Encourage Vanuatu

Our Encourage Volunteer Holiday to Vanuatu is all about giving you the opportunity to dip your toe in the water and try volunteering abroad.

You will get to see all the local sights, stay in four star resort accommodation and have a life-changing volunteer experience. This program is designed to give you the best of both worlds - a relaxing holiday in a wonderful resort and an eye-opening volunteer experience you will never forget.

Trip Details Suitable for: Solo travellers, families and retirees Length: 8 nights/9 days Departs: Saturday 2 June 2012 Cost: $3,440 per person twin share ex Sydney * $3,640 per person twin share ex Hobart * Single and child rates also available Inclusions: - Return economy flights ex Hobart to Port Vila, Vanuatu (including taxes) - 8 nights in four star resort accommodation (including breakfast daily) - 6 day volunteer program in a local village (including group leader, all transport and most lunches) - Return airport transfers Holiday extensions can be arranged Other costs to consider: medical vaccinations, personal expenses and travel insurance. * Airfares and taxes subject to change at any time. Pricing and information is correct at time of publication, and subject to change at any time due to availability, currency fluctuation or other factors beyond the control of Volunteer Holidays. Child rates and single supplements are available. Group leader subject to minimum numbers being met (ten adults).

Your Holiday Experience Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Immersed in cultural richness and native splendour, the islands hold crystal blue beaches, coral reefs, hot springs, exotic rainforests, and stunning waterfalls that are some of the most beautiful in the world. More info. Volunteers will spend nine days at a lovely four star resort set amongst 50 acres of tropical gardens and overlooking the serene waters of Erakor Lagoon. The hotel features two luxurious swimming pools, five dining areas where breakfast, buffet and a la carte dinners are served daily and a unique day spa offering you the ultimate in relaxation.

Your Volunteer Experience As part of your volunteer experience in Vanuatu, meet our volunteer partner Love Vanuatu and learn more about the incredible work they do. Love Vanuatu focus on helping those in need. Their program includes building water tanks for local villages, distribution of clothes, health and hygiene products and books. They also help teach English, run health workshops and help with primary health-care treatment. Prior to departure, volunteers will hold a major fundraiser to raise AUD$1,500, enough money to build a water tank. Volunteers main focus will be building a water well for a local village. Volunteers will work in a nearby village and get a real feel for village life by eating village food, learning local arts and crafts and swimming, snorkelling and playing with the children. A more detailed itinerary is available upon application.