The Jobs Abroad Bulletin (JAB) - Gap Years and Volunteer Work Abroad

Volunteer Jobs & Gap Years Board
Issue 99 / February/March 2010

TV Production Work Experience in Accra
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

Work alongside a TV production team, from the concept idea for a piece, to the production of the model. The TV Production Studio where you'll work is located in Accra and is primarily a facilities house that undertakes commissions for television programmes, documentaries, commercials, music, corporate and training videos, events coverage, graphics, as well as 2D and 3D animation.

You should either be studying TV production or a related subject.. Minimum age 17.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Volunteer Teaching and Teachign Orphans in Zambia
ZAMBIA / Travellers Worldwide

The schools we work with, although private, are very poor schools that need as much support from volunteers as possible. You may be asked to teach anything from English to Maths and Sports to children aged between 2 and 16 years.

Another school we work with also accommodates permanent male orphans. It is very poor and needs as much support from volunteers as possible. You may be asked to teach anything from English to Maths and Sports to children aged between 7 and 19 years.

No qualifications needed, just a good dose of enthusiasm!

Travellers is a leading international provider of voluntary placements, courses and work experience internships overseas. These unique experiences require a fee to participate on. This cost covers your food, accommodation, airport collection and excellent 24/7 in-country support throughout your placement. Projects are generally 2 weeks – 6 months, you choose your own dates.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Coaching Sports to Underprivileged Children in Zambia
ZAMBIA / Travellers Worldwide

Help ‘Sports for all’ in Livingstone, and give children an opportunity they will never forget ... and neither will you. You'll coach underprivileged children in poor schools on our Total Sports programme. Travellers teamed up with the Ministry for Youth and Sport to establish a programme that enables enthusiastic sports volunteers an opportunity to coach a big variety of sports in one place, including Basketball, Cricket, Football, Netball, Rugby, Volleyball.

No qualifications needed, just a good dose of enthusiasm!

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Summer Camp in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

Travellers runs a summer camp every year and it's great fun! Don't miss this one. You can combine it with other projects.

COME TO GHANA AND HAVE FUN WITH THE KIDS. Turn their school holidays into an enjoyable learning experience using games, hobbies and any creative activities at a Travellers Summer Camp that is free for the children. If you've got nothing planned and you have anything from a couple a weeks or longer free this summer, why not come to Ghana and have fun with the kids!

No qualifications needed, just a love of children and of fun and games! Minimum age 17.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Pre-School Care Project in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

Work in a pre-school in the Kwabenya region of Accra with orphaned and underprivileged children. You'll be involved in a variety of activities, such as playtime, feeding, basic teaching. You can give these children a boost by helping them to learn basic numerical and English skills, drawing, painting, music and also facilitating games. This is where you'll help to develop their audio-visual skills from a young age.

You'll care for and teach children from a mixture of social backgrounds, aged between 1 to 5 years. Your help will go a long way to giving the children a better start in life, assisting with day-to-day care, teaching and social interaction as well as providing a safe environment for the children to be in.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Web Design Work Experience in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

You'll gain excellent web design experience in the largest design company in Ghana - their list of clients is impressive!

Work alongside professional web designers in the largest web design and development firm in Ghana. Observe experts and learn how they work in an African culture and environment. The experience you gain will be invaluable to you in the future and totally different to what you're used to in your home country.

This company specializes in interactive media development, applications development and E-business development. Focused on both multimedia and server side technology, this company has created a number of award winning sites and helped advance the state of Web Africa.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Radio Work Experience in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

Gain vital Radio Journalism work experience radio station located in Accra.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Medical Work Experience in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

Working in the health sector in the developing world is a real challenge. Observe experts in your field and learn how they work in GHANA. We have a variety of Medical placements available in Ghana. You could work in a hospital, clinic or teaching hospital, in any one of a number of departments. If your interest is nursing, we have a number of institutions who would appreciate your help.

You should be either:

-> planning to study medicine or a medical-related subject
-> currently studying medicine or related subject
-> or working in a medical field

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Sports Projects in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

You can take part in a varied selection of Sports projects in Accra. All sports are enthusiastically welcomed by children and schools alike and all are available to male or female volunteers.

You don't need any qualifications to coach sports, just a knowledge of the game. We provide you with Manuals on how to coach each type of sport, as well as Manuals on warming-up exercises, fun games to play, and more.

Cricket and Football are particularly popular!

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Teaching Children in Ghana
GHANA / Travellers Worldwide

All types of teaching projects, from English to Music and Drama, Maths to IT. No qualifications required. 2 weeks to 6 month projects - you choose your dates.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Primate Care Volunteering
SOUTH AFRICA / International Primate Rescue

International Primate Rescue is a South Africa-certifed non-profit organization working to provide stable environments and better livelihoods for displaced primates. Our sanctuary offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in a hands-on exotic animal care experience. We are home to seventy-five beautiful monkeys, including species of marmosets, tamarins, mona monkeys, and squirrel monkeys, as well as six Hamadryas baboons. It is with the generous helping hands of our volunteers that we are able to give these monkeys the care they deserve. Our volunteer opportunities are on-going and we accept volunteers year round for any duration of time. Those interested in volunteering with IPR can contact us at s.a@iprescue.org or visit our website for more information, www.iprescue.org.

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Wildlife Conservation Placements in Southern Africa
SOUTH AFRICA BOTSWANA MAURITIUS / African Conservation Experience

African Conservation Experience has been sending volunteers to Africa for over a decade and is the original, most experienced organisation for conservation placements in Southern Africa.

We can offer you the chance to work on Game and Nature Reserves alongside Conservationists, Marine Biologists, Zoologists, Wildlife Vets and Reserve Managers. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries, with no previous experience necessary, from the age of 17 upwards.

Contact: katrina@conservationafrica.net

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Veterinary
NIGERIA / CERCOPAN

CERCOPAN (Centre for Education, Research and Conservation of Primates and Nature: www.cercopan.org) is urgently recruiting for a volunteer veterinarian to start as soon as possible. The voluntary position involves managing the veterinary programme for a busy rehabilitation (over 160 primates of 6 rainforest species) and conservation project in southern Nigeria; duties include management and training of primate care staff and training the veterinary assistant. The position will also involve monitoring preventative medicine, following reintroduction and quarantine protocol guidelines and coordinating veterinary activities.

This is a challenging and rewarding position for anyone interested in making a contribution to primate conservation and working in wildlife veterinary medicine.

Requirements: Experience or second degree in wildlife veterinary medicine required. Room and board offered for one year contract.

Please send covering letter, references (preferably email contact) and CV to claire.coulson@cercopan.org

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Football Project
UGANDA / Volunteer 4 Africa

This project runs football training workshops to educate children and young people about HIV/AIDS. The activities are designed to raise awareness, promote prevention, and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. It seeks volunteers to help coach and run the workshops.

The project costs £38 week which includes board and lodging.

Please visit http://www.volunteer4africa.org

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Missionary Summer Trip
KENYA / Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

We are committed to the spirit-led journey to offer you unforgettable bibleopportunity as we will be visiting our National Parks and Game Reserves in Kenya

You will get an opportunity to participate in spiritual activities such as visiting a church for a Conference and Seminar, Crusades, donating a love gift etc.

You will have chances to go around the churches, Mosques and Temples before or after your tour, and an opportunity to preach to people By doing so, you will be showing the love of God to mankind.

We will also arrange for you to attend a mass for any church, Mosque or any Temple in order to facilitate in the faith you believe on. As mankind we are body, soul and spirit, we need also to attend the spiritual side of our being even on our time of relaxation as we watch the wonders and creation of our God. www.gracepattecotourskenya.org, info@gracepattecotourskenya.org

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Volunteer in Africa
AFRICA / African Impact

Established in 2004, African Impact is now one of the largest African-based travel groups. We offer volunteer programmes, adventure travel, internships abroad, tailor made travel for family, educational and corporate groups in Southern and East Africa.

