Remote Internship - Fiji Islands
Fijian Collaboration + Cultural Immersion + Real Social Impact = Extraordinary Remote Programs
The Remote Internship is a culturally immersive programme which promotes an understanding of global development initiatives and challenges within the context of Fiji and the Pacific, delivered under partnership with the Fijian Government, University Of The South Pacific, Fiji National University and a range of innovative local Fijian organisations, charities and businesses.
The programme is conducted entirely online, and through innovative speakers, live Q&A workshops with Fijian leaders across 10 sectors, unique Fijian academic content, and participation in cultural workshops, students will develop their cultural IQ and ‘Global Citizenship’, whilst considering real world implementation through the completion of a social action project on behalf of a local partner in the Fiji Islands.
The live sessions across the program are also supported by an expansive information portal, weekly mentoring by Think Pacific staff members in Fiji, and student-led workshops to expand communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Unique work experience for Fijian Ministries, NGO’s, social enterprises or local charities.
- Contribution to the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- 10 career fields – Supporting local impact in Fiji.
- Completion of Sustainable Dev & Fijian Culture learning modules.
- Connection with socially conscious students & professionals.
- Unique global references for CV, Linkedin & job applications.
- Learning from NGO & business leaders, Government advisors & Fijian academics.
- Potential employment opportunities after internships.
- 4-week, 8-week or 12-week program to suit the course or student requirements.
- Program fee – $900 AUD.
- 50% of fee supports the Think Pacific Foundation in Fiji.
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It’s so important that students learn about Fiji’s unique way of life, its challenges and its goals for sustainable development before they begin their project work. Students will 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, students will achieve action projects for their chosen Fijian Ministries, organisation, enterprises or local charity. The purpose of an action project is to add value to their 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 the students learning experience, they shall complete a Think Pacific internship reflective journal, including recording and critiquing their learning and increasing their self-awareness. The student shall also receive feedback on their work and engagement in the program from their Think Pacific mentor and Fijian partner.
Here is our 5 ‘D’ process for the Students remote internship journey;
- Discovery – They learn about Fiji, the UN SDG’s, self-leadership and how their field and organisation supports Fiji’s National Development Plan.
- Discussion – They engage in discussion with Fijian leaders, Think Pacific staff and fellow students to deepen their understanding.
- Decide – They decide which action project they will focus on as they create campaigns, reports or resources submitted to our partners.
- Design – They create their project, that might mean designing reports, powerpoints, research or online campaigns.
- Deliver – They present their project to Think Pacific’s senior management team and their attached partner organisation.
- A career specific work placement.
- 120+ hours of learning, mentoring and work experience.
- Contribution towards sustainable development.
- Global connections with university students and professionals
- Development of digital skills that are vital to the new virtual workplace.
- Increased employability.
- Potential employment opportunities.
- Linkedin reference and attribute endorsements.
- Certificate of completion from Think Pacific & Partner Organisations.
What Are the Time Commitments?
- 4-Weeks – Recommended 25-30 hours per week.
- 8-Weeks – Recommended 13-15 hours per week.
- 12-Weeks – Recommended 10-12 hours per week.
Ideal for Business students who want to learn how to create an international social enterprise, just like Think Pacific. On this internship, the student will learn from founders and entrepreneurs as they share their knowledge, give feedback on ideas and support the student to create a business plan for your very own social enterprise. Just like one of our alumni, Callum Drummond, whom we have supported to create Bula Batiki.
Ideal for Health or Medical students who want to gain experience. On this internship, students will help Fiji’s rural communities tackle some major public health issues that exist across the whole of the South Pacific. For example, create a Non-Communicable Disease campaign that promotes awareness of how to prevent diabetes and heart disease through healthy lifestyle choices and submit your project to the Ministry of Health. Prevention is easier than cure!
Ideal for those Psychology students or those interested in mental health. On this internship, students will support the Fijian Ministry of Health and grass roots NGO’s in Fiji to break stigma about mental health in rural communities and promote positive messages in Fiji. For example, create an online campaign or physical resources that can be used to promote awareness on behalf of one of our partners, Youth Champs For Mental Health.
