Volunteer, Work & Learn 2020-21 AUD by STA Travel Ltd

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A H H S H U C K S , S OM EONE H A D A B I RTHDAY! Yep, this year, we turned 40. We know, right? Exploring really is the elixir of life. Which means it was 40 years ago since our flare-wearing forefathers, inspired by their own far-flung adventures, founded STA Travel with one mission: to create affordable adventures for awesome humans. Since then, we’ve grown from two backpackers into the world’s largest student and youth travel company, inspiring over 2 million travellers a year to discover the world. We’ve crossed borders to push boundaries, walked unfamiliar paths to find new friends, and got lost to discover the places we love. A lot may have changed over the years. (Google Maps has certainly helped, thank you Google + travel gods). But our philosophy never has. We’re still the only place to #StartTheAdventure. And now, with this brochure, it’s your turn.

W HAT ' S I N S I D E

02 Our story 04 Why travel with us? 06 Get trip ready 08 Volunteering with us 12 VOLUNTEERING 12 Asia 32 Africa 40 The Americas 47 Pacific 50 Europe 53 VOLUNTEERING FOR FAMILIES 54 ACCESSIBLE VOLUNTEERING 55 WORKING ABROAD 56 Work in the UK & Ireland 59 Professional internships 60 Work in Canada 62 Work in the USA 64 Work in Japan

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Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) LEARN A LANGUAGE Learn Spanish Learn French Learn Italian Learn German Learn Japanese Learn Mandarin Learn Korean LEARN A NEW SKILL Learn to dive Learn to surf Learn to sail Learn to be a game ranger TERMS & CONDITIONS TRAVEL INSURANCE

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* Lay-by is available on selected STA Travel airfares and selected 3rd party land product suppliers for hotels, ground transport and touring product. Deposits start from $39 (domestic flights) and $99 (international flights) are non-refundable, non-transferable, payable at the time of booking and are inclusive of an additional non-refundable lay-by service fee of $39. Full payment is due 10 (ten) weeks prior to your scheduled departure. Some products attract a higher deposit amount. Additional terms, conditions and fees may apply. See statravel.com.au/layby-holidays.htm for more information ^ Proof of eligibility required (you may need to purchase an ISIC, ITIC or IYTC card, as applicable). Available on selected routes. Eligibility varies with each airline. Student age restriction may also apply. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.com.au/blue-ticket.htm for more information Note: This brochure is produced for our Australian market. If you're reading this in Singapore, please ask instore for local terms, conditions and prices.

EXPLORING, NOT EXPLOITING

WE’RE

Making a STAnd to help make a world of difference.

GLOBAL Trusted by travellers since 1979, we are the world's largest student and youth travel company. With over 350 stores worldwide, from Auckland to Aberdeen, we're never too far away.

ANIMAL WELFARE

We operate a comprehensive customer safety policy that not only keeps our travellers safe, but also helps to benefit the local suppliers we work with. If a property doesn’t meet our standards, we try and work with the owners so they can become compliant. This approach helps to raise the standards of health and safety globally, and boost their profitability locally.

WORK & VOLUNTEER

We don’t support any activity that hurts or humiliates animals, and encourage our travellers to do the same. We were one of the first travel companies to make a stand on animal welfare, auditing and withdrawing products that went against our pioneering policy, including an outright ban on elephant riding, ostrich riding, Thailand's Tiger Temple and Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls.

CUSTOMER SAFETY MATTERS

SPECIALISTS From working holidays to volunteer projects and language courses, we believe that travel has the power to expand minds, change thinking, and bring people and cultures closer together.

SUPPORTING TEEN CANCER CHARITIES

In Australia, three young people are diagnosed with cancer each day. We work with nine charities around the world with one mission in mind: to make sure no young person faces cancer alone. Our goal is to raise USD $1 million by 2020. You can help by adding $2 to your booking, 100% of which will go to CanTeen to help them provide crucial support services.

THE ORIGINAL

ROUND THE WORLD EXPERTS Experts in Round the World wizardry, we've worked with the world's leading and 5-star airlines for 40 years to create unique and flexible multi-stop routes that you won't find anywhere else.

We only sell vetted volunteer projects, and currently support 50 projects in almost 40 countries. Our volunteering charter is designed to ensure that we only work with projects that have proven to have a lasting and positive impact, meeting the needs of local communities through sustainability rather than dependency, as well as meeting the desires of travellers to make a genuine contribution.

S T A

T R A V E L

SUSTAINABLE VOLUNTOURISM

Get trip Our quick guide to staying safe, saving money and going green on your next adventure.

THE ESSENTIAL-LIST

INSURANCE On top of the cancellation, medical and luggage cover you’d expect from our travel insurance, you’ll also find some inclusions you wouldn’t. Our travellers aren’t ordinary, so our insurance cover isn't either. To find out more, see page 74.

PASSPORT Check you have 6+ months validity left and enough pages for all those new stamps!

VISAS Our visa service provider is safe, speedy and free of boring embassy queues.

SAFETY Visit smartraveller.gov.au for travel, cultural and safety advice for everywhere you're travelling to.

VACCINATIONS Visit your GP at least 12 weeks before departure to make sure you're covered.

STA TRAVEL MONEY CARDS Forget fanny packs stuffed with cash or being charged fees every time you use your bank card abroad. Our pre-paid STA Travel Money Cards* are safe, simple to use and will help your travel budget go far. LOA D

Lock and load! Load money onto your card or store it in your Cloud wallet until you’re ready to spend. S PE N D

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Free transactions, competitive exchange rates and up to 5% cashback on what you spend.* Plus, thousands of travel and lifestyle discounts on our STA Travel ISIC Prepaid Visa Money Cards.*Ω S I M PLE

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Lost or stolen? No problem! Our 24/7 call centre can block your card instantly and arrange a replacement card to be sent to you on the road. As your card isn't linked to a bank account, you can rest easy knowing your cash is safe in the Cloud wallet.

* Important terms and conditions apply. Please visit your local STA Travel store or see statravel.com.au/cash-card.htm for more details and the current Product Disclosure Statement ◊ Lay-by is available on selected STA Travel airfares and selected 3rd party land product suppliers for hotels, ground transport and touring product. Deposits start from $39 (domestic flights) and $99 (international flights) are non-refundable, non-transferable, payable at the time of booking and are inclusive of an additional non-refundable lay-by service fee of $39. Full payment is due 10 (ten) weeks prior to your scheduled departure. Some products attract a higher deposit amount. Additional terms, conditions and fees may apply. See statravel.com.au/layby-holidays.htm for more information † Minimum spend of AUD$500 on selected non-air product applies (excludes airfares/MultiFLEX/CashFLEX/Rail exc. Eurail). To redeem your $50 voucher, you must book your appointment online and attend the appointment in person. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.com.au/terms.htm for more information ^ Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. All date changes are subject to availability and ticket conditions. MultiFLEX passes do not cover the cancellation of tickets. Not all fares are eligible for MultiFLEX. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.com.au/date-change-pass.htm for more information ∞ Terms and conditions apply. See statravel.com.au/g-adventures-tours.htm / statravel.com.au/contiki-tours.htm / statravel.com.au/overland-adventure-tours.htm for more information Ω You must be a full-time student (studying for a minimum of 12 weeks during one academic year), a full-time teacher (teaching for a minimum of 18 hours per week and one academic year) or under 31 to qualify for the corresponding ISIC, ITIC or IYTC product. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.com.au/discount_cards.htm for more information and the most up-to-date terms and conditions Note: This brochure is produced for our Australian market. If you're reading this in Singapore, please ask instore for local terms, conditions and prices.

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First rule of flight club? Book early. Lock in the lowest airfares and best flight and tour availability with our deposit scheme from $99, paying the balance 10 weeks before you fly.◊

Save money by buying in bulk before you go. Our bedhopper passes, bus and rail passes will save you heaps over buying individual nights and journeys on the road. Plus, if your money starts to run out, you know you've got the essentials covered!

Net-lag is real, travellers! Why bother trying to piece together flights, transfers, buses and beds online... when our Travel Experts can do it all for you. Plus, make a store appointment at statravel.com for $50 off.†

Avoid change fees and stay flexible by adding a MultiFLEX pass to your flights. Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. Starting from $49^, add a MultiFLEX when you book. Ask your Travel Expert which tickets are eligible.

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS Take advantage of multi-trip offers and repeat booking discounts with some of our favourite suppliers, such as 5% off Contiki earlybird bookings and 10% off G Adventures repeat bookings - exclusive to us.∞

STUDENT SWAG Get flight discounts with us, plus 150,000+ travel, clothing and lifestyle discounts at home and on the road with a student, under 31 or teacher ISIC, IYTC or ITIC card. Now available with a plastic-free virtual card in the ISIC app, from $30.Ω

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TR A S H TA L K

As travellers and all-round awesome humans, it’s time to start thinking about what we take with us from our world, into theirs.

T R AV E L

STAnd up, go green, do good.

HOW YOU LIVE

Barbie was wrong, plastic is not fantastic. Download the Refill App to find and fill up your water bottle for free on the road, including at many STA Travel stores.

ingle use is no use. If one S person stopped buying a takeaway coffee cup every day for 40 years, it would save 24 trees. Take a collapsible coffee cup with you on your travels.

Keep it clean, beaches! 1 in 3 marine mammals have been found to be tangled up in marine litter. Join a beach clean or join one of our marine conservation projects or voluntours.

For more green travel tips, visit the STA Travel Blog.

Volunteer WITH US We want to explore, not exploit. That’s why we ensure that our partners’ volunteer programmes are built ethically and sustainably.

WE ARE

Responsible You will only work on projects where there’s a genuine need for help, and where there are clear economic, social or environmental goals.

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WE ARE

Educational You get back what you give in. There’s plenty to gain from working within a new community, and you may even pick up a few unusual skills. Catching the family chicken? Everyone needs a party trick.

Internships

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Inclusive Take your volunteering to the next level with an international internship. Stay longer, build on your progress and make even more of an impact.

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ands-on work experience that will look H great on your CV and may even count towards your academic credits.

We have projects for young families, under 18s, students, not-so-students and people of all physical abilities.

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Countries

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DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

CANADA

CROATIA PORTUGAL

SPAIN GREECE

ISRAEL

CHINA NEPAL

MEXICO

INDIA BELIZE

COSTA RICA GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

LAOS

THAILAND COLOMBIA

GHANA

KENYA

ECUADOR PERU

TANZANIA

BRAZIL

BOLIVIA

PHILIPPINES CAMBODIA SRI LANKA MALAYSIA BORNEO SEYCHELLES

MALDIVES

INDONESIA

ZAMBIA NAMIBIA

ZIMBABWE

VIETNAM

MADAGASCAR AUSTRALIA

SOUTH AFRICA

ARGENTINA

How Focus on one project Stay locally and immerse yourself in the community Travel more independently

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

ombine a volunteering C experience with a group tour Gain a local perspective on the road Meet and travel with like-minded people

FAQs Any more questions? DO I NEED ANY QUALIFICATIONS?

What

KIND OF WORK DO YOU WANT TO DO?

Some may require a basic level of Spanish or a PADI diving qualification, but most just ask you to bring a can-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in. Any special requirements will be noted on the projects in this brochure. HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE?

Work in rehabilitation centres, sanctuaries and game reserves.

Help with workshops and Improve living standards on English lessons at schools grassroots not-for-profit and day centres. projects.

For most projects, at least 18. However, we do have some that cater to 15-17-year-olds. Parental consent is needed for anyone under 18. WHAT EXTRAS DO I NEED TO THINK ABOUT?

Get stuck in with habitat conservation, data collection and animal tracking.

Develop teamwork skills and boost confidence among kids and communities.

Work with children, communities and local wildlife, all on one project.

Visa, visa, visa! Please check these requirements fully before you book. Some projects may demand background checks, especially if you’re going to be working with children, so you’ll need to allow 4-6 weeks for that to be carried out. HOW CAN MY TRAVEL EXPERT HELP?

How long FIJI

DO YOU WANT TO GO FOR?

Projects can run for anything between ONE WEEK and SIX MONTHS. NEW ZEALAND

Now what? Get browsing! This brochure shows off some of our bestselling projects, and our trusty Travel Experts have even more up their sleeves. They’re all about finding the right project for you, so book your appointment online today and get $50 off your trip!†

† Minimum spend of AUD$500 on selected non-air product applies (excludes airfares/MultiFLEX/CashFLEX/Rail exc. Eurail). To redeem your $50 voucher, you must book your appointment online and attend the appointment in person. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.com.au/terms.htm for more information

Aside from helping you find your ideal volunteering opportunity, our Travel Experts can also help you with everything from booking flights to finding the right travel insurance. Looking for tips on where to go next? They could talk about it for days.

VOLUNTEERING

Asia

CHINA NEPAL

LAOS

INDIA

VIETNAM THAILAND

PHILIPPINES

CAMBODIA SRI LANKA MALAYSIA INDONESIA

Lend a hand to thriving elephant projects, care for tiny turtles and teach English in the land of rich biodiversity, rippling landscapes and mouthwatering cuisine.

THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PRICE FR $742

DURATION 1-2 WEEKS

LOCATION MAE TAENG DISTRICT (CHIANG MAI), THAILAND

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Mondays PROJECT LOCATION : Mae Taeng District (60km north of Chiang Mai) GETTING THERE : Make your own way to the project office in Chiang Mai by 9am on Day 1. Return project transfers included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share volunteer

huts (6 nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day (vegetarian only) NOTE : Reasonable level of fitness required STAY LONGER : Fr $742 per week

THE PROJECT

We were one of the first travel companies to put an outright ban on all elephant riding activities, and this park highlights the importance of taking those steps. The founder, Lek Chailert, cares for elephants rescued from cruel tourism and logging practices, winning herself the enviable title of Hero of the Planet. Be like Lek. Set in a valley surrounded by forested mountains, this project offers a peaceful home for more than 30 neglected and previously abused elephants. Working at this highly-acclaimed conservation project, you’ll play an important role in caring for endangered Asian elephants. Volunteering activities may include preparing the food and feeding these majestic grey giants and assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the park. Learn about how they choose their friends and interact, as well as educating yourself on the endemic problems elephants face today in Thailand. You’ll spend so much time working up close with them, you’ll eventually see them starting to recognise you - remember, elephants don’t forget!

