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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 42 / SEPTEMBER 2003 / PART 1 OF 2

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BBC SEEKS GROWN UP GAPPERS

Did you miss out on a Gap Year when you were eighteen and are
considering making up for it now? Whether you're on the verge of
booking your flights, or simply have a strong desire to pack your bags
and leave for a few months, the BBC would like to hear from you. They
are looking for 'Grown-up Gappers' to take part in a new BBC TV
documentary series.

You'll be over 30 - there is no upper age limit! You will be living in
Britain, self-financing and, ideally, planning to travel alone. If this is you
please contact Olivia by email: gappers@bbc.co.uk or call 0208 752
7779. (Sorry, but if you're already on your travels it's too late to call)

To let you know a little more, "Grown up Gappers" will be a prime time
observational documentary series on BBC Two, featuring eight people,
who for various reasons, are wanting to take time out later on in life,
this programme is not looking at students who have some time on their
hands, they want to feature the grown ups! The people who have had
families, relationships and careers and never got the chance to travel
when they were younger.

It is so popular now for mature people to take a long break from
everything and more and more people are considering doing this later
in life. The programme will film all the planning and preparations for
extended travel (this might include selling or renting homes, leaving
jobs or selling possessions to fund the trip), then subsequently film
everything during the time abroad observing the decisions and actions
taken, to the final return.

IN THIS ISSUE=>

Part 1
> Job of the Month
> Ski Resorts
> Tourism & Catering
> Agriculture & Animals
> Voluntary Work
> Working Holidays, Interns & Work Placements
> Live & Work Abroad Bookstore
> On the Site
> Admin

Part 2
> Childcare, Domestic & Care Work
> Teaching & TEFL
> Other Work

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> GERMANY HOLLAND
M.S. Glissando, River Rhine. Working on a barge. We're taking cargo
from the seaports in Holland and Belgium to south Germany. On the
ship we are with four people; me my wife, our oldest son (18), and the
youngest, a 4 years old girl. The work is variable from painting to
cleaning ship, hold or engine rooms or doing small technical jobs. Even
steering the ship is possible to learn if it interests you. About
accommodation; there is a separate flat were you can live with our son
who is also working as a deckboy. For more information please contact
us. Marinus Hoogendoorn, p/a Kanaalstraat 6, NL 4251 ZS
Werkendam, The Netherlands. Tel. +31-653534774 or +49-
1726278743. All English speaking nationalities accepted.

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SKI RESORTS =>
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Resources for working in ski resorts:
http://www.payaway.co.uk/ski.shtml

> CANADA
Nonstopski is a small, family run company that organises ski and
snowboarding instructor training courses in the fantastic ski resort of
Fernie, Canada. We are looking for a COUPLE to help run our courses
this season. Jobs include; cooking breakfast, driving a 30 seater bus
(we will provide coaching and you will have to pass a test) and
cleaning and house keeping. You will need to be between 25 - 35 and
be friendly, responsible, enthusiastic and energetic. Both of you need
to be able to drive. You need to be available to work from end Nov '03
to end April '04. You will be provided with accommdation with private
bath room, season ski pass, return flight from UK to Canada and meals
and will be paid £300-400 per month each. Please e-mail C.V's to
melissa@nonstopski.com

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> FRANCE AUSTRIA ITALY
We are currently still recruiting for:
* Chefs * Resort Representatives
* Ski Companions
* Plongeur / Nightporters
* Handymen
Please go to www.equity.co.uk/employment for more information and
to apply. Sorry, but there are NO positions available at this time for Bar
Staff or Waiting / Housekeeping. EU Passport Holder and National
Insurance Number Required.

> EUROPE
Chalet Hosts. These positions are based in the European Alps for the
forthcoming winter ski season. Responsibilities include catering /
cooking for up to 12 guests, cleaning the chalet, basic accounting and
admin. You must enjoy looking after people, have a sense of humour,
love food and be hard working. Catering experience is essential. For
those with no formal cooking qualification we can arrange for you to
attend a cookery course.