In 2008 we were fortunate enough to facilitate setting up a rural pre-school and community project on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. In addition to this, we have expanded our programmes in Cape Town and St. Lucia, South Africa. Our portfolio of volunteer programmes now give us a solid footprint in Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. For more information, visit our site www.africanimpact.com

African Impact has also recently launched an exciting new project; African Impact: INTERACT http://www.africanimpact.com/interact. With these short-term volunteers programmes, we offer travellers the opportunity to make an impact on the local African communities they visit in just a few days - or even just a morning. A unique and rewarding activity for travellers who would like to give their journey an extra dimension and hugely appealing to incentive group/corporate group travellers. We are already having exciting success with this programme in Livingstone, Zambia.

We are adding internship abroad programmes, as well as further travel options to our portfolio in an effort to further facilitate tourism in Africa and build on our solid platform of responsible travel opportunities. For more information on these options, please see our website.

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Volunteer at Orphanage
AFRICA / Volunteer 4 Africa

This project creates inspiring educational opportunities for orphaned, rescued and abandoned children. It is looking for volunteers with the following skills: chefs, writers, film makers, artists, teachers, dancers, musicians and singers.

Volunteers can stay at the orphanage for free. Food is provided during working hours.

Please visit http://www.volunteer4africa.org

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Volunteer Programme Officer
AFRICA / Volunteer 4 Africa

This radio station is needs a volunteer to train its staff. The volunteer should be a specialist in mass communication and be prepared to work hard to build capacity. The volunteer will receive free accommodation, food, and be reimbursed for in-country travel and other work related costs.

Please visit http://www.volunteer4africa.org

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Train in the Caribbean Volunteer in Africa or Ecuador
AFRICA CARIBBEAN ECUADOR / Richmond Vale Academy

If you interested to being a volunteer, working together with people from many different nationalities and background, join us. You can learn and practice English, Portuguese, and/or Spanish. You don't need previous experience; you can learn everything during the program. You can go to Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa or Brazil.

There is a program fee to join. Food and accommodation are provided during the training period. During the project period, food, accommodation, pocket money and health insurance are provided.

Projects are 9 months, 14 months, or 20 months

For more information: www.richmondvale.org
email: jessica@richmondvaleacademy.org

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Solidarity Brigades - Brigadista
CUBA / Cuba Solidarity Campaign

Solidarity Brigades are holidays with a difference, as well as undertaking light construction and agricultural voluntary work for part of the time you get to mix with people of different ages and backgrounds from all over the world, learn about a fascinating country and undertake a full programme of cultural and educational visits. Brigades depart in the summer (£945 TBC) and winter (prices TBC). This price includes return flights with Cubana Airlines from London Gatwick, UK departure tax, visa, transfers to and from Havana International Airport, food, accommodation and most visits. Email finance@cuba-solidarity.org.uk

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USA stay on horses farm/internship
USA / Arrowhead Arabians

Small private hosesranch (7Pferde),offers stay/internship to experienced rider (18y. and older) Starting February or March, or later for 1-3 months. Must love animals and riding, be friendly, industrious, trustworthy, self-sufficient, flexible and non-smoker with interst in Natural Horsemanship. We offer food and lodging, some spending money, English lessons by teacher, trainings techniques, great trail rides in the near mountains a. trips to dessert and coast on our sweet and well-trained Arabian horses. In addition learn about alternative medicine, art lessons,etc. We are expecting help (as we would of a family member)with horse stalls and care, training of 2 young horses, possible with trail rides, help in house and light farm work. Email eduncolor@canby.com

Nationalities accepted: EU nationals don't need visitor visa for 3 months

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Farm Sanctuary internship
USA / Farm Sanctuary

Looking for an unforgettable experience? The Volunteer Internship Programs at Farm Sanctuary's New York and California Shelters provide individuals with unique opportunities to advocate for and connect with farm animals, establish community with like-minded people, and acquire valuable knowledge of the various facets of animal protection. Since Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986, interns have played a vital role in our efforts by enabling us to operate our shelters, conduct educational programs, and initiate campaigns to end the suffering of farm animals. Apply today and you too can contribute to Farm Sanctuary's life-saving work.

Farm Sanctuary Internships are available at both of our shelters, as well as in various departments within our organization. Housing is provided for all interns who work at our California and New York Shelters. Occasionally, off-site internship opportunities may be available; in these special cases, housing is not provided.

Internships require a one to three month commitment; please see our website for exact requirements for your desired position. All applicants must be 18 years or older and committed to Farm Sanctuary's goals and programs. Intern space is limited; early application is recommended. Apply online at http://www.farmsanctuary.org/get_involved/jobs/intern.html.

Apply at least 1 month prior to desired start date. Apply by end of February for summer positions.

Resume required for Campaigns, Development, Education, and Communications Internships. Letters of recommendation are welcome but not required.

Nationalities accepted: we cannot help with work permits or visas for applicants from outside the US months

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International Internship
USA / I Did Better

Location: Everywhere, but past participants have been to Boston, Chicage, California, New York, Washington

Type of Internships
We tailor the positions to suit your academic background, skills, and requirements, the nature of each placement will vary. As the host companies tend to be SMEs, clear procedures are in place to ensure that idid. and the host company provide an excellent, high quality placement for the intern.

Start Dates
Year round

Contact: emma@ididbetter.com

Nationalities accepted: UK nationals, EU nationals or non-EU nationals who are currently studying in the UK

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Volunteer on Organic Farms
CANADA / WWOOF Canada

Check out www.wwoof.ca for volunteering on an amazing array of farms, homesteads, ranches, rural properties, even urban places all across Canada. You help 4-6 hours a day and receive accommodation, meals and an interesting experience. You are free to chose for how long. Many volunteers (WWOOFers) go for 1-3 weeks at one place, then move on to another place - thus gaining a variety of interesting experiences. A wonderful way to see Canada, meet Canadians and have a fun learning time.

Nationalities accepted: no visa required for countries that have no visa requirements for Canada. We can NOT help for countries that require visas.

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International Internship
CANADA / I Did Better

Programme Dates and Application Deadlines
Group A starts on June 5th, 2010 for 8 or 12 weeks in duration
Group B starts on June 26th, 2010 for 8 or 12 weeks in duration

Location
Toronto or Vancouver

Contact: emma@ididbetter.com

Nationalities accepted: UK nationals

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Volunteer for School of Comedy and Mime
CENTRAL AMERICA / Volunteer Latin America

This innovative project educates young people who are in precarious family situations where poverty, drug abuse, physical/sexual abuse, gangs and other criminal activity are an unfortunate part of daily life. Through theatre, clowning, mime and circus skills students discover how to respect themselves and others when taught that they can make a living through this art. The project is looking for volunteers with the following skills: clown; mime; drama; theatre improvisation; storytelling; magic; contemporary dance (jazz, tap, Latin); set design and props; acrobatics; juggling; puppets. The project also strives to improve the academic education of their students and it needs volunteers to teach English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer and graphic design, entertainment techniques.

There is no cost to participate but volunteers are responsible for covering their living expenses. The project assists volunteers in finding a low cost place to stay.

Please visit http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com

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Community development Intern
COSTA RICA / Topical Adventures

We are seeking an community development intern to work at the Bambu Indigenous Reservation.

The intern will:
Manage and strengthen our existing relationship with the Bribi Tribe members in the community of Bambu on the Talamanca Indigenous Reservation.
Help us help them become more self sufficient and find alternative income sources.

