Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Accommodations Logistics Adviser, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Samoa Tourism Authority, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Samoa Tourism Authority
The Authority was established as the Samoa Visitors Bureau in 1986 following the passing of the Western Samoa Visitors Bureau Act in 1984. The change of name to 'Samoa Tourism Authority' in 2002 was a shift to emphasize the broader concept of tourism. The objectives of the Samoa Tourism Authority as mandated in the Samoa Tourism Authority Legislation 2012 are to:
• Encourage private sector investment in the tourism industry
• Encourage visits to Samoa by people from other countries, including travel and holidays within Samoa
• Encourage the development and improvement of accommodation and facilities for tourists
• Coordinate and improve the activities of all sectors providing these services
• Advise the Government and the private sector on all matters relating to tourism
• Prepare, implement and maintain comprehensive tourism development and marketing plans for Samoa
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and the Samoa Tourism Authority.
In this assignment a VSA volunteer is required to provide support to the Samoa
Tourism Authority that is tasked by the government of samoa to oversee the logistics of the accommodation for all the delegates who will be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October 2024. Samoa, a proud member of the Commonwealth, is honoured to be the first Small Island Developing State from the Blue Pacific to host CHOGM 2024. This gathering will be a landmark event that aims to be a testament of our unity to the Commonwealth, but also a celebration of the shared commitment to resilience, sustainability, and progress.
The VSA volunteer will work alongside the Accommodation Logistics Sub-Committee for the Heads of Government Meeting under the Samoa Tourism Authority to support and assist staff in the following areas:
▪ technical support for online booking systems and reservations
▪ facilitating booking enquiries from delegates and accommodation providers
▪ successful monitoring of the CHOGM accommodation online booking payment system
▪ overall operational support in accommodation logistics
The VSA volunteer's experience in this arena, will assist the Samoa Tourism Authority in navigating through the complexities of planning, managing, and monitoring of the accommodation logistics, to ensure efficiency in the delivery of service for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting delegates.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
Samoa, is situated in the South Pacific approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It sits squarely in the cyclone belt and is highly vulnerable to devastating storms. Around three-quarters of its 195,000 population live on the main island of Upolu; the rest live on the neighbouring island of Savai'i or one of the seven small islets. The traditional Samoan way, the fa’a Samoa, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics where family is all-important, and elders are highly respected.
Each village is made up of extended families that are represented on the village council by a chief (matai). The more western-style parliamentary system in Samoa is highly influenced by traditional social systems and the family, civic and political duties performed by the matai at village level. The country is predominantly Christian.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Accommodations Logistics Adviser, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Samoa Tourism Authority, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Samoa Tourism Authority
The Authority was established as the Samoa Visitors Bureau in 1986 following the passing of the Western Samoa Visitors Bureau Act in 1984. The change of name to 'Samoa Tourism Authority' in 2002 was a shift to emphasize the broader concept of tourism. The objectives of the Samoa Tourism Authority as mandated in the Samoa Tourism Authority Legislation 2012 are to:
• Encourage private sector investment in the tourism industry
• Encourage visits to Samoa by people from other countries, including travel and holidays within Samoa
• Encourage the development and improvement of accommodation and facilities for tourists
• Coordinate and improve the activities of all sectors providing these services
• Advise the Government and the private sector on all matters relating to tourism
• Prepare, implement and maintain comprehensive tourism development and marketing plans for Samoa
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and the Samoa Tourism Authority.
In this assignment a VSA volunteer is required to provide support to the Samoa
Tourism Authority that is tasked by the government of samoa to oversee the logistics of the accommodation for all the delegates who will be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October 2024. Samoa, a proud member of the Commonwealth, is honoured to be the first Small Island Developing State from the Blue Pacific to host CHOGM 2024. This gathering will be a landmark event that aims to be a testament of our unity to the Commonwealth, but also a celebration of the shared commitment to resilience, sustainability, and progress.
The VSA volunteer will work alongside the Accommodation Logistics Sub-Committee for the Heads of Government Meeting under the Samoa Tourism Authority to support and assist staff in the following areas:
▪ technical support for online booking systems and reservations
▪ facilitating booking enquiries from delegates and accommodation providers
▪ successful monitoring of the CHOGM accommodation online booking payment system
▪ overall operational support in accommodation logistics
The VSA volunteer's experience in this arena, will assist the Samoa Tourism Authority in navigating through the complexities of planning, managing, and monitoring of the accommodation logistics, to ensure efficiency in the delivery of service for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting delegates.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Extensive experience in accommodation coordination and logistics (ie. 5-10 years) for large scale events
- Proven knowledge and expertise in managing multiple bookings and logistics efficiently for large scale events.
- Proficiency in the use of a Centralised Booking System (ie. Orbit) and relevant software for reporting.
- Experience in event management and hospitality
- Excellent verbal writing and communication skills
- Proven ability to problem solve and be solution focus
- Proven experience in collaboratively working across various agencies in government community and private sector.
Samoa, is situated in the South Pacific approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It sits squarely in the cyclone belt and is highly vulnerable to devastating storms. Around three-quarters of its 195,000 population live on the main island of Upolu; the rest live on the neighbouring island of Savai'i or one of the seven small islets. The traditional Samoan way, the fa’a Samoa, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics where family is all-important, and elders are highly respected.
Each village is made up of extended families that are represented on the village council by a chief (matai). The more western-style parliamentary system in Samoa is highly influenced by traditional social systems and the family, civic and political duties performed by the matai at village level. The country is predominantly Christian.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 10-months full-time volunteering opportunity in Samoa
- Flight, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
- Share your skills and experience with others
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?