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>> JOB OF THE MONTH

> CHINA TEFL
Teaching spoken English skills to children and adults during four/five week summer school during July/August. Assistance with flights, visa costs, free western-standard accommodation and some meals. Only living expenses paid ensures you can make the trip on tourist visa ie working voluntarily for the experience. End of placement references provided. Warning: it may be north China, but it's hot in Hohhot at that time of year... but dry hot. Longer term opportunities also from September on lasting six months or a year (salaried). Applicants must speak English as a first language. Please e-mail interest: Paul Quin, Little London English School: PaulRQuin@aol.com

>> NEW JOBS

> FRENCH ALPS WINTER STAFF
Snowline is a premium Ski Tour Operator providing luxury chalet holidays in the French Alps. We are currently looking for Chalet Hosts, Chalet Managers, Drivers, handypeople and ski guides to join us for the 2001/2 season. For full descriptions of the above jobs, please see our website: www.snowline.co.uk

If you think you have what it takes to provide a high level of customer service in a challenging environment them please contact us on one of the numbers below: 020 8875 9235 or 020 8870 4807. Email: recruitment@snowline.co.uk Must be a British Passport Holder.

> EUROPE VARIOUS
Looking for the chance to work in a ski or summer resort? NATIVES.CO.UK - the season workers' website - has hundreds of opportunities listed on our website which you can apply for online. We also have advice on CVs and preparing for interview, plus lots of tips on how to survive a season, what to take with you and much, much more. To find out more about working in ski and summer resorts, visit www.natives.co.uk today or alternatively call us on 020 8785 3888 for more information.

> FRENCH ALPS WINTER WORK
We are Mountain Highs, and we operate catered and self-catered chalet holidays in Morzine, Haute Savoie. We will be recruiting 4 employees for winter 2001/2. We will be looking for 2 qualified and experienced cooks to work in separate chalets, one chalet host to work with one cook and one chalet cleaner / ski guide to work in the other. We prefer all candidates to be aged minimum 25, to have experience working in the hotel / restaurant / catering industry, and if possible to be French speakers and drivers with clean licenses. We are happy to employ couples or friends wishing to work together. Interviews will be held in the UK after mid-September (or in Morzine before that). Salary is dependent on age and experience, minimum £65 per week, and we provide a full ski pass for the season, accommodation, work shirts and ski insurance. Applications should come accompanied by CV to mhighs@dircon.co.uk, or by post to Mountain Highs, 102a Blackberry Lane, Hasbury, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 4NZ. Tel: 0121 550 9321 or 0033 450792954.

> WORLDWIDE VOLUNTARY
VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. VSO enables people aged 21-68 to share their skills and experience with communities and organisations across the developing world. We passionately believe we can make a difference in tackling poverty and disadvantage by helping people realise their potential.

Placements are in education, health, natural resources, technical trades, engineering, business, communications and social development. Over 1,900 volunteers work in 74 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Pacific. It is a rare privilege to be able to live and work alongside people in differing countries, sharing skills and looking at challenges from very varied perspectives. Most VSO volunteers feel that they learn more than they are able to give and all agree that it is a life-enhancing experience.

VSO placements are mostly for two years and you need to be qualified and usually have 18 months post-qualification work experience. There are also placements for newly qualified graduates prepared to teach Maths, Sciences, English and shorter placements on VSO youth programmes for those aged 17-25. VSO placements are fully funded: fares, insurances, grants, accommodation, modest living allowance, medical cover and pension contributions are all provided. Training in passing on skills and language training are provided where necessary.

VSO currently recruits people of any nationality who are living in the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, the Philippines or Kenya.  For more information see our website www.vso.org.uk or contact: enquiry@vso.org.uk. Alternatively call 020 8780 7500 (Minicom: for hearing impaired enquirers only 020 8780 7440) quoting reference JAB/0601. You can also write to us at VSO, 317 Putney Bridge Road, London SW15 2PN.

> WORLDWIDE VOLUNTARY
Peace Brigades International British Section (PBI Britain) provide international accompaniment and observation in conflict areas to local human rights defenders, peace activists and internal displaced communities threatened as a result of their work for social justice. Geographical focus: Colombia, Indonesia / West Timor, Mexico. Address: PBI Britain, 1a Waterlow Road N19 5NJ, London, UK. Phone number: 020 7281 5370. Fax: 020 7 272 4448. Email: pbibritain@gn.apc.org Website: www. Peacebrigades.org Correspondent: Susi Bascon, Coordinator.

Web site information: A full description of PBI work internationally and PBI work in Britain including an application form downloadable for people interested in becoming members and volunteers. General: Peace Brigades International is a non-governmental organisation, independent of any religious, economic or political institutions. PBI's work is based on the principles of non-violence, non-partisanship and a belief that a lasting end to violent conflicts cannot be imposed from the outside but must be based on the will and capacity of local people to build a genuine peace. Founded in 1981, PBI began working in Guatemala in 1983 and has run projects in El Salvador and Sri Lanka. PBI currently works in Colombia, Indonesia / West Timor, Haiti, Mexico and the Balkans.  As one of PBI's 15 country groups, PBI Britain supports the work of the projects by recruiting volunteers, raising funds, promoting their work and by managing PBI's Emergency Response Network in the UK. 

Other information: members receive a newsletter three times a year with information on each of the projects and annual review and information on our orientation weekends. Membership fees range from £21 (waged), £15 (low waged), £10 (unwaged). Potential candidates interested in becoming international observers will be asked to attend an orientation weekend in Britain followed by a 10-day regional training project specific in Europe or North America. There are also opportunities to do voluntary work at the office in London in areas such as fundraising, publicity, outreach, project support work and administration. 

> GREECE TEFL
Looking for work in the largest Tefl market in the world? Look no further, Cambridge Teachers Recruitment agency is the largest and foremost agency for the Greek Tefl market. Established 9 years ago, we have striven to achieve excellence in the field of recruiting Tefl teachers in Greece. We pride ourselves on the fact that we only deal with stringently vetted, accredited and reputable language schools. Employing around 70-80 teachers (individuals and couples) per year to private language schools throughout the Greek mainland and islands, C.T.R sets the standards in the world's largest Tefl market.

Comprehensive details of schools/areas is given at the interview but below are some of the salient points to consider: 25 hours per week; Sept 2001-May 2002 (some summer work now); Monday-Friday afternoons (4-10pm); Elementary-Advanced classes (up to Cambridge Exams); Young learner to Adult (differs from school to school); Good salary and conditions; Accommodation provided; Health insurance/pension; Holiday pay at Christmas and Easter (4 weeks); Bonuses at Christmas, Easter and summer (2 months extra salary).

