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JAB - THE JOBS ABROAD BULLETIN
A Monthly Bulletin for Finding Jobs Abroad,
Working Holidays and Gap Year Opportunities
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ISSUE 37 / APRIL 2003 / PART 1 OF 1

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
We'll be travelling without the laptop for the next six to seven
weeks and the next issue of the Jobs Abroad Bulletin will not be
available until we get back to the UK at the end of May.

Though we won't be able to respond to email during this time
advertisers are still welcome and encouraged to post vacancies to
us for booking into the May and following issues.

JAB RTW

Hello. This will probably be the last issue of JAB produced on the
move. We bring this issue to you not long after the last one
because, as mentioned above, we intend to tuck away Mr Benn
while we toddle off to Laos, China, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Last issue we mentioned we were off to Singapore where we
stayed a couple of days, saw Raffles and avoided SARS, before
heading back to Malacca to pick up our handy Catch 22 travel safe
which we had left behind.

Leaving the heat we made it to the cool Cameron Highlands and
stuffed ourselves with steamboat, strawberries and cheesecake.
Rik, a pleasant and informative South African veteran of over four
years of continuous travel, persuaded us, over a litre each of
whiskey, to add southern China to our itinerary and, after a brief
stop in Bangkok, we are now in Kanchanaburi on the river Kwai
while we wait for our visas.

The famous bridge is still crawling with hundreds of Japanese
while the thousands of British, Dutch, Australasians and, let's not
forget, Asians that built the original bridges lie dead in the
immaculately kept graveyards in town.

It does feel like we are nearing the end of our travels but we still
have a lot to fit in, probably too much, that we will tell you about
next issue. That issue, I'll repeat again, won't be sent until the end
of May because our bags are being lightened and the laptop is
being put away for a while.

Lastly, the usual apology if you've got in touch with us and we
haven't got back to you. We've got some emails ready to be sent
but at last attempt they didn't go for some reason so if they don't
reach you in the next day or two they won't go for another seven or
eight weeks.

Bye,
Shane & Deirdre.

IN THIS ISSUE=>

> Job of the Month
> Tourism & Catering
> Childcare, Domestic & Care Work
> Camp, Leaders & Kibbutz
> Voluntary Work
> Working Holidays, Interns & Work Placements
> Ski Resorts
> Agriculture & Animals
> Teaching & TEFL
> Other Work
> From the Classified & Bulletin Boards
> Live & Work Abroad Bookstore
> On the Site
> Admin

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JOB OF THE MONTH =>
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> UK
The Ambient Green Picnic is an annual live music and arts event in
Guildford, Surrey, UK. An established part of the south of England's
festival scene the Ambient Green Picnic showcases local artistic and
musical talent as well as drawing attention to environmental issues.
For 2003 we are looking for volunteer stewards to man the site from
11:30 to 21:30 (in shifts). For further information visit the website
http:\\www.ambientpicnic.co.uk or email vijayluthra@yahoo.com

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TOURISM & CATERING =>
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> GREECE
Cafe Picasso-Mexican Restaurant. We are looking for a cook with lots
of experience in a busy, fast paced kitchen, supervising staff and
ordering stock. We are a Mexican Restaurant, Canadian / Greek
owned on the Island of Naxos (working language is English) near
Santorini. We do not require that you have experience with Mexican
food only that you are willing and interested in learning and are
responsible. We pay well for Greece (includes dinner) and also offer a
day off which is rare here. Our enjoy our beautiful island during the day
and work only in the night. Contact us with your resume through email
sdperakis@hotmail.com or phone fax 30-22850-25408 or 30-22850-
42188. We look forward to hearing from you. Applicants must hold an
EEC passport.

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> UK
The Artichoke Restaurant Ltd, Amersham, Buckinghamshire. 24 cover
restaurant seeks experienced waiting staff, restaurant manager, chefs
and kp this recently opened restaurant offers modern European cuisine
and sleek professional service within a newly refurbished and stylish
interior excellent rates of pay contact iaurie gear or jacquiline dare
on:(01494)726611 see us on line at www.theartichokerestaurant.co.uk

> SPAIN
I am looking for a childrens entertainer with relevant experience. You
must be outgoing, hard working and be prepared to work 6 days a
week within a team of 4-6 in a friendly busy hotel. You will be paid on a
monthly basis in Euro's with your food and board all in. Applicants must
be British. Email smithover@hotmail.com

> CYPRUS
A newly opened Traditional Irish Pub in an entertainment centre in
Paphos is looking for female bartenders and waitresses for full-time
yearly employment. Preferably Irish or British nationality, but other
European nationality will be considered if fluent in English. Candidates
must be between the ages of 25 to 40 years old (past experience will
be a plus). Good salary, free accomodation and other benefits. Please
send email with CV and recent photo attached at:
info@easysurf.com.cy Irish and British nationals wanted.