MYANMAR

Tour Code: BKKELE

We only work with projects that put animal welfare first - and Elephant Nature Park does just that. This high profile park rescues elephants from bad living conditions and harmful logging practices. And they’re so good at what they do, they’ve even made it to the big screen! Check out ‘Love & Bananas: An Elephant Story.’

Mae Taeng

THE LOWDOWN

Chiang Mai

• Care for previously neglected elephants in world-renowned Elephant Nature Park • Each day typically starts at 8am and finishes at 3pm • Maintain the grounds, care for the organic garden and prepare the elephants’ food • Opportunity to assist with stray dogs at the on-site rescue project • Share simple, comfy accommodation with up to four other volunteers • Daily feeding interactions are not guaranteed

HIGHLIGHTS

THAIL A ND

Bangkok CA MBO D IA

ELEPHANT CONSERVATION

WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

DOG RESCUE

LOCAL STAFF

Prepare food, feed them (possibly not a daily occurrence), watch them form familial bonds and observe them in their natural habitat.

Live alongside locals, animals and beautiful nature on this inspiring project, where elephants live alongside the villagers.

Stay for an extended period of time and you might get to help out at the on-site dog rescue, feeding and walking dogs that are in for treatment.

Staff and volunteers on this project often come from surrounding villages, giving you a great opportunity to get to know the culture.

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NEED TO KNOWS

VOLUNTEER WITH ELEPHANTS IN NORTHERN THAILAND PRICE FR $2,935

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION HUAY PAKOOT (CHIANG MAI PROVINCE)

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION : Huay Pakoot (4 hours from Chiang Mai), Thailand GETTING THERE : Return transfers from/to Chiang Mai airport (selected times) included

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share village homestay with electricity and cold water (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required. Medium to high level of fitness required. One-week option also available STAY LONGER : Fr $665 per fortnight

THE PROJECT

Huay Pakoot Set in a remote Karen hilltribe village in Northern Thailand, this project rehabilitates and protects elephants rescued from working tourist camps and returns them to the forest. Having grown used to urban environments, the animals require effective rehabilitation to make sure they adapt to the wild. Help the mahouts to conduct health checks - the only activity where touching the animals is allowed - and help with daily activities like feeding, running educational workshops and general upkeep.

Chiang Mai THAIL AND

Tour Code: GVIVOL

HIGHLIGHTS

Many locals rely on the income provided by elephant activities, so GVI works with Huay Pakoot village to support both them and the animals by promoting ethical tourism practices. As a contributor to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, this project also helps to ensure job creation and economic growth.

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

Bangkok

ETHICAL ELEPHANT VOLUNTEERING

CAM B O DIA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL

Learn how to volunteer ethically with elephants. Observe these creatures in their natural habitat and learn about their social habits.

This project contributes to the United Nation’s Life Above Land goal to prevent the extinction of threatened species.

NEED TO KNOWS

ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE IN SURIN PRICE FR $1,234

DURATION 8-29 DAYS

LOCATION SURIN PROVINCE, THAILAND

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Fridays PROJECT LOCATION : Surin Province, Thailand GETTING THERE : One-way transfer from Bangkok airport to Bangkok hostel (6am10pm), train from Bangkok to Surin and transfer to project included ACCOMMODATION : Twin-share room in Bangkok hostel with en suite and air con (2 nts), multi-share volunteer house in Surin (2+ nts), multi-share homestay at Elephant Village (3+ nts) MEALS : 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners per week STAY LONGER : Fr $284 per week

THE PROJECT

Elephant Village THAIL AND

Work off the beaten track in a traditional elephant village in Surin province. By sharing their lives and working with visitors, mahouts (elephant carers) are able to better support their elephants and families, which means a greater quality of life for everyone involved. You’ll care for, feed and bathe these gentle giants as well as help the mahouts harvest crops. Spend some downtime kayaking on the local river, making paper out of elephant poo, and learning the nifty tricks of Thai cuisine. Family friendly option also available.

With so much of the local economy dependent on domesticated elephants, this project offers them an alternative to working in the logging industry.

Surin

Bangkok

WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO

Tour Code: SURELE

HIGHLIGHTS

LIVE IN AN ELEPHANT VILLAGE

LOCAL CULTURE

Observe how elephants have lived alongside mahouts for generations, and spend time feeding and bathing them.

Gather your spoons and your spices for a Thai cooking lesson in the village, and go kayaking on the Mun River.

“Feeding, bathing and walking the elephants is one of my best travel memories!” DAYNNAH, STORE MANAGER, PRETORIA #Surin

BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT

NEED TO KNOWS

TEACHING IN SURIN PRICE FR $1,103

DURATION 8-57 DAYS

LOCATION SURIN PROVINCE, THAILAND

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Fridays PROJECT LOCATION : Surin Province GETTING THERE : Transfers from Bangkok airport to Bangkok hostel (6am-10pm), train from Bangkok to Surin and transfer to project included (selected times)

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Mixed twin-share room in Bangkok hostel with air con and en suite (2 nts), volunteer house with mixed dorms, shared bathroom, fans, small kitchen, lounge and free Wi-Fi (5+ nts) MEALS : 2 breakfasts NOTE :

Background check required

STAY LONGER : Fr $156 per week THAIL AND

Visit two very different sides to Thailand with two nights around Khao San’s famous backpacker district, a day tour of Bangkok’s temples and markets, and leisurely free time in the rural town of Surin. Working in small groups, you’ll help out at local schools, planning and teaching English classes to young Thai students. On the weekend, check out the night market and lively bar scene. Family friendly option also available.

Surin Bangkok

The aim here is to provide support to full-time staff dealing with serious lack of funding and resource. Volunteers provide invaluable support in making sure kids aren’t left behind.

FAMILIES WELCOME

Tour Code: SURTEA

THE PROJECT

CAM B O DIA

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS..

HIGHLIGHTS

WORK WITH KIDS

EXPLORE BANGKOK AND SURIN

Get the opportunity to plan your own lessons and teach English to kids in Surin with the support of a bilingual coordinator.

Get the best of both worlds! Your first guesthouse is located on lively Khao San Road, while the project runs in rural Surin.

THAILAND COASTAL CONSERVATION EXPEDITION PRICE FR $2,840

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION PHANG NGA, THAILAND

SCHOOL RENOVATION SURIN (STASUR) Help renovate local schools in Surin. Tasks include helping to install water systems as well as renovating classrooms. Fr $1,234

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays (arrive in Phuket on Friday) PROJECT LOCATION : Phang Nga (approx. 90km north of Phuket) GETTING THERE : Transfer from/to Phuket airport included (selected times) ACCOMMODATION : Shared, mixed dorms in volunteer house (13+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Medical form and background check

required STAY LONGER : Fr $380 per week

Bangkok

Help protect some of the world’s most beautiful beaches in the fishing village of Ban Nam Khem, located 25km away from Khao Lak, and one of the worst-hit areas of the 2004 tsunami. This project includes helping to look after endangered baby sea turtles, biodiversity research on nearby islands, beach cleanups, identifying butterflies, using camera traps to track elusive endangered species and seasonal coral research. Fill your free time snorkelling, kayaking or relaxing on the beach.

THAIL AND

Phang Nga Phuket

Tour Code: GVITHI

HIGHLIGHTS

THE PROJECT According to the IUCN Red List, six of the seven species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered. GVI’s work with the Royal Thai Navy seeks to ensure the preservation of the green sea turtle species, as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Life Above Land.

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

WORK WITH BABY TURTLES

FREE TIME

Protect Thailand’s biodiversity with your work to help baby sea turtles grow into healthy adolescents before their release.

Spend your free time kayaking among limestone cliffs and snorkel clear waters to see abundant marine life.

CALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK

THAILAND VOLUNTOUR EXPLORER PRICE FR $1,726

DURATION 22 OR 29 DAYS

ROUTE BANGKOK - BANGKOK

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Fridays PROJECT LOCATION : Surin GETTING THERE : Arrival transfer (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) and transfer to project included ACCOMMODATION : Twin-share en suite in Bangkok (4 nts), multi-share in Surin (8 nts), multi-share homestay in Elephant Village (4 nts), overnight transport to Koh Tao (1 nt), twin or triple-share in Koh Tao with bathroom (5 nts), twin, triple or quad-share rooms in Koh Phangan (6 nts) MEALS : 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners NOTE : Grand Palace entry fee not included

THE PROJECT The Elephant Village provides an alternative income for people living alongside domesticated elephants who may otherwise be forced to work for tourist entertainment. The renovation project seeks to improve school facilities.

The perfect blend of beaches, island time and elephants, bookended with stays in Bangkok. Care for elephants in friendly Surin and get involved with the community by helping out with a school renovation project. Opt to extend your trip to reach the beaut Koh Phangan for some R&R. Days 1-7 Bangkok / Surin

Elephant Village

THAILAND

After getting settled in, kick off with the sightseeing on Day 2. Visit some of Bangkok’s acclaimed sites, including Wat Arun temple, the Giant Golden Reclining Buddha and enjoy a longtail boat ride down the canal. Grab a few drinks that evening on Khao San Road. The next day, it’s off to Surin, Thailand’s elephant capital, where you’ll get roll up your sleeves at a school renovation project. With roughly 4-6 hours of work every day, you’ll partake in anything from painting classrooms and fixing sinks to building gravity-fed water systems (sounds fancy). Wind down with some free time in Surin. (2B)

Bangkok CAMBODIA

Days 8-14 Surin / Elephant Village Laid-back Surin is a great spot to spend a couple of days alongside other volunteers, with its markets, temple and Khmer ruins sitting nearby. On Day 11, roll up your sleeves as you get ready to live alongside a wonderful elephant community located outside of Surin. Over the next four days, help the local mahouts by harvesting or planting crops and join in the feeding and bathing of the elephants (our favourite bit). On top of that, you’ll get a taste for sumptuous Thai cuisine, have a go at kayaking and creating elephant dung paper. Your guess is as good as ours... (3B, 4L, 3D)

Surin

29-day itinerary only

Koh Tao Koh Phangan

Days 15-21 Bangkok / Koh Tao On Day 15, retrun to Bangkok and enjoy a dose of Khao San Road’s bustling nightlife. The next day, take some time to relax or indulge with a Thai massage. Check out of your hotel in the evening to catch the overnight transfer towards the beaches of Koh Tao. Arrive at lunchtime on Day 17 and waste no time in hitting the sand. Your tour can either end here on Day 22, or extend your travels to Koh Phangan.

Days 22-28 Koh Phangan / Bangkok An included boat transfer takes you to Koh Phangan, Thailand’s legendary party island. Spend a week relaxing on the island or head to the famous Full Moon Party. On Day 28, return to Bangkok for one final blow out before heading home on Day 29. (B)

Tour Code: THIVOL

HIGHLIGHTS

SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT

VOLUNTEER WITH ELEPHANTS

KOH TAO

BEACH PARTIES

Get involved with a building project to help improve local schooling facilities. Tasks may include renovating play areas and painting classrooms.

Spend four days living and working in an Elephant Village in Surin, on a project that seeks to provide a better life for these gentle giants.

Take it back a notch with some island time on beautiful Koh Tao. Nab your PADI open water certificate, go snorkelling or hit some waves.

Enjoy epic beach parties in Koh Phangan, home to the world-famous Full Moon Party. Whack on your best neon and dance your heart out.

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ELEPHANTS & BEACHES PRICE FR $1,726

DURATION 15 DAYS

ROUTE BANGKOK - BANGKOK

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Fridays PROJECT LOCATION : Chiang Mai, Thailand GETTING THERE : Arrival airport transfer from Bangkok Airport included (arrive 6am-10pm) ACCOMMODATION : Basic, shared mixed

dorms (14+ nts) MEALS : 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

THE PROJECT This project offers a space of cohabitation for elephants and for mahouts (elephant carers), and an alternative environment for domesticated elephants from harmful activities such as elephant riding. Volunteers can help to feed, bathe and harvest crops for the elephants, and learn all about local life.

From grey trunks to swimming trunks, this voluntour stretches from the northern highlands to the southern beaches of Krabi. Start off in the chaos of Bangkok’s sprawling markets and golden temples, before heading on to an elephant village, where locals and elephants live side by side. Mae Wang

Days 1-3 Bangkok / Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Transfer to your accommodation in Bangkok and get settled in with a round of evening drinks in the lively Khao San Road area. On the next day you’ll get stuck right into Thai culture with a tour of Bangkok’s sights, including the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun and the Giant Golden Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). Navigate the canals of the city on a classic long tailed boat ride before heading out for drinks again that evening. Next day, it’s on to Chiang Mai where you’ll transfer to your volunteer house. (2B, D)

THAIL AND

Days 4-7 Chiang Mai

Bangkok

Transfer to the elephant home village to help care for the resident friendly giants. Daytime activities include bathing and feeding the elephants, learning how to make elephant vitamin tablets, and helping to harvest crops for them. Days 5-6 will serve as a contrast, as you’ll be trekking through the leafy jungle and hills of Chiang Mai. A free day on Day 7 will allow you to explore the city before heading to Krabi the next day. (3B, 3L, 2D)

Days 8-13 Krabi Swap trekking for beaching, as you’re on to Krabi now by plane. After a good night’s sleep, you’ll be whisked off in a private taxi to the village of Bor Thor to explore local mangrove forests by kayak. Enter into caves and admire cave drawings dating back 3,000 years. The next three days are yours for the taking, so go out and explore hidden bays and beaches or try out rock climbing. Spend Day 13 cruising on a boat trip, snorkelling around local islands.

Krabi

Days 14-15 Bangkok Set your alarms early as you’re back to Bangkok today, arriving mid-late evening. Make the most of your final night in the City of Angels. Feel the sensory overload of the sizzling food markets, have one last cocktail to toast your trip. Day 15 sadly marks the last day of your travels, so it’s time to head home.