In short, C.T.R strives for professionalism and achieves excellence in an ever-expanding European Tefl market. Expect good salary and conditions at some of Greece's top establishments and, above all, expert advice and a highly competent service. Please contact Andrew Macleod-Smith at C.T.R in Athens to arrange an interview date and time before 19/6/2001 on 003- 01 258 5155, or London 020- 8 686 3733 from 20/6/2001 until 3/09/2001. Email Andrew Macleod-Smith: Macleod_smith_andrew@hotmail.com. UK and Irish nationals only.

> WORLDWIDE VOLUNTARY
The Institute of Cultural Affairs Volunteer Service Programme 2001. Thinking of volunteering overseas? ICA offers 1-year volunteer placements with local development organisations worldwide - with no formal skills or experience requirements. For placements starting October 2001 and thereafter, introductory Volunteer Orientation Weekends will be held in May, June & July. For more information, contact ICA: please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: ICA:UK, VSP(MM), PO Box 171, Manchester M15 5BE or visit our website at www.ica-uk.org.uk

> UK INSTRUCTOR
We are looking for a committed and qualified Outdoor Instructor to assist with development courses for unemployed young people. We are currently seeking someone for a three-month contract over the period of June, July and August 2001. This position will involve the "Gateway 2 Work" project which is focused on personal development, using challenging experiences and review to develop the personal and social skills of long term unemployed aged 18-25. This part of the project's work spans over a period of two weeks. The role of the worker will involve the development of this element as well as the direct delivery to the groups. The job will involve co-working with fellow Endeavour employees and co-ordinating with staff from our partner on the Gateway 2 Work contract, Fern Training and Development. SPA, BCU levl 2 coach, summer ML essential as well as D1 mini-bus entitlement. For application forms and further information contact Mr Steve Turner at our Head Office: Endeavour Training Ltd, Sheepbridge Centre, Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 9RX. Tel: 0870 7703250. Fax: 0870 7703254. Email: steve.turner@endeavour.org.uk

> SOUTH AFRICA VOLUNTARY
Abundant Life Ministries are looking for qualified teachers to do volunteer work at a Christian School in King William`s Town, South Africa. Open to all nationalities, with South African visa, we will provide accommodation. Email Pastor Danie Rossouw pastor@border.co.za

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> UK CONSERVATION WORKING HOLIDAYS
The following are working holidays and weekend breaks with Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland. To apply or to request further information, please contact: Billy Belshaw, 159 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 0BP, N. Ireland. t: 00 44 (0)28 90 64 51 69. f: 00 44 (0)28 90 64 44 09. e: cvni@cvni.org OR b.belshaw@cvni.org i: http://www.btcv.org/cvni/cv1.html

WORKING HOLIDAYS - A NATURAL BREAK.
A Working Holiday offers you the chance to meet and spend a week with ten or twelve other volunteers while undertaking important practical conservation work. No previous experience is required as full training is given. The group meets in Belfast on the first day and travels to the venue together. Work begins the next day and continues through the week with one day off for sightseeing. The work usually lasts from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. with lunch and tea breaks but the leader will make sure that you are not overdoing it. The evenings present lots of opportunities for enjoying the local social life. Costs of Working Holidays range from £69 - £99 inclusive of food and accommodation. It is not necessary to become a member to attend a Natural Break. You must be over 18. You need to bring your own working clothes and waterproofs: everything else, including insurance (while work-ing only), and return transport to Belfast, is covered in the holiday price. A full list of what to bring, where to meet etc., will be sent to you with confirmation of your booking. 

* Fermanagh, Co. Fermanagh, 23 June - 30 June. Accom: Castle Archdale. Cost £69. Work: Access. Visit beautiful Fermanagh - Northern Irelands "Lake District".  Work will be improving access along Northern Ireland's only long distance footpath, the Ulster Way, including waymarking, constructing stiles, drainage and revetment work.  There is much to see and do in this beautiful area, including the Marble Arch Caves, one of the best cave systems in Europe. 

* Old Colin Woodland, Co. Antrim, 30 June - 7 July.  Accom: Green Park Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Access. Old Colin Woodland has been managed by CVNI for 12 years. It's a beautiful tranquil mature woodland situated in the greenbelt overlooking Belfast.  This week's task is to improve access to the area by establishing a network of paths.  Accommodation is in the very comfortable Green Park Lodge on the outskirts of Belfast, at the edge of a mature woodland.

* Old Colin Woodland, Co. Antrim, 7 - 14 July.  Accom: Green Park Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Access. Old Colin Woodland, which is 42 acres of beautiful mature woodland is the venue for this working holiday.  Only fifteen minutes away from Belfast city centre this very valuable green area is important not only for wildlife but also to people all over the city.  This week the work will be access improvements to encourage the local community to use the area as a recreational and educational resource.

* Fermanagh, Co. Fermanagh, 14 - 21 July . Accom: Coachman's House. Cost £69. Work: Access. Visit beautiful Fermanagh and improve access along the Ulster Way.  Our comfortable accommodation is on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, famous for it's wildlife and angling.  There is much to see and do including beautiful walks around the accommodation.

* Walling at Delamont, Co. Down, 21 - 28 July.  Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Dry Stone Walling. Delamont Country Park is on the southern shores of Strangford Lough in County Down.  Most of the Lough, which is of international importance for it's bird and marine life, is managed under the National Trust Wildlife Scheme.  We'll be spending the week dry stone walling and enjoying magnificent views over the Lough and the Mourne Mountains.  Accommodation is at our very comfortable training centre, Dendron Lodge.

* Old Colin Woodland, Co. Antrim, 28 July - 4 August.  Accom: Green Park Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Access. Old Colin Woodland is situated in the greenbelt overlooking Belfast.  Our project this week is to improve access to the area by establishing a network of paths.  Accommodation is the very comfortable Green Park Lodge which boasts single bedrooms, a large living room and dining area. 

* Fermanagh, Co. Fermanagh, 4 - 11 August.  Accom: Coachman's House. Cost £69. Work: Access. Visit beautiful Fermanagh - Northern Ireland's Lake District.  You will be improving access along the Ulster Way and at 500 miles long is the longest path in Northern Ireland.  Comfortable accommodation is on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, famous for it's wildlife and angling.  A beautiful place to spend a week doing something very worthwhile.

* Ulster Way, Co. Down, 11 - 18 August. Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Access. Between Belfast Lough and Strangford Lough, North Down has attractive rolling countryside with significantly more woodland than the average for Northern Ireland.  Work has been underway for years now to improve access throughout this area and our task is to help improve the path surface and drainage on the Ulster Way.  Accommodation is in our very comfortable training centre - Dendron Lodge within Northern Ireland's largest piece of deciduous woodland.

