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JAB - THE JOBS ABROAD BULLETIN
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ISSUE 35 / FEBRUARY 2003 / PART 1 OF 1

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Hello. After finishing the Australia and New Zealand Supplement
and Tramp News last month, we treated ourselves to seeing
something of Bali. Dragging ourselves away from the coast, for the
first time since Rotorua in New Zealand, we headed inland to
Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. Highlights included forest
monkeys and Balinese dancing, including some vigorous
firewalking, performed by a religious group that included our
homestay owner.

My camera, as usual, quit on me during the dancing, only to work
again seconds after the performance ended but plenty of cheeky
monkeys were caught in megapixels; including a tiny one that
chose to attack anything four times its size while its mother held on
to its tail. It reminded us a little of our favourite pub back home
(leave it Dave - he ain't worth it).

Dee managed to pick up quite the impressive collection of bruises
in Bali. After falling down a drain, covered by rainwater from one of
the daily downpours, she fell off a bicycle and was fortunate not to
go over a cliff. A monkey ran off with her bag too.

We reluctantly said goodbye to Bali and all the Weyann's, Madi's
Joman's and Kutut's (the four names everyone on the Island, male
or female, is given) and flew to the Asian mainland, to Bangkok.

Chinese New Year wasn't the best time to arrive and after getting
knocked back by several hostels, and assisting a drunk Spanish
robbery victim, we decided to drink to well past dawn with a French
Canadian and a Swede. Similar nights followed including a pool
party without a pool.

It's too early to say if we like Thailand as we haven't left Bangkok
yet. The Khao San Road is good for vibrant boozy fun, the river is
a great way to travel and the Wats impress. However the "land of
the smiles" seems in reality a triumph of good press relations,
we're living in a cupboard and we've encountered as many con
men and theft victims in one week than in the past eight months.

We'll have plenty of time to make up our minds as we'll be in and
out of Thailand several times before we fly home. We were due to
visit Cambodia but because of uncertainty over the border situation
we've decided to postpone that for a couple of months. Instead,
we're off to some islands today for a bit of sun and fresh air before
heading to Malaysia and Sumatra.

Bye,
Shane & Deirdre.

IN THIS ISSUE=>

> Job of the Month
> Tourism & Catering
> Camp, Leaders & Kibbutz
> Voluntary Work
> Teaching & TEFL
> Childcare, Domestic & Care Work
> Working Holidays, Interns & Work Placements
> Agriculture & Animals
> 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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> COSTA RICA
Volunteers needed for the Kan Tan Project, in Costa Rica from 24
March to 20 May 2003. Volunteers are needed to construct a
traditional rancho in the Boruca indigenous reserve, and to do some
ecological restoration work in the village, to interact with the locals and
take part in various cultural activities, such as mask making, weaving
and so on. All the information can be found under:
www.workingabroad.com/organis/kantan.htm - or contact:
Victoria.McNeil@workingabroad.com for more information.

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TOURISM & CATERING =>
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> UK
Seasonal Assistants needed for youth hostel located in Cornish fishing
village. Must have UK work visa or British passport holder. The job
involves cleaning, cooking, DIY & gardening and reception, experience
preferred but more important is a friendly smile and bags of
enthusiasm. We work split shifts, 5 days out of 7, covering a 42.5hr
week. Both positions are live in, approx £150 a week inc food &
accommodation. One assistant is required 1st April to 1st Nov 2003
and second assistant is required 1st June to 1st October 2003. The
hostel is in a remote village on the Lizard Peninsula and works closely
with the local windsurfing school. For more information or to apply
please email a CV to: coverack@yha.org.uk. Or check out the national
website at: www.yha.org.uk

> FRANCE AUSTRIA
Waiting / Housekeeping. Working as part of a team, you will be
responsible for restaurant service, cleaning and housekeeping. You
should have some experience in the hotel industry and will need to be
flexible & hardworking. Immediate start. Please either fax your CV to
Jo on 01273 203212 or email recruitment@equity.co.uk. You must
have an EU passport and National insurance number

> UK
General assistant work in café / restaurant and village store on
beautiful Scottish island 6/8weeks April / October accommodation
supplied. Some experience in hospitality or catering an advantage.
Must enjoy rural way of life. Email Gordon Grant Ltd
martyrsbay@aol.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.

