Work Abroad
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• Why Work Abroad? • Work Abroad Accommodation
• Types of Work Abroad • What's New
• Temporary Work • Internships / Placements
• Teaching / Summer Camp • Voluntary Care
• Other Work    
Why Work Abroad? top
• Discover the language, people, and their culture.
• For a new experience and lifelong friends.
• It's a great way to see life as they do!
Work Abroad Accommodation top
• Found a job but not sure where to stay?
• Why share a room or commit to a landlord, when you can book your own budget room for a good nights sleep whilst living amongst fellow travellers.
• Click here to find clean, low priced discount hotel, hostel and dorm room studio rooms. Extended stay discounts available.
Types of Work Abroad? top
• Temporary work:
Earn by the hour, leave at short notice. Paid.
• Internships / Placements:
Training positions for students/recent graduates, great for the CV. Paid or unpaid.
• Teaching/Camp Counsellor:
Enjoy helping kids learn whilst having fun and meeting other teachers and counsellors. Both paid and unpaid positions.
• Voluntary / Caring:
Feel great for giving something back to society or the environment, whilst learning about the communities you help. Unpaid or fee required.
What's new? top
• Work Abroad Discounts: Save up to 25% on the cost of living when working abroad with the TravelStay extended stay discount! Click here to search for rooms with long stay discounts.
• Win tickets to the Edinburgh Festival, with £250 spending money and travel and accommodation provided free of charge!
Temporary Work top
• WorkGateways:
Your ultimate source for finding work in the UK. For travellers with work visas from all over the world including: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. .
• TransitionsAbroad.com:
Comprehensive directory of websites, resources, articles and books to help you on your way to working and finding jobs abroad.
• PayAway - Working Holidays and Jobs Abroad :
Choose a destination for links to relevant job directories, recruiters, and information sites. Useful information about different types of work under 'work abroad'
• EscapeArtist.com :
Choose a destination for a page of links about getting away from it all and moving there.
• OverseasJobs.com :
Select a country for a list of links. These will take you to job directories and employer websites.
• SummerJobs.com:
Find a summer job in the country you select. Many of the jobs are in the USA. Contains contact details and application instructions.
Internships / Placement top
• InternAbroad.com :
Browse detailed listings of different types of internships, and those on offer in different countries . Many placements are for US students. Apply by email.
• AISEC Exchange Programme :
Read about management, technical/computing, and development traineeships worldwide. Contact nearest AISEC office to apply.
• Council Work Exchanges :
Select 'search for internships'. Register for access to a large detailed listing of internships in the USA. Apply by email.
• CDS International :
Scroll through work placements between the USA and Europe. Many European placements are in Germany. Apply by email.
• The Mountbatten Internship Programme :
Select 'London' or 'New York'. Offers 12 month internships towards a 'Certificate of International Business Practice'. Apply online.
Teaching / Summer Camp top
• TeachAbroad.com :
Find a detailed listing of teaching positions in various countries. Also features courses enabling you to teach abroad. Apply by email.
• Edunet.com :
Scroll down the list for teaching jobs worldwide. Apply by mail, telephone or fax.
• i to i International Projects :
A great site for teaching English as a foreign language worldwide (other than North America). Also offer TEFL courses online and offline. Apply online.
• Great Summer Jobs :
Find a type of summer camp job or one in a particular destination. Features around 65,000 positions in the USA and Europe, to which you can apply once you register.
• BUNAC - Working Adventures Worldwide :
Select where you live, and 'Summer Camp USA'. Features information about summer camp positions in the USA, and lets you book an interview online.
Voluntary Care top
• Voluntary Work Information Service :
Offer personal search for £23.50 GB / $39 US once you have sent your application form. Also features volunteer news and links.
• AFS - Intercultural Programs :
Select where you live, or 'young adults'. Provide 4-12 month community service programs worldwide. Enquire by email.
• The Earthwatch Institute :
Select where you live, or 'young adults'. Provide 4-12 month community service programs worldwide. Enquire by email.
• EcoVolunteer.com :
Search by type of species or location for an international conservation project. Browse photos, detailed descriptions, reviews etc. Deposit required. Reserve online.
• Raleigh International :
Search by location for environmental, community and adventure projects. Payment required, often raised through fundraising. To apply download a form and send to London office.
Other Work top
• Monster International :
Select a country or region, and search amongst a vast database of temporary and permanent jobs. Contact information available, apply online.
• PayAway - Working Holidays & Jobs Abroad :
Search by type of job or country for links to job sites. Also features news and articles about working abroad.
• EscapeArtist.com :
Choose a destination for a page of links about getting away from it all and moving there.
• SummerJobs.com :
Select a country for a summer job listing. Many jobs listed are in the USA. Contains contact details and application instructions.
• ActionJobs.com :
Features jobs in action, adventure, travel, entertainment. Registration fee of $39.95 for 90 days. Also features videos, news, and advice.
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