AUCKLAND, New Zealand-The Utah Valley women’s volleyball program has departed on a journey to the South Pacific as they will be touring New Zealand and Samoa.

This is a two-leg trip and will see them primarily focus on volleyball in New Zealand on their first one. Secondly, they will contribute humanitarian aid to Samoa.

The Wolverines left May 20 and will return to the U.S. on June 10. This commemorates the fourth time that UVU head volleyball coach Sam Atoa, a native of Samoa, has taken his squad on this tour.

Atoa calls this ” a life-changing experience for the team” as the Wolverines will give back to those in need.

In New Zealand, the Wolverines will play in several exhibition contests against a litany of local clubs and teams May 23-26.

The squad plans to visit Mount Eden and other Auckland locales and experience a Gallagher Chiefs rugby game, among other activities.

The Wolverines will arrive in Samoa on May 28 and will engage in service in various areas of need in the country.

While in Samoa, on June 1, the Wolverines will play an exhibition match against a Samoa Select Team and witness the Samoa Independence Celebration this day.