Encourage Vanuatu

Our Encourage holiday program provides the ultimate way to try volunteering abroad without compromising on comfort. Volunteers will stay in four star resort accommodation, have leisure time to explore their surrounds and try volunteering as part of a supportive group.

Despite being a tourist destination, Vanuatu is one of the poorest countries in Melanesia and faces many problems. A key issue is the absence of safe and reliable drinking water, which causes poor health and disease and restricts rural communities' economic and social development.

Our objective is to gather a group of volunteers who will work together as a team to build a water well for a local village in need of clean drinking water. This activity is suitable for all ages including children. We encourage you to get involved!

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 Volunteer Experience Volunteer will travel to Vanuatu to build a water tank for a local village on the outskirts of Port Vila. Each tank is constructed from locally sourced materials, and then put together in a way that encourages local villagers to work alongside your team as a community project. This allows the local people to gain a sense of ownership in the tank, so that when your team goes home they will maintain it as their own. The water tank is built alongside a large community building, allowing fresh rainwater to be collected via the roof guttering, and then stored inside the enclosed tank. Each tank will take around 6 days to build under the guidance of a local foreman, and will store approximately 7,000 litres of water. Prior to departure, volunteers will hold a major fundraiser to raise AUD$1,600, enough money to build a water tank. A more detailed itinerary is available upon application.

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.

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