Tour Code: ELEBEA

HIGHLIGHTS

BANGKOK

CARE FOR ELEPHANTS

JUNGLE TREKKING

KRABI

A buzzing capital city that has plenty to offer for energetic backpackers. Crazy nightlife, opulent temples and sumptuous street food.

A traditional homestay experience close to Chiang Mai will see you feeding and bathing elephants, and helping to plant their food crops.

During two days of trekking through the jungle and hills of Chiang Mai you’ll admire rice terraces and pass hilltribe communities.

Enjoy a healthy dose of detox in Krabi. Navigate twisting mangroves by kayak, wander ancient caves and explore hidden beaches and bays.

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EXPLORE THAILAND AND CAMBODIA DURATION 17, 22 OR 29 DAYS

ROUTE BANGKOK - BANGKOK

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $1,590

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Fridays PROJECT LOCATION : Surin, Thailand GETTING THERE : Arrival airport transfer from Bangkok Airport included (arrive 6am-10pm) ACCOMMODATION : Twin/triple-share hotel or guesthouse (17 nts), shared dorm in volunteer house (7 nts), homestay (3 nts), overnight bus (1 nt) MEALS : 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

THE PROJECT Surin’s Elephant Village is part of a movement to fight against the mistreatment of domesticated elephants. The school renovation project aims to improve local school’s facilities.

On top of a classic route around Thailand and Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, this voluntour makes time for some good deeds as well. Work on a school renovation project in Surin and help care for the ellies of nearby Elephant Village, whose lives are being transformed for the better.

THAIL AND

Elephant Village Surin

Days 1-3 Bangkok

Khao Yai

From Bangkok Airport, get to your Khao San Road guesthouse with the help of one of the voluntour reps. The next day, discover Bangkok on a guided tour that includes Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun and the Giant Golden Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), and enjoy a longtail boat ride along the capital’s canals. It’s out for drinks that night before transferring to Surin the next day. (2B)

Bangkok

Siem Reap / Angkor Wat CAMBOD I A

Days 4-7 Surin (Volunteer School Renovation) Spend the next four days working in one of Surin’s village schools. Depending on the project’s needs at the time, the average work day will be around 4-6 hours. Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in with tasks like fixing sinks, painting classrooms and renovating play areas. (4B)

22 and 29-day itinerary only

Days 8-15 Siem Reap / Elephant Village / Khao Yai N.P. It’s on to Siem Reap on Day 8, home of Angkor Wat. Partially reclaimed by nature, the echoes of its former glory still ring strong. Explore the UNESCO site on a full-day bike tour. Crossing the border back into Thailand, your next volunteering experience is at the celebrated Elephant Village. Live alongside an elephant community and help to bathe and source food for the eager-eared residents. On Day 14, head on to Khao Yai National Park. Trek to one of Thailand’s most famous waterfalls with a local guide, and take in the scenic view at the Pha Daew Dai viewpoint. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Koh Tao Koh Phangan

Days 16-29 Koh Tao / Koh Phangan / Bangkok Head back to Bangkok, where the 17-day itinerary comes to an end. But if you’re in it ‘til the end, it’s on to Koh Tao. This Thai island was made for relaxing downtime, and an included full-day snorkelling trip will give you a glimpse of life under the waves. Day 22 separates the party heads from the rest, as the final leg leaves the 22-dayers on Koh Tao and continues on to neon-clad Koh Phangan for the iconic Full Moon parties. All heavy heads can be cured with a morning on the beach, so make the most out of them before the trip comes to an end Day 29. (3B, L)

Tour Code: STATHI

HIGHLIGHTS

SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT

ELEPHANT CARE

ANGKOR WAT

SNORKEL WITH TURTLES

Roll up your sleeves as it’s time to muck in and help to renovate a local primary school. You may be painting classrooms or fixing sinks.

Help to source food, feed and bathe the elephants of Surin’s Elephant Village, whose ellies have lived alongside mahouts for generations.

The once-capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat is one of the world’s most iconic sites. This voluntour includes a visit to this beautiful structure.

Take a full-day boat trip around Koh Tao, and don your snorkel to see migrating turtles and kaleidoscopic fish under the surface.

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TEACHING CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA PRICE FR $1,770

DURATION 2-6 WEEKS

LOCATION SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Sundays PROJECT LOCATION : Mondul Bai, Siem Reap GETTING THERE : Return transfer from/to Siem Reap airport included ACCOMMODATION : Private room with en suite in a guesthouse (13+ nts) MEALS : Breakfasts NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER : Fr $337 per week

THE PROJECT

New Hope Cambodia is on mission to give children and youth from Siem Reap’s poorest communities free education; take up your supporting role in the classroom and help them complete their studies and inspire a love of learning. And, when you’re not busy teaching, Angkor Wat is right on your doorstep!

New Hope Cambodia School is a non-government organisation that offers free education to over 1,000 students daily. By also providing healthcare, support to families in crisis, and vocational training to those in need, it works to help break the cycle of poverty. We do not support orphanage volunteering of any kind, and we make sure any project has children’s wellbeing and development front and centre.

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS.. Free education can transform the lives of Siem Reap’s poorest children, and volunteers play a pivotal role in allowing teachers to carry out their jobs effectively. Project hours will vary from half to full days, where you may be required to assist in a variety of roles. Support Khmer teachers with English classes, help out with community development projects or lend a hand to school improvement activities. And with Angkor Wat only two kilometres away, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to explore this archaeological site, known to be the best-preserved temple at Angkor, and recently-discovered to be just the tip of a very large complex buried under the forest floor.

TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) A TEFL certificate qualifies you to teach English in schools, private language institutes, local businesses and universities. Doing this short course before volunteering will equip you with new skills and ensure you get the most out of your experience. See page 65. 120+ hours, Fr $499

Tour Code: CAMCHI

THE LOWDOWN THAIL AND

• Volunteer at either morning or afternoon classes or opt for both sessions • Support English classes, school or community projects • Simple en suite guesthouse has air con, Wi-Fi, hot water and a pool • You’ll have a bike for transportation, later donated back to the community • Explore Siem Reap’s night markets, ancient temples and floating villages

LAOS

Siem Reap CAM B OD I A

VI ET NAM

HIGHLIGHTS

TEACHING CHILDREN

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

FLOATING VILLAGES

ANGKOR WAT

Not only is teaching on this project hugely rewarding, but you’ll also gain lots of transferable skills that you can put straight on your CV.

Teaching isn’t the only activity on the cards - you may also be called on to work on development projects or help out in the medical centre.

Just 45 minutes away from Siem Reap lies the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, home to floating schools and crocodile farms.

Navigate the intricate temples of UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat in your spare time. Choose to explore this incredible site by bike or on a walking tour.

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NEED TO KNOWS

ECO AWARENESS IN CAMBODIA PRICE FR $2,460

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION : Kampong Cham, Camodia GETTING THERE : Airport pick-ups included between 12-5pm. Return transfers can be booked at extra cost.

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Single-sex shared dorms with shared bathroom facilities. MEALS : Meals while on project included NOTE : This tour is aimed at first-time volunteers aged 18-24; background check required STAY LONGER : Fr $570 per fortnight

THE PROJECT As our climate reaches breaking point, it’s important that we all do our bit to raise awareness and bring about change in our and each other’s day-to-day habits. Already travelling though Cambodia? Dedicate some time to work side-by-side with a global team of environmental advocates to create a greater awareness of issues like plastic pollution and climate change. Take part in plastic clean-ups and conduct workshops to help locals and international visitors learn about the importance of reducing their plastic trail.

CAM B O DIA

Kampong Cham

Tour Code: ENVCAM

HIGHLIGHTS

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

MINIMISE PLASTIC POLLUTION

KOH PEN BRIDGE

Contribute directly to minimising plastic pollution, working alongside a global team of environmental advocates.

Get the unique chance to walk along the world’s longest bamboo bridge, known as the Koh Pen Bridge in Kampong Cham.

VOLUNTEER WITH CHILDREN IN VIETNAM PRICE FR $1,270

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

In collaboration with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal protecting life on land, this project aims to spread awareness around Cambodia’s terrestrial water habits. Kampong Cham is located near several rivers and lakes, making it a perfect location for educating locals about conserving its freshwater ecosystems.

LOCATION HO CHI MINH CITY

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION : Ho Chi Minh City GETTING THERE : Return airport transfer included (selected times only) ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share volunteer house or local host family (13+ nts) MEALS :

3 meals a day on project

NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER : Fr $313 per week

THE PROJECT

V IETNAM

This project is designed for volunteering newbies aged 18-24, with plenty of support and guidance throughout. Sign up to volunteer at this centre in Ho Chi Minh City, and help with daily activities to support underprivileged children. Assist with English lessons and homework and opt to stay at a shared volunteer house or with a local host family. Optional activities include a boat ride to Mekong Delta, a meal with a local family and a trip to Miu Ne beach. Travelling with a family? Ask your Travel Expert about the family-friendly option

Tour Code: VITCHI

HIGHLIGHTS

Ho Chi Minh City

COMMUNITY WORK

MY THO BOAT RIDE

Travel with purpose in Vietnam as you get the opportunity to help out with English lessons and other wider community projects.

Make for the city of My Tho and take a laid-back boat ride to see fruit plantations, stilt houses and fishing villages along the bank.

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This volunteering organisation in Ho Chi Minh runs various projects across the city, including a teaching and education project, other pre-schools like this one, a care and support project for children who suffer from HIV, and a health and childcare project at a centre for disabled children.

VIETNAM FOOD & CULTURE VOLUNTOUR PRICE FR $2,013

DURATION 21 DAYS

ROUTE HO CHI MINH CITY - HANOI

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Sundays PROJECT LOCATION : Ho Chi Minh City GETTING THERE : Pick-up from Ho Chi Minh Airport included. Transfer to Hanoi Airport included on Day 21 ACCOMMODATION : Shared dorms in a hostel or 3*/4* hotels (18 nts), night buses (2 nts) MEALS : 8 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners NOTE : This is an independent voluntour

THE PROJECT This NGO provides low-cost meals to around 500 disadvantaged members of the community. This offers provides nutritious meals for those in need on a daily basis, and volunteers play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the operation.

Combine seeing the sights and taking in the smells of culture-haven Vietnam with volunteering for a week with an organisation that seeks to better the lives of those in need. Learn how to cook Vietnamese cuisine and serve the local community, and explore Ho Chi Minh City as well as the limestone-clad waters of Halong Bay. Days 1-6 Ho Chi Minh City Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to your accommodation and get all settled in before kicking off your volunteering experience the following day. From Days 2-6 you’ll spend the week working with an NGO that provides low-cost meals to those in need. Help to prepare and serve cheap, nutritious meals and assist with clean-ups in this rewarding programme that relies heavily on help and donations. (5B, 5L, 6D)

Hanoi

Days 7-10 Ho Chi Minh City / Dalat After your week of hard work, enjoy a free day to relax and explore. Insider tip - make for 42 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, sit in one of the restaurants on its upper floors and admire the view. Arrive in Ben Tre the following day where you’ll take a boat ride through the Mekong Delta, observe local culture, and hop off to visit off the beaten track places. A motorboat will take you to the colourful floating market in Cai Rang on Day 9. It’s then on to Dalat, known as The City of Eternal Spring for its temperate climate. (2B, L, D)

L AO S

Hue Hoi An

Days 11-15 Dalat / Nha Trang / Hoi An Today, a motorcycle tour opens your eyes to waterfalls and floral gardens. Find your zen at the Truc Lam Meditation Centre, and see Paradise Lake, Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda. Learn about local life in the Chicken Minority Village before heading to beachfront Nha Trang the next day. Surrounded by rugged mountains and bays, you’ll be able to soak in hot springs and snorkel the coral reefs. Spend the next two days in Hoi An, navigating its temples and taking a bike tour through Vietnamese villages and countryside. (L)

V IETNAM

CAM B O DIA

Days 16-21 Hue / Hanoi It’s on to Vietnam’s former capital, Hue, where you’ll take a pagoda and tomb tour on Day 17. Visit famous tombs and scenic gardens before taking a tour of the Citadel of Hue. The next few days will see you enjoying a Vietnamese meal with a local family in Hanoi and cruising along Halong Bay for some swimming and kayaking. Your tour ends on Day 21. (B, 4L, D)

Nha Trang Dalat

Ho Chi Minh City

Tour Code: BAMVNV

HIGHLIGHTS

HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

FLOATING MARKETS

NHA TRANG BEACH

HALONG BAY

Learn how to cook Vietnamese food and volunteer for a week with an NGO providing low-cost meals for the local community on a daily basis.

The colourful market of Cai Rang is the largest floating market belonging to the Mekong Delta, laden with exotic fruits and veggies.

Nha Trang lies on the southern coast of Vietnam, and its beaches are known for their crystalline waters. Make the most of the fab snorkelling.

A cruise to the iconic Halong Bay will see you swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, sunbathing and admiring a beautiful sunset.

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NEED TO KNOWS

VOLUNTEER WITH COMMUNITIES & BUDDHIST MONKS PRICE FR $2,555

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION LUANG PRABANG, LAOS

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION : Luang Prabang GETTING THERE : Return transfers from/to Luang Prabang airport included (arrive Friday before project starts)

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Basic, multi-share room at guesthouse (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check and medical form

required STAY LONGER : Fr $325 per week

THE PROJECT

Mastering conversational English helps young professionals in Laos gain access to a greater variety of jobs. Based in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, this project helps improve the monks’ future employability with its main focus being teaching conversational English to students of varying levels of ability. Girls are not admitted to temple schools in Laos, so this project also supports English language learning for girls in local schools. Make the most of your historic surroundings in your free time.

In collaboration with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, GVI seeks to ensure quality primary and secondary education. It contributes to the United Nations goals relating to gender equality and decent work and economic growth. GVI also supports English language learning for girls in local schools seeing as girls are not permitted to attend temple schools in Laos.

L AO S

Luang Prabang

Tour Code: GVIMON

HIGHLIGHTS

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

TEACH ENGLISH TO NOVICE MONKS

LUANG PRABANG TEMPLES

Help to boost the English speaking skills of students and Novice Buddhist Monks and get an insight into local culture.