Assist our volunteers with their volunteer projects on the reservation. (see below)
Help to define and prioritize the needs on the reservation.
Coordinate local efforts to support the sponsorship of children from that area with our partner, Children, Inc.

Help us to implement and manage a farmer's market program for the community.

Language preferences or other skill requirements for the intern:

Number of hours intern can expect to work each week and any schedule requirements (specific days or hours needed): 40 hours a week.

Rate of Pay: Rate of pay is currently set at $50 per week. We expect that we will also be able to pay for lodging and meals as well. All business-related travel and expenses are also covered.

Requirements:
A resume and a letter of recommendation

Ability to stay a minimum of 6 months.

Intermediate level of Spanish is required.

Ray Reynolds
Operations Manager
ray@tropicaladventures.com
Apartado 8-7100
Paraiso, Cartago
Costa Rica 30201
1-800-832-9419

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Sea turtle conservation program
COSTA RICA / Asociacion Widecast (Latin American Program)

Volunteers are encouraged to join us at any point during the season. For eighteen years, our project has welcomed students, travelers and professionals from countries around the world who have an interest in hands-on conservation and data collection work with an endangered species. Volunteers can commit from a week up to several months of their time participating in our program in Gandoca Wildlife Refuge and Cahuita Nationa Park.

Contact: claudio@widecast.org

Nationalities accepted: We accpet any person that get legally in to Costa Rica

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Local NGO volunteer
COSTA RICA / ICYE Volunteering Abroad

ICYE is looking for a suitable volunteer to fulfil a placement in Costa Rica, departing in late January 2010. You will have the opportunity to live abroad with a host family, learn a new language and help local communities If you are interested in protecting human rights, environmental conservation or other community development projects then please get in touch with ICYE immediately to find out further information.

Full training, pocket money and language lessons are included. A participation fee is required but ICYE will provide assistance with fundraising.

For more info, please contact Jenny Williams at international@icye.org.uk or call 0207 681 0983

UK Residents only

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Guatemala Sea Turtle Conservation
GUATEMALA / Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association (ARCAS)

ARCAS manages a sea turtle and mangrove conservation project near the town of Hawaii on the Pacific coast of Guatemala where volunteers assist in conducting nightly patrols of area beaches in search of nesting sea turtles, collection and burial of eggs in the hatchery and collection of research data. Volunteers can also take part in mangrove reforestations, educational activities in area schools and other community projects. The turtle season in Hawaii is from June to December with peak months of August and September for olive ridleys. For the much scarcer leatherbacks, (who, unfortunately are going extinct in the Pacific) the nesting season is November to January. For volunteers looking for a little more adventure and a more authentic Guatemalan experience, we also offer homestays with families in more remote fishing villages where volunteers help in the management and data-gathering at community hatcheries and educational and community activities.

In addition to volunteering at the Hawaii Park, ARCAS also needs volunteers to help out in managing its community sea turtle hatchery in El Rosario, a small fishing community @ 6kms east of Hawaii. There, you will be conducting nightly patrols in search of nesting adults, burying eggs in the hatchery and collecting data. The atmosphere in El Rosario is more laid back than Hawaii and there are fewer amenities, but it is also a more genuine, Guatemalan experience and a great chance to improve your Spanish.

For more information, contact us at arcas(at)intelnet(dot)net(dot)gt or visit our website at www.arcasguatemala.com

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Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation
GUATEMALA / Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association (ARCAS)

Give a hand to Guatemalan wildlife! The ARCAS Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is one of the premier wildlife rescue centers in the world, handling 300-600 wild animals of 40+ species per year. It is situated on 45 hectares of forested land on Lake Peten Itza across from the town of Flores in the Peten region of Guatemala, 45 kms from the world famous Mayan archeological site of Tikal. Volunteers at the Rescue Center help in feeding and caring for the animals at the center which include parrots, macaws, spider and howler monkeys, margays, ocelots, coatimundis, taras and kinkajous. Nearly all of these animals have been seized from smugglers and are very young, needing constant care and attention. There are also opportunities to take part in veterinary medical treatment, animal releases, environmental education and wildlife surveys, though the scheduling of these activities is irregular and we can't guarantee you will be able to participate.

Apart from the regular volunteer program at the Rescue Center, ARCAS is looking for volunteers to contribute to the conservation of the last @300 scarlet macaws remaining in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. This work entails nest monitoring and environmental education in the remote El Peru archaeological site in the Laguna del Tigre Park, and requires a longer time commitment and some prior experience on the part of the volunteer.

For more information, visit our website www.arcasguatemala.com or send us an e-mail at arcas(at)intelnet(dot)net(dot)gt

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Volunteer vacancies
HONDURAS / Iguana Research and Breeding Station

The Utila Iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri) is a large, tree-dwelling black iguana. This rare endemic reptile lives in the mangroves and nests on the beaches of Utila, an island off the Caribbean north coast of Honduras.

For this reason since 1994, the Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Senckenberg Nature Research Society have worked jointly to preserve this endangered reptile who lives only on the Island of Utila, the Utila Spiny-Tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri). Several other organizations, such as Honduran NGOs, joined their efforts and in 1997 they founded the Iguana Research and Breeding Station (IRBS). In 2008, the IRBS was recognized by the Honduran Government as an NGO, under the name of the Bay Islands Foundation. This allowed it to become autonomous, and the IRBS has become one of the projects of the Foundation.

Because our project has been completely self-finaced from the beginning of 2007,your volunteering and your volo-fee is an active help in environmental protection!

The jobs for the volunteers are very varied: public relations, environmental education, animal care, gardening, station maintenance and ecological research, are a few examples.

For futher information visit our web page: www.utila-iguana.de/v2

Applicants must be over 18 years old.

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Print Journalism Work Experience Internship
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Gain vital Print Journalism work experience on a leisure magazine located in the wine making region of Mendoza. The magazine focuses on the region of Mendoza and all it has to offer in terms of wines, tourism, excursions (places to visit and recommendations of places to eat) and Argentina in general. You don't need any Spanish as the magazine is written in English.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Coach & Play Sports in Argentina
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Argentina is one of the top countries for sports in the world. You'll coach a variety of sports to a variety of ages. You'll also have the opportunity to play sport which will give you a real insight into the local sporting scene. You'll act as an assistant coordinator/coach of your preferred sport, or you could help with a range of sports in the community of Malargue.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Care for Children in Argentina
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Energetic Volunteers are required to act as parents to children in need at a very worthwhile hospital or help children at a delightful non-profit Day Care Centre both in Mendoza. No qualifications required, just enthusiasm and a desire to help children.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Voluntary Teaching in Argentina
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Rewarding Work in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. You can teach a variety of subjects to children of all ages in a choice of schools, orphanages and social assistance centres. You can also assist in teaching in the Villa Soldatti Community Project. Villa Soldatti is the name of a shanty town within central Buenos Aires and is the location of one of our most deserving community projects.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Veterinary Work Experience in Beunos Aires
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Our Veterinary Placement is located in the heart of Buenos Aires and is perfect for an animal lover looking to to gain experience working with all types of animals.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Tourism and Adventure Guiding
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

This unusual placement is based in the beautiful and popular town of Malargue. You'll gain work experience in tourism and, if you're suitably qualified, you'll also assist with adventure guiding.

The Hostel where you'll be based, provides its guests with adventure tours like rafting, horse-riding, trekking, mountain climbing, etc. If you have appropriate experience and an adventurous spirit, you can do a work experience placement acting as an assistant guide on these adventure tours. You should love horses and be confident leading groups!