> FRANCE
La Maison du Vert. Helpers wanted for all or part of summer season
(May-September) in our Vegetarian guest house and Restaurant in
Normandy, northern France. Varied work, helping clients, room
changes, kitchen work, light gardening, waitering etc. Full board, no
bills - all meals vegetarian - own room. 40 hours a week, 2 days off.
Wage 110 Euros per week. French not essential. Friendly, family
atmosphere. beautiful rural location. See our website and email for
more details; www.maisonduvert.com / mail@maisonduvert.com Any
nationality accepted but must speak English. No visa needed for
European citizens.

> SPAIN
Childrens entertainer / kids animator required for immediate position in
the Canaries. Please call Mondiale Entertainment on 0034 659546295
asap to discuss details. Flights and accommodation provided. UK
citizens required.

> UK
England - Chefs And Other Hotel Positions. Hotel jobs in England
available for chefs, all year round. Other hotel positions also available,
e.g reception, bar, restaurant, housekeeping etc. Six months minimum
preferred. Contact us today at amitijobs@aol.com Working holiday or
working visa required.

> UK
Family holiday park on Isle of Wight has vacancies within the Bar and
Catering team including cooks and supervisory staff. You must be
legally entitled to work within th U.K. with good command of the
English language. A good standard of accommodation is provided
whilst staying with us. For more info email quentinjboard@hotmail.com
or telephone us on 01983 523109

> UK
Windsor, Berkshire, England. We are looking for an experienced Head
chef and Sous chef to work in our contemporary Restaurant / Bar. The
food has recently been reviewed by the Guardian newspaper and we
enjoy a busy local and business trade. There is a team of five in the
kitchen, we employ around fifty people in bars and pubs in the town, so
you wont get lonely. We are about forty minutes away from the city
(Paddington station). Email Windsor Pub Co royaloak@talk21.com

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CHILDCARE, DOMESTIC & CARE WORK =>
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> FRANCE
Au Pair in France this summer! We are recruiting dedicated and
friendly students to become Au Pairs for families in the South of
France this summer. We interview all our families, and ask for
references which we check.

You will be given all the information on your family and the chance to
speak to them before making your final decision. We are available
throughout your placement to help with any problems you may have.

About your Job: Registration is free but you must pay for your travel
costs. Board and Lodging provided by the family. Pocket money of
£45-55 / week. 20-30 hours per week - helping with the children & light
housework.

Profile Required: British / Irish Nationality (no exceptions); Aged 18-
27, Single and without dependants; Minimum Conversational French;
Available: April / May until September / October; Friendly, enthusiastic
and flexible personality!

E-Mail us the following information: Name, Age, Nationality, Smoker?
Driver? Experience with Children, Level of French, Earliest Start Date,
Latest Finish Date, Tel Number - landline if possible, How often do you
check your email?

Au Pairs by Pebbles aupairs@pebblesunlimited.com
www.pebblesunlimited.com
+44 (0) 1903 529 637 / +33 (0) 493 880 316
British / Irish nationals ONLY.

> FRANCE
Hello we are an English family living and working in the south west of
France, with 2 children ages 3 & 9, looking for a person for Childcare,
Full Time, Temp. April 03 to Sept 03, possibility of further work. Driving
permit and knowledge of French an advantage Please Note we Are A
Naturist Family Working In A Naturist Environment looking for a fun,
positive person, chance to learn French and Dutch. Contact
sidawn24440@tiscali.fr E.U. nationals only.

> GREECE
Kos. Nanny required for 2 lively young children 2 & 3 1/2. Must be able
to cook, duties will included some light housework and ironing.
Occasional evenings will be paid as extra. The children & parents
speak English and Greek. From the end of April until the end of
October, good rates of pay & accommodation. British nationals
wanted. Contact Nicki Karampetsou, Cocomo Bar haris68@otenet.gr

> GUATEMALA
Looking for responsible, open minded, flexible, fun travellers who are
willing to submerse themselves into a new language, culture and
people! People who want to "live a country", not simply visit it! We are
a professional nanny agency based in Guatemala and require English
speaking nannies / au pairs to take care of local children and live with
their families. Renumeration is possible with certain families of up to 50
USD per month. If you are looking for a change in your life and want an
experience of a lifetime, contact us; guatenannies@yahoo.com

> UK
With the help of Origin Ltd, providers of specialist care for spinally
injured young adults, I am seeking a positive, energetic, self reliant
person for a fantastic working experience. I live in the beautiful
Yorkshire Dales and require a live-in personal care assistant to help
with my day to day living. Due to the nature of my physical disability,
caused by a diving accident - assistance is required with the practical
areas of my busy social and work activities.

