Solomon Islands
Made up of nearly 1,000 islands scattered across the South Pacific, the Solomon Islands offer the opportunity to live and volunteer somewhere truly extraordinary.
Think tropical rainforest, mountainous islands, coral reefs and vast stretches of coastline – but it’s the communities and culture that will shape your experience here. Traditional music, dance, storytelling, carving and weaving remain important parts of life, while strong community connections and local traditions vary across this diverse island nation.
For Volunteers looking for adventure, cultural immersion and the opportunity to embrace a simpler way of living, the Solomon Islands offer an experience unlike anywhere else.
The Solomon Islands aren’t entirely new to Project Trust. Volunteers previously lived and worked here before the programme paused following the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next chapter of Project Trust in the Solomon Islands – building on existing relationships with schools and communities while experiencing life in one of our most remote destinations.
Placement Types
Immersive Placement
Spend 10-12 months living and volunteering in the Solomon Islands, giving you the opportunity to become part of your host community, experience a completely different culture and contribute to a locally based project.
Over the course of your placement, you’ll build relationships, develop new skills and confidence, and gain a deeper understanding of life in the South Pacific.
Focused Placement
Spend 6–8 months teaching and living in the Solomon Islands. This focused experience gives you time to become part of school and community life, develop your skills and experience a completely different way of living.
What can you do?
Primary & Secondary Teaching
Project Trust Volunteers can support Primary and Secondary schools, teaching subjects including English, Maths, Science, IT, Computing, Creative Arts and PE, depending on the needs of their individual project.
Schools range considerably in size and location – from large schools in the capital, Honiara, to smaller schools and communities away from the city.
There are also plenty of opportunities to contribute beyond formal lessons. Depending on your school, you could get involved with sport, music, art, homework support, libraries and other extracurricular activities, becoming part of wider school life as well as the classroom.
Enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to get involved are important, while an interest or background in subjects such as Maths and Science can be particularly useful.
What does life as a Volunteer look like?
FOOD
Volunteers should be prepared to adapt to the food and ingredients available locally.
Depending on your placement, you’ll generally be responsible for shopping and cooking for yourself, with access to local shops and markets varying according to where you live.
A vegetarian diet is possible, although the range of ingredients available may be more limited than you’re used to at home.
Living
Life in the Solomon Islands is all part of the adventure. Whether you’re based in Honiara or a more remote community, you’ll experience a simpler way of living and quickly learn to adapt.
Accommodation varies between projects, but you could be sharing with your Volunteer partner, washing clothes by hand and living with limited hot water or internet access.
Embrace it – living simply, becoming more independent and immersing yourself in island life is all part of the experience.
TRAVEL
With hundreds of islands to explore, travel in the Solomon Islands is an adventure in itself. Boats, ferries, buses and domestic flights can take you between tropical beaches, coral reefs, waterfalls and lush rainforest.
From exploring Guadalcanal to island-hopping and snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, there’s plenty to discover in your time off..
Interested in Volunteering in the Solomon Islands?
A Timeline of your Placement
Summer Departure
Winter Departure
Climate:
Tropical, warm and humid throughout the year.
Landscape:
Mountainous islands, tropical rainforest, coral reefs and extensive coastlines.
Living simply, becoming more independent and immersing yourself in island life is all part of the experience.
Accommodation:
Varies considerably between projects. Volunteers should be prepared for simple living, shared accommodation and basic facilities.
What could I teach?
English · Maths · Science · IT & Computing · Creative Arts · PE
English is the official language, while Solomon Islands Pijin is widely used alongside many Indigenous languages.
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