AFRICA ITALY SPAIN
Gap Year breaks, Adventure Holidays, Courses, Volunteering
Anglo Abroad
We are a friendly agency that specialise in sending our clients to worthy volunteering and adventure programmes in South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Botswana and other countries worldwide. We also have a wide range of programmes including cookery courses, Spanish courses and horse riding holidays. We are proud to have built up and maintained a wide and diverse series of programmes, which hopefully will appeal to all. So if you're looking for that break from the daily grind, are looking to take a Gap Year out or are just looking for an action packed holiday then look no further.
Please feel free to look at our website on www.angloabroad.com or call us on(0044)(0)1273776660
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ROMANIA
Voluntary English Language Assistant in Kindergarten
ONG Asociatia Wonderland
Location: Baia Mare, Romania
Starting date: 15th September 2008 onwards
Duration: Flexible
We are a kindergarten which aims to teach the children English through games, activities and conversation. We are looking for native speakers of English to assist the children in learning the language. We have a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and we are located in the beautiful Maramures district. Accomodation and food will be provided.Requirements: fluent English, commitment to working with children- experience prefered
Contact details: Str. Tineretului, nr.15, Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania,
Tel: 0040362800351/ 0040742896423
E-mail: wonderland_ro@yahoo.com
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NEW ZEALAND
Paid New Zealand Farming Jobs
Intern Options
Have a look at the video on our farming page - http://www.internoptions.com/farm.htm - and have a read of the full details for our programme. You can send us an email with any questions you have to info@internoptions.com or pick up the phone and give us a call to 0207 353 7699.We are looking for experienced farmers, those studying agriculture or if you you have grown up on a farm. Farming Jobs are available all through New Zealand and you can start at any time of the year. Intern Options will help you every step of the way so you will get to New Zealand faster and with no hassle, so you can start earning and enjoying everything New Zealand has to offer. Our jobs or placements are paid well, include great benefits and you can organise to have time off to travel and see New Zealand. Email now or click on the Inquire now button on our web page http://www.internoptions.com/farm.htm Cheers
Jon
EU Nationals only
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PUERTO RICO
Humane Society and animal clinic
Explorations in Travel
Volunteers assist with the daily operation of a small animal shelter and clinic. Tasks include cleaning, feeding, site maintenance and development, medical care of dogs, cats, and horses.
Contact:
OneWorld Volunteer Travel
www.volunteertravel.com
explore(at)volunteertravel(dot)com
Nationalities accepted: Applicants must have a tourist visa for entry into the U.S. We do not assist with visa applications.
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ASIA AFRICA SOUTH AMERICA AUSTRALASIA
Volunteer projects and courses overseas
Travellers Worldwide
Travellers Worldwide arrange voluntary placements in 20 countries worldwide within Asia, Australasia, Latin America and Africa. There are over 300 projects to choose from including, teaching (English and many other subjects), conservation (animals, marine, and environment), care (orphanages, disability homes, community development), sports (coaching and playing), and work experiences (journalism, law, medicine, media, design and many more). A number of in-country cultural courses are also offered including languages, martial arts, dance, meditation, surfing, capoeira etc. It is possible to combine projects for a full cultural experience.
Placements have very flexible start dates and can last from 2 weeks to 1 year – volunteers choose their dates. All nationalities and all ages from 17+ are welcome. Formal qualifications are not normally required. Travellers provides excellent support and training (including TEFL Certificate) before the placement and as well as 24/7 support and back up whilst in-country, throughout your placement and your return. You will be met at the airport by Travellers staff and giving an induction into your new area on your arrival. Travellers is a member of Responsible Travel and a founder member of the Year Out Group.
Travellers has many projects to choose from in the following destinations: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, China, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Visit: www.travellersworldwide.com
All nationalities welcome.
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WORLDWIDE
Volunteer work abroad
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Fiji, Germany, Ghana, India, Japan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Lattitude Global Volunteering is a charity specialising in volunteering for 17-25 year olds. We have a global vision and aim to provide unique experiences of voluntary work placements for young people from around the world.