*Old Colin Woodland, Co. Antrim, 18 - 25 August.  Accom: Green Park Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Access. Old Colin Woodland has been managed by CVNI for 12 years.  It is a beautiful tranquil mature woodland, situated on the greenbelt overlooking Belfast.  It nestles on the southern slopes of the Colin Mountain and is used as an educational resource by the local community.  This week's project is to improve access to the area by establishing a network of paths.  Accommodation is the very comfortable Green Park Lodge on the outskirts of Belfast.

* A Caving Combination, Co. Fermanagh, 25 Aug - 1 Sept. Accom: Coachman's House. Cost £99. Work: Pathwork and Caving. Combine worthwhile conservation work in the "Lake District" of N. Ireland, with three days exploring Lough Erne and the surrounding countryside.  The work will be repairing Footpaths on the Ulster Way. Qualified cavers will show you some of the best underground systems in the UK.  Accommodation is provided in our centre on the shores of Lower Lough Erne.  Your day off may be spent exploring the Fermanagh and Cavan Mountains.  Hire of all equipment and insurance for canoeing is included in the cost.

* Exploring Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh, 1 - 8 September. Accom: Coachman's House. Cost £99. Work: Pathwork and canoeing. The unspoilt countryside of County Fermanagh provides the setting for this special Natural Break, which combines three days' access work on Northern Ireland's only long distance footpath - the Ulster Way with two days' canoeing on Lough Erne.  Accommodation is on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, which is famous for it's angling.  The hire of all equipment and insurance for canoeing is included in the cost.

* Seed Collection, Co. Down, 13 - 20 October.  Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Seed Collection. A chance to spend a week learning about the seeds of native Northern Irish trees.  This will include seed collection, the treatment of seeds, their sowing and documentation.  Sites visited may include the Glens of Antrim, the coast of Lough Neagh and Ballycastle.  The seeds available for collection will be Ash, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Alder, possibly Spindle, Oak, Holly and Yew.  Accommodation is at our very comfortable training centre - Dendron Lodge set in Northern Ireland's largest area of deciduous woodland.

* Tree Week, Co. Down, 24 Nov - 1 Dec.  Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £69. Work: Tree Planting. Northern Ireland with only 5% tree cover has the lowest European average.  Help us redress the balance by spending this week which is National Tree Week planting indigenous trees..  You may want to visit the local area known as the Ring of Gullion because of its dramatic geological nature.  It is one of the best examples of a ring dyke in Europe.   Accommodation is at our very comfortable training centre in Clandeboye Estate close to Bangor. 

* Christmas in N. Down, Co. Down, 22 - 29 December. Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £75. Work: Tree-planting. See in Christmas at the Clandeboye Estate in North Down.  As well as enjoying traditional Irish hospitality we will be planting indigenous trees and carrying out some vital woodland management work in North Down and the greater Belfast countryside - very important work because Northern Ireland is the least wooded area in the EEC.  The accommodation is our training centre Dendron Lodge, set in 600 acres of broad-leafed woodland, the largest in Northern Ireland.

* New Year  at Clandeboye, Co. Down, 29 Dec - Jan 5.  Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £75. Work: Tree-planting. See in the New Year at the Clandeboye Estate in north Down and work off those Christmas calories.  With its beautiful woodlands and lake you couldn't ask for a more inspirational start to the New Year.  This week will be spent carrying out tree planting and vital woodland management work in the North Down countryside - very important work because Northern Ireland is the least wooded area in the EEC.  The accommodation is our training centre, Dendron Lodge, set in 600 acres of broad-leafed woodland - the largest in Northern Ireland.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A WEEKEND BREAK
A weekend Break with Conservation Volunteers is both memorable and enjoyable.  No previous knowledge is necessary as full instruc-tion is given by experienced leaders. Participants get together on the Friday evening and the work begins on the Saturday morning.  Saturday evening offers the chance to enjoy the craic.  Work resumes on the Sunday morning but part of the afternoon may be spent sightseeing or visiting places of interest.  Departure is around teatime.

The cost of a Weekend Break is around £16 sterling inclusive of food, accommodation and return transport from Belfast if required (concession price of £12 may be available on some weekends for unemployed and over 50's).  You should bring your own working clothes and waterproofs.  Volunteers must be over 18 and are fully insured (while working only).  A full list of what to bring, where to meet, etc., will be sent with confirmation of your booking.  It is not necessary to become a member to attend a weekend break.

*  Co. Fermanagh, 21 - 23 September.  Accom: Coachman's House. Cost £16. Work: Access. Spend this weekend in beautiful Fermanagh.  The work will be improving access.  There is much to see and do in Fermanagh, famous for it's wildlife and angling.  The accommodation is on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, it is very comfortable with scenic walks nearby.

*  Co. Down, 28 - 30 September, Accom: Dendron Lodge. Cost £16. Work: Access. A chance to spend the weekend improving access in the North Down area.  Accommodation is our very comfortable training centre - Dendron Lodge which is within Northern Ireland's largest piece of deciduous woodland

*  Co. Antrim, 5 - 7 October. Accom: Green Park Lodge. Cost £16. Work: Seed Collection. A chance to learn something about the seeds of our native Northern Irish  trees.  This enjoyable weekend will involve collecting seeds from Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Alder, possibly Spindle and Hazel trees.  Sites visited may include Glenarrif and the north shore of Lough Neagh.  Accommodation will be very comfortable Green Park Lodge which is situated on the outskirts of Belfast.

*  Co.L/Derry, 26 - 28 October. Accom: Derganagh House. Cost £16. Work: Sand Dune Management. This weekend offers you a chance to improve our environment by carrying out some much needed sand dune management.  Work on the sand dunes will take place on the North Antrim coast just four miles from many tourist attractions including the Giants Causeway.  Accommodation is the comfortable Derganagh House.

* Co. Fermanagh, 16 - 18 November.  Accom: Coachman's House. Cost £16. Work: Access. This weekend offers you the chance to improve access in the Fermanagh area.  Accommodation is the very comfortable Coachman's House in Castle Archdale situated on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, famous for it's wildlife and angling.  A beautiful place to spend a weekend doing something very worthwhile.  

* Co. L/Derry, 7 - 9 December . Accom: St. Columb's Park House. Cost £16. Work: Tree Planting. Enjoy this weekend tree planting in a 35 acre mature wood in Derry.  This beautiful woodland is over 100 years old and boasts a magnificent lake as well as a wetland area.  The accommodation is St. Columb's Park House which is very comfortable and well run.  