Spend free time exploring the beautiful gilded temples of Luang Prabang. The Carriage House at Wat Xieng Thong is a must.

NEED TO KNOWS

RAINFOREST, WILDLIFE & COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PRICE FR $891

DURATION 8-29 DAYS

LOCATION MERAPOH, MALAYSIA

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Sundays PROJECT LOCATION : Merapoh (approx. 225km from Kuala Lumpur) GETTING THERE : Take the 10am bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu which stops for lunch at Merapoh ACCOMMODATION : Single-sex dorms (7+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day STAY LONGER : Fr $670 per week

THE PROJECT A grassroots organisation aiming to reduce poaching in the wildlife corridor between Taman Negara and the Titiwangsa Range. Thanks to the project’s efforts, over 200 snares have been deactivated, and over 800 animal signs have been GPSd.

Merapoh Calling all animal lovers! Join the anti-poaching brigade as you track human trails and search for animal tracks, including the likes of elephants, sun bears and tapir. Support the Batek Forest Tribe people, foraging and camping with the aboriginal tribe while learning about their customs and bush survival skills. Opt to take part in a cave excursion, where you may find some fantastic examples of limestone karsts. Why not combine this tour with our Perhentian Turtle Project on page 27?

Kuala Lumpur

WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “There’s no better project if you want to see the rainforest in all its glory!”

Tour Code: KULTIG

HIGHLIGHTS

M AL AYS IA

COMBAT ANIMAL POACHING

LIMESTONE CAVING EXCURSION

Head on jungle walks, collect valuable data, and learn all about our partner’s valuable work to protect endangered species.

Explore the beautiful limestone caves of the Merapoh region, some of which are home to internal rivers and waterfalls.

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EXPERIENCE BORNEO & CONSERVE ORANGUTANS PRICE FR $2,295

DURATION 14 DAYS

ROUTE KUCHING - KUCHING

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : 3rd of each month PROJECT LOCATION : Matang Wildlife

Centre, Sarawak GETTING THERE : Return transfers from/to Kuching airport included ACCOMMODATION : Basic, multi-share room in hostels, park lodges and longhouse lodges (13 nts) MEALS : 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches,13 dinners NOTE : There’s no touching of orangutans as this runs contrary to efforts to rehabilitate them back to the wild and carries risks for injury or disease to both animals and humans; itinerary may change depending on weather

THE PROJECT The success of Matang Wildlife Centre and Semenggoh Nature Reserve’s pioneering rehabilitation project can be clearly seen in the now thriving population of orangutans breeding in wild.

The crew at Matang Wildlife Centre have been training orphaned orangutans to survive in the wild for over 20 years, many of whom are now part of the thriving population in the surrounding reserve. Get involved, and spend a week under the rainforest canopy with the descendants of Borneo’s legendary headhunters. Days 1-3 Kuching / Matang Wildlife Centre Volunteering Project Arrive into Kuching and transfer to your accommodation. For the next couple of days, assist with the rehabilitation of our closest relatives, the orangutan, at the worldrenowned Matang Wildlife Centre in Kubah National Park. (2B, 2L, 3D)

Days 4-5 Bako National Park Take a short boat ride through winding mangrove swamps until you reach Sarawak’s oldest national park, Bako National Park. Next day, spend the morning trekking through the rainforest, admiring interesting flora and fauna en route, in search of the famous proboscis monkey. In the evening, transfer to the indigenous Malay community of Telok Serabang. (2B, 2L, 2D)

M AL AYS IAN B O R NEO

Days 6-7 Telok Serabang / Bidayuh Community Village Spend two days in the Malay community of Telok Serabang. Go snorkelling with green turtles, assist with beach clean-ups and work with the local school. Participate in night-time turtle patrols, get sweaty on jungle treks and make traditional jewellery with the community. Spend time with a Bidayuh community, one of the indigenous Dayak groups from Sarawak. Learn about their culture and check out the human skulls in their longhouse, kept from the head-hunting days of the past. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Telok Serabang

Days 9-12 Batang Ai National Park / Kuching Head into the jungle-clad hills of Batang Ai National Park to spot wild orangutans and more. Spend time with the Iban tribe, staying in their longhouse and learning how to cook, fish and make handicrafts. Freshen up with swims in nearby rivers and a good scrub under a waterfall. On Day 13, visit the Semenggoho Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you can get up close to the orangutans at feeding time. Afterwards travel on to vibrant Kuching, departing at any time on Day 14. (6B, 5L, 5D)

Bako N.P.

Matang

Kuching

Semenggoh National Reserve

Batang Ai N.P

Tour Code: KCHVOL

HIGHLIGHTS

ORANGUTAN REHABILITATION

BAKO NATIONAL PARK

BIDAYUH COMMUNITY VILLAGE

BATANG AI RAINFOREST

Visit two orangutan centres whose primary aim is to rehabilitate the endangered species. Help to feed them and clean their enclosures.

Spend the day trekking through the lush rainforest of Bako National Park, and admire the diverse flora and fauna as you stretch your legs.

Learn about the traditions of the Bidayuh community, one of the indigenous Dayak groups from Sarawak, and test your rhythm with traditional dancing.

Spend a week in the Batang Ai rainforest, and spot orangutans in the wild. Get the chance to learn traditional handicrafts and go fishing.

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ORANGUTAN REINTRODUCTION PROJECT PRICE FR $1,369

DURATION 10 DAYS

LOCATION BALIKPAPAN, INDONESIA

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays and Mondays. Ask your Travel Expert about 2019 dates PROJECT LOCATION : Balikpapan, Indonesia

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

GETTING THERE : Included transfer from Balikpapan Airport to Samboja Lodge ACCOMMODATION : Shared or single bedrooms in Samboja Lodge (9 nts) MEALS : All meals included NOTE : Volunteers to provide TB, Hepatitis and HIV blood tests to take part

THE PROJECT INDO NES IAN B O R NEO

Based in East and Central Kalimantan, Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation aims to protect and conserve endangered orangutans. Volunteer with orangutans and sun bears in a rehabilitation centre located in the middle of the rainforest, and take part in reforestation efforts. Day-to-day activities may include husbandry work, landscaping activities, building feeding platforms, and planting fruit and timber trees.

Balikpapan

Working closely with the local community, the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation seeks to conserve the Bornean orangutan and its natural habitat through rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction. Nearly 550 orangutans are currently in its care, and over 400 devoted staff dedicate their livelihoods to protect these endangered species. So far, they’ve rescued over 3,000 of them!

Tour Code: ORAIND

HIGHLIGHTS

HELP TO CONSERVE ORANGUTANS

SAMBOJA LODGE

Improve the living conditions of orangutans and sun bears with the world’s largest primate rescue and rehabilitation programme.

Stay in a beautiful lodge right in the middle of a rainforest that’s now home to lots of endemic animals and exotic birds.

PERHENTIAN ISLANDS TURTLE CONSERVATION PRICE FR $1,383

DURATION 2-6 WEEKS

LOCATION THE PERHENTIAN ISLANDS, MALAYSIA

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Mondays

(Apr-Sep) PROJECT LOCATION : Perhentian Islands GETTING THERE : Boat transfer between Kuala Besut and Perhentian Kecil included. Transfers from Kuala Lumpur not included. ACCOMMODATION : Shared room in turtle volunteer house, and basic beach shack at Nesting Beach (13+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day STAY LONGER : Fr $360 per week

THE PROJECT Perhentian Islands Help protect hawksbill and green turtle nesting sites and keep tabs on their movements using snorkel surveys. Activities on this project include taking part in intimate nighttime turtle watches to assist mother sea turtles to lay their eggs, and photographing the reptiles during surveys to collect data invaluable to the conservation effort to protect them. Want your work to reach a little further? Pair this project with Rainforest, Wildlife & Community Conservation on page 24, and take your good deeds to the mainland.

Kuala Lumpur

Tour Code: TURMAL

HIGHLIGHTS

M AL AYS IA

TURTLE CONSERVATION

SLEEP ON THE BEACH

Hit the waters by kayak to scour the waters for endangered sea turtles, and help with the identification process.

We reckon a hammock on the beach is about as idyllic as it comes. Sleep under the stars and take in the Perhentian magic.

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This project seeks to improve understanding on the movements of the Perhentian’s turtle populations. As a result of their amazing work, 1,533 turtles have been sighted and 142 nests have been identified and protected. Over 40,000 turtle hatchlings were saved in 2017 alone, and over 1,500kg bags of rubbish have been cleared from their beaches. Join their adopt and name a turtle programme!

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WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTRE PRICE FR $1,080

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LOCATION YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

PROJECT START DATE : Mondays PROJECT LOCATION : Yogyakarta, Indonesia GETTING THERE : Return transfers from Yogyakarta Airport included ACCOMMODATION : Share single-sex dorm

(6+ nts)

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Proof of TB vaccinations & HIV test required; Medical Check Document required STAY LONGER : Fr $480 per week

THE PROJECT

INDO NES IA

The Widllife Rescue Centre rescues and rehabilitates gibbons, orangutans and sun bears confiscated from illegal ownership under the Protected Wildlife Law. Work closely with the local villages to help prepare the animals for rehabilitation, and assist in implementing their enrichment activities. Looking ahead, this centre strives to look for better ways to care for and protect the animals, while also benefitting the local community, in buidling improved enclosures, releasing more animals, and educating the community.

Yogyakarta

Deforestation has spelled out a huge threat to wild native animals for years, with vulnerable orphaned cubs taken from their homes and sold illegally into the exotic pet trade. In 2016 alone, this project rescued and housed 186 animals, confiscated and rescued 38 animals from the illegal wildlife trade, and released 20 animals back into the wild. It has also initiated a kids club to encourage sustainability.

Tour Code: WILIND

HIGHLIGHTS

LEARN ABOUT REHABILITATION

WORK WITH LOCAL VILLAGES

The Wildlife Rescue Centre will help you learn all about how to rehabilitate animals using enrichment processes.

Get to work collaboratively with local villages in your efforts to help rehabilitate endangered species back into the wild.

NEED TO KNOWS

TEACHING ENGLISH IN BALI PRICE FR $1,133

DURATION 1-2 WEEKS

LOCATION LES VILLAGE, BALI

PROJECT START DATE : Sundays PROJECT LOCATION : Les Village, Bali GETTING THERE : Transfers from/to Bali

airport included ACCOMMODATION : Twin-share seaside cottage with en suite (6+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER : Fr $861 per week

THE PROJECT Les Village Following the devastation of their coral reefs by cyanide fishing, the community of Les Village has overhauled its practices and is now running an eco-tourism programme. Volunteer as an English teacher for local fisher folk to help them pursue careers as guides in marine eco-tourism and in their plastic recycling programme. Sadly, reef rebuilding efforts have been adversely affected by plastic pollution, so their efforts are more important than ever before. You’ll also be teaching English to children and high school students.

BALI

Ubud

This marine eco tourism program in Les Village, Tejakula, aims to fortify the community’s reef rebuild and their sustainable ornamental fishing project. This programme teaches local fisher people and younger residents about sustainable fishing practices. It also aims to tackle plastic pollution, which has had devastating effects on their reef rebuilding work.

Denpasar

Tour Code: BALVOL

HIGHLIGHTS

TEACH LOCALS ENGLISH

STAY IN A SEASIDE COTTAGE

By helping to teach local fisher folk English, you’ll be enabling them to train to become trained guides and facilitators.

Each night you’ll bed down in a seaside cottage, which will enable you to swim and snorkel at your own leisure.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN INDONESIA PRICE FR $2,093

DURATION 2-4 WEEKS

ROUTE BALI, INDONESIA - BALI, INDONESIA

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Thursdays PROJECT LOCATION : Bali and Red Island GETTING THERE : Private airport pick-ups are included throughout the day, as well as local accommodation pick-ups in Kuta/Canggu area ACCOMMODATION : Shared rooms in surf camps and guesthouses (14+ nts) MEALS : 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners STAY LONGER : Fr $3,044 per fortnight

THE PROJECT ORCA365 predominantly aims to educate its guests and the communities they visit in Indonesia on the prevalence and risks of ocean plastics. As a volunteer, you’ll get to work with a nationally-recognised, government-run turtle sanctuary program. You’ll also get the chance to teach English to local children and young adults as part of their project.

Join the ranks of ethically-minded ORCA365 (Ocean Rescue and Community Action) and work alongside locals to teach English to kids and young adults, organise beach clean-ups and monitor newborn turtles. Stay for either two or four weeks in Bali and Red Island, or extend your trip to include Nusa Lembongan and Lombok. Days 1-3 Bali / Ubud / Kintimani / Red Island After settling into your accommodation, start the work on Day 2 with a training workshop to hone your English teaching skills, followed by a day trip to Ubud and included visits to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Kintmani village. The next day, walk the waves on an early morning surfing session then transfer to Pulau Merah (Red Island). Head over to East Java later in the day to meet the local community and dine with them in the evening before returning to Pulau Merah. (2B, 3L, 3D)

Days 4-10 Red Island / Songgon / Red Island Kick off with more teacher training before getting to know your surroundings on a local village tour. Lesson time is at 4pm! The next few days will see you sampling coffee on a Red Island Plantation, rafting at Badeng Adventure Park, taking an early morning hike up Mount ljen, exploring Red Island and teaching English to students. On Day 7, you’re off to the Turtle Sanctuary which means it’s a very early start to learn about ORCA’s conservation work in helping to protect endangered sea turtles. Transfer back to Red Island this afternoon. On Day 9, enjoy a day tour around local attractions such as Monkey Forest. Tonight, get started on your evening English lessons and enjoy a dinner with the students at camp. Depart for Mount Bromo after breakfast on Day 10. (7B, 7L, 7D)

Ijen Volcano

Mt. Bromo EAS T JAVA

Kalibaru

Red Island

HIGHLIGHTS

Lombok

4-week option

WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO

Another early start is on the cards for your guided Mt. Bromo summit trek to Seruni Point. Return to Red Island for more teaching sessions on Day 12, and participate in a group beach clean-up in the afternoon. Set off on an informative Red Island Rocks Walk with local guides and the ORCA programme leaders. On Day 13, head to Lost Paradise beach for a spot of snorkelling, swimming, and a boat trip to a secluded bay. Day 14 is a chance to review the teaching programme, and to take part in a beach community clean-up to learn about plastic waste and re-purposing. Depart for Canggu at midday and end the trip on Day 15. (5B, 4L, 4D)

Tour Code: ORCIND

LO MBOK

Nusa Lembongan INDO NES IA

Days 11-15 Red Island / Canggu

BAL I

Canggu

”Staying in surf camps, cleaning up beaches, releasing baby turtles... this was the coolest trip I’ve ever done. Proving that you can have beach hair and care, it was the best bits of Bali combined with making a real hands-on difference in remote areas.” HANNAH, GLOBAL COPYWRITER, LONDON HQ #Bali

TEACH ENGLISH

WHITE WATER RAFTING

VISIT A TURTLE SANCTUARY

MOUNT BROMO CLIMB

Stay on the beach at Mojo Surf’s Red Island Camp, learning to surf and teaching English to children and young adults.