Lattitude is an organisation with attitude. We are passionately concerned about the world and the issues facing us all. Above all, we are concerned about having a positive impact on the communities in which we volunteer.Formally known as Gap Activity Projects, Lattitude Global Volunteering has been sending young people on projects around the world for over 35 years. Whether it’s teaching English to children in Ecuador, working on conservation projects in New Zealand or helping in Red Cross hospitals in Japan, there’s something for everyone. Wherever in the world our volunteers end up, they make the world of difference to local communities.
As well as the benefits to the projects, our volunteers gain an enormous amount personally – from a great addition to the CV to memories which will last a lifetime.Projects typically last between three and six months, although you can stay for up to a year if you’re really keen!
Lattitude is one of the very few registered charities in the “gap year” market, and operates on a not-for-profit basis, so you can be sure you’re getting value for money. For those who still think they might struggle financially, Lattitude also runs a number of bursary schemes to help out.
Each year, almost 2,000 Lattitude volunteers make a significant difference to thousands of lives around the world, including their own. So why not take up the challenge of volunteering overseas? Please contact Hannah Jones 01189 562932 / www.lattitude.org.uk / hjones@lattitude.org.uk
Nationalities accepted: See web site for details
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COSTA RICA
Volunteer Costa Rica
Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE)
We have many diverse volunteer projects to choose from throughout Costa Rica. Whether you want to help kids through art therapy, taking care of animals at the San Jose Zoo, or assist with conservation at the beach in Tarcoles, you are sure to have an amazing and memorable time in Costa Rica.While on the program you will live with a Costa Rican host family. Sharing your daily life with them will provide you with experience and insight into the culture you could never have had as a tourist. Soon you will become immersed in Tico life and live pura vida.Start dates are available year round.
Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/volunteer/costaRica.asp for more details, or contact Skylar King at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 137 or at skylar@aideabroad.org
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ECUADOR
AIDE- Volunteer Ecuador
Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE)
Spend anywhere from 2 weeks to 12 months volunteering in Ecuador or the Galapagos Islands or both! We offer a wide range of volunteer program possibilities such as teaching English and working with children in the Galapagos Islands, caring for giant tortoises on Isabella island, working in an organic eco-friendly farm, providing direct assistance to local doctors and nurses and gaining hands-on experience in the medical field, interning at a national newspaper, and helping protect women’s rights in Quito. Start dates are available year round.
Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/volunteer/ecuador.asp for details or contact Skylar King at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 137 or at skylar@aideabroad.org
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PERU
AIDE- Volunteer Peru
Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE)
Spend anywhere from 2 weeks to 12 months volunteering in Peru, an ancient and wondrous land! We offer a wide range of volunteer program possibilities such as teaching English and working with children, providing direct assistance to local doctors and nurses and gaining hands-on experience in the medical field, caring for eldery, and working with archeologists to conserve and restore projects.
AIDE- Volunteer Peru program gives you the opportunity to not only travel to a new country, but experience the real life and the spirit of Peru. This program is the perfect way to live like a true member of the community and to fully integrate into a new culture.Start dates are available year round. Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/volunteer/peru.asp for more details or contact Skylar King at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 137 or at skylar@aideabroad.org
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UK
AIDE- Work England
Association of International Development and Exchange
We will find you a high quality placement in either a pub or hotel, along with affordable housing. The Work England program gives you the opportunity to work, live and experience Britain like an insider. You will get to experience the true nature of the British people and immerse yourself in the culture of this historical country.
This exciting program allows you to earn money while having the trip of a lifetime. You will be able to immerse yourself in a new country and culture without worrying about the costs. Working in a new country will let you experience life and the culture as a true insider while acting as an ambassador for your own nation. The money you earn will make it possible to get out and do more. You can explore on your days off or travel at the end of your placement.Salary: You will be paid approximately £145– £195 per week ($260- $350 USD), net of taxes, in addition to receiving affordable accommodation. In some cases, you will receive discounted meals. Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/work/england.asp for more details or contact Kim Wied at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 147 or at kim@aideabroad.org
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AUSTRALIA
AIDE- Work Australia Outback
Association of International Development and Exchange
Our Rural Australia work program will place you in a paid position in a small town in the Outback. Work positions include farm work, domestic or childcare work in the farm, or rural hospitality work. You will start the program with a “Jet Lag Recovery Weekend” at Rainbow Beach. Once you have had the chance to relax, you will begin a five-day orientation program at a working farm near Brisbane. During this time you will have the opportunity to select the right job for you. You will learn new skills, ride horses and bikes, meet others and have a great time!
