Think Pacific information session – volunteer in Fiji or Bali
Join our Q&A to find out about UWE Bristol supported programmes in summer 2025.
See all eventsKey Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 15 October 2024
14:00 - 15:00 - Location
- Careers Lounge, 2D022 (Library, Level 2), Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Go Global Team goglobal@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Come to this presentation to hear about Think Pacific's amazing summer programmes in Fiji and Bali for UWE Bristol students.
Funding is available from UWE Bristol to help you access these programmes.
Are you looking to 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, while 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.
Programmes available:
- Complete a Virtual Internship from home.
- Volunteer in rural Fiji on a building project, sports development project, youth programme, education or mental health project.
- Complete a Team Internship in Bali or Fiji.
- Develop your skills in a short, mental-health placement in the community in Bali.
Go further. Go global.
Why join us?
- Award-winning volunteering and internships since 2009.
- One month in the Fiji Islands and Bali, Indonesia.
- 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 in Fiji or Bali.
- Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health, Education 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 fees from £1,895. Apply for university funding support of up to £1,500 plus travel costs, depending on individual circumstances.
See more at Think Pacific.
Can't make it to this event? There are lots more opportunities to meet Think Pacific staff or find out about their programmes – just search events for 'Think Pacific'.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Careers Lounge, 2D022 (Library, Level 2)
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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