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Medical Work Experience Internships in Argentina
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Get firsthand experience in Medicine in a Salitas or Primary Care Centre in Buenos Aires. You'll shadow different doctors as they treat patients, thus giving you the rare opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of a medical unit in a different country. This will definitely stand out on your CV!

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Law Work Experience Internship in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA / Travellers Worldwide

Gain excellent legal work experience in a law practice in Buenos Aires. The practice of over 30 attorneys, plus accountants and economists, specialises in most areas of law and has an impressive international client list.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Local NGO volunteer
BRAZIL / ICYE Volunteering Abroad

ICYE is looking for a suitable volunteer to fulfil a placement in Brazil, departing in March 2010. You will have the opportunity to live abroad with a host family, learn a new language and help local communities. If you are interested in protecting human rights, environmental conservation or other community development projects then please be in touch with ICYE immediately to find out further information.

Full training, pocket money and language lessons are included. A participation fee is required but ICYE will provide assistance with fundraising.

For more info, please contact Jenny Williams at international@icye.org.uk or call 0207 681 0983

UK Residents only

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Teach Dance in Rio
BRAZIL / Travellers Worldwide

Teach ballet or dance to kids in Rio's poorest neighborhoods.

If you find joy in dance, join us in Rio and share your passion with kids from local shanty towns... The best thing about this project is that you can teach any kind of dance - the centre is open to anything! They mainly teach ballet, however, if you love street dance, belly dancing, Egyptian dancing...or any kind of dancing at all, they'll create a slot in the children's schedule for you to teach it. Anything goes and the kids particularly love learning new styles of dance from around the world.

You don't need any qualifications to teach dance in Brazil, just a basic understanding of the moves and enthusiasm to share this with the local kids! You can also combine your project with a dance course in the evenings, where you'll learn samba, salsa, tango, forro and other types of Brazilian and South American dance.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Care Work in Brazil - with Kids or the Elderly
BRAZIL / Travellers Worldwide

Work in a friendly centre for the elderly that really needs volunteers, or work in a creche with deserving young Brazilian kids. Make a Difference!

Short term projects. No qualifications required.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Coach & Play Sports in Brazil
BRAZIL / Travellers Worldwide

You don't need any qualifications to coach sports in Brazil, just a basic understanding of the game and a love of sports, as well as an enthusiasm to share this! You can also combine a Coaching project with a teaching project - or perhaps you'd like to learn Portuguese or Capoeira at the same time.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Teach Kids in Need in Brazil
BRAZIL / Travellers Worldwide

All types of teaching projects, from English to Music and Drama, Maths and IT. No qualifications required.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Community Capacitating: Project Volunteers
BRAZIL / Amigos de Iracambi-Saving Forests, Changing Lives

Work with us on the cutting edge of conservation and sustainability to make the conservation of the Rainforest more attractive than its destruction.

Amigos de Iracambi is one of a number of small non profits working to conserve the priceless resources of the forest while improving the economic situation of the local people. Our researchers and volunteers work with the local community to better understand the factors that lead to forest degradation and restoration-saving forests, changing lives.

Project Overview:
Responding to a proposal for extracting $1.3 billion worth of bauxite from a highly sensitive Atlantic Forest conservation area, Iracambi is facilitating dialogue between farmers, conservationists, miners and government decision-makers, redefining power relationships through capacity building and education, and working towards achieving the best outcome for the people and the land.

Volunteer Roles:
We are looking for people with experience in the following fields: 1. Agroforestry 2. Environmental services (water, carbon crediting and biodiversity) 3. Forestry with a focus on medicinal plants 4. Management of Renewable Natural Resources 5. Partcipatory Methodologies (PRA)

Volunteer Requirements:
Ability to speak portuguese highly advantageous!
Experience in fore-mentioned areas
Volunteers should be very pro-active, self-motivated and have good communication skills.

These positions require a commitment of 1 month minimum

Program fees are $600 for minimum stay of 1 month and include accommodation, meals and internet access.

If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Jemma at volunteers(at)iracambi.com

Nationalities accepted: Applicants should apply for a Tourist Visa

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GIS Coordinator and Mappers
BRAZIL / Amigos de Iracambi-Saving Forests, Changing Lives

Project Description:
The Iracambi GIS project is mapping a 200 square kilometer project area of rainforest and smallholder farms. The results of this project are being put to work in the first ever-local county land management program. You can read more about this on the Iracambi GIS website http://www.iracambi.com/I_GIS/

We want to develop and produce a comprehensive coverage of topographical and land use maps for the whole of the nine county Serra do Brigadeiro Development Territory. The project also aims to identify existing land resources and land use patterns, especially those of high conservation priority. All the information we get from the mapping is then put on to our GIS. We need people who can map the area using GPS.

Volunteer Role:
Coordinate the Iracambi GIS project if there is no present coordinator.

Database Management.

Assist Coordinators and volunteers with maps they need, or need to be created.

Maintenance of the I-GIS master guidelines.

Volunteer Requirements:
Portuguese an advantage but not essential

Proficient in using ArcView software

Patience, good organizational and communication skills.

Willingness to trudge through the forest with GPS in hand!

Volunteers should be very pro-active, self-motivated and seek to carry the program forward.

This position ideally requires a commitment of 3 months minimum, even better would be 6 or 9!

Program fees are $600 for minimum stay of 1 month and include accommodation, meals and internet access.

If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Jemma at volunteers(at)iracambi.com

Nationalities accepted: Applicants should apply for a Tourist Visa

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Trail Maintenance Volunteers
BRAZIL / Amigos de Iracambi-Saving Forests, Changing Lives

Work with us on the cutting edge of conservation and sustainability to make the conservation of the Rainforest more attractive than its destruction.

One of Conservation International's top five global biodiversity hot spots, the conservation of the Atlantic Rainforest is in a critical condition. For over 500 years this rich source of biological wealth has been under attack, and despite government measures to preserve it, deforestation continues.

Description:
Our network of trails provide researchers and volunteers with access to many different parts of the Fazenda. They are also used for environmental education and community outreach activities.

Volunteer Role:
Ensuring that trails are clear and safe

Maintenance of paths, steps and bridges

Maintenance of signposts and marker posts

Updating and contributing to master trail guidelines

Volunteer Requirements:
Portuguese language not essential but desirable

Carpentry skills a huge advantage

Ability to take on physically demanding work in beautiful scenery.

Volunteers should be self-motivated, responsible and be prepared to work with little supervision.

This position requires a commitment of 1 month minimum

Program fees are $600 for minimum stay of 1 month and include accommodation, meals and internet access.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Jemma at volunteers(at)iracambi.com

Nationalities accepted: Applicants should apply for a Tourist Visa

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Nursery / Reforestation Volunteers
BRAZIL / Amigos de Iracambi-Saving Forests, Changing Lives

Work with us on the cutting edge of conservation and sustainability to make the conservation of the Rainforest more attractive than its destruction.

Volunteer Description:
Not looking after a room full of children. Instead looking after the plants we use in our re-forestation program. From collecting seeds and cuttings to grow, to putting them in the ground in areas that are being re-forested, there is a lot of work to be done.

Volunteer Role:
Planting and transplanting of native species for reforestation.

Maintenance of the Tree Nursery (Renovating old tables, irrigation, maintaining the water source, obtaining soil, etc).

Maintenance of the agroforestry plantations and clearing of invasive plants around the seedlings.

Volunteer Requirements:
Willingness to learn Portuguese.

Accustomed to physical work in the field.

Experience in the area of environmental sciences and agro ecology desirable.

Volunteers should be patient, responsible, and have a methodical way of thinking/working.

This position requires a commitment of 1 month minimum

Program fees are $600 for minimum stay of 1 month and include accommodation, meals and internet access.

