Fiji Journalism internships with Frontier – use your gap year to gain work experience to develop your career

The Fijian archipelago lies scattered lazily in the achingly blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, bathed in the radiant Antipodean sunlight. Its towns and villages are veritable melting pots of cultural influences – see multicoloured Hindu temples perched next to relics of the traditional indigenous spirit houses with their lingering sense of an ancient magic.

Its irresistible shores are fringed with picture-perfect palm trees, and the azure waters that surround the islands are inhabited by an astonishing array of marine creatures; over 1,200 species of fish including clown fish, trigger fish, blue tangs, 12 species of whales and dolphin, anemones, soft coral and much more.

Enjoy fragrant sun drenched days and balmy exotic nights – try a Fijian beach party for whirling fire dancers, traditional dancing and delectable food cooked in a rustic underground oven. Fiji will enchant you with its infectious, chilled out "Fiji time" lifestyle and its heavenly beaches – the perfect paradise location for your Frontier adventure!

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Visit this irresistible tropical paradise
Make lifelong friends
Experience how a newspaper is run

FAST FACTS

Location	Suva, Fiji
Activities	National news gathering Researching Reporting on important environmental, financial, business, political, domestic & sporting news
Transport	Airport pickup and internal ground transfers subject to start date, alternatively volunteers make their own way from the airport to Suva (pick up can be arranged at an additional cost)
Accommodation	Homestay or upgrade to shared lodge

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Before you go	Pre-departure support Travel & medical advice & documentation Equipment advice Discounted medical kit Free Frontier t-shirt
In-country	Accommodation (upgrades available) Two meals per day Local orientation and training In-country emergency support 24-hour international HQ backup Airport pickup subject to start date In-country transfers subject to start date

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WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

You will work closely with the other newspaper staff and will be substantially involved in the intricate day to day running of a significant English newspaper in Suva. You may cover activities ranging from national news gathering, researching and reporting on important environmental, financial, business, political, domestic and sporting news.

You will be encouraged to bring your own creativity and perspective to the articles you contribute to, whilst also constantly learning from professionals working alongside you. You will have the choice of either concentrating on a particular aspect of the newspaper you are interested in or work across many different elements. Wherever your goals lie, whether purely in journalism or even editing, production or advertising, this assignment has something for you. As well as all this, you will discover more about this exotic destination and its people through your work and involvement in the project.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?

This depends on whether your arrival coincides with the first Monday of the month regular airport pickup by our field staff, if it does you will be met at the airport and escorted over to Suva. If you arrive at any other time you can make your own way from Nadi International Airport to the capital of Fiji in Suva. You can take the frequent bus service for this four hour trip across the Island, we'll give you easy to follow instructions for this simple journey. Upon arrival in Suva you'll be introduced to your project host and escorted to your new home.

WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?

Your home in Fiji will be a comfortable and welcoming homestay with an hospitable Fijian family or, if you choose to upgrade, in a simple and comfortable lodge near the centre of Suva, where you will be in a single sex dorm with access to a kitchen, wi-fi connection at $5 per hour, TV, bar, garden, sun deck, laundry service, cold showers, linen and towels and please note that house rules apply (an extra cost of £60 a week applies for lodge accommodation) . From here it will take you half an hour to get to your school in the mornings travelling by local bus

The office is a little outside the centre of Suva, so it is much easier for volunteers to get to the office from the lodge than from a homestay, therefore travel expenses to and from the newspaper office will be higher if staying in a homestay.

The Lodge is about a 5 minute walk to the bus station and then about a FJ$4 taxi ride to the newspaper office. Homestays are at least a 15 minute walk/ FJ$3 taxi ride into town, followed by another taxi ride to the placement office.

WHAT WILL I BE EATING?

You can sample Fijian home-cooked meals as your homestay family provide you with at least two meals a day. You will be able to sample a variety of delicious local dishes! Some to look forward to include taro, breadfruit, sweet potato, cassava, and cassava chips, coconut and fabulous shellfish and seafood. A delicious Fijian speciality is a lovo feast, which is a meal cooked in a hole in the ground – unusual but very tasty!

HOW WILL I GET TO WORK?

Transport from your accommodation to your placement each day will be by local bus, taxi or bicycle (cost not included).

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

In your spare time you can enjoy the spectacular scenery and beautiful beaches and go snorkelling in the clear blue waters of Pacific harbour, just a bus ride away. Whatever you do you'll be amazed at the Pacific Islanders' tremendous hospitality and culture. You'll quickly make friends as you play rugby, netball, and other sports with the villagers.

You can take part in traditional ceremonies, learn Fijian cooking, and learn how to weave hats in the local style, visit the hot springs or take a scuba diving course. There is also the opportunity to trek in the nearby rainforest, and bathe in natural waterfall lagoons. Please note that these activities cost extra and we encourage you to book them direct with local providers helping to support the local economy.

Nausautoke Village Visit – Day / Weekend Trip

If you want to experience the real rural peaceful and humbling side of Fiji, outside of the City, then Frontier Fiji have a new optional once in a life time cultural excursion available for you!

Visit Nasautoka village, roughly 2 hours north of Suva, where the local community will welcome you with open arms and big smiles, including a traditional performance of a village song and dance! Be treated to the Fijian way of life; experience how they live totally self sufficiently, off the land that surrounds them.

This village trip is available as a day excursion or a weekend trip. A minumum of 4 volunteers need to book for a day trip to be scheduled. This can be booked with your Project Coordinator in country.

A day trip pragramme will include a selection of the following:

Traditional village song and dance

Bamboo Rafting across the Rewa River – don't forget to bring your swimming trunks!

