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VOLUNTEER opportunities

CAUKIN Studio operates international development projects which aim to improve the lives of communities globally through an exchange of culture, knowledge and skills. Teams of international volunteers work side-by-side with local people in developing countries to achieve this goal. CAUKIN's projects aren't a holiday. They are demanding but immensely rewarding and are a great way to make your world a better place, whilst providing an opportunity for personal development and a stepping stone towards future careers. 

Explore the projects we are offering for 2019 below!

 
 
 

2 WEEKS

human Hive . eden project

 
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DESCRIPTION

Join us in April 2019 for 2 weeks, where we will be designing and building a human scale observation beehive pavilion at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. The scheme is in partnership with The B4 Project, who are working to conserve, protect and increase the population of the UK’s native honey bee, Apis mellifera mellifera.

The pavilion will display the intrinsic connection between the local plants and wildlife, specifically Apis mellifera mellifera and native Cornish flora, whilst simultaneously acting as a sculptural beacon, connecting Eden’s biomes and the Core to their new Cornish native corner. You will have a chance to explore the eden project whilst learning about design and getting stuck in with the construction of this space!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

 

Application Deadline:

TBC

 

INCLUDES

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast

  • 24 hour support whilst at Eden

  • Education and experience in construction

  • Education and experience in architectural design

  • Free access to The Eden Project for duration of the project

  • 2 Tickets to pavilion opening event

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 

4 Weeks / 8 weeks

BUCA SCHOOL . FIJI

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 week or 8 week project, located in Savusavu, Fiji, will take a team of international volunteers to design and build with the local community. Over 400 children from Buca public high school currently assemble on a playing field in the hot sun twice daily. As a result, children have been suffering from heat stroke, fainting and fatigue - affecting their health and learning.

Join us in summer 2019 to design and construct a sheltered assembly and learning space for the school, which will protect and inspire the children to stay healthy and learn more.

 

Application Deadline:

TBC

 

Cost

  • 4 weeks | £1495

  • 8 weeks | £2195

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Fiji

  • Education in design techniques

  • Education in construction techniques

  • Snorkeling trip to ‘Split Rock’ 

  • Private boat trip to see Fiji’s organic pearl farms/giant clams

  • Beach side BBQ

  • Project travel within Fiji for the duration of your trip

  • Design charette materials, as well as breakfast & lunch

  • Genuine experience of Fijian culture

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 

4 WEEKS / 8 WEEKS

EVergreen school . Zambia

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 or 8 week project, located in Zambia, Africa, will take a team of international volunteers to design, and build with the local community. Currently, Evergreen School has 3 school buildings, each of which hosts extremely over crowded classes of 150 students each.

Our aim is to construct a further 7 classrooms, reducing class size to 40 students each. We will use the local vernacular combined with modern design techniques, to create spacious and inspiring environments for the students to learn within.

 

Application Deadline:

TBC

 

Cost

  • 4 weeks £1495

  • 8 weeks £2195

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Africa

  • Hands on education in design techniques

  • Hands on education in construction techniques

  • Day trip on Safari

  • Local traditional crafts workshops

  • Project travel within Africa for the duration of your trip

  • Design charette materials, as well as breakfast & lunch

  • Genuine experience of African culture

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 

4 WEEKS / 8 WEEKS

batiki coconut cooperative . fiji

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 week or 8 week project, located on Batiki Island, Fiji, will take a team of international volunteers to design and build with the local community. For the last 3 years, the Batiki locals have been working with Bula Batiki Coconut Oil to produce 100% natural coconut oil from Fiji. Sold all over the world, Bula Batiki Coconut Oil’s revenue is given back to the Batiki community. Currently the villagers have a limited space to work and have taken over the village community hall.

Our aim, during summer 2019, is to design and construct a coconut oil manufacture facility, which will give the community members a place to expand their business and produce more coconut oil to be able to generate more revenue - enabling them to improve their community facilities as a result.

 

Application Deadline:

TBC

 

COST

  • 4 weeks | £1495

  • 8 weeks | £2195

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Fiji

  • Hands on education in design techniques

  • Hands on education in construction techniques

  • Snorkeling trip

  • Beach side BBQ

  • Project travel within Fiji for the duration of your trip

  • Design charette materials, as well as breakfast & lunch

  • Genuine experience of Fijian culture

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 

4 WEEKS / 8 WEEKS

ranwas school . Vanuatu

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 week or 8 week project, located in Renwas, Vanuatu, will take a team of international volunteers to design and build with the local community. Children of Renwas currently have a large commute to get to school every day, meaning that many students’ attendance is very low.

Our aim, during summer 2019, is to design and construct a small school for the children of the area to attend. This will also incorporate a library space which will use natural methods to ventilate and control moisture within the space, preventing the books from moisture damage.

 

Application Deadline:

TBC

 

COST

  • 4 weeks | £1495

  • 8 weeks | £2195

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Vanuatu

  • Hands on education in design techniques

  • Hands on education in construction techniques

  • Jungle Camping Expedition

  • Weekend treck to Volcano

  • Project travel within Vanuatu for the duration of your trip

  • Design charette materials, as well as breakfast & lunch

  • Genuine experience of ni-Vanuatu culture

  • Trip T-shirt