Package includes, a competitive monthly salary, travel to resort, ski
hire, lift pass, food, accommodation and Insurance. Opportunities exist
for summer and all year round employment as well. Contact 0207
4202081 or email jasonking@s-h-g.co.uk UK / EEC Passports
Required.

> FRANCE
We are an independent ski recruitment specialist looking for quality
staff to work the ski season. You will have to be available from
December 2003 - April 2004, and hold an EU passport. We are
currently recruiting for qualified or experienced nannies and chefs.
Chalet hosts with hospitality experience. Hotel staff with equivalent A
Level in French or German. Ski techs and ski rental, retail staff.
French resort managers, drivers, maintenance staff, masseurs. Please
visit www.freeradicals.co.uk or email a full CV and photo to
polly@freeradicals.co.uk EU passport or French work visa required.

> FRANCE
Ski Mont Blanc & Savoy Chalet Holidays. St Gervais Mont Blanc.
Chalet helper - requires involvement in guest / hotel room care and /
or assisting with catering. Our busiest months are July and August and
the winter season but are now open all year round.

We provide a friendly, family environment where the team live as
family members. We therefore prefer team members to be honest,
friendly, flexible, hardworking and child-friendly.

Please review our web site for information about us. Nationalities
accepted: European Community passport holders. Email anna@ski-
montblanc.com

> FRENCH ALPS
Hotel Les Belles Pistes. Working in a Hotel environment. Barperson,
dishwasher, chambermaids, housekeeper. Season runs December -
April. Contact Alan or Jeanne Tel: 0033 4 50 90 00 17.
Email jobs@hotelbellespistes.com

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TOURISM & CATERING =>
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Resources for working in tourism:
http://www.payaway.co.uk/tourism.shtml

> FRANCE
Loire Valley. Very Very URGENT. To start immediately till end
October. We are looking for 2 Hot Air Balloon ground crew / drivers. No
previous experience necessary. Spoken French an advantage.
Accommodation provided. Must have European passport. Driving
licence essential. Must be very fit & strong, & good drivers (The
balloons weigh 300kg) eg weight lifter/rugby player! European
Passport Required. Fax France Balloons 0033254441918 or email
jane@franceballoons.com

> GREECE CYPRUS
Olympic Holidays. Job Description - Resort Representative. General
Description: Dealing with the needs and requests of Olympic
holidaymakers, ensuring maximum satisfaction with services provided
and overall holiday enjoyment.

Key Responsibilities:
* The transfer of guests from the airport to accommodation on
departure, and airport to accommodation on arrival, including arrival
and departure information speeches whilst on board the coach.
Organisation of check-in areas. Meeting and greeting guests on
arrival. Dealing with any related problems.
* Presentation and organisation of welcome meeting (information)
speeches. The sale of excursions and car hire to increase holiday
enjoyment and maximise on local income.
* Problem solving, offering advice, assistance and support to Olympic
guests. Reporting of problems and incidents.
* To ensure company image is kept to the highest standard by
upholding company policies regarding staff appearance, uniform, staff
behaviour and in resort branding.
* Administrational duties including health & safety audits, room charts,
reporting, quality control reports and guest related administration. The
reconciliation of excursion sales with tickets sold, and the payment of
monies for excursions, car hire and other company authorised item
sales.
* The guiding of excursions, ensuring guests welfare and ensuring
guest satisfaction and enjoyment of the event.
* Daily visiting of all allocated properties, to ensure guests satisfaction.
* Ensuring a positive, open communication with all suppliers &
accommodation owners.

Secondary Responsibilities:
* Basic administrational duties when required such as photocopying.
* Holding welcome meetings and covering duties/visits when there is
absenteeism of colleagues.
* The accompaniment of guests to officially requested appearances
when necessary, e.g. police station/court house.
* Hospital visits when guests are admitted for medical reasons.
* The completion of brochure descriptions (when and if necessary).

