at a resort.
• All meals during your briefing, 3 and a half weeks staying with your Fijian village family and during your final day of R&R.
• Guided weekend activities such as a short trek or attending community events.
• Organised evening Fijian activities including kava ceremonies, lovo feasts, mat weaving,
• Think Pacific Leaders and Fijian guides living with you 24/7.
• In-country Director, Fiji based Project Managers and UK team providing planning, risk assessment and 24-hour back up support.
• Comprehensive pre-departure information & personal project planning.
• Your project donation towards the youth development goals in Fiji (which is used to purchase educational and sports equipment, fund scholarships and training for local people and build village facilities and school classrooms)

What’s Not Included?

• International flights – £100 – £1200
• Personal travel insurance £60-£100
• Spending money for extra food and snacks, Fijian clothes and items of a personal nature (we advise bringing £200 – £300 spending money).

Apply for university funding to cover flights and insurance.

At Think Pacific, we understand that preparation is key to a successful and enriching internship experience. That’s why we provide comprehensive pre-departure support to ensure you feel confident and informed before setting off on your journey. Our pre-departure support includes detailed briefings, access to informative resources, and personalized guidance from our experienced team. We walk you through everything from cultural insights and project expectations to packing lists and travel logistics. This support helps you build excitement, answer your questions, and set you up for a seamless transition as you embark on your Think Pacific adventure.

1. Access to the Pre-departure Portal: This portal provides the step-by-step process to prepare for Bali, including fundraising information, flight information, kit list, visa, cultural preparation. Student can watch videos with our team and download document.
2. Contact our team: You can contact our team anytime between office hours, either give us a  call on 0113 335 9919 or email; info@thinkpacific.com
3. Online community/network: You can communicate with fellow volunteers, alumni and our team through our online community, hosted on the Might Network app. Within 3 months of you departing to Bali, you shall be entered into a private group with your volunteer team.
4. Live Pre Departure webinars: Our team host live sessions in the months leading up to your project. These are a great way for you to ask questions and delve deeper into planning for your project. They also add to the excitement!

Because we exist and operate in the way we do, as a for-impact organisation within the realm of travel, the nature of that impact needs to be carefully considered and monitored, we have a responsibility to. 

We find ourselves operating within a sector that can easily be delivered unethically; becoming exploitative of the cultures and societies in which we operate in, leveraging global challenges or the resources of other countries for business gain and perpetuating unequal power dynamics in global discourse.

Unfortunately, we believe there are organisations that are well meaning but could arguably come under those categories. This may not be intentional, but instead built on dated models of impact grounded in well meaning but misguided motivations to travel abroad and unrealistic ideas of sustainable impact and empowerment.

Whether a model is considered ethical or not comes down to how the programmes are structured and how our overall impact model is communicated and actualised. Being clear of the roles within this model are important.

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