Feel the thrill of fast rapids with a half-day white water rafting excursion at the Badeng Adventure Park in Songgon.

Meet the rangers who help to look after endangered sea turtles. If nature is in your favour, you might even watch baby hatchlings before sunrise!

Set your alarms early for a two hour trek up the staggering Mount Bromo. Watch the sun rise over the mountain and take in the astonishing views.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES PRICE FR $1,524

DURATION 10 DAYS

ROUTE MANILA - MANILA

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION : Manila, Enchanted Farm, San Felipe in Zambales GETTING THERE : Airport transfers are available on request, ask your Travel Expert at time of booking. Otherwise, make your own way to Z Hostel Makati by 5pm ACCOMMODATION : Basic single-sex dorms with shared bathroom and air con (9 nts) MEALS : All meals included except snacks

THE PROJECT This project seeks to help some of the poorest areas of the Philippines by promoting sustainable tourism. They don’t just want to save the environment, they want to involve marginalised communities in doing so, making sure they have the tools they need to benefit from it by opening up opportunities for work in tour guiding, cooking, cultural performing and crafting.

There are always things we can do to make sure that fewer trees are cut down in unsustainable ways, and that less plastic is dumped in the oceans. Take time out of your globetrotting schedule to support enterprising community projects that educates and encourages sustainable entrepreneurship in the Philippines. Days 1-2 Manila Start strong with visits to two fantastic initiatives in the capital. First, head to The Ruins, an art centre which promotes the arts and creativity and offers free art workshops to local street children. Then, head on to an Urban Greens exhibit, an urban garden exhibit that grows fresh fruit and vegetables. On Day 2, take a bike tour of Old Manila with Bambike, an innovative social enterprise that creates bamboo bicycles. Bike through Manila’s historic Old City of Intramuros to learn about Filipino history. Make your way to the home of the NGO Gawad Kalinga in the afternoon. Roll up your sleeves for a Filipino cooking session, or assist in supporting the community’s compost project. The GKonomics platform also resides here which allows volunteers, social entrepreneurs, corporations and schools to work with underprivileged communities. (B, 2L, 2D)

San Felipe

Days 3-5 GK Enchanted Farm / SEED

Enchanted Farm

You’ll spend the next two days with the GK Silver Heights community. Learn how to cook tasty Filipino dishes, make peanut butter from scratch and converse with the locals. Spend Day 5 with SEED students, a mecca for social entrepreneurs. Learn all about the peaks and troughs local businesses face, and even more unique recipes to try your hand at. It’s on to the beach at Zambales that afternoon, a surfing hub! (2B, 3L, 2D)

Manila

Days 6-10 San Felipe Zambales / Manila

WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO

Take a lesson in vegetable farming, harvest some produce and peruse the local market for a feast you’ll make with your guide that evening. Learn about Seed Nation the next day, a table-to-farm movement that seeks to create sustainable communities. On Day 8, trek through volcanic ash and rivers to the Aeta indigenous community, enjoy lunch with them. Sing along to tribal songs, have a go at native archery and learn about herbal medicines. Bring along any seeds from the previous day and help the tribe in their efforts to plant a new rainforest! The next day is all yours to relax - go surfing or have some beach time before heading home on Day 10. (6B, 5L, 5D)

Tour Code: MNLSUS

HIGHLIGHTS

PHIL IPPINES

“My highlight was the trek to a remote community where we spent time with them and supported reforestation efforts by planting bamboo. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a real local experience.” VIKKI, ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER, LONDON HQ nes

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MANILA BIKE TOUR

GK ENCHANTED FARM

AETA COMMUNITY TREK

BEACH CLEAN-UP

Take an exclusive bike tour through Old Manila with Bambike, an amazing initiative that creates bamboo bicycles. Learn all about local history!

Spend two days at GK Enchanted Farm, a social initiative that seeks to eradicate poverty and promote sustainable practices.

Take a trek through volcanic ash and rivers to the Aeta tribe of Yangil. Learn about herbal medicine and help with reforestation efforts.

Participate in a beach clean up in the popular surfing village of San Felipe Zambales. Reward your efforts with sunset drinks and live music.

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THE INDIA EXPERIENCE & ADVENTURE DURATION 15 DAYS

ROUTE NEW DELHI - GOA

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $2,196

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Fridays PROJECT LOCATION : Jaipur, India GETTING THERE : Return airport transfers included in New Delhi and Goa (selected times) ACCOMMODATION : Shared rooms in Delhi (2 nts), Agra (1 nt), Jaipur (6 nts), tent in Pushkar (weather depending) (1 nt), Goa (4 nts) MEALS : 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners NOTE : This trip is aimed at first time volunteers aged 18-24. Background check required. Family-friendy itinerary available

THE PROJECT This project seeks to improve the livelihoods of local communities through renovation tasks and beautification projects for local schools and day centres, and running creative art workshops for local kids.

Get a taste for India’s brash yet vivid contrasts, and lend your support to a community project in Jaipur while you’re at it. From traffic caused by goats to gorgeous sunsets on Goa’s golden beaches, few countries leave their mark quite like this one. Days 1-3 New Delhi / Agra / Jaipur

New Delhi Jaipur

Freshly landed or not, New Delhi is always going to be a jolt to the senses, with noise, traffic and chaos to match its massive population. Take to the streets with a guide on Day 2 and drive past India Gate, Parliament House, Gandhi Museum, Birla Temple, the President’s Palace and Raj Ghat - the memorial built in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. After lunch, travel to Agra by express train and feast your eyes on the Taj Mahal, on Day 3 before heading to rust-red Agra Fort. Next up is Jaipur, clothed in pink stucco and nicknamed the Pink City. (2B, D)

Agra

Pushkar

INDIA

Days 4-8 Jaipur One of India’s most important heritage sites, Jaipur is also where you’ll be donning your volunteering hat. Days often start with morning yoga, followed by about five hours of volunteering a day. What tasks you end up doing will depend on what the project needs and what your strengths are, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re making an effective change. After your work is done, afternoons are cleared out to make room for cultural activities, aimed at giving you a better appreciation of the region’s culture and traditions. These include Bollywood dance lessons, a traditional dress photo session and henna painting classes. Included excursions also include visits to the Wind Palace and Amber Fort, a rickshaw through Jaipur’s bazaars and an evening dinner with a local family. On your last day, visit a rural family farm and enjoy a homecooked meal. (5B, 5L, 3D)

Goa

Days 9-15 Pushkar / New Delhi / Goa Drive on to Pushkar and wander its market before embarking on a camel safari where you’ll spend the night camping after a barbecue. A guided tour of Pushkar on Day 10 will take you to the Holy Lake and its surrounding temples, as well as the colourful Brahma temple. Spend the next four days lounging on Goa’s beaches, exploring Old Goa’s churches and famous monuments, touring a spice plantation, and paying a visit to a family of Goan fisherman. The voluntour comes to an end on Day 15, where southern India becomes your oyster. (B, 2D)

Tour Code: DELINZ

HIGHLIGHTS

TAJ MAHAL

JAIPUR VOLUNTEERING

CAMEL SAFARI

SPICE PLANTATION

This astonishing piece of architecture took 20,000 masons, stone carvers and artists to build it, over the course of 20 years.

Volunteering activities may include school renovation projects, holding a fun fair for children, or helping to run creative workshops for them.

Hop on a camel safari through sandy ravines and local villages, take in the colourful landscape and bed down in a tent under a starry sky.

Get your spice on for a Spice Plantation tour in beach-clad Goa, and learn all about how different spices in the Indian cuisine are cultivated.

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NEED TO KNOWS

TEACH CHILDREN IN JAIPUR PRICE FR $1,270

DURATION 2-24 WEEKS

LOCATION JAIPUR

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION : Jaipur, India GETTING THERE : Return airport transfers included (selected times) ACCOMMODATION : Mixed dorms in volunteer

house (14+ nts)

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

MEALS : 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches,13 dinners NOTE : This tour is aimed at first-time volunteers aged 18-24; background check required STAY LONGER : Fr $291 per week

THE PROJECT New Delhi Based in Jaipur, this varied and hands-on adventure will give you a real taste of India as well as the chance to help teach and inspire disadvantaged children. Working for roughly five hours a day, you’ll help to boost the students’ English and maths skills and engage them with sport and creative activities. You’ll also get the chance to see iconic sights including the Taj Mahal in Agra and Pushkar’s holy lake and bathing ghats, as well as opt to take part in henna, yoga and Hindi workshops.

This volunteering project seeks to enhance the education of local communities in Jaipur. Volunteers can teach English, Maths and computer skills to underprivileged children, help to conduct bridge courses for school drop-outs, ensure that regular health checkups take place in cooperation with local doctors and hospital staff, and create a basic awareness of hygiene amongst the children.

Jaipur INDIA

Tour Code: JAICHI

HIGHLIGHTS

TEACH LOCAL KIDS

CULTURAL WORKSHOPS

Help to boost the quality of education for local children by helping them out with their English and maths skills.

Take part in cultural workshops, including a Hindi workshop, a Henna making workshop, two hours of yoga and cooking demo.

NEED TO KNOWS

WOMENS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT IN INDIA PRICE FR $2,650

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION KERALA, INDIA

PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION : Kerala, India GETTING THERE : Return transfers to/from Kochi Airport included (selected times) ACCOMMODATION : Shared dorms MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE: Background check required; medical form required STAY LONGER : Fr $570 per fortnight

THE PROJECT GVI works in collaboration with women’s empowerment groups and schools in the city of Kochi to help fight against gender discrimination against women and girls. This project works in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to put an end to this unjust discrimination, and to eliminate gender disparities in education, directly supporting the UN’s Quality Education objective. Help to play a part in this fantastic initiative to promote gender equality.

INDIA

As a volunteer, you’ll take part in educational and healthcare initiatives to increase gender equality in the Southern Indian state of Kerala. Help to conduct professional development and health workshops with local women and coach young children in local schools. You may be teaching subjects including computer and business skills as well as literacy and numeracy skills, to help boost their employability and education. Your role here will also help to facilitate open discussions surrounding gender roles and consent.

Kochi

S R I L ANK A

Tour Code: GVIWOM

HIGHLIGHTS

HELP TO EMPOWER WOMEN

ADVENTURE TRIPS IN KERALA

Promote gender equality through professional development workshops, and conversing openly about gender disparities.

Spend your weekends heading off on outdoor adventures in Kerala. Choose from trekking, rafting, kayaking and diving.

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VOLUNTEER ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NEPAL PRICE FR $2,310

DURATION 1-4 WEEKS

LOCATION POKHARA, NEPAL

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Selected Saturdays

(arrive Friday) PROJECT LOCATION : Pokhara, Nepal GETTING THERE : Return airport or bus park transfers included (pick-up 8am-5pm)

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share room in homestay with shared bathroom (7+ nts MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required; good level of fitness required STAY LONGER : Fr $340 per week

THE PROJECT

The effects of the 2015 Nepal earthquake are still felt in some areas of the country. You can help to renovate and repair schools in and around Pokhara to create a more effective learning environment for young students. Join other volunteers at the foot of the Himalayas to construct new desks or renovate classrooms, libraries, or bathrooms at local schools. This valuable construction work is requested by local educational institutions to improve the health and safety of these learning environments. Tour Code: PKRCON

HIGHLIGHTS

NEPAL

Pokhara

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

This ethically-run construction project seeks to ensure that educational buildings are inclusive, and safe for all.

Go trekking, paragliding or bungee jumping in the Himalayas and canoe or kayak down the Gandaki river.

ELEPHANT CONSERVATION IN SRI LANKA PRICE FR $1,467

DURATION 1-12 WEEKS

GVI has collaborated with local schools in Pokhara to help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of providing quality education across the world. This objective aims to build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gendersensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for everyone.

LOCATION WASGAMUWA NATIONAL PARK

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE : Mondays PROJECT LOCATION : Wasgamuwa National

Park, Sri Lanka GETTING THERE : Transfers during the project dates between sites ACCOMMODATION : Shared dorms in a field house, or field camp when there are 14+ volunteers (7+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Moderate level of fitness desirable STAY LONGER : Fr $540 per week

THE PROJECT S R I L ANK A

Based in the wild Wasgamuwa National Park, this programme aims to encourage a harmonious relationship between humans and elephants. Get fully immersed into this wonderful conservation project, where you’ll be helping to conserve and monitor the behaviours of local wildlife using GPS, cameras, sound traps, remote sensors and, more traditionally, tracking animal trails. The ultimate aim of this project is to reduce conflict and safeguard these animals from potential dangers such as lethal electric fences. Tour Code: CMBVOL

HIGHLIGHTS

Wasgamuwa National Park Colombo

HELP TO SAFEGUARD ELEPHANTS

HEAD ON JUNGLE TREKS

Analyse elephant movements, assist in Electric Fence Monitoring, and help to process Elephant Identification Data.

Get your metaphorical wildlife goggles on jungle treks, where you’ll look out for signs of elephants, leopards and more.