Reporting Relationships: To report directly to the Senior
Representative / Head Representative / Resort Manager dependant
upon the size of the resort.

Employment Terms: Seasonal contract. Basic salary. Percentage
commission on excursion sales, car hire, local lets and other company
advised items. Provision of company transport when necessary.
Provision of company accommodation - management discretion
Insurance. Provision of flight to and from the UK.

The season will commence in March and continue until the end of
October. Applicants should be available for the whole of this period, or
in the case of high season staff, for at least 3.5 months within this
period (mid June to the end of September) please note that home visits
are not possible during the course of employment.

Our recruitment campaign for next year will begin in October 03, with
successful candidates at application stage, being invited for group
assessments between November and January.

If you are still interested in a position overseas with Olympic Holidays
for next year, please see the recruitment section of our website:
http://www.olympicholidays.co.uk/TSTAsc_incmenu.asp?<SUBMIT_IN
FO_LIST></SUBMIT_INFO_LIST><USERTEMPLATE>news.htm</US
ERTEMPLATE><INFOTYPECODESELECTION>RECRUIT</INFOTY
PECODESELECTION> EU & British passport holders only will be
considered.

> THAILAND CAMBODIA VIETNAM
P J Scuba Co., Ltd. Thailand. Scuba Dive in Paradise for a living. This
can be taken as a new career or even a "Gap Year" stop. Learn to dive
and then teach diving here under the shade of the palm trees. Full
details can be found at www.pjscuba.com/instructorpackage.htm

We guarantee you in either Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand - your
choice. Work with our active ongoing "job placement" service. We
guarantee you work. For full details email Peter Scott on:
peter@pjscuba.com I guarantee a swift and informative reply.
All Nationalities accepted - we offer visa assistance.

> UK
JCR Australia. We place experienced, qualified or unqualified
hospitality people in the UK. Our clients range from pubs and clubs to
3, 4 & 5 star boutique hotels. We are looking for Chefs, Waiters,
Porters, Hotel Receptionists and various other positions.

Accommodation and meals are provided as part of the package and
contracts are signed before leaving home. For more information: Call
Ingrid on 9557 0400. Nationalities Accepted: Australian & Most
Commonwealth Countries provided you have a good standard of
English.

> UK
Restaurant staff required at Sinah Warren Character Hotel, Just for
Adults. All nationalities welcome but must be aged 18+. Previous
experience would be an advantage but full training is given. The
applicant must have good communication skills and work well with
others, have a presentable appearance and be fluent in English.
Uniform, meals and additional training is provided with nationally
recognised certificates. Accommodation will also be provided. All staff
work on a rota basis of split shifts, six days out of seven. Applicants will
have full free use of all four star hotel facilities, including, two
swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi and 13 station gym. There are
discounts for staff and family on Warner holidays.

Sinah Warren is located on Hayling Island on the South coast, it is 1.5
hours away by train to London, 15 minutes to Portsmouth and 30
minutes to Southampton. Pay is £4.10 gross, with the opportunity to
earn ££'s in tips!

If interested in working in this fast paced environment call Felicity
Brown or Jo Allen for an informal chat on 00442392 466 421, between
the hours of 8am to 12pm and 6pm to 10pm. Alternatively, send your
CV with covering letter and recent photo to: Sinah Warren Character
Hotel, Ferry Road, Hayling Island, Hants. PO11 0BZ. ENGLAND.
Applicants require current working visa.

> UK
Bar / Restaurant / Accommodation, set in beautiful North Yorkshire
countryside. The Miners Arms AJK is a Country Village Inn and is
always looking to recruit additional staff. Whether you have experience
working in a pub restaurant or would like to do so, either full or part
time, then please contact Anthony or Sam. There are often positions
available for Kitchen staff, Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistants. Front of
House, Bar staff, Waiters or Waitresses.