Duties would include personal care, cooking, cleaning, shopping and
driving as well as helping with visits to the pub, cinema and any
holidays I may take. With the working week based on 2 full days off,
there is plenty of time to get to know the local area and continue with
any travel plans you may have. In addition to a salary of £62 per
working day - all food and accommodation is included, plus any
overtime payment for bank holidays worked. You will have your own
large bedroom/shower room with a TV, Video and Hi-Fi and are able to
treat this living space & my home as base during any time off.

No experience or knowledge of nursing is needed - only a can-do
attitude, a degree of patience and a sense of humour. Essential, is a
valid work permit and full driving licence, all other training will provided
at no extra cost.

Are interested in helping someone me as independently as possible, in
addition to being a member of my happy, busy and active household?
If so please contact Peter Henry at Origin Ltd, 01524 34100 or email
info@origincare.com

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CAMP, LEADERS & KIBBUTZ =>
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> ITALY
Spend the summer in Italy! We need young, enthusiastic, and
dependable people to work at summer camps throughout Italy starting
June 2003. You must be a native English speaker, and love working
with children. Italian language skills unnecessary!

Each summer ACLE sends 150 English speaking counsellors to
around 50 Camps in Italy. Our Camps are located all over Italy,
previous camps have been held in Rome, Milan, Sicily, Bologna,
Dolomites, Pisa, Siena, Naples to name a few. It's a great summer
experience with fantastic benefits for you and the children you meet.

ACLE is the only programme in Italy recognized by the Italian Ministry
of Education to use drama in education. English lessons are combined
with games, songs, sports and drama to make English interesting and
accessible to children. We provide a cash wage, accommodation,
transport, meals and bonus. Please visit our web site www.acle.org for
an application - accepting now!

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VOLUNTARY WORK =>
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> SOUTH AFRICA
Work for the South African National Parks Board. Global Vision
International (GVI) is seeking independent and enthusiastic Volunteers
to participate in this high profile programme in conjunction with the
South African National Parks Board. These Volunteers will undertake
and develop environmental education and community development
projects aimed at integrating the local communities in conservation
efforts and development programmes.

Participants will be working alongside social ecologists on various
projects in and around the national parks which include the world

renowned Kruger National Park. Wildlife is abundant and cultural
interaction is crucial. All successful candidates will participate in a two
week training course at Kruger National Park which will include first aid
and ranger training.

The focus will be on environmental education, interpretation and
community facilitation programmes. This could include creating
displays, developing education programmes and establishing
relationships with the surrounding communities. Although no specific
experience is necessary, each park has its individual requirements and
GVI will match Volunteers to the appropriate parks.

Volunteers must be over 21 and partake in a selection process aimed
at recruiting the best people for this high profile, unique project.
Volunteers are required to contribute £2995 for the year. This includes
accommodation in the parks, training, project equipment and GVI's
global support structure. The next year long internship starts 1st
February 2004. Some Volunteers are also required for a shorter seven
month internship in June 2003, especially those with an artistic
background. The cost of the seven month programme is GBP£1995.

Those interested in taking part, should call: +44 1582 831300, e-mail:
info@gvi.co.uk or see the website www.gvi.co.uk for further details.

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> SOUTH AFRICA
Willing Workers in South Africa. We have a variety of community
development, social services and teaching projects that are looking for
enthusiastic volunteers willing to commit to working in South Africa for
a minimum of 2 months. We are in urgent need of people with
fundraising experience to help raise money for community
development projects in the Western Cape. Please visit our website
www.wwisa.co.za for further information or mail us at
info@wwisa.co.za.

> COSTA RICA
For anyone interested in a unique cultural experience in Costa Rica,
volunteers are needed to join the Kan Tan Project, which is located
within the Boruca-Terraba indigenous reserve near the village of
Boruca, SE Costa Rica. Volunteers are needed to build one of 5
indigenous houses on the preserve, starting on the 23 April to 18 June
and 2 July to 27 August.

