Only 600€ per week!
Construction and Renovation Project
Port Vila - Vanuatu
Actively support the community development in Vanuatu by engaging in our reconstruction and renovation project!
Under this project, you will support building and renovating public buildings such as schools, community halls, etc. which would truly benefit the underprivileged communities in Vanuatu who have been affected not only by poverty but also by natural disasters such as cyclones.
Program
Living
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Program Description
By joining our construction and renovation project, you will be mainly working to uplift the education of children by constructing teaching units for little kids in Piliura and Launamoa villages. Most of these buildings were badly affected due to a massive cyclone in 2015. As a result, the children are having a difficult time due to the absence of a proper place to continue their studies.
Hence, your main task would be to join with the locals and take part in the construction of a building for these kids. In addition, you will not only support building a concrete building for the kids at a preschool but also facilitate the repair work at the existing buildings including renovating gutters and drainages, upgrading toilet facilities, etc.
Aims & Objectives
To contribute to community development by constructing and renovating public buildings.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
- Helping the local communities to complete the construction of a permanent building
- Support building gutters
- Support building a proper drainage system
Note: This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Participant Criteria & Requirements
Standard Requirements
Minimum age: –
Maximum age: –
Minimum English level: Basic
CRB required: On Signup
Passport copy required: No
Resume copy required: No
Required qualification: None
Additional Requirements
There are no further requirements for this program.
Additional Equipment
No specific equipment required for this project.
Location
Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colourful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artefacts such as slit gong drums and outrigger canoes. The town is a base for diving and trips to Mele Cascades, a multi-tiered waterfall with rock pools in a rainforest.
About the Accommodation
Your accommodation is a beautiful villa located very close to the beach. Your program fee covers your accommodation from the Sunday before your start date and your check out is on the last Saturday of your program at 12 noon.
Food Arrangements
You will be served with authentic cuisine which consists mainly of Chicken dishes, and dishes such as cheese curry served in coconut milk. Coconut curry, dhal (lentils), fish curry, saffron rice, fresh tropical fruits, and ladob is eaten either as a savory dish or as a dessert.
Facilities
ATMs: There are ATM's around our centers. The closest one to our residence is about a 15 minute walk from the house.
Shop: The closest local supermarket is a 10 minute walk from the centre.
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
There are many sights and surroundings which you can explore during your time in Vanuatu.
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Quick Facts
Name: The Republic of Vanuatu
Population: approx. 286,429
Capital: Port Vila
Language: Bislama
Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Time zone: VUT (UTC +11)
Country Information
Vanuatu consists of 83 islands located about 800 kms west of Fiji and 2,250kms northeast of Sydney. Until the explorers and missionaries arrived around the 15th century, Vanuatu had been home to Melanesians for over 3,500 years. It now has a Westminster parliamentary style of democracy since its independence on 30th July 1980, after more than 70 years of rule by Great Britain and France. Its original name given by Capt James Cook in 1774 was New Hebrides and the legal system is based on British law. The population is 95% indigenous “Ni-Vanuatu” of Melanesian descent.
Vanuatu for many years already has been a financial centre, without any personal or corporate taxes nor any tax treaties with foreign countries. On all goods and services a Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at 12.5%.There are exports of copra, manganese, hardwood and beef, whilst Tanna Island is famous for its excellent coffee grown there.
Climate
Vanuatu has a tropical climate in most areas with subtropical conditions at some of the most
southern islands.Average temperatures range from 25°C in winter to 29°C in summer; please note the seasons are directly opposite to those in the Northern hemisphere, and Dec – March is also the cyclone season with hot and rainy conditions throughout.
Culture
The culture of Vanuatu has been mainly influenced due to colonization by the British and the French. Even though the national language of Vanuatu is Bislama, due to the impact of colonization both English and French languages are also considered as official languages.
In terms of religion, Christianity is still the major religion in Vanuatu and the majority of the Christians adhere to the Presbyterian church in Vanuatu. The culture of Vanuatu is also diverse across different regions and particularly in the central region, Melanesian values also dominate.
Transportation
By Plane
There are international scheduled flights between Port Vila and Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands.
Domestic flights also from the Bauerfield Airport are between Vila and the main islands including Espiritu Santo, Tanna, Pentecost, Malekula and Ambrym.
By Bus
Unfortunately there is no regular public transport system in Vanuatu. Instead there are many mini buses (usually pick-up trucks or vans) especially in Port Vila and Luganville. They are privately owned and can be identified by a red letter "B" which is attached to the number plates. As there are no fixed routes they are simply flagged down on the side of the road, and the driver will determine whether or not your destination is on his route. First passengers are dropped off first. Especially on the other islands you may need to check at the market sites and make arrangements with available trucks marked with a red “T”.
By Taxi
Should you plan day trips, taxis may be a more convenient alternative, though less economical than buses. Always make sure to negotiate the price prior to the journey. This applies mostly to Port Vila where the tourists from large cruise ships will want to see and do things within their few hours of time on land.
By Boat
Inter-island transportation and cargo movement relies heavily on ferry vessels of different types and sizes. The conditions of most vessels are not of international standard in terms of accommodation and safety.