If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Jemma at volunteers(at)iracambi.com

Nationalities accepted: Applicants should apply for a Tourist Visa

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Teach English (EFL)
PERU / Supporting Kids in Peru - SKIP

Created in 2003, SKIP is a non-profit organization helping economically-disadvantaged children in El Porvenir realize their right to an education. We are currently working on the north coast of Peru, in the impoverished districts that surround the city of Trujillo.

Our team is comprised of volunteers from the community of El Porvenir and Trujillo as well as volunteers from overseas.

We are currently looking for volunteers willing to teach English to primary school children. A qualification in English teaching is not required. Our English teaching coordinator will be able to provide you with guidance and advice. You will plan lessons as a team but you will be teaching classes by yourself.

Ideally people should have prior experience of working with children and an enthusiastic and energetic personality.

A level of Spanish speaking ability would be of use although not essential. However, prospective volunteers would be encouraged to learn as much Spanish as they can prior to arrival as it will enhance their volunteering experience.

If you want to find out more about the programme, visit our website at www.skipperu.org, or contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteering@skipperu.org.

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Volunteer in a Nursery Programme
PERU / Supporting Kids in Peru - SKIP

Our team is comprised of volunteers from the community of El Porvenir and Trujillo as well as volunteers from overseas.

We have a very holistic approach to supporting the community of El Porvenir, and we offer assistance in education and economic development primarily, but we have also recently begun a nursery program. Because we want to run educational workshops with the parents, we are keen to find volunteers who have a background in education for young children. Any background in child psychology or social work would also be invaluable, as we want to talk to the parents about child development and improve their understanding of what young children need.

These children are young, so it is possible for volunteers to come who have a more limited Spanish ability as they will still be able to play with the children and can contribute to the lesson planning. However, for the training sessions we will need someone who is a relatively fluent Spanish speaker, previous experience in working in South-American countries would also be an asset, so that they are able to put across the relevant information and also answer questions that the parents have.

For more information, please visit our website at www.skipperu.org, or contact us: volunteering@skipperu.org

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Economic Development Work
PERU / Supporting Kids in Peru - SKIP

Our team is comprised of volunteers from the community of El Porvenir and Trujillo as well as volunteers from overseas.

We are always looking for enthusiastic and innovative thinkers to help us with the Economic Development (EcoDev) Programme. The more time you are able to commit, the more you will gain from the volunteering experience. Further, the more you are able to prepare your Spanish prior to arrival, the better, as this will mean you are able to communicate with the families and gain a better understanding of their situation and how they benefit from our programme.

Volunteers involved in the EcoDev department will get to know all aspects of the programme, namely the microcredit project, the business and productive workshops as well as the marketing and distribution of products the SKIP mothers manufacture within these workshops and at home. The volunteers will be appointed to the projects that suit their skills and interests and in which their help is most needed.

To get to know more about the department please visit our website at www.skipperu.org, or contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteering@skipperu.org

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Volunteers for Educational, Health Care and Environmental Projects
PERU / Inka Magik

We are seeking volunteers and coordinators who would like to join our projects in Peru starting from one to 6 months.

The posts mostly covers areas on:
-Assisting local teachers to run the clases to pupils from primary and secondary schools

-Helping local staff to run a nursaries and medical post

-Promoting recycling activities in the peruavian Andes and promoting the activities of how to do farming with the local people.

For more information on how to join us please visit: www.inkamagik.com

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Part funded NGO voluntary placement Latin America
LATIN AMERICA / ICYE Volunteering Abroad

Would you like to volunteer for either 6 or 12 months in Latin America, departing August 2010 or January 2011? Are you nervous about fundraising to cover the cost of your placement but still keen to give it a go?

ICYE-UK has £1000 to award one volunteer on a long-term placement. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about volunteering and making a real difference to disadvantaged communities. We do not require specific experience or qualifications, but you should be willing to immerse yourself into another culture and be keen to learn or develop your Spanish. Volunteers can select their country / project preferences from the list of projects available.

Projects range from HIV and AIDS community development to teaching, from Human Rights to environmental sector. For a full list, please contact the office on international@icye.org.uk

Full training and language lessons provided.

UK Residents only

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Coach & Play Sports in Australia
AUSTRALIA / Travellers Worldwide

Nearly 20 different sports to choose from, plus you can coach refugee children. This is an excellent project! No qualifications required.

Coach Sports in Perth, Western Australia's finest city. You can coach, develop and play a specific sport, or many different types of sports - the choice is yours! Coaching and Playing Sports is fun for everyone, but also extremely beneficial in building team spirit, communication and leadership skills.

Choose from a huge variety of sports and you can also choose your dates and length of program! You can also coach refugee children for about 4 to 5 hours a day, as well as training and playing in any of the other sports.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Paid Australia Working Holiday Travel Jobs Programme
AUSTRALIA / Intern Options

This is our most affordable Australian programme, and it pays the highest wage, that's why it's the most popular work and travel programme.

Every person accepted onto the programme is guaranteed a job before you depart to Australia, yes you read correctly GUARANTEED a job.

For programme details and to find out if you're eligible for this very popular programme - see the website below to fill in your pre registration form:

http://www.InternOptions.com/horticulture-australia/

On this page you can click through to meet the people we have already confirmed onto the programme and their guaranteed Horticulture Travel Job to start June/ July next year and hear about their travel plans.

To hear from Mark who is currently on the programme in Australia click on the link below:

http://www.internoptions.com/3462/marks-horticulture/

To meet the first people confirmed onto the programme click on the link below:

http://www.internoptions.com/2978/horticulture-applicants/

Any questions on the programme or where we can place you please contact Jon at Intern Options on 0207 353 7699 or email info@internoptions.com

Nationalities accepted: Must be eligible for the Australia Working Holiday Visa

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Restore the Rainforest
AUSTRALIA / Australian Tropical Research Foundation

Rainforest restoration and related research in tropical far north Queensland (Australia). We are seeking volunteers, interns and students to assist in a wide range of rainforest and climate change related activities. See http://www.austrop.org.au for futher details (or contact hugh@austrop.org.au.

Visa requirements - appropriate tourist visa is usually adequate.

Location - Cape Tribulation - about half a km from stunning beaches, mountains and rainforests.

Contact: hugh@austrop.org.au

Nationalities accepted: Unfortunately we can't assist with visa applications

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International Internship
AUSTRALIA / I Did Better

Location: Everywhere, but orientation is in Sydney or Melbourne

Start Dates
Group A starts June 5, 2010 for 8 or 12 weeks

Group B starts June 26, 2010 for 8 or 12 weeks

Contact: emma@ididbetter.com

Nationalities accepted: A UK national

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Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy with Disabled Children in N.Z
NEW ZEALAND / Travellers Worldwide

Work with a large number of children with physical disability's such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and mobility problems. You will be working alongside and under the guidance of the current therapist at the unit helping the children with there disabilities.

You should be currently studying Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or already qualified. You must be able to do this project for a minimum of two months.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Hostel Helper
SLOVAKIA / The Ginger Monkey

The hostel is situated in a beautiful small village in the Slovakian High Tatras mountains. We have amazing panoramic views of the mountains from every window.

The day to day running of the hostel requires a little bit of cleaning, checking guests in and out, arranging small events, going out for dinner with guests, and a fair bit of socialising.

The volunteer will be given breakfast and have opportunities to make money with special events organised and if they want to they can cook meals for guests and charge a small amount.

The candidate will get plenty of time off to explore the mountains and site see around the region. We have plenty of options locally for snowboarding and skiing so could be a great opportunity for someone to brush up on the skiing / boarding skills.