Flexible hours to suit over weekday lunchtimes, weekday evenings,
and or weekends. Experienced or not, competitive rates of pay and
training given. There is live in accommodation available for full time
staff, if needed. Students, gap year, student placements or overseas
personnel are most welcome. Contact Miners Arms AJK, Greenhow,
Pateley Bridge HG3 5JQ. Web: www.minersarms-greenhow.co.uk

> UK
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Receptionist / general office
assistant required for hotel / youth hostel / camp-site in Swallow Falls
Complex, Betws-y-Coed North Wales, contact Penny Jones, 01690
710796. Nationalities accepted: Australian, New Zealand, European.

> UK
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Bar Staff required for hotel /
youth hostel / camp-site in Swallow Falls Complex, contact Penny
Jones, 01690 710796. Nationalities accepted: Australian, New
Zealand, European.

> UK
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Kitchen assistant / cook
required for hotel / youth hostel / camp-site in Swallow Falls Complex,
contact Penny Jones, 01690 710796. Nationalities accepted:
Australian, New Zealand, European.

> UK
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Room assistants required for
hotel / youth hostel / camp-site in Swallow Falls Complex, contact
Penny Jones, 01690 710796. Nationalities accepted: Australian, New
Zealand, European.

> UK
We are currently seeking a chef to join our young and friendly team at
the Fox in Keston, the ideal candidate should be hard working, friendly
and have experience of working as a chef preferably in the pub trade!
In return we can offer a competitive salary, live in accommodation,
meals and a warm homely environment! We are based in Keston an
influent and pretty village 20 minutes outside London (south) and five
minutes from Bromley. If you are interested in this post please contact
Evelyn Massey or Tony Miller on 01689 852053. Applicants must be
able to work in UK and speak English.

> UK
Grays, Essex. Live in bar / kitchen staff available immediately until
January 2004. Contact 01375 481056. Applicants must have working
visas.

> UK
A busy friendly pub situated in the picturesque village of Appledore in
Kent requires a part-time cook with some bar duties. Live in. Contact
Mags on 01233 758000

> WORLDWIDE
Visit www.voovs.com now to apply for jobs in ski resorts, on cruise
ships, in beach resorts, in bars, hotels, night clubs, restaurants, TEFL
courses, summer camps, activity holiday, reps, entertainers, DJs and
more. Register your CV just once and then apply to unlimited numbers
of jobs with the click of a button! Visit www.voovs.com today and
escape the rat race tomorrow!

> IRELAND
Nixers.com (www.nixers.com) has loads of jobs suitable for visitors to
Ireland. You must have an Irish work permit or EU passport. Most jobs
are in Hotels, Pubs, Call-Centres & Offices.

> UK
Full time job offered in busy village pub nr Milton Keynes. Variety of
duties including bar and kitchen work. Experience not essential as full
training will be given, friendly and outgoing personality more important.
good wages plus full board and accommodation provided. Plenty of
free time to explore area and meet friends. Nice working environment
with friendly people. Please contact Val by phoning 01234 711382 or
email valeriecook@handbag.com

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Resources for farm and field jobs:
http://www.payaway.co.uk/agri.shtml

> DENMARK
Danish organic farms offer board and lodging for a helping hand 4-6
hours a day. Have a look at our website: www.wwoof.dk.

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RECOMMENDED READING
Work Your Way Around the World - Published by Vacation Work
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Seasoned working travellers will be familiar with this book. Now in
its 11th edition, it's invaluable to veterans and those about to work
abroad for the first time. WYW features many first-hand accounts
and advice on finding jobs - paid and voluntary - either in advance
or on the spot. It includes sections on opportunities in such places
as Russia, Hawaii and South Africa and also covers working a
passage.

"Guaranteed to give you wanderlust" The Sunday Telegraph

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> UK
Chandler & Dunn Ltd. Near Sandwich, Kent, England. Fruit Pickers
required at times from early June to the end of September 2004. Most
pickers required for September. You MUST read and understand all
the information about Fruit Picking on our website
www.chandleranddunn.co.uk

Please apply BY EMAIL. Please DO NOT use attachments.
Nationalities accepted: UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,
Slovak Republic, Slovenia PLUS Commonwealth Working
Holidaymakers, and ANYONE able to PROVE that they are entitled to
work in the UK.

