NGOs such as the Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) and Fiji Cancer Society. FCOSS publicized their project to commemorate IYV 2001 where it invited families, schools, town councils, government agencies and corporate bodies to plant fruit trees on 1 January 2001.

A diverse and large number of men, women, boys and girls made it to the volunteer expo on 8 December to end the week of IYV activities organized by the IYV National Committee. FCOSS and volunteer organizations showcased their work and provided information and free services to the public. St Johns Ambulance offered blood pressure tests. The Downtown Boulevard "the one and only mall in Fiji was crowded with people to witness and realise the contributions of volunteers towards a better society. Both international agencies like UNV,JOCV and local volunteer organisations including FCOSS, Fiji Cancer Society, and OISCA displayed information, and provided entertainment on the day. It was also a day of celebration by volunteers considering the colourful posters and decorations with the IYV balloons that decorated the booths. Korean volunteers wore colourful traditional costumes to bring an added bonus to the celebrations. Many members of the public showed interest in becoming a volunteer and FCOSS and St Johns Ambulance had registration forms available.