A mountain hike / trek to a spectacular view– walking boots essential

Traditional prawn fishing in the Rewa River

Followed by the traditional Lovo / Bamboo cooking of the prawns – where a Fijian feast will subsequently be laid out for you to indulge! (at extra cost)

Home-stay option (for weekend trip – at extra cost)

A breakdown of costs:

Transport to and from Nasautoka village FJD25 / 9GBP / 15USD (minimum 4 person)

Village Donation FJD10 / 3.50GBP / 6.50USD

Fijian Feast Lunch FJD10 FJD10 / 3.50GBP / 6.50USD

A day out for no more than FJD45 – a unique experience at a bargain price!

Home-stay option of FJD20 per night – this way you will get to do all the activities available over two days, or more!

Rest & Recuperation Weekend UPGRADE

Treat yourself and spend your final weekend in Fiji in the lap of luxury with our special R & R weekend upgrade. The special rate of £35/$55 per weekend is available if you pre-book (or book in-country for £50/$80).

This weekend upgrade facilities include:

Breakfast

Beach front accommodation

150m beach with hammocks and loungers

Popular beach bar with the cheapest beer on the coast on tap & a double happy hour

Swimming pool

Hot showers

Pool and table tennis room

TV lounge

Internet lounge

Free Wifi

Free activities including sea kayak hire, coconut weaving and jewellery making and beach volley ball

Optional extras include: snorkel trip with kit £6; bush trek to local waterfalls £4; beach horse ride £10; massage £8 per hour; 2.5 hour surf lesson £30

Lunch and dinner is not included and meals cost between £3 an £7

COSTS

4 weeks US$ 1,945

6 weeks US$ 2,545

8 weeks US$ 3,195

10 weeks US$ 3,795

Extra week US$ 345

£60 / $100 per week extra to upgrade to Lodge accommodation

DEPARTURE DATES

Monthly

DURATION

4 weeks and longer

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Before you go

Pre-departure support
Travel & medical advice & documentation
Equipment advice
Discounted medical kit
Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country

Basic accommodation (upgrade available)
Two meals per day
Local orientation
Project training
In-country emergency support
24-hour international HQ backup
Airport pickup subject to start date
In-country transfers subject to start date

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Flights

Flights aren't included, but shop around to get the best deal. The earlier you start to look the cheaper it'll be!

We have recently commissioned Longreach Travel to help our volunteers find the best flight deals for their trips with Frontier. Longreach Travel are a specialist agent in the Expedition and Gap Year Market and will source the best possible fares for you, whilst offering you an outstanding level of service and support at all times. We ask that you contact Longreach Travel for your flights rather than book online, as they will not only offer you the most competitive fares but also offer a range of benefits to you which include:

Your credit card details are not in danger of being fraudulently used.
Longreach Travel are bonded to ensure your financial protection.
Every ticket issued by Longreach Travel is covered by Airline Failure Insurance, except for those airlines which are in financial difficulty, which will be advised.
You have access to a support system should you encounter difficulties, or you find it necessary to change your travel arrangements for whatever reason.
Longreach Travel wil help you with any other travel requirement such as overnight hotels if required, Sim cards for your mobile phones, travel insurance and lounge passes.

You are not obliged to book with Longreach Travel, however we at Frontier believe they wil offer you the best possible deals for your flights. Longreach Travel have assured us that should you contact them for a quote, your details will remain strictly confidential and will not be held in their system or added to any future mailing lists. To receive your quote or to seek any advice for your flights, please contact Frontier’s dedicated consultant at Longreach Travel, Michelle Cumbo on 01932 753 411 or by emailing fares@longreachtravel.co.uk

Visas

Depending on your destination country and your country of origin, you might require a visa. Please see the appropriate country consular website for details. Please note that your visa will usually start on the date that you enter the destination country regardless of when it was issued. Please check with the relevant embassy or high commission. If you are purchasing your visa or paying entry/exit fees in-country you will probably need to pay in US Dollars. If you have any questions please consult the relevant embassy or high commission. Please check the visa information regularly, as changes often happen without warning.

Insurance

You'll need to buy appropriate travel insurance covering your participation on the project. You won't be able to go without the right travel insurance so double check to avoid disappointment. Please make sure that you're covered for the whole duration of your trip – from the day you leave the UK to the day you return. It's also best to get your travel insurance at the same time as paying the deposit for your project. Depending on your policy, this will cover you for any unexpected cancellations.

Your insurance should include the following:

Medical cover, including medical emergencies and medical evacuations (up to £2,000,000);
Personal liability (up to £1,000,000);
Cancellation and curtailment of your trip (up to the value of your project contribution).

If you are going to be scuba diving you should get coverage for scuba diving up to 30m, including hyperbaric therapy treatment (unlimited). You should consider obtaining insurance to cover you for any additional activities which you plan to do during, before, or after your Frontier project. We recommend that you obtain cover for your baggage and personal effects.

LEGAL STATEMENT
Frontier supported projects and Frontier group projects are run in partnership with in-country NGOs, small community based organisations, local research institutes, academic organisations and conservation agencies. Project descriptions and information are supplied directly by our partners or field staff and are accurate at time of publishing.

We aim to keep information up to date and accurate, however, the nature of our projects and in particular the fact that they are constantly evolving and developing in response to changing needs means that project activities, travel schedules, tour itineraries and daily timetables can change overnight and without notice.

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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?

WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?

WHAT WILL I BE EATING?

HOW WILL I GET TO WORK?

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Nausautoke Village Visit – Day / Weekend Trip

Rest & Recuperation Weekend UPGRADE

COSTS

DEPARTURE DATES

DURATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Before you go

In-country

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Flights

Visas

Insurance

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