Notes on accommodation. The following notes refer to the accommodation offered on the programme of Conservation Volunteers' Working Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Training Courses

Dendron Lodge is the Conservation Volunteers' Residential Centre in Clandeboye Estate, situated just outside Bangor, Co. Down.  Very comfortable with excellent facilities and offering delightful scenery which will provide a relaxing dimension on the day off.

Coachmans House is the Conservation Volunteers' Residential Centre in Castle Archdale Country Park in Co. Fermanagh on the shores of Lower Lough Erne.  Formerly where the estate's  coachman resided it has now been refurbished and offers excellent facilities for residential groups.

Derganagh House is a residential centre owned by the North Eastern Board and is situated in Ballycastle home of the Auld Lamis Fair.  It has excellent facilities and will provide very comfortable surroundings for your break.

Green Park Lodge was originally used as nurses accommodation in the early nineties and is about 3 miles from Belfast's centre.  Green Park Trust have kindly made this superb accommodation available to CVNIs' Residential Programme.  Green Park Lodge boasts self contained rooms with good kitchen space.

St. Columb's Park House is situated in St. Columb's Park in the city of Derry.  It is surrounded by mature trees and offers easy access to the city delights.  Living facilities are very comfortable.

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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 15 - JUNE 2001 - PART 2 OF 3

>> NEW JOBS

> UK FRUIT PICKING
Various farm jobs available for competent & experienced tractor / combine drivers for 2000 acre family farming partnership in Hertfordshire & Essex, UK. Mobile Home accommodation. New Zealanders & Australians preferred. Long hours during harvest season. Good social life in area. Contact Mark: 07808 950415, wilky100@tesco.net

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RECOMMENDED READING
New Edition - The Directory of Summer Jobs Abroad 2001 - Published by Vacation Work
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1854582453/payaway

Details of over 30,000 summer jobs in over 50 countries around the world. Jobs for fruit pickers, holiday company representatives, pool attendants, bar staff, kibbutz volunteers, budding archaeologists, farm hands and tour guides are included, plus advice on permits and insurance.

"Packed with details" Sunday Times.

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> GREECE TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Many positions available throughout GREECE. We are an agency, but our services to teachers are free. We have a network of teachers throughout the country, and arrange social meetings and professional development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BSc; native speaker; British or Irish citizen; prefer RSA Cert. SALARY: 300 - 600 pounds net per month (no tax), health insurance & pension contributions, free accommodation, 4 weeks' paid holiday, bonuses. Phone & Fax 00 30 741 53511. e-mail: jobs@anglo-hellenic.com www.anglo-hellenic.com

> UK FRUIT PICKING
Fruit Pickers from mid June to the end of September. Paid daily in cash. Campsite near farm. All pickers must be able to work legally in the UK.  Please see our website for more information: http://members.netscapeonline.co.uk/chandlerdunn/

> CHINA TEACHING ENGLISH
Dongya University and Dongya School Group. Dongya University and Dongya School Group is in fact one institution. The institution comprises one kindergarten, one primary school, one junior high school, one senior high school and a university. The School Group is a unique institution in China. The university is its apex. There are 13000 students in all, 5500 of whom are studying in the university. The institution is located in the downtown area of the city of Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, which is China's most northeastern province. The city is the second largest city in the province with 5.5 million population. It is a modern city. There are some interesting local sights, such as Longsha Park where ice sculpture and architecture are made every winter, and Zhalong Crane Reserve, where the rare red capped crane is found. These places attract a lot of tourists from home and abroad. 

Dongya University and other schools in Dongya School Group are looking for native speakers to teach Conversational English in their schools. We have 6 positions to fill, three of which are for the university, two of which are for the middle schools and one for the primary school. 

Job Descriptions - For teachers on one-year contract: At the university level, the teachers will teach Conversational English / Business English / other courses such as reading and writing. At junior / Senior high school level, the teachers will teach Conversational English.  At primary school level the teachers will teach children to learn English. For all the teachers, the teaching load will be 20 contact (real) hours a week, 14 of which will be spent teaching ordinary lessons, 6 of which will be spent teaching our Conversational English Classes at weekends. The teachers may be required to have informal conversation with students or teachers. The maximum teaching load is 20 contact hours. During the winter and summer, the teachers are required to teach in our winter and summer programs. 

Qualifications - For teachers on one-year contract: At university level we require at least a good four year degree, together with specific TEFL/TESL training (RSA/Cambridge CELTA or equivalent is preferred). At high school level and primary levels we require a bachelor's degree plus an appropriate teacher education qualification. Specific TEFL/TESL training is also required, either within the teacher education studies or in addition to them. We are looking for team workers with pleasant personality who are willing to share their teaching experience with other teachers 

Benefit Packages - Dongya offers the following benefits for teachers on one-year contracts: 1. SALARY: Salary will be set between 3500 and 4000 RMB, depending on qualifications and experience. RMB is the same unit of currency as the internationally known Yuan, and its value usually hovers around 8 RMB per US$. This salary is clearly much higher than local teachers earn (The average salary for the local teachers who do the similar jobs is about 1000 RMB), and is sufficient for a person to live comfortably, and to save for travel, especially for travel within China. 2.HOLIDAYS: The teachers have three weeks paid vacation for one-year contract. The teachers also have two consecutive days off in a week and other public holidays. 3.ACCOMMODATION: A two-room furnished flat is provided rent free with TV, refrigerator and other facilities. 4.TRAVEL EXPENSES: For each teacher, one economy class return airfare will be reimbursed at the completion of the contract period. There is a limit of US$1000 to this offer, and the flight should be by the most direct route possible between the teacher's hometown and Beijing or other international airport which is close to Qiqihar. A return train fare between Beijing and Qiqihar will be paid for and arranged by Dongya.  5.MEDICAL CARE: The teachers are provided free medical cover up to 500 RMB. 6.FREE MANDARIN LESSONS: Free mandarin lessons of 2 academic hours each week will be provided in the evenings or on public holidays.

OUR SUMMER PROGRAMME: We are also looking for native speakers for our summer programme. The qualifications are as above for the university and high school level. Teacher trainers are preferred, but applications from others are welcome. The teachers are required to teach students conversational English and do some teacher training. Dongya offers the following benefits for summer programme teachers: 1.We offer 5000 RMB for 6 weeks. The teaching load will be 20 contact hours per week, with one and a half days free per week. 2 Accommodation will be provided free, and meals are available cheaply at the university cafeteria. 3. Local sightseeing will be arranged by at no cost of the teachers. 