Ideal for those studying international development, geography or interested in sustainable development. On this internship, students will support the Ministry of Youth to promote community development programs that aid the achievement of global and national goals, taken from the UN’s Sustainable Goals & the Fiji National Development Plan. For example, create a campaign that promotes Women’s Empowerment in rural Fijian villages.
Ideal for future teachers studying primary, secondary teaching or early years education. On this internship, students will support the learning and holistic development of children studying at remote schools or kindergartens in Fiji. For example, you will be tasked with creating fun, engaging and exciting Maths & English lessons plans, unit frames and resources that will be submitted to the Ministry of Education, accessible by Headteachers across Fiji.
Ideal for those studying science, geography or just interested in conservation. On this internship, students can help to tackle the global warming crisis and other environmental challenges specific to Fiji. Some examples of action projects are; designing a conservation project of your own from carbon offsetting to coral farming or support conservation education for children by creating engaging awareness resources for remote schools in Fiji.
Ideal for those interested in digital marketing and strategy. On this internship, students will support NGO’s, government ministries and sporting organisations to spread their message and maximise their potential within the digital world. For example, create an exciting and engaging social media campaign strategy that supports our partners the ‘Little One’s Mobile Kindergarten’ to increase their following and increase engagement.
Ideal for those interested in sports coaching, development or management. On this internship, students can either support the Fiji National Sports Commission to design community sports camps for children in the summer holidays or support a chosen national sporting organisation such as Netball Fiji or Fiji Rugby by creating fun and engaging sports coaching unit frames they can share with community coaches.
Ideal for those interested in non-for profit (NGO) management. On this internship, students can gain in depth knowledge of monitoring the effectiveness of charitable initiatives, creating new projects, researching grants, increasing donors or creating fundraising resources to submit to a Fijian NGO board of trustees. Create an impact report or expand programmes for Think Pacific Foundation or for one of our Fijian NGO partners.
Ideal for those looking to tackle Fiji’s challenges and come up with innovative designs and solutions for how rural areas can meet their basic needs. From designing prototypes for sustainable housing, through to creating models for how vulnerable villages can be relocated, there is plenty to learn and get involved with.
Government |
Enterprise |
NGO’s / Charity |
National Sporting Orgs. |
| Ministry of Health & Medical Services | Loving Islands | Nature Fiji | FRU |
| Ministry of Youth & Sports | Juice Fiji | Alliance for Future Generations | NRL fiji |
| Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts | Duavata Sustainable Tourism Collective | Youth Champs 4 Mental Health | Handball Fiji |
| Fiji National Sports Commission | Namosi Eco Retreat | Precious Plastics – Fiji | Netball Fiji |
| Fiji Council of Social Services | Waitika Farm | EcoBricks | Athletics Fiji |
| Climate Change & International Cooperation Division | The Fusion Hub | Uto ni Yalo Trust | Fiji Paralympic Association |
| Rako Pasefika | Psychiatric Survivors Association | The Fiji Rugby Academy | |
| Cautata Village Bakery | Lifeline Fiji | Fiji Amateur Boxing | |
| Marama Alliance UK | Fiji Alliance for Mental Health | ||
| South Pacific Society of Lifestyle Medicine | Femlink Pacific | ||
| Boxfit HQ | Solar Fiji | ||
| Trendy Fashions | Graduate Women Fiji |
Through your virtual internship, the culmination of your energy and hard work has the power to create tangible outcomes implemented at local level in Fiji
Your action projects are presented by our trustees to Government Officials or heads of international NGO’s and local charities so they may use your content to contribute to their ongoing aims and initiatives or develop new programmes.
You could be responsible for creating the next national health resource, new material being used by schools or community groups, or a marketing or business campaign that leads to increased job creation in Fiji.
As a registered charity in Fiji and a For Impact organisation, your fee invests in Fiji’s future – expanding opportunities for Fijian students, communities and organisations.
| Currency | $ AUD |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | 95 |
| Program Fee | 805 |