> 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
Shepperton and Weybridge, Middlesex. Reception, Bar and Waiter
staff required. Live-in accommodation available. Previous experience
preferred although training will be provided. Email Shepperton Hotels
Ltd sarah.artis@btopenworld.com

> 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

> UK
Thorness Bay Holiday Park. Summer jobs on a busy family holiday
park located near the sailing town of Cowes on The Isle Of Wight.
Long season from Easter until end October. Current vacancies include
Bar Staff, Cooks And Kitchen Assistants, Dining Room Assistants and
Life Guards. All accommodation is in brick chalets NO caravans.
Telephone 01983523109 or email quentinjboard@hotmail.com

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> GREECE SPAIN CYPRUS EGYPT
Agency Remarc is looking for people with an outgoing personality and
a high level of communication skills to join our Entertainment teams in
Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Egypt. Being a part of our New Age Animation
team you will have an opportunity to coach sports, to communicate in
foreign languages, to act, dance or sing. If you have any experience, or
you are self confident to test yourself in these skills and you believe
that you can become a part of our team - JOIN US! Check for more
info, or send your application directly via our web site
www.sunseafun.com e-mail: info@sunseafun.com EU nationals, or
other nationals with Work or Resident permit in any of EU Countries
only.

> ITALY
Advertising and bar staff in a touristic night club in Rimini, one of the
most important beach resorts in Italy for summer 2003, age required
19/26, minimum stay 4 weeks, maximum 3 months. Free
accommodation + weekly wage. Italian is not required. Website:
www.lifedisco.com Email for more info: lifedisco@yahoo.com EU
applicants only.

> ITALY
Qualified Inventive Gourmet Vegetarian Chef Required. This year
in June and July 2003 we will launch The Triloka Yoga retreat at
Villa Lina in Italy. Villa Lina is one of the oldest and most luxurious
of the historical estates in Italy. We are looking for a gourmet
vegetarian chef who is already a yoga practitioner , or who woud
like to develop their practice, to come and cook for 1 month on our
retreat. We are offering a luxury working holiday with
accommodation, meals and travel included, plus a living allowance
and some of finest yoga teaching in Europe. For more information
please contact Anjalika on anjalisaga@blueyonder.co.uk, or phone
0n 0208 880 0471. Those residing in the European Union only
need apply.

> UK
We have vacancies for: General Manager at Reading, Cook / Chef at
Reading, Bar person at Reading and Bristol, Cleaners and
Maintenance man at Reading. We are a small company which owns
two public houses / hotels. We are generally accepted to be a YPV.
Our staff enjoy coming to work, they have a great deal of fun whilst
they are here. The above positions, to the right person would include
board and lodging. Contact DeHillier Taverns Plc DeHillier@aol.com

> GREECE CYPRUS
Overseas Representatives, Administrators & Seniors.
Are you interested in being part of the Olympic Holidays Overseas
Team, based in Greece or Cyprus? We are now recruiting for
spring / summer 2003. Please send your CV &covering letter to the
address below ASAP. Interviews will be taking place during
November & January.

As a rapidly expanding company, we are always on the look out for
enthusiastic and motivated people to join us to meet the challenge
of providing our guests with the best quality service at all times.

If you are at least 20 years old, confident, outgoing and friendly, as
well as organised, flexible and unflappable, with the ability to adapt
to any situation at any time in this exceptionally demanding, but
very rewarding and important role, we would be interested in your
application.

Send a full CV to Julian Pearl, Overseas Department, Olympic
Holidays, 1 Torrington Park, London, N12 9SU, or fax 0870 429
6161, or email julian@olympicholidays.co.uk Please complete a
covering letter explaining why you feel that you should be
considered for the role. For any general enquiries, call Julian on
0208 492 6742. All applicants MUST have a British / EU passport.

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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.

At the camps, English lessons are combined with games, songs,
sports and drama to make English interesting and accessible to
children. Camps last one to two weeks and are located all over Italy.

We provide a cash wage, accommodation, transport, meals and
bonus. For more info please visit our web site www.acle.org or email
info@acle.org We are accepting applications now!