Over the 2 month period volunteers will be involved in the manual work
connected to the construction of the house, as well as creating trails
into the surrounding forest, reforestation work, growing medicinal and
edible plants etc. Volunteers will be living with a local family in Boruca
village, taking part in their traditions and having the opportunity to visit
and learn from Brunka artisans.

For more details, please visit:
www.workingabroad.com/organis/kantan.htm or email
Victoria.McNeil@workingabroad.com - or contact WorkingAbroad
Projects, 59 Lansdowne Place, Hove, BN3 1FL, UK, tel & fax: +44
1273 711 406. All nationalities accepted.

> PERU ECUADOR BOLIVIA
The non profit South American Explorers (SAE) is the best source
of information on Latin America. Services to members include trip
reports, discounts, tips and advice, storage, maps, books and book
exchange and a Voluntary Work Resource.

Current voluntary projects in the Explorers Volunteer Resources (EVR) include:

PERU =>

Asociacion Civil PACHA HUNUY
Help wanted in teaching and promoting Quechua educational
programmes or working with campesinos to preserve Andean
culture. Volunteers should preferably have linguistic,
anthropological or agricultural experience.

Cearas Kallpanchis
English teaching and other work available in a house for rural
students. Teachers should be willing to commit for six months.

Hogar San Francisco de Asis
Volunteers to play with, talk with, and BE with ill children in Lima.

International Society for Preservation of Tropical Rainforest
Assist with medical clinics, animal orphanages, educational and
conservation work in jungle villages for a minimum of one month in
the Iquitos region.

Los Ninos de Leo
Doctors and qualified personnel to provide health services within
Indian communities in Iquitos.

ECUADOR =>

Adventuras Amazonias del Chagra Perez
Teach English to Quechua population.

Caligo Butterfly Farm
General assistance required at the farm; gardening, observing,
cleaning etc.

CIBT
Work available helping scientists, tree planting and in the organic
gardens.

Fundacion Internacional Ecotrackers Network
A range of activities including developing tourism features,
archaeology investigations, site protection, vegetation planting,
English teaching and health care.

Zoobreviven Foundation
Assistants required for an Andean Bear Project and a
Reforestation and Environmental Education Project.

BOLIVIA =>

Inti Wara Yassi
Volunteers required to look after injured animals in a wildlife
reserve near Cochabamba.

More information about these and other projects in Peru, Ecuador
and Bolivia is available to members (non members must donate $5
to a local charity to use the EVR) from
South American Explorers
Choquechaca 188, No 4, Cusco, Peru
Tel/Fax (51) 84 245484
Email cuscoclub@saexplorers.org
http://www.saexplorers.org

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WORKING HOLIDAYS, INTERNS & WORK PLACEMENTS =>
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> THE ALPS
Ever considered doing a ski season in the Alps? If you're planning a
Gap year, or just want a change from the UK, why not think about
working as a Chalet Host for the winter - there are more chalet host /
cook positions on offer than any other position in the Alps, and

although it is hard work, you will still have lots of time to ski and make
new friends, and are likely to have a rewarding and unforgettable
experience.

Don't panic if your cookery skills don't stretch much beyond beans on
toast - the Natives Chalet Cookery course can help you out - this 5
day intensive course is specifically geared towards students who will
run a chalet, containing a mixture of both practical and theoretical
sessions. For more info, please look up:
http://www.natives.co.uk/skijobs/cookery or call us on 08700 463 377.

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> GERMANY
Working Holidays in Germany. Placements possible with family-run
farms and family-run hotels as from end of March. Mainly helping with
guest children, serving meals to guests, care of horses and other
animals. See <www.jobsingermany.com> Pocket-money Euro 51,-- a
week, full board and lodging. Placement fee Euro 180,-- New: one
sheep-farm all the year round.

> KOREA
Earning Venture
In a country steeped in culture and history, teaching in Korea will
give you 12 months that you will never forget. With opportunities at
schools throughout Korea, you have the chance to teach a range
of levels and age groups and choose from a variety of towns and
cities.

The cost of the placement is £595 / €895 / $895, which includes:
A salary of about £800 - £1000 per month; A return ticket paid on
completion of the project; Fully-furnished, rent-free
accommodation; Comprehensive TEFL training; Self-study
Grammar Awareness Modules plus our TEFL Toolkit; Meet & greet
service at the airport plus orientation; Transfer to school in Korea.