> PORTUGAL
Very large farm on the west coast of Portugal (rural part of the country)
needs fruit pickers (strawberries). Work from mid Jan 2004 until July
2004. Dorm accommodation on site (approx £15 per week) 6 day
working week (8am till 6/7pm) 5.5 Euros an hr 6.15 Euros overtime
(over 8hrs a day & weekend work)

You must be willing to work in hot weather, crop is grown outdoors and
under tunnels. You must be fit and healthy (work involves bending
down and standing for pro-longed periods). Contact Rachel asap for an
application form. You must have an EU passport. You must be able to
speak English. Email Fruitful Ltd info@fruitfuljobs.com

> PORTUGAL
A large soft fruit farm needs supervisors for the 2004 fruit season.
Work is from mid January till June. You need to have some experience
of field supervision, or in horticulture. Accommodation is on site (hostel
style) the farm is located on the west coast of Portugal, an hour from
the busy town of Lagos or 5 mins from the nearest beach! You must be
able to speak English, any Spanish or Portuguese is a help. Contact
Rachel at Fruitful Jobs to register and get more info.
info@fruitfuljobs.com or 077400 86555. You Must Have an EU
Passport.

> AUSTRALIA
WWOOF Australia is a network of over 1,300 farms right across
Australia where travellers can get free food and accommodation in
exchange for half a days work. We accept all nationalities, there
are no requirements except a desire to join in with the family and
have a great time! Visit our website www.wwoof.com.au for more
information and joining details.

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VOLUNTARY WORK =>
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Resources for voluntary work:
http://www.payaway.co.uk/vol.shtml

> PERU BELIZE
NGO Internships in the Caribbean or Andes. Travel to the Caribbean
coast of Belize or the Sacred Valley of Peru for an NGO internship and
the experience of a lifetime! You will work with one of our 20 affiliated
NGO's on a focused development project. The focus of your
development project is determined by your specific skills, your
interests, and the needs of the local community. Daily adventures in
the Caribbean or Sacred Valley of the Incas combine with cultural
immersion, community volunteer work and intensive Spanish classes
to create an unforgettable life experience.
Internship options include:
* Health Services & Medical Positions
* Micro Business
* Journalism
* Youth Sports
* Education and Teaching
* Environmental Protection.
For more information: ProWorld Service Corps - www.proworldsc.org

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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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> MADAGASCAR
Azafady is a UK charity and Malagasy NGO working in southeast
Madagascar to alleviate poverty, improve well-being and protect
beautiful unique environments. Pioneer Madagascar is a unique
opportunity for people to directly support and participate in Azafady's
work at the frontline of global conservation and development.

Pioneers join the Azafady NGO team in southeast Madagascar for ten
weeks. Pioneers work within local communities supported by our team
of specialists gaining skills and experience in a diverse range of health,
sustainable livelihoods and environmentally based projects. Living
conditions are basic, usually camping in beautiful remote areas and
cooking over a fire.

Besides physical and mental health, enthusiasm and cultural sensitivity
are key requirements; specialist skills and experience are welcome but
in no way essential to become a Pioneer.

Pioneer volunteers are asked to raise a minimum donation of £2,000
preferably through sponsorship activities, as this helps to raise public
awareness about the unique beauties of Madagascar along with the
plight of its people and its many endemic and endangered species.

Apart from being a unique personal adventure, Pioneer is a great
opportunity to gain experience towards a career in conservation and/or
development work. Pioneer schemes begin in January, April, July and
October each year. Visit www.madagascar.co.uk to find out more.

