PCV
Fiji
Fiji
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).
Women’s groups, youth groups, community leaders
None
Volunteers live in small, simple, independent housing in rural villages. Many homes do not have electricity, and villages often have inconsistent connectivity and limited accessibility.
Volunteer sites are predominantly inland hill and mountain villages on Fiji’s two larger islands, while some are on more remote, smaller islands that require an additional boat or ferry ride to access. Volunteer sites may be up to three hours from a larger town by public transit.
Yes
Community Economic Development
24
Yes
No
Yes
No
Receive comprehensive training in the iTaukei language and build proficiency through daily conversations.
Gain hands-on experience teaching money management best practices and launching income-generating activities.
Learn to navigate the challenges faced by rural communities and employ practical strategies to establish and sustain businesses.
Conduct participatory community assessments to identify priorities, available resources, and economic opportunities.
Develop and facilitate trainings on project planning and management, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Support existing village groups or the creation of new groups to address development priorities.
Identify income-generating opportunities that utilize available resources and skills.
Support the development of microenterprises and the expansion of existing small businesses.
Assist in identifying potential donors and the development of funding proposals.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting a local school’s literacy project or sanitation and hygiene initiatives.
As a Community Development Specialist, you will be trained on effective techniques for participatory community assessments, project design and management, and personal money management. Peace Corps/Fiji will teach you the iTaukei language and culture to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with individuals and community-based organizations to assess economic needs and develop long-term solutions that utilize on community resources.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Couples that serve in this country must be legally married to avoid conflicts that are not aligned with cultural and religious beliefs.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