STARTING DATES: For one-year contract, the starting date is 1 September, 2001. For summer program, the starting date is 16July and the closing date is 24August, including briefing, preparation, debriefing (program evaluation), and sightseeing sessions. Contact person: Mr Li Cai, Head of School of Foreign Language Studies, and Teacher Recruitment Manager. Telephone: ++86 452 2410042. Fax: ++86 452 2410042. Email: dong.ya.university@lycos.com

> UK VOLUNTARY
Vacancies for full time volunteer workers. Free accommodation in Herefordshire and Worcestershire (no bills). 4-6 month placements. £58.88 weekly allowance. No experience required. Training provided. On going vacancies. Volunteers need to be 17+. Overseas applicants are welcome, must have a good standard of spoken English. For further details and an application form please contact Sue Abbott on 01905 350686, or write to Worcestershire Lifestyles, Woodside Lodge, Lark Hill Road, Worcester WR5 2EF. 

> UK IT
Work Permit sponsorship for non-EU IT contractors. Contract finding and full employment services also available. Various clients and on site project work available for suitably qualified engineering staff. About us: Oxygen is an official distributor of Eastern European software products in the UK. We also provide Web/Internet/IT training services to local companies in the South East of England. However, our main area of business is our outsourcing function that for the past 2 years has provided Work Permit sponsorship for non-UK nationals that wish to come and work in the UK. We also specialise in students that wish to convert to contracting and require visa status transfers. We have a successful track record of placing many non-EU IT and Software staff on site with clients. For more information go to www.oxygenonline.co.uk 

Working for our company as a field based contractor, you will benefit from a varied work schedule on site with a variety of demanding and individual clients. You will work as a sole representative of Oxygen on most contracts and will be required to represent the company and our professional reputation to your best ability. There is currently a skills shortage in the UK for talented IT professionals and software and hardware engineers. As a result there are numerous positions available covering all disciplines and skillsets, please apply for further information. Please quote "ref:JAB" in your initial correspondence. Email R Easter: rafe.easter@oxygenonline.co.uk

>> FROM THE CLASSIFIED & BULLETIN BOARDS

> INDIA LATIN AMERICA LEADERS
Trip Leader in India, Latin America: 3 month trip leader positions available with LEAPNow. Based just north of San Francisco, LEAPNow runs 3-month experiential programs of travel, work and cultural study in India, Central and South America. Each group of up to 15 participants (age 17 and up) is led by a pair of male and female adult co-leaders. Programs run every fall (late Sept to mid-December) and spring (February through May). All travel and program expenses are paid, contract based on experience (min. of $1200), and health insurance during the program. Desirable qualities include maturity, experience living in the appropriate region, language proficiency as well as past experience leading groups. Leader trainee positions may also be available. LEAPNow also offers 20,000+ internships, apprenticeships, volunteer positions, and alternative educational experiences and tailors custom service and work programs for individuals. Email info@leapnow.org http://www.leapnow.org/about/employ.htm

> FRANCE CATERING
Vacation job in the south of France. English owned chambre d'hote require a person for varied duties. Helping with all aspects of running a small hotel including preparing and serving breakfast & evening meals, making up of chambres (3), helping with turnarounds of 2 apartments and 3 village houses. 1000Ff a week, Accommodation and meals provided. 1 full day per week off plus free time during some afternoons and evenings. MUST BE OVER 18 PREFERABLY WITH DRIVING LICENCE. French speaking useful but not essential. 1 vacancy available from end June till end of August. http://www.stthibery.com Email billnben@net-up.com

> RUSSIA TEACHING
Would anybody be interested in having a bit of teaching experience in Izhevsk, Russia, let me know. That would involve teaching English at the English evening courses, up to 15 hours a week and additionally teaching almost any classes (if one feels like doing it) at a regular Junior / Junior High School. Can be anything from PE to Physics... (Done in English or any other major language, just let me know which!) The time one can or wants to start up all this is negotiable. Almost anytime is fine. One up to a few month stay is possible.

We will provide you with room (homestay) and board (nothing too fancy, but the basic needs will certainly be covered), forward your visa support papers (all expenses paid), help you arrange your travel around, in, from Russia in the most economical way possible, assist you with itinerary and transportation advice. We will be happy to see you on our outdoor and bicycle trips too. No extra money paid for that, just the regular contribution, everyone makes up to the trip expenses. Anyone needs more details, drop me a line or two! Best regards, Alla Kholmskaya, Izhevsk, Russia. Email fidaris@udm.ru Website http://www.sv-agency.udm.ru

> UK CHILDCARE
In exchange for board and accommodation, I am looking for someone, preferably female who would be happy to help out for a few hours per week for a while during the summer, looking after my son who is 3 and a half, in return for board and lodging. Length of stay can be discussed. We live in Wales in Castle parkland, very peaceful and beautiful location. Email Mrs T Squibb squibbt@aol.com

> UK GREEK TUITION
Help me Learn to speak Greek. I am looking for someone who would be interested in staying with me and my family in Wales in the UK for a while during the summer who would be happy to help me learn Greek. In return if you need to learn or improve your English, I'm sure I could help. No money is offered, but you will receive full board and lodging. We are a young, friendly and outgoing family and will make you feel very welcome. The length of your stay can be discussed. A female would be preferred. Email Mrs T Squibb squibbt@aol.com

> SOUTH AFRICA VOLUNTEER TEACHERS
We are looking for qualified teachers to do volunteer work at a Christian School in King William`s Town, South Africa. Open to all nationalities, we will provide accommodation. Will need South African Visa. Email pastor@border.co.za

> TAIWAN TEACHING ENGLISH
Free Airfare for English teachers. Free airfare, free accommodation, free meals and free Mandarin Classes for the native speakers who want to teach English in Taiwan. For the more details, please e-mail: cw7238@hotmail.com to Mrs Huang for ad. or call her on 07771653399. Please attach your CVs ASAP for arranging an interview. Website http://www.5de.com.tw

> UK TEACHING ENGLISH
Summer School English: We are looking for two RSA or Trinity qualified TEFL teachers for an 8-week summer school in rural Cambridgeshire, England. Must be native speakers and have valid working papers for the UK. We offer full board accommodation and a salary of 230 GBP per week plus a 20 GBP a week bonus at the end of the contract. Come and spend the summer in a relaxed, friendly, international environment. Email danspinner@yahoo.com

 > USA CHILDCARE
Au Pair Needed In California USA. Fun family with 2 kids seeking energetic and creative au pair to become a part of our family! Our children are 4 and 9 years old, very respectable and well-behaved. They would take well to an au pair who is respectful and attentive to their needs. We offer very private bedroom with own bathroom, own phone line, TV, cellular phone and car to use. We enjoy horseback riding, the beach, movies, theatre, and Disneyland (we go very often). We want an au pair who will enjoy our activities together. Hours are 8am - 5:30pm, Mon-Fri. Weekends and evenings off. Live-in only. Cooking twice/week for the family is a must, as is light housekeeping which includes picking up after children, tidying up kitchen area, vacuuming play areas, making kids' beds, and helping with laundry. Email us if interested! salesforceonebg@aol.com

> SPAIN CHILDCARE
Nanny/mothers helper required. Qualified nanny/mothers help required to look after a new born and 3 year old and to help around the house from now until the end of October. Accommodation available. Telephone Su at any reasonable (Ibiza) hour.+34-609320050.