> FRANCE ITALY SPAIN
An educational charity based in Sheffield. The UK's largest provider of
multi activity sports camps for children. Running approx 60 camps in
the UK during Easter and summer and working along side
Holidaybreak plc and Airtours to provide staff for children's services
and tennis coaching services abroad.

Children's Courier Team Leaders. Require sports coaching, childcare
and people management experience. Min age 21. May 1st - Sept 4th
2003.

Teenager couriers. Require sports coaching experience and
experience of working with teenagers. Min age 20. May/June/July 1st -
Sept 4th 2003.

Tennis Coaches. Require LTA Development coach Award (minor
equivalent) and experience of tennis coaching to children and adults.
Approximate dates July and August 2003.

Jobs available in France, Italy, Spain, Balearic Islands and Canary
Islands. Wages: Couriers £100 - £132 per week + accomodation and
travel. Tennis Coaches £230 per week.

Call 0114 281 8100, email staff@kscjobs.com or visit
www.kscjobs.com for an application form and further information. EU
citizens and commonwealth citizens with eligibility to work in UK and
Europe required. Jobs also available in the UK! Visit www.kscjobs.com

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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.

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> 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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TEACHING & TEFL =>
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> ROMANIA
English teachers wanted by Romania's street paper, SPUNE
Romania's street paper, SPUNE, is looking for two teachers of English
as a foreign language to spend three months in Romania teaching
English to a small ecumenical group from a dozen different countries.
The location is the 'cultural capital' of Romania, the university city of
Iasi (pr. Yash) in the north east of the country.

SPUNE's British editor has taught on this course the past two years,
and guarantees an interesting and satisfying experience. The teachers
will also have the opportunity to be involved in SPUNE's work with the
homeless and poor people of the city. There might be the opportunity
to organise a basic beginners' English course for them should the
teachers wish, which could considerably increase opportunities to sell
the street paper to foreign tourists and thus increase their income.

There are no living expenses, as the teachers will be comfortably
accommodated at the Ecumenical Institute with all meals provided.
They would also be paid, very well by Romanian standards (about 7
Euro/hour - to put this in perspective a 1lb loaf of bread costs about
0.20 Euro or 13p), and have the opportunity to take part in various
cultural activities and excursions with the students. They would be
expected to teach not more than 20 hours/week. However, they would
have to cover their own return travel to Iasi (from Romania the
cheapest return flights are with Czech Airlines, via Prague). No visa is
now required for British citizens to visit Romania.

The English course runs from 18 March to 21 May 2003, but the
teachers will be asked to arrive one week in advance to accommodate
to Romania. Teachers will have the opportunity to extend their stay
after 21 May should they wish.

Manuals, audio aids, video and other facilities are all provided in a
pleasant, modern teaching environment and there is a very good
British Council English library close by. The students will already have
a working knowledge of English (about lower intermediate level) and
the aim of the course is to considerably improve their speaking,
listening and writing skills.

Though not essential, it would be appropriate for the teachers to have
some religious motive as the course is specifically for young people
(between 18 and about 30) who are involved in the church, and usually
some kind of social or pastoral work, in their own countries. However,
the range of faiths among the students will be wide, including various
protestant churches such as Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran and
Baptist, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Muslim. The course is
sponsored by the World Council of Churches.

Requirements: Teachers should be native English speakers with at
least a TEFL or TESOL level qualification; Be well acquainted with
modern communicative methodology; An additional unqualified teacher
may also be considered to lead free conversation sessions.
Letters of application, with a detailed CV, should be e-mailed to
spune@mail.dntis.ro as soon as possible.

Notes: Spune is a street paper - like The Big Issue. Sold by homeless
and marginalised people - helping themselves out of poverty. For more
information on International Street Papers, please visit
www.bis-international.org or www.street-papers.org Nationalities
required: Native English speaker - no visa required for UK nationals
(please check for other nationalities).

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> GREECE
Teaching English As A Foreign Language. Many positions available
throughout GREECE teaching general English to children and
teenagers. QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BSc in any discipline; prefer
CELTA or similar, but not essential native speaker; MUST be
European Union (British or Irish) citizen; SALARY: 300 - 600 pounds
net per month (no tax), health insurance & pension contributions, free
accommodation, 4 weeks' paid holiday, bonuses. Phone & Fax 00 30
27410 53511. Email: jobs@anglo-hellenic.com
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> SOUTH KOREA
English Language Schools. UK graduates required to teach basic
conversational English to young South Korean kids. Working only 30
hours per week with no weekends and all korean holidays, plus a
winter and summer vacation. All books, materials and teaching
programs provided with some additional training.