> WORLDWIDE
Peace Corps: Life Is Calling. How Far Will You Go? For many people
looking to enter into international careers, Peace Corps can be an ideal
opportunity to learn a language, gain cross cultural experience and
build the confidence to function in a new environment. Volunteers
receive intensive language and cross-cultural training in order to
become part of the communities where they live. They speak the local
language and adapt to the cultures and customs of the people with
whom they work.

Volunteers work with teachers and parents to improve the quality of,
and access to, education for children. They work with communities to
protect the local environment and to create economic opportunities.
They work on basic projects to keep families healthy and to help them
grow more food. Their larger purpose, however, is to work with people
in developing countries to help them take charge of their own futures.

At the same time, volunteers learn as much, if not more, from the
people in their host countries. When they complete their service in the
Peace Corps, volunteers work to strengthen America's understanding
of different countries and cultures.

The Peace Corps is fulfilling its promise by sharing America's most
precious resource with the rest of the world: its people. Volunteers
have helped pave the way for progress for countless individuals who
want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their
communities.

Most Peace Corps Volunteers are college graduates with degrees in
liberal arts, such as history, political science, English, social studies, or
psychology. The Peace Corps can find assignments for people with
degrees in photography, theater, and other fine arts. There is also a
need for people with degrees in non-liberal arts fields, such as
business, engineering, and the sciences. In addition, there are
opportunities for individuals with professional skills and work
experience (in such areas as business, technical trades, and
agriculture) and a commitment to service, but who may not have a
college degree.

In order to qualify for Peace Corps service, applicants must be US
Citizens and at least 18 years old. While most of the programs require
a college degree, many people qualify for peace corps service with
experience in fields such as business, agriculture, skilled trades or
computers. For more information about Peace Corps programs and
application procedures, visit www.peacecorps.gov.

> ECUADOR
Use your heart by helping the needy. We are a not for profit legal
organization, no one gets any salary with us, we offer a number of
projects, especially with poor, abandoned or gravely ill children. The
donation-registration fee of $190 permits our donations to the poor and
projects; also covers three tours: Quito Historical; Otavalo Indian
Market and the Middle of the World, the Equator line. At the same time,
share Ecuadorian homes and culture ($360 per month for room, board
and laundry). Learn Spanish with university professors and get
unforgettable experiences by visiting beautiful landscapes from snow
at the volcanoes, the Galapagos Islands to the fantastic Amazonian
jungle. Contact: Ruth González. Tel: 5932 2447033.
www.volunteeringecuador.org.

> SOUTHERN AFRICA
Springboard Internet Entry. Programme Description: We arrange for
young people to do conservation work on Game Reserves in Southern
Africa, getting hands-on experience in a wide range of conservation
and research projects. Placement last from 4 to 12 weeks and run all
throughout the year. There are up to 12 projects to choose from at any
one time and you will have to fill in an application form so that we can
match you to the project that suits you the best but you do have the
final decision.

The programmes include: Wildlife rehabilitation and endangered
species breeding projects; Wildlife veterinary work; Darting rhino for
relocation or elephant for fitting tracking collars; Game capture for
relocation and tagging; Dolphin, Whale, seal and seabird research;
Game counts and game monitoring; Anti-poaching patrols; Sleep outs
in the bush; Cultural experiences in a tribal village; Game Ranger
Courses - tracking, treating injured animals, etc.

The wildlife you will encounter will probably include Africa's Big 5 (lion,
leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) along with many species of
antelope and reptiles.

Accommodation: Your home in the bush will most likely be a thatched
house shared with about 6 other volunteers, working under the
supervision of experienced co-ordinators. Travel: We make all the
arrangements starting with your flight from London, transfers to the
project. Accommodation, meals, etc are all provided. Location:
Southern Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia.

A complete conservation work and educational experience with the
wildlife of Africa. Contact African Conservation Experience, Lisa
Hewston. Tel: 0870 241-5816 (UK only). Tel/Fax: +44 1404 81 1404
(from outside UK). Email: info@ConservationAfrica.net /
www.ConservationAfrica.net. P. O. Box 9706, Solihull, West Mids,
B91 3FF, U.K.