This exciting program allows you to earn money while having the trip of a lifetime. You will be able to immerse yourself in a new country and culture without worrying about the costs. Working in a new country will let you experience life and the culture as a true insider while acting a an ambassador for your own nation. The money you earn will make it possible to get out and do more. You can explore on your days off or travel at the end of your placement.Salary: Most positions include room and board plus a salary. Salary averages $300 AUD per week or $1200 AUD per month (approximately USD$ 888). Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/work/ausOutback.asp for more details or contact Skylar King at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 137 or at skylar@aideabroad.org
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AUSTRALIA
AIDE- Work & Travel Australia
Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE)
Our Work & Travel Australia program helps you find paid positions anywhere in Australia. We provide you with the sponsorship necessary for the proper visa, along with the support, guidance and flexibility to find just the job you are suited for.
Paid positions include: waiting tables, clerical work, telemarketing, sales and service work, production and transport work, seasonal work and call center work. Upon arrival you will have a pre-arranged consultation with a recruitment consultant who will go through your resume, discuss job opportunities, give housing assistance and review positions currently available.This exciting mix of programs allows you to earn money while having the trip of a lifetime. You will be able to immerse yourself in a new country and culture without worrying about the costs. Working in a new country will let you experience life and the culture as a true insider while acting a an ambassador for your own nation. The money you earn will make it possible to get out and do more. You can explore on your days off or travel at the end of your placement.Salary: Salary: Working a typical 40-hour week in Australia in an unskilled position, you can expect to make around $500-$700 AUD per week. This is based on earnings of approximately $15-$17 per hour for a 40 hour work week, which is a gross wage before taxes. Pay varies depending on the industry, location, your skills and the current demand for workers. The salary relationship is entirely between you and the employer. Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/work/ausWorkTravel.asp for more details or contact Skylar King at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 137 or at skylar@aideabroad.org
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CHILE
AIDE- Teach Chile
Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE)
AIDE gives you the opportunity to not only travel to a new country, but experience the real life and the spirit of your chosen destination. The Teach program is the perfect way to live like a true member of the community and to fully integrate into a new culture.
The Chilean Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have designed a program to create new opportunities for both Chilean students and teachers to practice English with native English speakers. You will work in the public school systems and be assigned to work with a Chilean English teacher.Salary: 85,000 CLP/ month Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/teach/chile.asp for more details or contact Kim Wied at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 147 or at kim@aideabroad.org
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CHINA
AIDE- Teach China
Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE)
AIDE gives you the opportunity to not only travel to a new country, but experience the real life and the spirit of your chosen destination. The Teach program is the perfect way to live like a true member of the community and to fully integrate into a new culture.
Teach in China places you in a paid English teaching position in a Chinese school for either 1 or 2 semesters or a short summer session. The majority of our positions are with Chinese Universities or Trade Schools, some positions will allow you to work with younger aged children.Salary: For semester or year long positions, you will be paid between $3000 - $5000 RMB (approximately USD$ 372 - 620) per month in the local currency. You also receive free accommodations and sometimes partial board. For summer session positions, you will receive free accommodations and sometimes a small salary.
Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/teach/china.asp for details or contact Kim Wied at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 147 or at kim@aideabroad.org
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SPAIN
AIDE- Teach Spain
Association of Internation Development and Exchange (AIDE)
AIDE gives you the opportunity to not only travel to a new country, but experience the real life and the spirit of your chosen destination. The Teach program is the perfect way to live like a true member of the community and to fully integrate into a new culture.
