How does the build Work?
The build is facilitated collaboratively by TP volunteers and Fijian Youth in groups throughout the day (18-35 year olds).
Logistics
Time commitment – 4-5 hours per day (split in two groups), Monday – Friday for the duration of the project.
Numbers – 1 project
- Team of 18-22 International Participants on the TP Team
- 3-4 TP leaders
- x20 Fijian Fijian Youth
x5 Youth are given $20 each day to join the build as a standard rate with any youth programme in Fiji (as they may be giving up time at the farm/fishing/households/daily life to attend). This is to be organised with the Turaga ni Koro who with the leaders, will arrange a register for those attending each day/week and make those payments weekly.
Delivery
Under the guidance of the Build manager, you as a volunteer will work alongside the team and community youth members to construct, by hand, requested infrastructure. You will use simple tools to provide the most adequate carpentry training to anyone involved and the build will be completed within the timeframe of the project, from foundation to finishing touches.
You don’t have to be an expert in construction! Your enthusiasm and commitment is all we ask and results will follow.
The work is generally divided up into two groups, one group doing the build in the morning and the other in the afternoon. While one group is building, the other is conducting the culture course.
Resources and Evaluation
All resources and tools for the build are provided by Think Pacific.
Oversight
TP Leaders will oversee:
- Delivery Groups Selection
- Signing off on weekly agenda and activities
- Communication with Village and Youth Group.
- Liaising with management for reflections
- Assisting with delivery
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation efforts continue post-project in every community we visit. This ensures long-term sustainability with further funding opportunities and highlighting scholarship opportunities post-project delivery for young people. There is a reflection period for the team to reflect on delivery and after the entire delivery period, we will then feedback to our partners through impact reports.