Dawasamu, Fiji

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Volunteer in Dawasamu

Find adventure – and purpose – among the tropical jungles and coral reefs of Fiji.

Located in Silana, a bustling fishing village, our Dawasamu base offers plenty of opportunities to explore, swim, snorkel and hike. But more importantly, it allows you to make a meaningful contribution to the sustainable development and upliftment of the Dawasamu community.

Positive<br/>impact

Positive
impact

Build a better world by contributing to vital, locally-led project work that strives for a more just and equitable future.
Ethical<br/>work

Ethical
work

In line with the UN’s SDGs, we are committed to ethical and sustainable engagement with our local partners and communities.
Beautiful<br/>community

Beautiful
community

Learn from the world’s most unique and significant cultures, in breathtaking remote locations.

Dawasamu volunteer projects

Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for community development programs abroad. Up to GBP 5,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 30 Nov.

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Included in your program, at no extra cost

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn to cook iTaukei food
Learn to cook iTaukei food
Make a traditional drink from kava root
Make a traditional drink from kava root
Learn indigenous plant medicine
Learn indigenous plant medicine
Hike to the top of Tova Peak
Hike to the top of Tova Peak
Fish with iTaukei women
Fish with iTaukei women
Weave a traditional mat
Weave a traditional mat
Visit Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
Visit Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
Boat to Leleuvia Island
Boat to Leleuvia Island