You will live with a Spanish family and teach your native language (English, German, French or Italian), in exchange for room and board. You will generally be asked to work an average of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and have weekends and the rest of the time free to sightsee, learn about Spanish culture and make new friends! Visit http://www.aideabroad.org/teach/spain.asp for more details or contact Kim Wied at 1-866-6ABROAD ext. 147 or at kim@aideabroad.org
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GHANA
Have a Voluntary Heart and a Free Mind for Humanity
Teaching Aid Ghana
Available voluntary opportunities include; -Teaching and Skills Training for Girls - Orphanage services - Community water service - Health service - Community Educational Infrastructural Service. you amy contact me for further details as our website is currently under development: Yahuza Issaka Teaching Aid Ghana P.O.Box TL313 Tamale, N/R Ghana, West Africa
Telephone: 00233-246-210585
Nationalities accepted: All persons with a free mind and a voluntary heart are welcomed, we will facilitate visa processing for all persons.
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GUATEMALA
Ecotourism and Community Support
Volunteer Latin America
This fair trade, organic coffee and macadamia project is owned and run by a cooperative of forty families. There are various ways to get involved and support the community: agricultural work (picking coffee, sorting and classifying macadamia etc): eco-lodge renovation (construction work etc); ecotourism (guiding tours, vegetarian and international cooking etc); and community services (medicine, teaching English, assisting with the fair trade certification process etc).
The project costs £10 – £25 per week depending on length of stay. The fee includes accommodation and a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your own meals.
Please visit www.volunteerlatinamerica.com for further details.
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MALAWI
Volunteer in rural Malawi
The Malawi Fund
Volunteer in nursery, primary and secondary schools in rural Southern Malawi. Placements can be from as little as a week and is situated in a family home. A donation of £150 is required (provides orphan support) and £50 per week to cover accomodation and most food costs!
Please email nat308@hotmail.com for more information
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USA
Environmental Advocacy and Organizing
Intelligentsia International, Inc
As a community service, III works with non-profit organizations to influence SW Florida public policy in order to bring about some positive changes in the environmental issues of this agricultural region and in particular in the issue of degrading water quality.We are seeking highly motivated students ready for challenges, and willing to take hand in implementing our ambitious plans and improvements. The students will have a unique opportunity to assist in all stages of this and similar projects and therefore to enhance their knowledge in environmental issues, lobbying, law and land usage policy and many others.Learn more about this position at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=c1Application Requirements: Apply on-line at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=c1 OR send CV/Resume to internships@intelligentsia-international.org
Qualifications: Engineering, Hydrology, Agriculture and Environmental issues, Journalism, Politics, Economics or Law students
Nationalities accepted: all nationalities; J Visa, B visa
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USA
Field Data Collection and Instrument System Maintenance
Intelligentsia International, Inc
Investigation of water quality degradation issues, as a consequence of unsustainable methods in regional agricultural production, is an objective of southwest Florida based research projects related to this assignment.
This training includes serving as a field, lab and office assistant responsible for extensive networks of flow, water quality and weather monitoring stations, theirs maintenance and further improvements.
In wider perspectives, this is an effort to collect scientific data to support planning methods for meeting new, long-term water quality goals. We are therefore seeking strongly motivated students, willing to assist scientists and engineers, who are striving to explore and develop strategies to protect and enhance Florida's sensitive natural resources, while also sustaining economically viable and compatible agricultural industry.
List of main tasks:
- Get familiar with assigned research project objectives;
- Collect samples (water, soil, grass, etc.) during field trips, according to specified methodologies;
- Prepare collected samples for laboratory analysis;
- Review and document obtained lab results;
- Summarize all activities in field logs Identify potential quality control problems and develop new procedures for reducing them;
- Maintain field instruments in working condition;
- Do necessary repairs to the field equipment as needed;
- Suggest new functionality improvements to used instrumentation;
- Document all preventative maintenance and repairs.
Learn more and apply at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=a1Application Requirements: Apply on line at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=a1 OR send CV/Resume to internships@intelligentsia-international.org
Internship for general Engineering and Science students
Nationalities accepted: all nationalities; J Visa, B visa
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USA
Design and Development of an Automatic Water Sampler
Intelligentsia International, Inc
Our company has developed and produced a low-cost automatic water sampler that includes electronic, hydraulic and mechanical components. This internship project involves assistance in designing and assembling a composite water sampler, using off-the-shelf components (relays, pumps, solenoid valves etc.). This project provides an excellent opportunity for practical application of a student's skills and ideas. We are seeking students and recent graduates prepared for taking on the challenge of developing creative solutions, to improve current automatic water sampler model. The resulting next generation sampler will be very helpful in addressing needs of hydrologists and other scientists, as well as local community.
