Few places in the world are as beautiful and idyllic as the Cook Islands of the South Pacific. Unspoiled ancient mountains ringed by crystal-clear, turquoise water attracted a hearty and self-reliant Maori people. Today, the beauty remains, but local people are challenged by a declining population, a weakened economy, and lost social programs.
You can help restore the island's vitality and learn about a fascinating culture. Our NGO host partner on the main island of Rarotonga directs our work to help bolster literacy, elder care and social services in several settings. Your "helping hands" and financial support through your service program fee provide valuable resources to reach out to the island's youth and adults!
"The works of the Volunteers at the Creative Centre, Punanga Tauturu, Te Kainga and in the schools and in welfare organisations, in the Library, etc, cannot go unmentioned. I cannot express how much we appreciate and will always be thankful to the Volunteers for such a remarkable and memorable service.
CIANGO has been very previledged and happy to be your host in the Cook Islands. Welcome all, any time." ~Kia Manuia, "Aunty Ve", CIANGO director
Global Volunteers, 375 East Little Canada Road, St. Paul, MN 55117-1628 USA, (800) 487-1074, (651) 482-0915 fax www.globalvolunteers.org | email@globalvolunteers.org
Few places in the world are as beautiful and idyllic as the Cook Islands of the South Pacific. Unspoiled ancient mountains ringed by crystal-clear, turquoise water attracted a hearty and self-reliant Maori people. Today, the beauty remains, but local people are challenged by a declining population, a weakened economy, and lost social programs. 