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Our partners here have collaborated with the Sri Lankan Wildlife Conservation Society (SLWCS) to conduct daily ecological research on the life of Asian elephants in Wasgamuwa National Park. These elephants face dangers on a daily basis. This project ultimately seeks to protect and conserve the livelihoods of these giants, and create a harmonious relationship between themselves and humans.

VOLUNTOUR CHINA PANDAS PRICE FR $2,520

DURATION 12 DAYS

ROUTE CHENGDU - BEIJING

ASIA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Selected Thursdays

and Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION : Dujiangyan City (approx.

65km from Chengdu) GETTING THERE : Pick-up from Mr Panda hostel in Chengdu, transfer to project and transport throughout included ACCOMMODATION : Twin-share accommodation at panda centre, or private room option available (4 nts), hostels and guesthouses (5 nts), tent on Great Wall (1 nt), sleeping berth on overnight train (1 nt) MEALS : 3 breakfasts NOTE : All bedding, sleeping bags and mats provided during Great Wall camping

THE PROJECT The Dujiangyan Panda Centre, spanning approximately 126 acres, aims to conserve the endangered Giant Panda species, and to successfully rehabilitate these creatures into the wild. They work to prevent diseases and analyse panda behaviours for their research.

This voluntour gets you up close with the magnificent giant pandas of Dujiangyan. Help the rangers clean enclosures and feed these vulnerable big balls of fluff, and get the chance to visit some of China’s most sought-after attractions, including the Terracotta Warriors and the mammoth 13,171-mile long Great Wall. Days 1-4 Chengdu / Dujiangyan Transfer from Mr. Panda hostel in Chengdu to the Dujiangyan Panda Research Centre, the only care, disease prevention and control institute for giant pandas in the world. A guide will help you to familiarise yourself with your surroundings and the public transport system. Over the next couple of mornings, work closely with the giant pandas, feeding them regularly and cleaning their enclosures. During the afternoons, help rangers with general maintenance work depending on the centre’s needs. Enjoy free time after the programme ends at about 3.30PM. (3B)

Beijing

Dengfeng Xi’an

Days 5 Dujiangyan / Chengdu Wave goodbye to the pandas and collect your certificate from the reserve in recognition of your efforts. After lunch, meet the rest of your group and return to the thriving city of Chengdu, where you’re free to explore. Relax in a teahouse, sample the tasty cuisine, or head to the historic Shrine of the Marquis Wu, constructed to celebrate Zhuge Liang’s wisdom.

Dujiangyan City

Chengdu

Days 6-7 Xi’an Arrive in Xi’an and opt to explore the tomb of Emperor Jingdi, home to over 81 burial pits, or volunteer at a care home, Star Sun Home. Later, the city’s nightlife awaits along with the warren-like Muslim quarter, the imposing Great Mosque and the Silk Road market. The following morning, visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors before taking a bike ride atop the Ming Dynasty city walls.

Days 8-12 Dengfeng / Shaolin Temple / Beijing / Great Wall Head to the famous Shaolin Temple area to learn the national sport of kung fu with esteemed Shaolin masters. Take a whistlestop Mandarin lesson and hike to Dharma Cave, a spiritual spot for Buddhist pilgrims. Arrive in Beijing on Day 10 and take a hike along the Great Wall before setting up camp (May-Sep only. In Mar-Apr & Oct-Nov, stay in a guesthouse at the foot of the wall). Start Day 11 watching sunrise over the wall, then return to Beijing for a visit to the Olympic Stadium plus a mind-bending acrobatics performance. Day12 is home time! Tour Code: PEKPAN

HIGHLIGHTS

CARE FOR VULNERABLE PANDAS

KUNG FU LESSON

THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS

GREAT WALL OF CHINA

Clean their enclosures, prepare their food, and assist in The Dujiangyan Panda Research Centre’s efforts to reintroduce pandas back into the wild.

Limber up for a kung fu lesson from the one and only Shaolin Masters. Stretch those limbs and learn from those who know how to do it best!

The Terracotta Warriors are a colossal collection of lifesized terracotta sculptures of the imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Take a hike along The Great Wall of China as the sun is setting, and pitch a tent for the night. And, you’ll get to catch it at sunrise!

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VOLUNTEERING

Africa 32

SEYCHELLES GHANA KENYA MALDIVES

TANZANIA ZAMBIA

NAMIBIA ZIMBABWE

MADAGASCAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Projects in Africa span land, sea and cities. Step up your wildlife warrior game in the Maasai Mara and get your whistle ready for sport coaching programmes in South Africa. VISIT STATRAVEL.COM

SOUTH AFRICA VOLUNTOUR PRICE FR $3,014

DURATION 18 DAYS

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Thursdays PROJECT LOCATION: Amakhala Game Reserve (Eastern Cape), Cape Town GETTING THERE: Airport transfer from Cape Town International Airport and all transfers included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share dorms in hostels and lodges (17 nts) MEALS : 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners

THE PROJECT This volunteering programme is the beating heart of the Amakhala Game Reserve. Not only does it work to manage and monitor game all year round, it also runs a community project - the Isipho Centre - that gives support to vulnerable children and people affected by HIV AIDS.

Travel through the wilds of South Africa, and get to work on a volunteering programme on the Eastern Cape. Either side of your volunteering, look for elephants, go canoeing, visit the forests of Tsitsikamma National Park and get your grapes in order on Route 62, the wine route equivalent of The Oscars. Days 1-5 Cape Town / Sedgefield / Jeffreys Bay The voluntour starts in Cape Town, where you’ll get to know the city and your group on an included walking tour on Day 2. The following day, head east and go canoeing in the lagoons, estuaries and rivers of Wilderness, now part of Garden Route National Park. Overnight in nearby Sedgefield then continue along the Garden Route to Jeffreys Bay, stopping at Knysna Heads and the world’s highest bungy bridge. On Day 5, go surfing at Jeffreys Bay and spot elephants in Addo Elephant National Park.

Days 6-11 Amakhala Game Reserve (Eastern Cape) Time to roll your sleeves up with your volunteering project! Your average day will start with breakfast before leaving for the reserve at 7.30am. Daily tasks include tracking lions and identifying areas suitable for vegetation surveys. You’ll also help with maintenance work, bird behaviour surveys, anti-poaching control and predator monitoring. (6B, 6L, 6D)

S O UTH AFR ICA

Days 12-14 Addo Elephant Park / Oudtshoorn / Cape Town Continue the safari with a trip back to Addo Elephant National Park. On top of the 550 resident ellies, the park is also home to lion, buffalo, spotted hyenas and even rare black rhino. After an optional ziplining opportunity, pay a visit to a working ostrich farm to learn more about the world’s largest bird. On Day 14, start the day with an optional elephant walk, visit the Cango Caves then slurp your way down wine-rich Route 62 to Cape Town.

Addo National Park

Cape Town

Amakhala Game Reserve

Oudtshoorn Sedgefield

Days 15-18 Cape Town

Jeffreys Bay

Make the most of two free days in Cape Town (and a free surfing lesson for the wave curious) before gearing up for a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula which, yes, includes the penguins at Boulders Beach. Yay! The trip comes to an end on Day 18. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Tour Code: CPTAFR

HIGHLIGHTS

BIG 5 CONSERVATION

CANOEING

ADDO ELEPHANT PARK

BOULDERS BEACH PENGUINS

Work on a Big 5 reserve on the Eastern Cape, with daily tasks including tracking lions with telemetry devices and helping with anti-poaching control.

Explore the lagoons and rivers of Wilderness by canoe, then return to the water on your project in Amakhala to conduct bird behaviour surveys.

Since 1931, elephant numbers at Addo have rocketed to an impressive 600 from just 11 thanks to ongoing conservation efforts.

Look, penguins are hilarious and adorable and that’s that. Watch them waddle to the sea, frantically digging nests and generally being legends.

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HELP CHILDREN IN CAPE TOWN DURATION 10-52 DAYS

LOCATION CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $1,092

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Mondays (arrive Thursday for 3-day orientation) PROJECT LOCATION: Noordhoek, Cape Town (approx. 35km south of Cape Town) GETTING THERE: Transfers from Cape Town International Airport included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share room in volunteer house with lounge and kitchen. Private room upgrade available at extra cost (subject to availability) (9+ nts) MEALS : Breakfasts and dinners NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr $905 per week

THE PROJECT

If you want to work with children and have a knack for storytelling, organising rounders tournaments or bashing out a few questionable tunes on the recorder, listen up. This day care centre in Cape Town loves to welcome volunteers who are keen to get involved in the daily teaching and entertaining of visiting teens and youngsters.

Run by the women of Masiphumelele, this day centre, like may others, was opened to care for children who moved into the community from rural areas or as refugees from other African countries. Volunteers are invaluable here, and often help to ease the burden that comes with the lack of resources.

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YOGA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENS (CPTYOG) Based on a farm across the street from a community of 40,000 people living in shacks. Take part in community development programmes aimed at reducing poverty, work in organic vegetable gardens that provide free meals to the elderly, the very young and the sick, and enjoy regular yoga and mediation sessions. 18+ days Fr $1,993

Based in a township 35km from central Cape Town, this project is run in a day care centre and provides a safe space for infants, children and teenagers from various backgrounds. Some will come from abusive homes, others from homes dealing with the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS. Create a caring environment by assisting teachers and developing the children’s creative skills through painting and playing games. And with evenings and weekends free, you’ll have plenty of time to cross off some Cape Town musts. Take a hike (or a cable car) up Table Mountain, head out to visit the penguins of Boulders Beach, and spend at least a couple of nights soaking up units and atmosphere in the bars of Long Street. We recommend spending at least two weeks at this project.

Tour Code: CPTHFO

THE LOWDOWN •W ork in a township crèche in the mornings and day care in the afternoons • Help with feeding and afternoon naps (not for you, for the kids) • Stay in a volunteer house, with an outdoor pool, a terrace and a hammock • Weekends and evenings free to relax with your fellow volunteers • Full-day Cape Peninsula tour and one surf lesson included

HIGHLIGHTS

S O UTH

AFR ICA

Cape Town

WORK WITH CHILDREN

VOLUNTEER HOUSE

CAPE PENINSULA

FREE TIME

Create a caring environment for children of various backgrounds, and join in with teaching tasks, play and creative arts sessions.

Stay at a social volunteer house with other project workers, complete with an outdoor pool and a hammock for relaxing downtimes.

An included Cape Peninsula tour will show you the beauty of the surrounding cape, with stunning views and native wildlife sightings guaranteed.

It’s not all work and no play! See the city the way you want to with evenings and weekends free. And take advantage of a free surfing lesson!

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ADVENTURE SURF CLUB PROJECT PRICE FR $1,085

DURATION 15+ DAYS

LOCATION CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

PROJECT START DATE: Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION: Tableview, Cape Town GETTING THERE: Transfers from Cape Town International Airport included

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share dorm, single or double room in volunteer house (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required; swimming ability essential to join the project STAY LONGER: Fr $466 per week

NAM IB IA B OTS WANA

Help keep children occupied and off the streets after they’ve finished school for the day, engaging them with adventure activities, teamwork, educational classes and sports such as skateboarding, boxing, swimming and surfing. It’s a fairly flexible programme, with non-surfing activities including taking on a morning role as a pre-school teaching assistant. Weekends are free to explore the region, or you can join in with local beach clean-ups.

S O UTH

AFR ICA

Cape Town

HIGHLIGHTS

WORK WITH CHILDREN

CAPE TOWN 0RIENTATION

Work with 0-6-year-olds in the morning then move on to the bigger kids, teaching them to surf, skate or swim.

Get to know your new home with an included two-day orientation of Cape Town, including beds, meals and a walking tour.

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PANTHERA LION SANCTUARY PRICE FR $2,088

DURATION 17+ DAYS

A mentoring programme at heart, this project was built as a means to engage children and young people in and outside the classroom. It provides classroom support for teachers and toddlers in the morning, and after-school support for older children and teenagers who want further tutoring or who want access to fun, social sporting activities.

FAMILIES WELCOME

Tour Code: CPTSAV

THE PROJECT

LOCATION STANFORD (WESTERN CAPE)

PROJECT START DATE: Saturdays (arrive Thursday for orientation) PROJECT LOCATION: Stanford (approx. 140km east of Cape Town) GETTING THERE: Return transfers from/to Cape Town included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share dorm in Cape Town (2 nts), multi-share dorm or double room in volunteer house (14 nts) MEALS : 16 breakfasts, 16 lunches NOTE : Your flight must leave after 4pm on your final day; medium level of fitness required STAY LONGER: Fr $883 per week

THE PROJECT S O UTH

Yes, that is a find-your-own-meat birthday cake and yes, we’ve also fallen into some sort of heart-eyes-emoji-like coma. Go behind the scenes at a renowned big cat sanctuary where daily tasks include caring for lions, leopards, jaguars and tigers, preparing food, helping out with enrichment programmes, cleaning and maintaining enclosures and educating visitors about the sanctuary’s pioneering conservation work. Breakfast and lunch are included, and dinner time is when the braai comes out (optional).

Cape Town

AFR ICA

Stanford

Panthera’s main focus is on animal welfare and enrichment. They are a blueprint for how nonprofit sanctuaries can become self-sufficient, and aim to change breeding facilities into sustainable ethical projects.

Tour Code: SAVPAN

HIGHLIGHTS

BIG CAT CONSERVATION

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

Go behind the scenes at one of South Africa’s most renowned big cat sanctuaries, and help care for the planet’s most majestic animals.

See the enrichment programme in action, which works to emulate the natural challenges cats would face in the wild.

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GREAT WHITE SHARKS & MARINE CONSERVATION PRICE FR $998

DURATION 1-12 WEEKS

LOCATION GANSBAAI, SOUTH AFRICA

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Gansbaai, near Cape Agulhas (165km from Cape Town) GETTING THERE: Return transfers from Cape Town included ACCOMMODATION : Volunteer centre with kitchen, entertainment area, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool or multi-share room in cottage with shared bathroom and kitchenette (7+ nts) MEALS : Breakfasts and lunches STAY LONGER: Fr $818 per week

THE PROJECT The Marine Dynamics Academy utilise the rise of eco tourism to further their marine research and conservation goals. Marine biologists are on board each vessel collecting daily observational data used to monitor and protect the Dyer Island ecosystem and the marine life off the Cape coast.

