Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili by Six Senses in Maldives are now offering free stay in Maldives for guests who join in the resort’s very special community projects.

The Sonevas have designated a period of time as their Six Senses 2009 Social Season, in order for guests to have the opportunity to give a little of themselves to the Maldives communities.

The win-win offer will provide 14 complimentary nights to guests who book and pay for 14 nights. That is a total of 28 consecutive nights. In return, guests agree to give a total of four day’s community work, which equals just one day per week.

The various programs available for guests to get involved with include teaching, hospital volunteer work, farming, assisting with the resorts’ waste-to-wealth project and more. Another option even allows the guests to present their own project ideas.

The win-win offer is valid June 1 through December 22, for stays booked directly with the resorts or via third parties. The additional 14 complimentary nights refer to accommodations only. For the total of a consecutive four week’s stay, guests must participate in four day’s community work, either on separate days or consecutively. Bookings must be made with a minimum three-month advance notice to allow ample time to create the custom volunteer program.

Program Options available at Soneva Fushi include; teaching at schools in the islands of Malhos, Eydhafushi or Dharavandhoo. guests may prepare a 30-minute lecture on their home country on subjects that are interesting to teenagers and children, such as local traditions, architecture, recipes, school system, games, handicrafts, etc; 4-day basic language course in the guest’s native language, with handouts prepared by the guest; lectures on other subjects are possible (as per the guest’s interests, profession and expertise).

Other community projects such as such as planting trees at Eydhafushi, supplemented by making posters about climate change, early morning beach clean up for four hours, making public rubbish bins, painting buildings and making cadjan are also available.

Program Options available at Soneva Fushi include one afternoon of teaching at local primary and secondary schools either in Himmafushi, Aminiyya, Majeediyaa, Giyasuddin or Imaduddin schools. Guests may prepare lectures on selected subjects, such as language classes, cross cultural activities, social studies, traditions/culture of their home countries, geography. As an additional option, the resort also offers teaching at College of Higher Education, if guests are certified lecturers, teachers, or professors; volunteer in a local hospital, for guests in certified medical professions; working on a local farm and teaching disabled children, together with trained professionals.

Source: Miadhu

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