> CANADA CHILDCARE
Nannies/Au-Pairs Agency in Canada. We are agency based in Vancouver, Canada. At this moment we are expending our database of au pairs or nannies. To obtain Canadian working visa you have to have at least 1-year experience as an au pair or a nanny and speak English. Please visit us for more information's at http://www.abcnannies.org Email abcnannies@hotmail.com

> USA CHILDCARE
Au-pair wanted: we are American family in NJ. You don't have to take care of children. cleaning the house, sometimes cooking and driving children. Email mustaphan2001@yahoo.com

> FRANCE CHILDCARE
English-speaking au pair in Versailles, France - Close to Paris. We are looking for an English-speaking au-pair for Emily (4) and Luke (2) after school / Wednesdays, from September onwards. Great opportunity to learn French in a bilingual family. Accommodation, health cover, salary, internet access, etc provided. Check http://aupair.halleman.com for details or call +33 (6) 62321211.

> EUROPE CHILDCARE
Au pair jobs in UK and Europe. We are a careful au pair agency, we place au pairs from allowed countries into UK. Currently we have a large number of families and nowhere near enough au pairs! If you meet the au pair criteria and have good references - usually in caring for children, we can definitely find you a family. A few jobs are available in families without children , or with teenagers. Pay is around £40 - £70 depending on hours, and you will receive agency backup, time for study, full board and lodging, and contacts of au pairs in your area. No charge to apply. Email amberaupairs2@yahoo.co.uk 

> GERMANY CHILDCARE
Bilingual family in Germany requires a nanny / au-pair to look after 2 children of 2 and 7. Relaxed atmosphere. Evenings free. Outgoing personality a must. http://www.dfsr.de Email j.cassells@dfsr.de

> UK AGRICULTURE
Organic Farm near Dundee, Scotland. Vegetable work available long or short term - especially during summer months. Enquiries welcome. Email andrew@skeaorganics.co.uk http://www.skeaorganics.co.uk

> UK FRUIT PICKING
Pick Blueberries in Britain: Get Paid whilst you tan! Vacancies available for blueberry pickers and packers in England; just north of Bournemouth. Hard work receives great pay and as daily harvest casuals there's no tax! Subsidised camping accommodation available nearby. Friendly, young environment. Email jobs@dorset-blueberry.co.uk http://www.dorset-blueberry.com

> UK DRIVING
Drivers Wanted. We are currently looking for drivers to deliver throughout London. Must be 25+ with a clean driving licence. Experience of multi-drop deliveries an advantage as is a knowledge of London. Full or part time and weekend work all available immediately. Please call Tony for more details on 07831 752626 or 020 8343 8333. Email admin@finchleysunbedcentre.co.uk

> IRELAND IT
I.T. Professionals. Seabrook Recruitment Ireland are currently recruiting for a number of positions throughout Ireland. For a list of our current vacancies go to www.seabrook.ie/recruitment/recruitment.asp. Email recruitment@seabrook.ie

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Live & Work in France - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1854581805/payaway 
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>> STILL RECRUITING 

> WORLDWIDE INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTARY
HorizonCosmopolite offers internship programs abroad, volunteer work opportunities on every continent and Spanish immersion in Central America. We offer you, for example, work in national parks of Ecuador, teach English in a rural village of Nepal, Ghana or India, spend time with underprivileged children of the Philippines, help a rehabilitation center for wildlife animals in Guatemala or learn about medicinal plants in Costa Rica. Our programs are designed for any age group, all nationalities and we rarely ask for specific knowledge or qualifications. HorizonCosmopolite, 3011 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal Qc, H4C 1N9, Canada. Tél: 514-935-8436. Fax: 514-935-4302. Email cosmopolite@sprint.ca. Web www.horizoncosmopolite.com 

> WORLDWIDE TOURISM
On-line recruitment dedicated to the Travel Leisure and Tourism Industry. Features vacancies in Tour Operators / Travel Agencies / Airlines & Aviation / Hotels / Seasonal Work and Gap Year Opportunities / Transport / Cruiseships and Yachts. Travelrecruit.co.uk info@travelrecruit.co.uk

> GERMANY FARM WORK
Farmhands needed to live and work on farms and estates, looking after guests children, working in on-site shops and restaurants, and caring for horses and other animals.6+ weeks Ages 18+, 36 hour week, one day free, pocket money DM 300,-- to DM 400,-- a month and full board host family accommodation provided. EU passports only, and Malta. Visit our website <www.workingholidays.de> Anne von Gleichen, Happy Hands, Working Holidays in Germany, Römerberg 8, 60311 Frankfurt/Main. Email:<Anne.Gleichen@t-online.de> 

> FRANCE CATERING
English owned and run pub / restaurant offers work placements / summer jobs in the south of France (village by the coast 20 mins south of Perpignan). Waiting / bar staff live in 6000FRS per month plus tips. Places available from April. Minimum July and August. Travel expenses reimbursed at end of contract. Experience and basic French necessary. Contact: louise@flowers.fr Or fax 00.33.4.68.81.82.01. 

> GREECE TURKEY TOURISM
Sunsail, leaders in worldwide sailing holidays, currently have vacancies for the following positions at their watersports clubs in Greece & Turkey: Watersports Instructors, Nannies, Bar and Waiting. Applicants should be over 19 and hold the relevant qualifications or experience for the position applied for. Preferably EU passport holders. For more details please contact James Flood on 02392 222308 or jamesf@sunsail.com

> GHANA, RUSSIA, PERU, INDIA, CHINA VOLUNTARY
Cross-Cultural Solutions, 47 Potter Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 USA. Tel: 914 632-0022. Fax: 914 632-8494. E-mail: info@crossculturalsolutions.org Web site: www.crossculturalsolutions.org 
Cross-Cultural Solutions' International Volunteer Programs are undoubtedly life-changing experiences. These programs allow you to work with dynamic grass-roots organizations while immersing yourself in the local culture. Volunteers typically work in the areas of education, health care and community development. Volunteers' skills and interests are matched with the needs of the local community. Volunteer programs range from one week to six months or longer. Programs are available in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. All nationalities accepted. Visa requirements depend on country.
 