Get up close to great whites and bronze whaler sharks, and work alongside the marine biologists of Marine Dynamics Academy. This programme has been Fair Trade Tourism certified since 2016, meaning it practices what it preaches in its commitment to sustainable tourism.

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS Widen your career path with high level academic and field-based skills training modules. Open to undergraduates and recent grads of biology and natural sciences.

Known as the world’s great white shark capital, Gansbaai is located at the southernmost tip of Africa and provides regular sightings of the famed predators. This project gives you plenty of time at sea, where you’ll take your position on a shark cage diving or whale watching vessel to assist the crew, help tourists to don their wetsuits and spread the message about marine conservation. You’ll also get to join in on a few cage dives yourself! Other conservation tasks, depending on how long you stick around, include collecting data on beach clean-ups, helping out at the African Penguin Sanctuary, providing environmental education to local students and joining the research team on kelp dives. You’ll also get to attend regular presentations on shark biology, behaviour and tracking studies.

Tour Code: CPTGWS

THE LOWDOWN • Work on a leading shark cage diving vessel on up to two trips per day • On land, learn about basic seamanship, whales, dolphins and penguins • Regular presentations from marine biologists on shark behaviour and tracking • Volunteer house includes a large pool, kitchen and barbecue area • Fun activities like wine and cheese tasting organised for days off

HIGHLIGHTS

S O UTH

Cape Town

AFR ICA

Gansbaai

SHARK CAGE DIVING

MARINE CONSERVATION

MARINE BIG 5

NEW COURSE AVAILABLE

An iconic experience on the southern cape. Work aboard a shark cage diving or whale watching vessel, and take a couple of plunges of your own.

Play a supportive role on invaluable marine research initiatives, including shark egg case collection and the unique fishing line bin project.

Whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins Gansbaai is a hotbed of marine life and home to all the Marine Big 5.

Looking for a change of career? Qualify and register as a legal marine and coastal guide with a new six-week FGASA accredited course.

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SHAMWARI CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE PRICE FR $1,680

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION ALICEDALE, SOUTH AFRICA

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Alicedale (110km from

Port Elizabeth) GETTING THERE: Transfers to Shamwari Private Game Reserve not included (can be arranged at extra cost) ACCOMMODATION : Twin-share en suite in

lodge with pool MEALS : 3 meals a day (Mon-Fri) STAY LONGER: Fr $840 per week

THE PROJECT

Shamwari, which means ‘my friend’ in Shona, is a big player on the private game reserve field and is home to the coveted Big 5. A stay here is designed to open your eyes to their immensely successful conservation efforts, and to get you involved in education, awareness and ecological projects.

Animals in need come to Shamwari’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre from all over the Eastern Cape. The ultimate goal is always to return all animals back to the wild, and they are given the best possible chance of getting back there thanks to an on-site team that includes a vet and a veterinary nurse.

Based at Madolos on a 25,000-hectare Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) reserve in the Eastern Cape, it’s little wonder that Shamwari was nominated in the World Travel Awards category for Africa’s Leading Conservation Company. As a volunteer, you’ll assist with animal tracking and monitoring, game count surveys, reserve rehabilitation, alien plant removal and eco education. You’ll also enjoy interactive talks and lectures with the best in behind-the-scenes wildlife experiences. Weekly tasks may also include visits to the Born Free Big Cat Rescue & Education Centre for lions and leopards and conducting environmental and social awareness work within the local community. During time off, cool off in the pool or tuck in to a tasty braai.

Tour Code: PLZSHA

THE LOWDOWN • Volunteer 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, with evenings and weekends free • Help with reserve rehabilitation, wildlife and community projects • Spend some time getting rid of alien plant species • Stay on-site in twin-share rooms with en suites • On weekends, catch world-class surf at nearby Jeffreys Bay

HIGHLIGHTS

S O UTH

Cape Town

AFR ICA

Alicedale Port Elizabeth

THE BIG 5

BORN FREE RESCUE CENTRE

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

FREE TIME

The poster boys and girls of Africa’s wildlife prowess, all of the Big 5 crew call Shamwari home. That’s lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo and elephants.

The pioneering Born Free Foundation set up their Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary here to care for animals rescued from zoos and circuses.

Take an active part in animal tracking and monitoring duties, as well as game count surveys and alien plant removal sessions.

Enjoy your weekends free of any work to explore the surrounding region, or relax in your social volunteer house on site.

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THE LION WHISPERER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PRICE FR $2,140

DURATION 1-4 WEEKS

LOCATION WELGEDACHT GAME RESERVE

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Welgedacht Game Reserve (50km from Pretoria), South Africa GETTING THERE: Transfers from/to Johannesburg Airport included

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share African-style

farmhouse (7+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day STAY LONGER: Fr $1,339 per week

THE PROJECT

Pretoria High-profile conservationist Kevin Richardson runs the Lion Whisperer Wildlife Sanctuary, the first free-roaming Big 5 reserve of its kind in Gauteng Province. Devoted to caring for the animals, including lions, spotted and striped hyenas and black leopards, the game keepers will expect your help with tasks like feeding, game counts and enclosure cleaning. You’ll stay on-site in an African-style farmhouse throughout your volunteering stint. Keep an ear out after dark and you should be able to hear a not-so-distant roar!

Johnnesburg S O UTH

The Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a self-sustaining African carnivore sanctuary. They mostly work to fight the effects of habitat loss, humanpredator conflict, the illegal bush meat trade, unscrupulous hunting and disease.

AFR ICA

Tour Code: JNBKNG

HIGHLIGHTS

BIG 5 RESERVE

FARMHOUSE STAY

Go behind-the-scenes at a Big 5 reserve, and learn about the conservation efforts to protect lions, hyenas and black leopards.

Stay in an African-style farmhouse throughout your volunteering stint, right in the heart of the bush.

HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ZAMBIA PRICE FR $1,979

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Livingstone, Zambia GETTING THERE: Arrival and departure

transfers from/to Livingstone Airport included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share dorm in a private house at Victoria Falls Backpackers Zambia hostel (13+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day (weekdays only) NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr $533 per week

THE PROJECT Z AM B IA

Children in rural Zambia are extremely eager to learn, but due to the lack of resources and a high level of poverty, many children don’t get to finish primary education. By assuming a supportive role as a classroom assistant here, your responsibility will be to recognise those who are in need of extra help, and make sure they get it. In the afternoons, you’ll leave the walls of the classroom and head out to the community. Take up a role in after-school clubs, reading clubs, an old people’s home or in the local adult literacy club.

Tour Code: LIVCOM

HIGHLIGHTS

Livingstone

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

LIVINGSTONE

Go back to school to help children in the classroom, and take part in enrichment programmes in the local farms, maths and arts clubs.

Spend your weekends in Africa’s adventure capital, rafting down the Zambezi, safari-ing or bungy jumping over Victoria Falls.

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Many schools in rural Zambia suffer from a serious shortage of classrooms, resources and formally-trained staff. With one teacher for, on average, every 50 students, the educational arm of this volunteering project provides a net to make sure that those who are falling behind are recognised and given additional support.

HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN TANZANIA PRICE FR $1,690

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION MSARANGA (MOSHI), TANZANIA

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Msaranga village, 6km from Moshi, Kilimanjaro GETTING THERE: Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to the project included (selected times)

AFRICA - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Single-sex dorms with mosquito nets (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required. STAY LONGER: Fr $456 per week

THE PROJECT UGANDA

Situated at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Moshi is a modern, vibrant town inhabited by a blend of Tanzanians from different tribes and backgrounds. Get stuck in to a range of initiatives, including leading creative activities in nursery schools, teaching English to Maasai tribespeople and running after-school classes for secondary school students to help raise awareness about health and wellbeing. Once your time on the project is over, opt to take some time out to climb the imposing peak of Kili.

K ENYA

Mt. Kilimanjaro N.P. TANZ ANIA

Moshi

Access to education can be scarce and unreliable in Tanzania’s more rural areas. This programme empowers young adults with literacy skills that will ensure they have better life choices and employment opportunities within the town of Moshi.

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Dodoma

Tour Code: TANCOM

HIGHLIGHTS

WORK IN MAASAI COMMUNITIES

KILIMANJARO VIEWS

Help give Maasai tribespeople the edge in sustainable tourism by helping them improve their English-language skills.

Views don’t come much more iconic than this. Wake up in your dorm room to the sight of towering Kili.

HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ZANZIBAR PRICE FR $1,979

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Jambiani (approx. 55km from Stone Town), Zanzibar GETTING THERE: Return transfer from/to Zanzibar International Airport included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share beachside volunteer house (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr $533 per week

THE PROJECT Stone Town Schools in tropical, palm-lined Jambiani are typically understaffed and underfunded. Help children and young adults develop their English and creative skills through craft workshops and organised sports programmes aimed at nurturing and strengthening their confidence. Your presence here will help support women’s empowerment projects in the area. Plus, you’ll get to see the difference past visitors have made in the form of the project’s very own outdoor education centre, built by funds raised by volunteers.

Z ANZ IBAR

Jambiani

Empowering Jambiani’s women means helping them to become more self-sufficient and broadening their opportunities. This project works closely with them on education, health and income-generating projects, and the money generated by volunteers has already made a huge difference in the improvement of educational facilities.

Tour Code: KENZAN

HIGHLIGHTS

FEMALE EMPOWERMENT

JAMBIANI

Work on empowerment projects involving education, health awareness and income generation.

Sleepy Jambiani is a great place to slow down and experience the local community. You can even opt in for Swahili lessons.

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BELIZE MEXICO GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

VOLUNTEERING

The Americas

CANADA

COSTA RICA

COLOMBIA

BRAZIL

ECUADOR

PERU

BOLIVIA

ARGENTINA

Teach English with a spicy side of tango, go diving to save coral in Mexico and help to re-plant some of the world’s most vulnerable (read: vital) rainforests. VISIT STATRAVEL.COM

WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERING IN CANADA PRICE FR $1,753

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION MULTIPLE CANADIAN LOCATIONS THE AMERICAS - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Western Canada, Central Canada or French-speaking Canada GETTING THERE: Transfer to project included. An additional arrival pack is available at extra cost ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share cabins, tents, tipis, yurts, caravans and homestays (14+ nts - dependent on placement) MEALS : Not included NOTE : Reasonable level of fitness required STAY LONGER: Fr $463 per fortnight

THE PROJECT

Pitch in to help preserve Canada’s natural diversity, with charities set up across the country. In the west, placements are scattered across the landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains and the subarctic region. Central placements focus on protecting wildlife on the outskirts of urbanised settlements. Ah, the great wilds of Canada. Thousands and thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness with abundant forests, lakes, mountains and prairies - the ideal place for volunteering in the great outdoors. Work closely with locals and other international volunteers, helping to feed, clean and document animal behaviours, be it owls, raccoons, eagles, rabbits or bears. You’ll also help to improve the environment through physical work; restoring hiking trails, uprooting invasive plant species and clearing wilderness areas. Placements take place year-round in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, or Mar-Nov in Ontario. If you fancy improving your Français, join a placement in Québec and the surrounding areas (Mar-Nov).

These projects, run by Canada’s many registered wilderness charities, focus on wildlife preservation and environmental conservation. Wherever you choose for your base, they can also help you meet your university internship requirements in areas of biology, geology, forestry and animal sciences.

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FARMSTAYS IN CANADA Experience living and working on a family farm in BC, Alberta, Ontario or Québec, helping with duties such as harvesting, fruit-picking or caring for animals and gardening. You’ll get to taste local Canadian cuisine and make yourself at home in the great outdoors. Specific tasks depend on which farm you’ll be in. 14 days, Fr $1,257

Tour Code: LATWVL

THE LOWDOWN

CANADA

• Work on either wildlife protection or environmental conservation projects • Clean cages, collect data from native wildlife or restore hiking trails • Choose from three regions of Canada; west, central and French-speaking • Shared accommodation will be in cabins, dorms, homestays or tents • You must be in good physical health and be able to lift 15kg

HIGHLIGHTS

Calgary

Regina Winnipeg

Vancouver

Québec City

Ottawa USA

WILDLIFE PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION

PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH

INTERNSHIP KUDOS

Work to protect native owls, eagles, wolves and bears at animal recovery centres in small towns across central and French-speaking Canada.

Head west to the Rockies, the Great Plains, the Pacific and subarctic regions to repair rivers, catalogue plants, restore and clear nature trails.

By no means a requirement if you take up a placement in French-speaking Québec, life here is lived in Français so it’s ideal for a quick brushing up.

Studying the areas of science, geology or forestry? Work on these projects can help you meet your university internship requirements.

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COSTA RICA VOLUNTOUR DURATION 15 DAYS

ROUTE SAN JOSÉ - SAN JOSÉ

THE AMERICAS - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $1,798

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Sundays PROJECT LOCATION: Montezuma GETTING THERE: Airport transfer from/to San José airport and Montezuma included ACCOMMODATION : Volunteer guesthouse (6 nts), hostel or 3*-4* hotel depending on package (6 nts) MEALS : 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners NOTE : This is an independent voluntour. You will only have a guide during specified activities; ziplining tour included

THE PROJECT Run by ASVO, this project doesn’t just provide a safe haven for turtle hatchlings. It also focuses on preserving the surrounding region and developing environmental education in cooperation with communities, schools and universities.