You will receive, around 900 pounds per month (half of which you can
easily transfer home) living costs low; Fully refunded roundtrip air
ticket; Fully furnished apartment, with TV and video plus phone; Half
paid health care; One months severence pay at the end of a 12 month
contract.

Send your cv and a recent picture to Gary mulcaheygary@hotmail.com
and we'll arrange a telephone interview from Korea. Nationalities
accepted: British.

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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.

> ITALY
Jolly Italian Au Pair Agency. Italian au pair agency is looking for
English native speaker au pairs for selected - old client families living in
Italy for long term stay or for next summer time 2003 - for more info pls
email at jolly@goldnet.it or browse http://www.goldnet.it/jolly
Nationalities accepted: Euro Countries, USA, Australia, New Zealand,
Canada.

> UK
We arrange Homestays in the UK (Paying Guest) for Visitors and
students visiting the UK (Holiday on Educational stays. We can
also place applicants wishing to stay with families as Au-Pair.
Applicants should contact us via email / fax / telephone with the full
address and information will be forwarded to them by return.
Placements available in the London suburbs / country areas. Min
stay for an Au-Pair is 6months, placements available throughout
the year. We offer discounts on group booking and shared
accommodation on Paying Guest Accommodation. We welcome
contact from Schools, Agencies overseas. Our Agency has been
operating in the UK since l975. For any additional information on
these programmes please contact Irene & Martin Rendlick, Jolaine
Agency, 18 Escot Way, Barnet, Herts EN5 3AN. Tel.020 8 449
1334. Fax 020 8 449 9183. Email au-pair@jolaine.prestel.co.uk

> IRELAND
Au Pair 2 Ireland. Aged between 17 and 27, no dependents, like
children and want to improve your English? Why not Au Pair for a
while. We have families all over Ireland, North South East and West.
Au Pair & horsejobs Ireland is a registered au pair agency, helping
families and au pairs come together. Some minding children and some
minding children and horses. The choice is yours…

Ireland is a Beautiful country, friendly people, great nightlife and
you never know, you might even find a crock of gold at the end of a
rainbow. With many wonderful sights to see and places to go. So
go ahead live a little, make new friends and enjoy yourself. Come
to Ireland as an au pair or au pair with horsejobs. There is no
charge to au pairs for this service and we have families on our
files, just waiting to hear from you. For further information contact
Ann Collins aupairs2ireland@eircom.net Telephone 00 353 1
2780199.

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> USA
Live The American Dream. A unique 'Gap Year' opportunity from
Challenge Educational Services Ltd. The most difficult part of
organising a 'Gap Year' is choosing from the wealth of opportunities
available. What better way to gain your first taste of independence and
experience a new culture, than by living and studying in the U.S.

The Academic Year in the U.S. programme offered by Challenge
Educational Service is a unique opportunity for students to experience
the American educational system, culture and way of life from within.
Students can enrol for either a 5 or 10 month programme - and follow a
varied sporting and academic curriculum, whilst living with an
American host family.

Students are placed within small / medium sized communities, never in
large towns or cities. The communities always offer a safe and
welcoming environment. Students will receive the full support of both
the host family and a network of local and regional representatives.
Staff are fully trained and able to help students deal with any issues
they may face - such as culture shock and homesickness.

Contact Gill Lowe, Overseas Programme Manager, Challenge
Educational Services t: +44 1273 220261 / f: +44 1273 220376 / e:
Gill@challengeuk.com

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RECOMMENDED READING
Taking a Career Break - Published by Vacation Work
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1854582550/payaway

Students aren't the only ones taking time off. Many workers heed a
higher calling and take time off work to travel, volunteer, write or
just simply do something else. Now, having kids, a mortgage, and
other responsibilities need not be an insurmountable obstacle in
taking time off work.

'Its enthusiastic approach will inspire you... the breadth of career
break options is staggering.' The Observer

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> 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.