Virtual Internships - Fiji Islands
Global Understanding + Charity Sector Experience + Real Social Impact = Extraordinary Virtual Placements
Tackle international development issues and achieve real outcomes for our partners in Fiji, whist developing your skills, experience and boosting your employability.
Support Fijian government ministries, businesses or charities, to implement the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Virtual Internship? Virtual internships are internships that are completed online or remotely from your home. All you need is a computer, phone and internet connection. We’ll connect you with real life projects supporting communities in the Fiji islands. As well as providing insightful mentoring, coaching and support to help you contribute to global issues.
Apply Now to Join the Program
- Unique global Psychology work experience.
- Work on behalf of Fijian Ministries, social enterprises or local charities.
- Contribute to the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Create an action project which supports local impact in Fiji.
- Complete our Sustainable Dev & Fijian Culture learning modules.
- Gain unique global references for CV, Linkedin & job applications.
- Learn from academics, government advisors & Fijian professionals.
- 4-Week, 8-Week or 12-Week program to suit your flexibility and university studies.
- Program fees £495 / $660 USD / $900 AUD. (Get a 20% bursary if you apply before 14th Dec!)
- 50% of your fee supports our foundation in Fiji.
Join an Online Discovery Session 
Every week on Monday at 05:00 PM [LONDON GMT] (Register Here)
Every week on Monday at 12:00 PM [NEW YORK, EST] (Register Here)
Every week on Monday at 5:00 PM [ SYDNEY, AEST] (Register Here)
It’s so important that you learn about Fiji’s unique way of life, its challenges and its goals for sustainable development before you dive into your project work. Explore engaging webinars and online content delivered by the Think Pacific team, our charity partners and some of our most successful alumni, alongside Live Q&A sessions and group discussion.
Individually or in a group, you will achieve action projects for your chosen Fijian Ministry, social enterprise or local charity. The purpose of an action project is to add value to your chosen organisation and help Fiji transform its future through the implementation of the Fiji National Development Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
To deepen your learning experience, you shall complete a Think Pacific internship reflective journal, which means recording and critiquing your learning and increasing your self-awareness. You shall also receive feedback on your work and engagement in the program from your mentor and Fijian partners.
Here is our 5 ‘D’ process for your virtual internship journey;
- Discovery – you learn about Fiji, your organisation, self-leadership and how your organisation supports Fiji’s National Development Plan.
- Discussion – engage in discussion with NGO staff and fellow students to deepen your understanding.
- Decide – decide which project you will focus on as you create campaigns, reports or resources submitted to our partners.
- Design – create your project, that might mean designing reports, powerpoints, research or online campaigns.
- Deliver – present your project to Think Pacific’s senior management team and your attached partner organisation.
What Will You Gain?
- A Global Psychology work placement.
- Up to 100 hours of learning, mentoring and work experience.
- Contribution towards sustainable development.
- Global connections with university students and professionals
- Develop digital skills that are vital to the new virtual workplace.
- Increased employability.
What Are the Time Commitments?
- 4-Weeks – Recommended 18-22 hours per week.
- 8-Weeks – Recommended 10-12 hours per week.
- 12-Weeks – Recommended 6-8 hours per week.
Download Our Virtual Internship – Scholarship & Funding Guide
Enter your email and we will send you our scholarship guide, which includes a list of university funding opportunities available.
Virtual Internship Costs…
| Currency | £ GBP | $ AUD | $ USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Program Fee | 400 | 805 | 565 |
Over 50% of your program fee supports our charity and partnership programs in Fiji, which focus upon capacity building and training of local people.
All projects lead to sustainable outcomes that support the achievement of the Fiji National Development Plan.
This includes providing training, funding internships, supporting local empowerment and job creation for Fijian youths and furthering advocacy surrounding messages of public health, mental health, sports development and enterprise at rural community level. We believe that the most effective and sustainable outcomes can only be achieved by investing in the skills, knowledge and personal ambition of local people. Especially young adults, so they may contribute effectively to local decision making processes and be the leaders of change in their communities.
See Ethical Cost BreakdownProgram Dates
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We’ve designed this program for those who want to gain valuable internship experience to enhance their skills, gain knowledge, improve their CV and create global connections, whilst making a positive impact in the world.
You don’t need any prior experience to join the program – this project is open to all students, graduates or those on a gap year. You will, however, need a thirst for experiencing your chosen field in a global context, alongside a real passion, energy and enthusiasm to help our Fijian partners to achieve their sustainable development aims.