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Cook Islands

VOLUNTEER

IN THE

The self-reliant Maori people of the
beautiful and isolated Cook Islands
request your help to restore the
country’s historical vitality – while
sharing their vigorous, Polynesian
culture. Challenged by a declining
population and weakened economy,
civic leaders work to reverse youth
migration to New Zealand and
create employment opportunities
throughout the net of 15 islands in DELIVER ESSENTIAL SERVICES
the heart of the South Pacific.

Our NGO host partner on the main
island of Rarotonga directs our work
to help bolster literacy and social
services in several settings. Families
and groups of all sizes are welcome
to work with the island’s youth and
adults!
Cook Islands Volunteer Bill Vanderheide teaching a class at Avatea School,
Cook Islands. Photo by Cook Islands Country Manager James Puati.
“I experienced what it is like to live in a developing nation. I learned about the Maori
people, their culture and traditions, their food, their land wars, their families -- but
most of all, I learned patience.” ~ Cook Islands Volunteer Connie Xuereb

Lodging and Meals:
• Delightful oceanfront hotel
• Large double-occupancy rooms Community Volunteer Work Projects:
• Single occupancy available
• American-style breakfast at hotel Global Volunteers’ teams work with local leaders to help children
• Packed lunch at work site reach their full potential.
• Local cuisine for dinner meal
You’re needed to work one-on-one with students in primary and
Free-Time Options: secondary schools through reading, arts and crafts, playing games
• Ocean sports, hiking and biking and more to advance their English proficiency. Help them im-
• Dance and music performances prove their numeracy skills and study for tests by practicing les-
• Weekly cultural market sons. High school students also need your assistance to improve
their computer skills.
Standard service programs are one, two and
three weeks, with longer programs available
in some countries. See date sheet for program If you like working with your hands, you can help protect and
dates and tax-deductible program contributions. maintain school facilities by painting, repairing and renovating
buildings, and providing plumbing, carpentry and electrical assis-
tance. Work projects can change from season to season, so we ask
you to be flexible and open to the various community needs.

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