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Building Better Lives Together

VN2027 Vanuatu Trip

Thanks for your interest in joining our Volunteer Build team in Vanuatu. Together, we’ll be helping construct another much‑needed classroom for V2 Life in Teouma Valley, just outside Port Vila. V2 Life founded Teouma Christian Academy to meet the growing needs of their community, and since 2023 our Volunteer Build teams have proudly contributed to this mission by completing eight new classrooms. Your support helps create learning spaces that will serve Vanuatu’s next generation.
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Trip ID

VNCP2027

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Building Contribution

NZD $1,000

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Departure Date

Sunday 20th June 2027

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Estimated Airfare

From NZD $1,000

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Trip Cost

NZD $2,200

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Estimated Total

NZD $4,200

Trip Details

Trip Itinerary
Fly on Sunday 20th June 2027 from Auckland International Airport to Port Vila International Airport. A Volunteer Build team member will meet you at Port Vila International Airport and transfer you to your accommodation. Building starts on Monday. Your flight back to Auckland departs on Saturday 27th of June 2027. Participants are free to arrive earlier or stay longer if they want to at their own cost and arrangements.
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Trip Dates
Depart Saturday 20th of June 2027 and return to NZ Saturday 27th of June 2027

Airfares from Auckland to Port Vila
Limited group seats from NZD $1,000 direct on Solomon Airlines from Auckland to Port Vila. Once group seats are sold out, flight cost will be best available at time of booking.

Contribution
Team members pay a NZD $1,000 per person donation towards the cost of building materials which are sourced locally. A tax receipt will be issued for this donation. NZ tax residents may qualify for a tax credit for this donation.

Vaccinations
A Tetanus injection is compulsory on this trip. You will need to consult your doctor, however common vaccinations needed are Tetanus, Diphtheria, MMR, Hepatitis A & flu vax, typhoid, chicken pox (unless you have had it). Remember it’s not just you who needs protection – it’s the kids and families you interact with as well.  Dengue fever, zika and malaria may be present in Vanuatu at times, so discuss use of DEET based repellent and malaria tablets with your Doctor.

Visas
For NZ passport holders, a tourist visa is given on arrival in Port Vila, Vanuatu (no charge). 6-month validity on passport is needed after departure.

Travel Insurance
Compulsory and must include coverage for manual labour (building) and medical evacuation and cancellation costs. Volunteer Build offers a policy through Covermore, and a personalized quote will be provided after signing up. Premium depends on age, cancellation coverage and any pre-existing conditions.

Trip Guardians
If you are under 18 years old, you will need to travel with a trip guardian who is 18 years or older.  Signed parental consent documentation will be required to travel.

What is Included in this Trip:
7 nights’ accommodation, twin share (single supplement available)
Lunches, drinking water on site, morning and afternoon teas on building days
Airport Transfers
Trip hosting

What is not included in this Trip:
Vaccinations
Travel insurance premium
Breakfast, dinners, and lunches not specified (eating out - budget approx. $20 for lunch and $30 for dinner although you can self-cater at the apartments and some places on the Port Vila waterfront start from $10 for a burger.
Personal drinks, snacks and spending money
Return transport to Auckland International Airport
Return airfares to Port Vila
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