Contact: whatnextjimbo@gmail.com

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Low Cost Volunteering - Whales and Dolphins
SPAIN / The Atlantic Whale Foundation

Tenerife. The Atlantic Whale Foundation provides low cost volunteering/ work experience/ internships for young people wanting to 'make a difference'. There are three routes- direct with the AWF as 'research- guides' on the whale watching boats of Tenerife, through the global network of grassroots low cost projects defending nature, habitats and communities under threat on its social network site NOGODODO, and through its Earth Centre projects in Africa, South America and Asia. Positive attitude and hard work key qualities looked for with research, conservation, film making, photography, education, language skills all of great value. Details www.whalenation.org www.nogododo.com or edb@whalenation.org

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Translator Work Placement
SPAIN UK / Apple Language

Loughborough, UK and Barcelona, Spain. Apple Languages/Language Courses Abroad Ltd. offer paid work placements for students/young professionals with the following languages:
Spanish
French
German
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese
and Swedish

We also have a rolling position for an EU national as a work placement Finance Assistant.

For more information, please visit our website here:
http://www.applelanguages.com/en/vacancies.php

or contact Peter Carvell at: peter.carvell@applelanguages.com

EU nationals only

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Free holidays with accommodation
SPAIN / Maurice A. Chaundy

North East Mallorca. Young retired couples required for free holidays with accommodation to help maintain a two acre estate.

Please contact Maurice A. Chaundy at :
superpad971(at)yahoo(dot)es

UK nationals only

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Leaders Needed for seroius Sustainable Project
PORTUGAL / EcoAlgarve

ECOALGARVE.COM
Four years in the planning and we are ready to go. If you are serious about changing the course of the future we'd love to hear from you. Please take a look at our site and requirements.

Thanks for looking

http://www.ecoalgarve.com/EA_public/Volunteers.htm

Nationalities accepted: We cannot help with work permits

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Work Experience Opportunity with Horses in Andalucia
SPAIN / Rancho Guadalteba

Work experience opportunity at Rancho Guadalteba in the heart of Andalucia, Southern Spain. Live-in working student required who would like to learn 'hands on' with Roy French, trainer in Natural Horsemanship, Reining, Western Riding and Trail. We need someone to give a willing hand with daily tasks around the Ranch including feeding and grooming, mucking out and exercising the horses. Based near Teba in the Antequera/Ronda area in stunning rural location. This position is non-paying but we offer accommodation and all food and drink. In your free time you can use the private swimming pool or go trekking through olive groves and mountains. See our website for more information: www.ranchinspain.com or email us at ranchinspain(at)yahoo(dot)es.

EU Nationals Only

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Working holiday at a Medieval Castle in France
FRANCE / Chris & Rachael Eaton

We are an English couple renovating a small medieval castle in France. We offer free accommodation inc all meals in return for 5hrs work Mon-Fri, your weekends are your own. Types of work ranges from painting, general laboring, woodworking, plastering, all general renovation, we are also looking to develop a large organic vegetable patch in the field behind the castle. We have vacancies throughout the year

For more details please contact us on
info(at)medievalcastle.fr or telephone (from outside France) 0033 549 804640 From France 0549 804640

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Work in Austria
AUSTRIA / Amadeus Association

The Amadeus Association provides German Language courses, vocational training and work experience programmes throughout Austria.

We offer:
. German & Work Experience (paid & unpaid)
. Ski & Snowboard instructor courses with paid work experience in the Austrian Alps . Year round German courses in Vienna with starting dates every Monday of the year

For information please visit http://www.amadeus.or.at

Phone : +43 1 406 05 66
Fax: +43 1 406 05 66 11
E-mail: info@amadeus.or.at

Nationalities accepted: We cannot help with work permits or visas for applicants from outside the EU

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Work Study
RUSSIA / Language Link Russia

Work-Study is a unique opportunity that combines serious Russian language study with paid part-time work in an international language centre. Participants pay a programme fee in advance for accommodation, Russian tuition and administrational expenses, but they receive wages for teaching their native language, which helps cover living costs during their stay in Russia. For aspiring teachers with no prior qualification, the programme can also be a way to earn an in-house TEFL certificate.

The standard programme comprises 12 academic hours per week of General Russian tuition and up to 18 academic hours of teaching, with accommodation in a shared apartment.

Language Link's programmes of Russian studies are approved by Russian Language Undergraduate Studies, Ltd.

We offer two different Work-Study programmes to cater for both qualified E.F.L teachers and those with no teaching experience at all. Programme A is designed for unqualified teachers and includes a 4-week TEFL training course. Details of this training can be found in the attached information pack (please note, the training and internship for Work-Study differ slightly from Language Link's full-time teaching internship). If you have an EFL teaching qualification or experience, we can consider you for Work-Study Programme B.

You can find more details in the "Job Opportunities: Work-Study" pages of our website: http://www.jobs.languagelink.ru/jobs/.

If you decide that you would like to participate in the Work-Study Programme (or any of our other opportunities), please go to the application procedure section of our website, http://www.jobs.languagelink.ru/jobs/application/, read through the guidelines, then fill in and submit an online application form.

Nationalities accepted: The Work-Study programme is open to native English speakers from the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K, Australia and New Zealand.

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Volunteer/co-worker
IRELAND / Camphill Community Dunshane

Camphill Dunshane is a lifesharing community of about 50 people.About half of whom have special needs. We live and work together,sharing in the daily tasks of running our small dairy farm which includes chickens, sheep,pigs and pet goats and horses for riding therapy.

Other workshops include Pottery, Basketry,candlemaking, bakery and a Biodynamic garden.As well as household tasks like cooking the meals.
Come volunteer for 1 year or more.

We follow the year celebrating the Christian festivals which we all try to participate in preparing together.
Please see www.camphill.ie

There are about 9 camphill communities in the republic of Ireland.Dunshane is 35K from Dublin in the beautiful horse country of Co. Kildare. We also look for Families or couples as well as individuals.

Nationalities accepted: non EU nationals register after coming to us.

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Live-in volunteer
UK / Hilt Support Ltd

Hilt supports adults with learning difficulties to live independently in East London.

Volunteers support people with learning difficulties with household tasks, such as cleaning and cooking, as well as with social and leisure activities that the person enjoys, for example playing sport or going to the cinema. Volunteers also share a house with the individuals they support.

We are looking for people who speak a reasonable level of English, are patient, have good communication skills and want to support people with live independently and make their own decisions.

We offer accommodation with utility bills paid, training, support and a weekly living allowance.

Contact Emma on +44 20 7014 7452 or on emma@hilt.org.uk for the application pack and more information

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Scuba Diving & Resort Management Internship on Pulau Tiga Island
MALAYSIA / Travellers Worldwide

Scuba diving on the shores of the colourful and exotic island of Pulau Tiga off the coast of Malaysia. This is a Diving project that includes learning to dive and assisting with the running of a dive centre on the paradise island of Pulau Tiga, the location of TV's "Survivor" Game Show. No previous qualifications needed.

You'll have the opportunity to take the following courses during your project (depending on previous experiences and length of project):

Open Water Course and Advanced Open Water Course,

Emergency First Aid Response Course,

Rescue Diver Course,

Dive Master Course (optional and subject to certain criteria)

Once qualified, you will practise your diving in Malaysia's tropical waters!

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Care for Animals Project at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Malaysia
MALAYSIA / Travellers Worldwide

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH BORNEO'S NATIVE WILDLIFE. Care for animals in Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Malaysian Borneo's newest attraction and home to many of Sabah's native and threatened species. Many species in Borneo are endangered and so the Wildlife Park has a very important role in educating the public in conservation and awareness of environmental issues.

