Journalism Experience at a Newspaper in Honduras

  Honduras

Tegucigalpa

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to have fun and improve your career?

Officially the most fun way to boost your CV, getting work experience abroad has understandably become a popular idea. As well as enjoying another country it also proves to prospective employers that you are passionate about an industry and have experience in living and working abroad. Your assignments may include reporting on politics, travel and current affairs, or researching out in the field. You might even be required to help with translations, proof-reading and editing alongside the newspaper's other staff members. Honduras is a country with plenty to attract those with an eye for a story; a former banana republic with a turbulent political history, Honduras has been largely ignored by the west, making it the perfect journey of discovery.

Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html

Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"The highlight of my trip, so far, has been my weekend at Lake Yojoa. Early Saturday morning we took a birdwatching tour on the lake, spotted rare species and relaxed in magical surroundings. Later that day we visited the Pulhapanzak waterfall, where a guide took us under the falls to see caves at the back." (Carly Green)

The placement is close to the i-to-i office in Tegucigalpa, (pop. approximately 1 million), which is the capital of Honduras. Tegus, as it is commonly known by Hondurans, has a fresh and pleasant climate due to its high altitude. It is a bustling, noisy city that became the capital of Honduras in 1880. The name Tegucigalpa means 'silver hill' in the original local Nahuatl dialect.

Accommodation is in comfortable homestays with local families.

Qualifications: You should have beginners level Spanish, however ideally you should learn as much as possible before you go. You should have some journalism experience (a CV is required) however what is more important is your positive attitude and enthusiasm. In addition you need to be proactive, independent and be able to work on your own initiative.

Cost in US$: USD 2195.00 for 4 weeks, USD 300.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Honduras Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994