> EUROPE CHILDCARE
Looking for Work? Are you looking for work overseas during your gap year or for the summer holidays?  We have au pair positions all over Europe for both male and female applicants.  As an au pair, you would be expected to help with the childcare and housework for up to 30 hours per week.  In return you would receive room, board and pocket money equivalent to about £45 per week.  There is also the opportunity to work longer hours for more money if you wish.  There is no better way to improve your language skills than to immerse yourself in the culture.  Au pairing allows you to do just that because you live with the family and speak the language all the time.  Effectively you become a big brother or sister to the children, playing with them, reading them stories and generally looking after them.  If this sounds like something that interests you, then give us a call. CALL US FREE 0800 068 7011. A-One Au-Pairs & Nannies.

> EAST AFRICA & ASIA CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Volunteer placements on Tropical Conservation Projects.
Frontier, an international conservation and research NGO, is looking for enthusiastic and committed self-funding volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities to work on urgently needed conservation projects for 10 or 20 weeks.  Frontier projects in Madagascar, Tanzania and Vietnam work in threatened ecosystems including coral reefs, rainforests and savannas to ensure the appropriate protection for endangered habitats and wildlife.

Volunteers carry out biodiversity surveys, resource-use assessments and practical projects such as environmental education alongside field scientists and local students and villagers, living and working in basic conditions in remote, unexplored locations.  No previous experience or qualifications are necessary as full training is provided, leading to a BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Conservation.

Recruitment is ongoing as expeditions depart in January, April, July and October. For more information and an application form contact Frontier by post, e-mail or phone at 77 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS.  Tel: 020 7613 2422.  E-mail: enquiries@frontierprojects.ac.uk.  Website: www.frontier.ac.uk

> KOREA TEACHING ENGLISH
Jisan Ding Ding Dang English School, 1275-3 Bummul-dong Soosung-gu, Taegu, South Korea 706-100 *Tel : +82-53-782-5200 *Fax : +82-53-782-6434 *E-mail: dings@korea.com
1. Brief overview of school. Ding Ding Dang was established in Taegu, the third largest city of South Korea in 1989. Now DDD has 18 franchises in Korea. Jisan DDD opened in 1995 and is still growing. 20 staff members are working here with 490 students. Their ages are from 4 to 15. We are best known as an excellent English school for children. We publish our own text books and also have our own 3 year curriculum for ages from 8 to 13. We have a 2-year kindergarten curriculum for ages from 6 to 7, and a 2-year pre school curriculum for ages from 4 to 5. We have various yearly events, such as Parents' Meeting (same as PTA), Easter, Halloween and Christmas Party. 2. Job title: Native English teacher. 3. Location: Daegu, South Korea. 4. Starting date: June-1, 2001. 5. Qualifications: University B.A. degree. 6. General Job description: 28 hours a week (Our class hours are from 10:00 to 12:00 in the morning and from 3:30 to 8:00 in the afternoon from Monday to Friday. There is no morning class on Saturday and we have classes from 2:00 to 6:30 in the afternoon. ). 7. Pay & Benefits. *Salary: 1,800,000won (about 1,350 US dollars. 2,120 Canadian dollars) *Paid vacation: 12 paid holidays plus 16 national holidays. *Severance payment: 1,800,000 won after one year. *Accommodation: A double furnished apartment is provided. *Transportation: round trip ticket after one year. *Health insurancer. For more information, contact Tess Mun.

> SPAIN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Spanish Environmental Research/Education Centre. We are currently looking for volunteers for our research centre in Southern Spain, Sunseed Desert Technology. Here research, education and ecological living are uniquely combined. We aim to find and spread new ways to reclaim desert soils and to help people living on arid land, by developing appropriate and sustainable technologies and agricultural methods for use in Third World countries. Education of volunteers through our research and also through demonstrating sustainable living is an important part of our work. If you are interested in experiencing this unique project, visit our website at www.sunseed.org.uk to find out about our working holidays (either short term or long term) or gap year placements.

We are also currently looking for new staff to join our team. Staff receive a small weekly allowance, food and accommodation and a chance to gain experience working with volunteers. If you have relevant qualifications or experience in the fields of Appropriate Technology, Construction and Maintenance, organic gardening or Sustainable living and Community, send your CV and covering letter, stating which job you are applying for, to Debra Smith, 11 Ffordd Y Capel, Efail  Isaf, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, CF38 1AP or email at debrasm@hotmail.com or telephone 01443 201596.

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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 15 - JUNE 2001 - PART 3 OF 3

>> STILL RECRUITING 

> AFRICA VOLUNTARY
Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc. is a U.S. based, non-profit organization that has been sending volunteers to Africa and the Diaspora in the summer since 1957. Crossroads offers volunteer work experiences in 13 different countries every summer. Beginning fall 2001, Crossroads is offering Pamwe, Namibia, a 13 week service learning semester in Namibia, southern Africa, for youth age 17-24. Program activities include cross-cultural exchange, language instruction, field study, home stays, community service, team building and of course, fun. The aim of the program is to provide a safe, supportive group environment that enables participants to challenge themselves and expand their understanding of the world and their place in it. Based on the principles of social action and personal transformation, participants will gain the knowledge, skills and ability to become global citizens of the twenty-first century. For more information visit the Crossroads website: www.igc.org/oca or email Kate Shackford at oca@igc.apc.org

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RECOMMENDED READING 
Teaching English Abroad - Published by Vacation Work
NEW 5th Edition - Published January 2001
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Designed for all those interested in teaching English as a foreign language, whether or not they have English teaching qualifications, this guide offers information on teaching in more than 70 different countries.

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> AUSTRALIA AGRICULTURE
We have a number of farmhand positions available in Queensland and New South Wales. Applicants must have a farming background and experience with farm machinery. Long hours will be worked. Wages start at $12.00 an hour. Own transport an advantage, not essential. All enquiries contact Natasha Ph: 61-7-4927 4300. Working Holiday Visa required. Outback Staff outstaff@rocknet.net.au

> POLAND TEACHING ENGLISH
We are looking for a couple of TEFL teachers, native speakers, or friends, who would like to share a flat. The length of contract 10 months from the first of September 2001 to the 25th of June 2002, with the possibility to prolong for the next school year. Number of teaching lessons per week - 20, each lesson lasts 50 minutes in the evening (4-8 pm) and about 5 extra morning classes which are extra-paid. Saturdays and Sundays free. 