> GHANA
Save The Earth Network: Profile And History. Save the Earth Network
is a Ghana based organization dedicated to promoting sustainable
development, agro-forestry, environmental conservation, international
solidarity through voluntary work and cultural immersion in Ghana. We
aim at contributing positively to help reduce poverty, hunger,
malnutrition, disease, illiteracy, drug abuse, unemployment, and
environmental degradation which are increasingly becoming the order
of the day in most parts of the developing world. We are a networking
tool for environmental, social and economic development activists from
Ghana and worldwide.

Save the Earth Network was founded in 1998. Meaningful programs
has been the hallmark of our organization since its inception, offering
travelers from abroad the most socially responsible, exciting and
affordable alternative to mass tourism. "Save the Earth Network" work
mainly in partnership and collaboration with groups, individuals,
institutions and other organizations in Ghana.

Voluntary Work Program. We offer volunteer placements/opportunities
in Ghana in conjunction with our partner organizations in Ghana in
areas that includes renovation and construction of school buildings for
poor rural communities. Teaching children English language,
mathematics and christian religion at schools for under-privileged
communities. Caring for orphans, destitudes and abandoned children
in foster homes and orphanages and providing them free education.
HIV/AIDS education. Re-aforestation (environmental conservation),
agroforestry and rejuvenation of degraded farmlands through tree
planting. Organic farming, primary health care and other community
development programs.

Volunteers could participate in most of the volunteer programs at all
year round. Volunteers mostly work alongside our staff and volunteers
from the local community. Special skills, professional qualifications or
previous experience is not required of volunteers in most of the
programs, however some of the volunteers may undergo a short (one
week) training in Ghana prior to the volunteering work. What is
required of them is motivation, charisma, initiative, drive and the
compassion to assist the under privileged overcome their challenges
and their struggle for dignity.

Volunteers working days a week is four (Mondays to Thursdays) and
their working hours a day is four or more, depending on them. We
arrange for the volunteers to stay with good host families. Pipe born
water and electricity are mostly available. Meals, a private room and
bed is provided to each volunteer. Volunteers can participate in most of
the programs from a period of 4 weeks to 52 weeks or more.

Visitor / Cultural Exchange Program. We arrange for people to stay
with host families for a holiday, cultural exchange, friendship,
relaxation and recreation or to learn the local language, cooking the
local food. The cost including board and lodging is the same as that of
the volunteer program. Participants can also join the three-day weekly
general tour groups if they wish.

The cost of participating in the volunteer and / or cultural exchange
program is as follows:- (A) $475 for 4 weeks, (b) $775 for 8 weeks, (c)
$1,075 for 12 weeks. Payment should be made a day after their
participation starting time and when they are in Ghana.

People who would like to participate in any of our programs should
contact Save the Earth Network for a registration form and send it to us
by email or other means. They will hear from us again concerning their
participation. They should contact: Eben Mensah at "Save the Earth
Network", P.O. Box CT 3635, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana. West
Africa. Tel: 233-21-667791, Fax:233-21-667791. Cell phone, 233-27-
7743139. Email: <ebensten@yahoo.com>. We can also provide you
the phone numbers of our references in the UK who are mostly some
of our previous volunteers.

> 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 voluntary work in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. More
information 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

> COSTA RICA
Volunteers needed to carry out ecological work in an indigenous
reserve in Costa Rica - which will involve constructing traditional
ranchos, planting medicinal plants and herbs, mask making, cultural
exchange and more. 2 month projects as from September 15 onwards.
For more details, check out
www.workingabroad.com/organis/kantan.htm or email:
Victoria.McNeil@workingabroad.com

> DUTCH ANTILLES
Volunteers needed for Caribbean conservation project in St. Eustatius,
Netherlands Antilles as from 10 September for two months. Work
involves sea turtle monitoring and tagging, working in the botanical
garden and trail work into the Quill National Parks's dormant volcano.
For more details, please visit
www.workingabroad.com/organis/statia.htm or email:
Victoria.McNeil@workingabroad.com

> NIGERIA GAMBIA CAMEROON GHANA
Souls Saving Foundation (dotchere@yahoo.co.uk). We are an NGO
which is seeking volunteers to take up the current volunteer positions
such as teaching,nursing, conservation work, etc in Nigeria, Gambia,
Cameroon and Ghana.