Some of the native species at the Wildlife Park include Orang-utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Pygmy Elephants (including two very charming baby Elephants) and a Pygmy Rhino. On top of this the Wildlife Park has Tigers, a Clouded Leopard, Gibbons, Otters, Sun Bears, Giant Tortoise, Mouse Deer, Ostrich, Civets and a fantastic Aviary complete with talking birds which allows the visitor a taste of life deep within the rainforest.

No qualifications needed, but you must have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with tropical climates.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Teach English in a School in Cambodia
CAMBODIA / Travellers Worldwide

Teach English or other subjects to children on the tropical paradise island of Koh Rong Samloem off the coast of Sihanoukville in Cambodia. This location is breathtaking!

The school is tiny and the children range from 4 years old up to 16. You're their opportunity to learn English from a fluent English speaker, which will help them increase their opportunities for the future. You'll really make a difference on this project while at the same time having a wonderful experience in this delightful country.

No qualifictaions required.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Teaching Schoold Children in Brunei
BRUNEI / Travellers Worldwide

Schools in Brunei are fascinating because their locations are so different. You could work in a school in a village, or one by the beach, or a rural school in the rainforest ... or even a school in Kampong Ayer. A Kampong Ayer is a collection of 28 Water Villages built on stilts in the Brunei River and here you'd go to school by boat - a novel way to start the day!

Short term voluntary teaching placements (2 weeks - 6 months), no qualifications required.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Volunteer Abroad
THAILAND / The Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand

The Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand (WARF) is charity was founded in 1992 and is dedicated to preventing the maltreatment of wild animals, relieving their suffering, providing a caring environment in which rescue animals ca live, and ultimately returning healthy animals to the wild. We recruit paying volunteers to help at our projects that are devoted to animals care. Volunteer with WARF you will support the foundation in two ways, with the rehabilitation and donation. Our projects are best suited to people with a genuine interest in the care and well being of the animals.
Volunteer may participate in the following activities:
- Assist the Animal Keepers (Preparing food, feeding)
- Assist in Gibbon Release Research
- Building, maintaining and enrichment the cages
- Daily cleaning of the cages
- Giving talk to tourists, telling them of your experiences and those of the animals at the projects as well as enlightening them on the current situation of the wildlife protection in Thailand
- Teaching in your native language to local school

Contact: volunteer@warthai.org

Nationalities accepted: Non-immigrant Visa only

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Photojournalism Work Experience in Beijing
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

You will work as a Photojournalist for a Magazine, taking your own photos and choosing stock photos to go with the articles about Chinese Culture. Fantastic experience, whether you're already in journalism or are looking for a step up on the ladder...

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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PR & Events Work Experience in Beijing
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

You will work on the events & marketing team for a magazine on Chinese Culture. The magazine publishes both a print magazine and an e-newsletter, but is also involved in running events for diplomats, tourists and other 'foreigners' interested in learning about Chinese Culture. Your main role will be to help organise, advertise and put on these events. Fantastic experience, whether you're already in journalism or are looking for a step up on the ladder...

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Journalism Work Experience - in Beijing
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

You will work as a Journalist for a Magazine, writing articles about Chinese Culture. Fantastic experience, whether you're already in journalism or are looking for a step up on the ladder...

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Physiotherapy Work Experience in Beijing
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

Work in the Physiotherapy department of a Beijing hospital - practice and get training in Physiotherapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine!

You'll work in a hospital in Beijing, shadowing the doctors and observing the unique mix of Chinese and Western medicine that makes up their healthcare system.

You need to be qualified in Physiotherapy or in your final year of degree level study. No knowledge of Mandarin necessary.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Medical Work Experience in Beijing
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

Learn about both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how they are used in the Chinese healthcare system to compliment each other.

You'll work in a hospital in Beijing, shadowing the doctors and observing the unique mix of Chinese and Western medicine that makes up their healthcare system.

In a world of competition where an army of graduates are lining up for the top jobs, this project would set you apart from the crowd and make employers look twice.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Kindergarden Project in China
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

Work with enthusiastic (and very cute!) Chinese children from 3-6 in Yangzhou. No qualifications required.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Voluntary Teaching in China - Short Term Placements
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

Teach in Beijing or Yangzhou. No qualifications required!

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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Giant Panda Conservation
CHINA / Travellers Worldwide

Unique hands on conservation project with one of the world's most threatened species!

Work as an Assistant Panda Keeper at a Sanctuary in China and get to know these wonderful, fascinating animals at first hand. Contributing to their conservation must be up there on any Top Ten List of Things To Do.

"The survival of... the panda, and the protection of these areas is so important. It is the only way we will guarantee that the populations living in the region will continue to reap ecosystem benefits for many future generations." - WWF's

No qualifications required.

Travellers Worldwide contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email: info@travellersworldwide.com
Web: www.travellersworldwide.com

Nationalities accepted: All nationalities welcomed

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International Internship
CHINA / I Did Better

Programme Dates and Application Deadlines
Group A: Starts 5th June, 2010 for 8 or 12 weeks
Group B: Starts 19th June, 2010 for 8 or 12 weeks The application deadline for both programmes is 19th February, 2010 Location:Shanghai, China

Type of Internships
We tailor the positions to suit your academic background, skills, and requirements, so the nature of each placement will vary. As the host companies tend to be small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), clear procedures are in place to ensure that idid. and the host company provide an excellent, high quality placement for the intern

All connected with the international Chambers of Commerce and have an international outlook to their activities.

Keen to host international trainees and offer a work environment which brings out the best in east and western cultures.

Our past host companies have consisted of Fortune 500 companies; Strong Chinese companies; foreign-owned companies with a branch in China and progressive SMEs.

Contact: emma@ididbetter.com

Nationalities accepted: A UK national or international (EU and non-EU) students who are currently studying in the UK

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Volunteer for archaeological excavation in Israel
ISRAEL / Tell es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project

Join the excavation team at Tell es-Safi/Gath, biblical Gath of the the Philistines (home of Goliath) this summer (July 4th-30th, 2010). The excavation, now in its 14th year, is uncovering one of the largest and most impressive sites in the Near East, with rich and well-preserved remains from the Bronze and Iron Age (Canaanite, Philistine and Israelite cultures). We have openings for volunteers and students (including accredited academic field school). Minimum participation for two weeks. For more information, surf to www.dig-gath.org, or visit our blog: http://gath.wordpress.com

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Volunteer for an Archaeological Dig
ISRAEL / Tel Rehov

We welcome volunteers to join us at Tel Rehov for a unique opportunity to excavate one of the largest and most intriguing Biblical cities in Israel . We will be in the field in the summer of 2010 from June 15 until July 16 and will concentrate our work on exposing more of the rich and varied finds dating to the time of Kings David and Solomon, the 10th and 9 th centuries BCE. The only beehives ever discovered in an archaeological excavation in the world were uncovered at Tel Rehov and we invite you to be part of exposing more of this fascinating ancient industry. We offer enjoyable accommodations at a kibbutz near the tel and an accredited academic field school. For more information, please visit our website www.rehov.org

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Teach basic English to the tribal children in India
INDIA / First Light

We are running a school in a remote village to teach poor tribal children in India. We need volunteers to teach basic English to the children and play with smile! We need your help. Accommodation & Food cost is USD 300 per month. Please visit our website and fill up the online application Form which you will get on 'Join' page. www.firstloghtindia.org
Email: info@firstlightindia.org

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Volunteer in India
INDIA / SMILE Society

SMILE (member of CCIVS, UNESCO & WANGO) welcoming volunteers in India! Different opportunities eg: Teaching,washing,food distribution,art & craft training ,health care etc positions are available.There 2 -12 weeks programmes are available against a nominal living cost only! Programme starts every month 1st & 17th .Groups and individuals are welcome. Please keep in touch with our website: www.smilengo.org

Nationalities accepted: Tourist/volunteer visa

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Teaching volunteer in Pokhara
NEPAL / Volunteer Venture Pokhara

The minimum duration of this programme is 4 weeks and it is available all year long. During the 5 first days the participant will stay at a hostel for an orientation. This orientation includes immersion in the Nepalese culture, language courses and excursions in the surroundings of Pokhara.