List of tasks:
- Maintain field equipment in working condition;
-Document all preventative maintenance and repairs;
- suggest improvements in water sampler designs;
-Test and apply newly developed improvements;
- Perform field measurement tests according to specified methodology; -Collect water samples during field trips;
- Process collected water samples in a laboratory;
- Analyze received lab results;
-Document all activities in field logs or field data sheets; -Identify and document potential quality control problems, develop new procedures for reducing them.
Learn more about this position at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=b1 Application Requirements: Apply on-line at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=b1 OR send CV/Resume to internships@intelligentsia-international.org
Internship for Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering students
Nationalities accepted: all nationalities; J Visa, B visa
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USA
Telemetry and Database Systems Development
Intelligentsia International, Inc
Our company maintains an extensive network of remote field data collection stations in south Florida. Data from these stations are currently collected by technicians who visit these sites on a weekly or monthly basis. The internship involves developing low-cost telemetry systems using off-the-shelf device technologies (spread-spectrum, cellular, etc.). Data collected from these sites are also to be integrated with the project management web sites to facilitate access by research partners and clients.
Interns will study:
- previous interns' resources documenting telemetry and databases systems including hardware, software, telecommunication service provides
- water sampler hardware to understand the instruments feeding the telemetry system
- manuals and online resources describing software environments (PC 208W, Delphi FTP application, PHP, MySQL, Apache, Campbell Scientific DataLogger programming language, etc.) to be used in telemetry and databases project Learn more about this position at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=b3
Application Requirements: Apply on-line at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=b3
OR send CV/Resume to internships@intelligentsia-international.org
Internship for Computer Science and Engineering students.
Nationalities accepted: all nationalities; J Visa, B visa
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NEPAL
Volunteer work in Nepal 2009 - low programme fees
VEEP Nepal
We are always happy to happy to hear from volunteers and form Feb 2009 we will going start accepting volunteers. With new concept of program... as you have seen we are trying to give more opportunity to explore Nepal in same programme fess. We provide 2 day free trip to Pokhar Or Chitwan Famous tourist destination of Nepal.
If you are interested to come Nepal on Feb I can put your name on our up coming Volunteer List ... .that will be published on VEEP Nepal's web site.... Please let me know as soon as possible.... if you have any inquiry about the programme please feel free to ask we will be happy to reply to you within 48 hours. Please Log on to : www.veepnepal.org.np for details.
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NEPAL
Volunteer Nepal
Cultural Destination Nepal
CDN Nepal is a volunteer organization, which was established to introduce Nepal and its diverse geographical and cultural environment and promote general inter-cultural understanding through experiential learning in Nepal. "Volunteer Nepal!" program is an emphasis to the promotion of worldwide understanding for cultural differences.
CDN Nepal is engaged in service to humanity right on the spot., therefore a special program "Volunteer Nepal!" is introduced to the participants interested in more than pure vacation-stay. This program is designed for those people, who wish to visit Nepal and contribute their time and skills to benefit the community people as well as learn Nepalese culture & customs by living as member of a Nepali host family and doing volunteer work in various fields. By participation on this volunteer program, we have built confidence that the participants will gain personal experiences, share ideas as well as build open communication channel among different countries and cultures.Duration of the program is 2 to 4 months, age boundary is 18 to 65, and the qualifications is minimum school graduate. The program fee is Euro 650. The Cost includes 2 weeks orientation program
Homestay
Cultural orientation tour
Cross-cultural orientation
Hiking
Lectures on different topics
Meditation
Cultural activities
Food and accommodation during the whole program
Volunteering
Village excursion
Jungle safari
Rafting
Transportation within the country.An application fee is Euro 50. Program commences fifth yearly: February, April, June, August, and October.
Cultural Destination Nepal
GPO BOX # 11535
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tel 977-1-4377623, 4377696
Fax 977-1-4377696
cdnnepal@wlink.com.np
www.volunteernepal.org.np
Nationalities accepted: All Nationalities |
