Volunteer with VSA

• Once in a lifetime volunteering opportunity in the Solomon Islands
• Bring your urban landscaping experience to this amazing role
• 18 month assignment - flights and accommodation provided

About Our Partner Organisation
Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) enhances Honiara’s environmental landscape for the benefit of residents and tourists through the development of quality landscape designs with the support of a well-managed and maintained nursery.

SEB is the only organisation in the country able to meet the need of creating & maintaining a green city. Whilst long established and fairly well resourced, they require support and training to implement the many landscaping projects they have been asked to undertake. They have around a team of around 40 covering gardening, security and administration positions.

What You’ll Do
As a VSA Volunteer, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Solomon Islands helping SEB to review their current systems, processes and ways of working and make recommendations for improvements. You will work alongside the local team to implement these changes and help them to incrementally build their capacity.

You will also take some time to create training material and onboarding programmes to ensure the improvements you instigate continue to be developed into the future. The long-term goal of this project is that the experience of visiting and living in Honiara is enhanced by the urban landscape.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Qualification as an urban landscaper, arborist and a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Ability to work with limited resources and through tough situations such as tropical heat and humidity
• Desirable experience working in the Pacific country as a landscaper or arborist

Discover the Solomon Islands
Explore the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Solomon Islands, a breathtaking archipelago nestled in the South Pacific. You’ll discover pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life, lush rainforests, exotic birds and cascading waterfalls. Join us and let the welcoming Solomon Islanders leave an unforgettable mark on your soul.

Volunteering with VSA
For over six decades, Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) has been leaving a legacy across the Pacific. Through remote, in-country, and local volunteer programs, we empower volunteers to make a difference, fostering friendships that transcend borders.

How to Apply
Seize this incredible opportunity by applying through our website. For further details on this assignment, reach out to volunteer@vsa.org.nz. Applications close 3 October 2024.

We cover most expenses, including flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance, and utilities during your assignment. Please note that VSA Volunteers must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.