Salary paid monthly, after tax 2400 Polish zloties which is equivalent to 620 $. The school will agree for extra private lessons which are well paid and there are people who have been learning with our teachers for some years. The school arranges the work permit and pays for it ($130) and we refund the cost of the visa ($200) at the end of the contract. The school pays for the bus and tram ticket monthly for all lines within the town. Breaks - Christmas 10 days, Easter - 5 days ( are fully paid). Winter holidays (14 days - paid). 

The school arranges the accommodation and pays the rent ($1800 per year), teachers pay only for the electricity, gas, telephone. The flat is shared by our two teachers. It has two rooms, a big kitchen, all facilities (telephone, SAT TV) and is fully furnished. It is three bus stops from school. Teachers' duties include - create nice and interesting atmosphere, using all available materials to make the lessons successful, check the knowledge and give marks. Native English language speakers should contact the College of Languages at wcollege@core.pl

> MADAGASCAR VOLUNTARY
PIONEER MADAGASCAR - Volunteering Opportunities in Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the biologically richest yet humanly poorest countries in the world. Most plants and animals are endemic to the island and most are in danger as a result of habitat destruction. It is estimated that 96% of the island's forests have been lost, mainly due to slash-and-burn agriculture. Only 27% of the 15 million population have access to clean drinking water and the mortality rate for children under 5 is a staggering one in ten.

Pioneer Madagascar is the volunteer programme of Azafady, a registered UK-based charity (no. 107121) and Madagascar-based NGO. Through Pioneer Madagascar volunteers can experience working with a grass-roots organisation combating the problems of extensive deforestation and extreme poverty on this unique island. The programme focuses on integrated conservation and development initiatives which work closely with local people. Each scheme lasts 10 weeks, places are extremely limited and subject to a selection process. Approximately 80% of the 'minimum donation' go directly to running the projects; the remaining 20% covers your costs in-the-field. We have schemes starting in July 2001, October 2001, January 2002, April 2002 and July 2002.

During placements volunteers will learn to speak basic Malagasy and gather skills relevant to working in the fields of development, conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Our projects are led by some of the most competent conservationists and development workers on the island; they are based on communities' expressed needs and therefore provide an insight for volunteers into real on-the-ground work - they are not set up simply for volunteers. Volunteers will work on an extensive array of projects from beach surveys of endangered turtles to the building of wells in remote villages.

Azafady's conservation-based projects have been endorsed by, among others, Sir David Attenborough and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, while for our Sustainable Livelihoods Initiative we recently received the Sting and Trudie Styler Award, one of the coveted Whitley Awards for conservation. 

For further information on Azafady please visit our website on www.madagascar.co.uk and for more details on the Pioneer Madagascar volunteer programme (and application forms) go to the same website and follow the connections for Volunteering. Any questions can be directed to Mark Jacobs (Projects Director) Azafady Studio 7, 1a Beethoven Street, London W10 4LG Telephone +44 (0) 20 8960 6629 Fax +44 (0) 20 8962 0126 Email mark@azafady.org 

> WORLDWIDE VARIOUS
I am pleased to announce the launch of voovs.com, an exciting new venture that will assist Employers in their search for quality staff and Job Seekers in finding year round work for their next career or gap year move. voovs.com aims to be the e-recruitment solution for the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries. voovs.com is comprised of the following four websites under one roof: www.findaskijob.com, this specialist ski recruitment website (formerly www.fresh-tracks.com) has established itself as a leading provider of staff to the ski industry since its launch in May 2000. www.global-chefs.com, specialising in chef positions in the UK and around the globe. www.londoncateringstaff.com, offering catering and hospitality opportunities in the Capital and around the UK. www.workingonwater.com, offering positions on cruise ships, sailing and motor yachts, beach and flotilla resorts, activity holidays and tours.

All four websites are serviced by the one database that enables you to access/advertise jobs under any of the four sites. Job Seekers are automatically emailed when new adverts are placed anywhere on the sites and employers receive CVs by formatted email. voovs.com can offer you a personal but professional service, designed and delivered by people who have had hands-on experience in ski resorts, on yachts and in bars and hotels in the UK and overseas. We are always available to give advice on how to get the job you are looking for and the websites offer FREE tips and advice. Visit www.voovs.com today to see how we can help you e-scape today or find the staff you need tomorrow!

> UK CATERING & TOURISM
Live-in jobs in hotels, country inns & pubs throughout the country, ideal for gap year travellers, post graduates, backpackers. Min 3 month contracts, applicants must be English speaking if not EU, have a work permit or working holiday visa. Email Seasonal Staff UK: admin@seasonalstaff.co.uk

> UK CHILDCARE
Au-pair, mother's helps and nanny jobs available throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Jobs from 2 months to 2 years. Lots of free time and good pay. Email AAAUPAIRS@aol.com

> UK IT
X-Border can offer a job with exciting opportunities in Greenock, Scotland working for IBM. If you have English as second language or are Multilingual, and are interested in working abroad, X-Border Connexions provide jobs in the United Kingdom and Overseas jobs across Europe. Email xbc@manpower.co.uk

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Explorations in Travel arranges individual, international volunteer placements in Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, New Zealand, Australia and Nepal. Volunteer positions with; schools, orphanages, animal shelters, wildlife rehabs, rainforest conservation organizations, agro-forestry projects and others. Positions available to participants from around the world. Language classes and family stays are available. Contact us for more information and an updated list of site availability. Visit us on the web at http://www.volunteertravel.com. 

Explorations in Travel, 1922 River Road, Guilford, Vermont 05301 USA fax: 802-257-2784 phone: 802-257-0152 email: explore@sover.net

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UNA Exchange's programme of International Volunteer Projects (IVPs) includes more than 1,000 projects in Europe and North America as well as a more specialised programme of projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. IVPs offer you the chance to spend 2-3 weeks living and working alongside local and international volunteers on projects which improve the quality of life for local people. Volunteers work on a wide range of projects organised by local voluntary organisations including environmental conservation, children's playschemes, community festivals, schemes for people with disabilities, arts and renovation projects. We also offer a number of longer term programmes for projects between 1 and 12 months. Please contact us to get a copy of our International Projects Directory or to find out more. UNA Exchange, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales CF10 3AP. Tel: 029 2022 3088. Fax: 029 2066 5557. E-mail: unaexchange@btinternet.com Web site: