Marou Village, Emao Island, 1.5 hours from the capital, Port Vila. Emao is a small island composed of six different communities, Marou being the largest with a population of 181. There is a marine conservation area in the village.
Work:
Volunteers will work with the community to continue projects started at the previous workcamp. They will lay up stones at the seaside for cyclone protection, dive to remove 'crown of thorns' star-fish from the reef and assist with building of a community hall.
Accommodation:
Communal hut, very basic with no electricity, water must be carried by bucket for washing and for flushing toilets. Mattress supplied. Volunteers should bring sleeping bag.
Family camp:
There will be the opportunity for parents to bring children (total 4 children for the camp). Volunteers will be required to sign a 'work with children' form or supply a police record check.
Study Part:
Sustainability, waste management and recycling, global warming.
Please note:
Travel within Vanuatu is booked as a group. You will not be able to arrive late or leave early unless you do so at your own expense. This will be expensive as the boat will cost the same for one person as for 12.
Hosting Fee:
110 Euros which must be paid in local currency (Vatu 16,500) on arrival. This fee will pay for your food, accommodation, insurance and internal fares, and a small proportion will go towards the further development of workcamps in Vanuatu.
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