After the orientation period the participant will move to a host family where he/she will participate in all-day-activities: trips, celebrations... From Sunday to Friday the participant will do volunteer work in Non Governmental Organisations, Public Services, community projects, primary schools... During the weekends you can participate in cultural workshops (Nepali dancing, cooking,...) We will also be able to design excursions for groups from at least 2 persons during the weekends.

Email krishna_25@hotmail.com

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Volunteer in Nepal, Adventure travel, Teach at school
NEPAL / Friendship United Nepal (FUN-Nepal)

Friendship United Nepal (FUN-Nepal)- volunteer job with meaningful travel experience in Nepal.Organization registered in District Administration Office and Social Welfare Council in Nepal as a non-profit making and non government organization.

Your Sincerely
Kamal paudel
Friendship United Nepal (FUN-Nepal)
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Post Box No: 24886
Tel: +977 01 4334798
Cell: +977- 9841492062
Email: info@fun-nepal.org
Website: http://www.fun-nepal.org

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Volunteer in Nepal
NEPAL / Alliance Nepal

Teaching English as a volunteer will give you the opportunity to teach students who are eager to learn and improve their abilities in English. The students will also benefit from cultural exchange and different teaching techniques. You will be placed in either a public (government) or private school, depending on the area you wish to work. Your main role will be to teach English, however you may have the opportunity to assist in other school activities such as sports and extra curricular projects.

Generally as a volunteer you will be teaching for 2 to 3 hours per day, 6 days a week, to students aged between 6 and 13 years old. There will be a permanent English teacher at the school to assist you with teaching methods, offer advice on dealing with communication barriers and provide you with suitable curriculum for the classroom.

As a volunteer English teacher you do not need to be native in English but you do need to have good knowledge of the language.

If you are volunteering during school holidays or exam periods Alliance Nepal will find alternative activities for you to participate in such as working in an orphanage.

Contact info@volunteerworkinnepal.org

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Volunteer and Escape Adventure in Nepal
NEPAL / Alliance Nepal

As a volunteer in this adventure programme in Nepal, you will have the unique opportunity to explore this fabulous country of highly diverse culture, religions and geography. You will work with local community on sustainable development projects. With the choice of three different volunteer projects in Nepal ranging from eco-tourism, school and community to environmental conservation, providing you with challenges and new experiences.

Volunteer in Nepal and give yourself the chance to make the most of your trip to Nepal with an exciting variety of travel options and tours.

www.volunteerworkinnepal.org

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Trip Volunteer
WORLDWIDE / Global Citizens Network

Global Citizens Network sponsors teams of volunteers wishing to learn from and work with people in other cultures. Each team visits a developing community where local people are involved in grassroots efforts to meet their human and community needs while preserving their culture and traditions.

Participants have the opportunity to experience life in another culture by living with local people, eating local foods, and experiencing local hardships and triumphs. Volunteers are instructed in language, social structure and issues, agriculture, industry, and arts. Many partner communities offer insight into specific issues or trends such as environmental protection, women in development, and traditional medicine.

Each team member receives training materials and participates in an orientation session, generally on the first or second day of the trip. The team spends one to three weeks in the community, led by a trained and experienced team leader from Global Citizens Network. A local individual acts as cultural consultant, and when necessary, as translator and language tutor.

Each day consists of both work and learning; in some locales, these elements will be divided; in others, they will occur simultaneously. Accommodations will vary, but often the team will be divided in pairs (or more) among local host families. At least one meal each day will be communal with the team and community members eating together.

The teams consist of 6-12 people. No specific skills are required of volunteers, and there are no upper age restrictions. Under-aged persons are considered on an individual basis and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

After returning home, team members are encouraged to remain engaged with Global Citizens Network. Members are encouraged to join or found a local Global Citizens Network chapter and to engage with our online community.

Contact: info@globalcitizens.org

Nationalities accepted: we cannot help with work permits or visas for applicants from outside the US months

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International Conservation, Wildlife and Teaching Internships with GVI
WORLDWIDE / Global Vision Internationa (GVI)

Gain valuable fieldwork experience and new qualifications as an intern with Global Vision International (GVI). Interns are needed for 20+ week periods and internships are available on a variety of GVI expeditions within the fields of terrestrial and marine wildlife research and community development.

Interns receive thorough training at the beginning of the program alongside normal expedition members and this can include leadership courses, wildlife survey techniques, GVI's introduction to TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) or the full 100-hour TEFL. First Aid & CPR training is provided along with all health and safety protocols relevant to the expedition and college credits may also be available.

Further details are outlined on our website at www.gvi.co.uk/courses/internships for the following internships:

Marine Mammal, Primate and Coastal Habitat Environmental Internship in Kenya

Community Development and Teaching Internship in Kenya

PADI Dive Master Internship and Marine Conservation Training in the Seychelles

Wildlife Conservation and Field Guiding Internship in South Africa

South African National Parks Internship Scheme

Conservation Internship in Ecuador

Costa Rica Rainforest Conservation Internship

PADI Dive Master Internship and Marine Conservation Training in Mexico

Central America Spanish Language and Teaching Internship Program

South America Spanish Language and Teaching Internship Scheme

Thailand English Teaching Internship

Commencement: throughout the year.

Applications can be lodged online at www.gvi.co.uk

You can also contact us for more information by emailing info(at)gvi.co.uk

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Wildlife conservation projects, social/teaching worldwide
WORLDWIDE / WorkingAbroad Projects

Volunteer opportunities from 2 weeks up to 6 months in duration on the following projects:

- Tsau! White Lion Conservation Project in South Africa - reintroduction of white lions into their endemic land.

- Cheetah Conservation Project, Botswana - research and conservation of wild cheetah

- Watamu Turtle Programme, Kenya - turtle monitoring and rehabilitation programme

- Statia Conservation Project, St. Eustatius, Caribbean - sea turtle monitoring and research, trail work and botanical gardening in the national and marine parks

- Ocean Spirits Leatherback Sea Turtle Programme in Grenada - join as a Research Assistant from March to August every year

- Teach in Rural Thailand - teach English and live in a rural homestay in NE Thailand

- Volunteer in Brazil - work with children, teach the arts, sports, medical work, NGO development and conservation work in and around Rio de Janeiro all year round

- Cloudforest Conservation Programme, Ecuador - tree planting, reforestation, sustainable living and food production in the cloudforest

- Iceland Wilderness Programme throughout Iceland's National Parks every June to August

- Nevada Wilderness Programme, USA - conservation and restoration work throughout the mountains and deserts of Nevada year round

- Desert Elephants Programme, Namibia - research and tracking wild elephants and community building work in Namibia

- Wolf, lynx and bear tracking programmes in Sweden - in the summer and winter

All information can be found under www.workingabroad.com and by email to info@workingabroad.com

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Free accommodation and food in return for a few hours work a day
WORLDWIDE / Workaway

We can offer the opportunity to travel and volunteer work in many different countries thoughout the world. We are not an agency. We provide a list of hosts who offer food and accommodation in exchange for a few hours work per day. It´s an ideal way to travel, integrate, learn a new language and meet people from all over the world. Email at info@workaway.info for more information or check the website www.Workaway.info

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