To be able to take part you should be: 1.Between 18 and 35 years of
age. 2.You should have interest in volunteering. 3.You should have
good command of basic English. 4.You should be prepared to work 30
hours a week. 5.You should be prepare to pay the program fee of
100Pounds / 100Euros.

If you say yes to all the above conditions then please kindly hand in or
send in your name, date of birth, address, telephone numbers, email,
any other special skills you posses. Please also kindly specify the date
that you would be available to take up your propose volunteer position
and it should be between 1st August 2003 and 1st August 2004.

Please kindly send in the above information with a fee of 50Pound /
Euros as part payment of the programme fee. After we would send you
an official confirmation of your registration, then you would pay the rest
of the fee on arrival.

ACCOMODATION & CATERING: You would be living with host
families and meals would be provided. INSURANCE: You are insured
against accidents, illness and you have personal liability insurance.
JOURNEY THERE & BACK: Your flights & Visas are your
responsibility. But we would provide a letter for Visa acquisition.

Please kindly send the above requested information and part payment
of 50Pounds / Euros to Daniel Okyere, The Co-ordinator, Souls
Saving Foundation, PO. Box MC583, Takoradi, Ghana. As soon as
possible.

> BOTSWANA
MTC Research Solutions. Interested in volunteer youth with Marketing
Research experience and qualifications. Accommodation will be
provided and a stipend. If you desire to see Southern Africa and
experience Botswana which is on border with South Africa, then this is
your chance. Position available for 6 months. Start date is ASAP.
Email cecilia.mtc@it.bw Nationalities wanted: UK / USA.

* * * PLEASE MENTION JAB WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB * * *

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WORKING HOLIDAYS, INTERNS & WORK PLACEMENTS =>
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Resources for taking a gap year:
http://www.payaway.co.uk/gap.shtml

> UK
WOWO Gap Year Working Holidays UK. Gap Year Self Funding
Working Holiday, Recruitment and Accommodation. Minimum contract:
12 weeks. Qualifications: Intermediate English Language. Visa Status:
Valid Working Holiday Visa, EEC Passport. Training: This is provided
in a Training Induction on arrival. Assistance with: Bank Accounts, NI
registration. Accommodation: Stay in our holiday centre with self
catering facalities. Transport: Is included in the weekly charge of
£47.00 which includes recreation and weekly trips to supermarkets
daily and excursions. Satellite TV and Internet access available, onsite
Cafe which serves light snacks.

Work: The work is in local factory and packhouses, packing various
products. Positions: Line Packers, Quality Controllers, Fork-lift drivers,
Team leaders, Supervisors, PCV mini-bus drivers, landscaping. Work
Hours: Shifts between 8 - 12 hours per day.
Company Uniform: Issued on arrival. Will require to have safety boots
and 2 pairs of Blue Denim Jeans.

Job location: East Sussex, South of London, 1 hour by train. Fees:
£100 Refundable Booking Fee Deposit. Wages: Between £4.25 &
£6.00 per hour. Wages paid in cash the first two weeks then 2 weeks
in lieu. Contact us: Info@wowo.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1825-723414 / Web:
www.wowo.co.uk Commonwealth & European nationals only.

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> AUSTRALIA
Conservation Work
Mighty and beautiful it may be, Australia is forever at the mercy of
the elements, and man. Clearing of trees for cattle and sugar-cane
by the first Europeans, the logging of rainforest oaks for tables,
and footfalls from visitors have left scars that beg to be healed.

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