Get some iconic hotspots under your belt and give back to Mother Nature along the way. Spend five days volunteering at a sea turtle conservation project on Playa Montezuma, then venture further afield to sample Costa Rica’s huge biodiversity with your head in the clouds (literally - there are 12 climatic zones here). Days 1-7 San José / Playa Montezuma (conservation project) Save San José for later, with just a quick overnight stop before you make your way to the bohemian beach of Montezuma on Day 2, located on the Nicoya peninsula. This is where the work starts as you join a conservation project that protects endangered olive ridley, leatherback and hawksbill turtles, as well as the Pacific black subspecies. Depending on the season (mid Jul-Jan is turtle season, but support is needed all year round to continue conservation efforts), you’ll help with beach patrols, vivero monitoring and other maintenance jobs, with the working day lasting between six and ten hours. The majority of the work will take place at night, and daytime activities will depend on the project’s needs and the weather. Accommodation will be in bunk beds across three dorms. (6B, 5L, 6D)

Days 8-10 La Fortuna

CO S TA

Travel to La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano, known for intrepid outdoor activities, impressive birdlife as well as its population of howler monkeys. Live your best Costa Rican life with waterfalls swims and tropical hot springs, and visit a viewpoint of the immense 1,670m Arenal Volcano as well as the handicraft-canny town of Sarchí - home to the world’s largest ox cart, as we found out. Opt to spend Day 10 canyoning or braving Arenal’s hanging bridges. (B, D)

R ICA

La Fortuna Monteverde

Days 11-15 Monteverde Cloud Forest / San José Head inland towards the misty mountain air of Monteverde’s cloud forest where a local guide will teach you about the conservation efforts to protect this vital ecosystem, home to a massive 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles. Enjoy a guided sugar cane and coffee tour, check out the birds of the Cloud Forest Reserve and opt to cut through the canopy on a ziplining tour. On Day 14, transfer back to San José, where the trip ends the following morning. Opt to stay a bit longer or just get in some lastminute shopping at the Central Market before you head to your next destination. (B)

Playa Montezuma

Tour Code: SJOVOL

HIGHLIGHTS

San José

SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION

MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST

BALDI HOT SPRINGS

OPTIONAL ZIPLINING

If you haven’t guessed by now, we’re big on keeping sea turtles safe. Help the cause on this renowned project based on Playa Montezuma.

Pintsized Costa Rica is home to a massive 6% of the world’s biodiversity, and this cloud forest is a huge part of that precious ecosystem.

What better backdrop than the Arenal Volcano for when you’re stewing in the region’s fruitful homegrown waters? Sit back, relax, try not to fall asleep.

A fantastic add-on that will let you see the cloud forest of Monteverde from a whole new perspective. Great for a quick adrenalin fix.

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WILDLIFE EXPEDITION IN COSTA RICA PRICE FR $2,840

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION: Tortuguero National

Park, Costa Rica

ACCOMMODATION : Shared dorms (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required; medical form required STAY LONGER: Fr $950 per fortnight

THE PROJECT

Picture this: a Caribbean sunrise as you walk the beaches of Tortuguero National Park collecting data on endangered sea turtle hatchlings. Be part of a huge push to protect the species by researching numbers and nesting sites, and help position and monitor camera traps for signs of the elusive jaguar. In the evenings, walk the beaches again to collect data on nesting mother sea turtles. You’ll see them in their trance-like state as you note their appearance, size and health.

Tortuguero N.P. San José CO S TA

R ICA

Tour Code: GVICOS

HIGHLIGHTS

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

HABITAT CONSERVATION

JUNGLE STAY

Contribute to long-term conservation efforts to encourage sustainable populations of sea turtles and jaguars.

Stay at a remote research base in the middle of the jungle and spot sloths, monkeys and butterflies in their natural habitat.

NEED TO KNOWS

MONTEZUMA TURTLE CONSERVATION PRICE FR $657

DURATION 1-8 WEEKS

Tortuguero National Park is the only place in the world where the threatened jaguar is known to prey on the nesting (and endangered) sea turtle. GVI works with local organisations like Coastal Jaguar Conservation and Sea Turtle Conservancy, as well as Costa Rica’s environmental ministry, to conduct research on this unique interaction. In doing this, they contribute to the UN’s objective of preventing the extinction of threatened species.

LOCATION PLAYA MONTEZUMA, COSTA RICA

PROJECT START DATE: Sundays PROJECT LOCATION: Playa Montezuma,

Costa Rica GETTING THERE: Transfer from airport to San José can be arranged at extra cost. Public bus to Playa Montezuma on Day 2 included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share dorm (6+ nts) MEALS : 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

per week NOTE : High season for turtles is Jul-Jan. Support is needed all year to continue conservation efforts. STAY LONGER: Fr $518 per week

THE PROJECT CO S TA

Sea turtles are seasoned globetrotters, travelling up to 10,000 miles every year on their own flippers. But due to the devastating effects of poaching and climate change, their journey often gets off to a hairy start. In this community-led effort, participate in night patrols, monitor the beach for unwanted predators, collect data, and help keep the area safe for its hard-shelled residents. You may even get to wave them off and witness that glorious scramble towards the sea (season dependent).

R ICA

Playa Montezuma

San José

The Conservation Station for Sea Turtle and Ecosystem Research focuses on preserving the local ecosystem through monitoring populations of sea turtles, reforestation programmes, maintaining local green areas, beach clean-ups and community improvements.

Tour Code: SJOTUR

HIGHLIGHTS

SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION

CABO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK

Collect data, take part in beach monitoring and clean-ups and patrol the area for predators to help protect endangered turtles.

25% of Costa Rica is covered in forest, and this is one of them! Home to deer, armadillos, porcupines and capuchin monkeys.

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THE AMERICAS - VOLUNTEERING

GETTING THERE: Return transfers from/ to San José’s Juan Santa Maria International Airport included (arrive 6-10pm the day before)

VOLUNTEER GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS DURATION 10+ DAYS

LOCATION SAN CRISTÓBAL, GALÁPAGOS

THE AMERICAS - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $1,664

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Fridays PROJECT LOCATION: San Cristóbal Island,

Galápagos Islands GETTING THERE: Airport and project transfers included. Flights from/to Quito not included ACCOMMODATION : Shared room in Quito hostel (private rooms available at extra cost) (2 nts), shared room in the San Cristóbal highlands (private rooms available at extra cost) (7 nts) MEALS : Not included NOTE : As an independent voluntour, you will only have a guide during specified activities; Galápagos fees are not included STAY LONGER: Fr $516 per week

THE PROJECT Located in the highlands of San Cristóbal, this programme is run by a local partner that works closely with the Galápagos National Park to replace invasive plant species with endemic ones, which are cared for and nurtured in the nursery before being taken to root in the wild.

One of the world’s most enticing and unique archipelagos, the Galápagos Islands have been pulling in the crowds ever since Charles Darwin started checking out the birds (finches) in 1835. Come face to face - sometimes literally - with wildlife, and get your fingers green as you help preserve the region’s natural integrity. Your gateway to the Galápagos is the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Kick things off with a trip to the Equator, aptly known as the Middle of the World. The next day, catch a flight to the volcanic shores of San Cristóbal, where your project is based. A volunteer role here requires green fingers, as you’ll spend weekdays working with a conservation initiative to help protect the growth of native plants by removing foreign species from their habitats. After five days of physical work, spend a full day at leisure exploring the island’s unique species of flora and fauna, including marine iguanas, giant tortoises, colourful Sally Lightfoot crabs, blue-footed boobies and Galápagos fur seals. We highly recommend signing up to a snorkelling trip to one of the thriving offshore reefs.

Tour Code: QUIGAL

THE LOWDOWN • Volunteer at a wildlife preservation programme to remove invasive plants • Pay a visit to the Equator in Quito, marked by a 30-metre tall monument • If staying for three weeks, you can also opt to do some teaching • Spot rare wildlife on optional snorkelling or walking tours (at extra cost) • Volunteer Monday-Friday, with evenings and weekends free to explore

HIGHLIGHTS

ECUADO R

Quito

San Cristóbal Island

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

THE EQUATOR

QUITO

Be part of the pioneering conservation efforts of the Galápagos National Park by helping to nurture the endemic diversity of the islands.

There is no overstating the magic of this archipelago where uniquely-evolved animals roam free with no natural predators.

A day in Quito means an opportunity to straddle both hemispheres! Make for the Equator and learn about Ecuador’s native cultures.

A joyous city high in the Andes, Quito is made up of a UNESCO-listed Old Town, a relaxed Sierra culture and heaps of bars and eateries.

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PERU ADVENTURE & VOLUNTEER MACHU PICCHU & AMAZON PRICE FR $2,599

DURATION 21 DAYS

ROUTE CUZCO - CUZCO THE AMERICAS - VOLUNTEERING

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Sundays PROJECT LOCATION: Cuzco, Peru GETTING THERE: Cuzco Airport pick-up/dropoff, transfer to Cuzco bus station & return night bus Cuzco-Puerto Maldonado included ACCOMMODATION : Hostel (13 nts), camping on trek (3 nts), jungle eco lodge (2 nts), night bus (2 nts) MEALS : 18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners NOTE : This is an independent voluntour; background check required; volunteering schedule depends on project needs; Machu Picchu passes to be secured in advance

THE PROJECT The Cuzco Volunteering Programme is designed to broaden the horizon of local school children, exposing them to different cultures and encouraging the development of their skills through daily activities. Volunteering tasks will be designated based on skills and experience.

See Machu Picchu, experience life in the depths of the Amazon, tear through the terraced Inca landscapes of Sacred Valley on a motorbike and engage with local kids, teenagers and young adults, all in one go! You won’t be standing still much, but Peru’s not the place for that. Days 1-6 Cuzco At an elevation of almost 3,400m, Cuzo is a famous high-flyer. Take it easy on your first day, acclimatising with a stroll around Plaza de Armas and a gnaw on a coca leaf - Peru’s magical cure for altitude sickness (and another nod to the town’s high-flying status). Day 2 marks the first day of volunteering where you’ll help kids strengthen their reading, computer and English-speaking skills at a local school. On Day 6, head out of town on a tour of the local archaeological sites. (5B)

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PERU VOLUNTOUR & MACHU PICCHU (CUZADV) A great alternative if you’re shorter on time. With a week of volunteering at a school in Cuzco, working with children, teens and adults to develop various skills, you’ll also get to know the local area on high-energy activities and complete a four-day trek to Machu Picchu. 15 days, Fr $1,883 BRAZI L

Days 7-10 Maras / Moray Sacred Valley Take a break from volunteering and see the Sacred Valley from three very different angles. First up is a 4WD motorbike ride from Cruz Pata to Moray and on to the Salineras Salt Mines. Then, after a night in Cuzco, take to the currents of the Vilcanota River for a rafting experience followed by a zipline ride. It’s back to the project and back to work on Days 9-10. (4B)

PER U

Days 11-16 Machu Picchu / Cuzco

Puerto Maldonado

Machu Picchu

Not all roads lead to Machu Picchu, but a few do. Opt to clock up your steps on the classic Inca Trail, or take on the Lares Trail for the chance to interact with Quechuan farmers and weavers. At the ruins, enjoy a two-hour guided tour before returning to Cuzco on Day 14. Return to the project on Day 16 and catch the night bus to Puerto Maldonado in the evening. (5B, 3L, 3D)

Maras

BOLI VI

Cuzco

Days 17-21 Puerto Maldonado / Cuzco Make your way to the eco lodge by boat for two days under the thriving canopy of the Amazon. Get to know the local ecosystem, visit an animal rescue centre and finish up with a caiman hunt along the river. Back in Puerto Maldonado, head to the nearby Snake House to see reptiles rescued by a local biologist. Head to the Pool House for a dip before catching your overnight bus to Cuzco. Day 20 is your last full free day before your included airport transfer on Day 21. (4B, 2L, 2D)

Tour Code: CUZJUN

HIGHLIGHTS

MACHU PICCHU

VOLUNTEER IN CUZCO

SACRED VALLEY 4WD BIKE RIDE

AMAZON RAINFOREST

See the iconic site with a local guide and learn about its contested history. Book early to secure a trekking permit. They sell quickly!

Take up a volunteering role at a state-run school. Help organise daily activities and play a part in tutoring, reading and homework sessions.

Accelerate along dirt roads, cut through the fields and find your way to the Sacred Valley’s most impressive sites, including the Sarineras Salt Mines.

Stay in an eco lodge, head out on nature walks and visit an animal rescue centre home to rehabilitating jaguar, puma, macaws and tapirs.

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VOLUNTEER BRAZIL DURATION 2-4 WEEKS

LOCATION RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

THE AMERICAS - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $1,209

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Daily (orientation meetings are on Mondays, so we suggest arriving on a Saturday or Sunday) PROJECT LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil GETTING THERE: Transfer from airport

included. Return not included ACCOMMODATION : Mixed dorm in Cabanacopa Hostel (13+ nts) MEALS : Breakfast daily NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr $891 per fortnight

THE PROJECT Our partners have set up this project to support the true agents of change in Rio’s favela communities - the residents. Very much a two-way street, local residents learn best practices in educational development, and volunteers and social entrepreneurs gain valuable community development experience.

Not many cities can rival Rio’s energy, whether that be on the shores of Copacabana or among the pounding rhythms of a samba party. This volunteering project focuses on the less glamorous, but no less vibrant part of town, where projects are well underway to ensure lasting transformations in favela communities.

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VOLUNTEER ON AN ECO FARM IN BRAZIL (RIOECO) Join the team at Eco Caminhos, an eco farm just three hours away from Rio, and learn about bioconstruction, organic farming and permaculture. 8+ days, Fr $1,061

This varied and inspiring project is based in favelas across Rio. Working in local communities, you’ll help build skill sets among the poorest residents to support long-term transformation in underserved regions. There are nine different projects to choose from, focusing on education (English, IT, and tutoring), art (graffiti murals and classes for children), manual labour support, urban gardening, sports, and women’s empowerment. Opt for the two, three, or four-week programme for a host of extra activities including boat parties, city tours, capoeira classes, and other cultural events. On the weekend, take a hike in the Tijuca Forest or head to the caipirinha-soaked beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.

Tour Code: RIOVL5

B R AZ IL

THE LOWDOWN B O L IV IA

• Volunteer three times a week in favelas across Rio de Janeiro • Stay at a hostel, just a ten-minute walk from Copacabana Beach • Get used to your surroundings with a tour of a favela and cultural integration opportunities • Choose from nine different project activities • Receive an orientation about the project as well as Portuguese translation support

HIGHLIGHTS

Rio de Janeiro

ARGENTINA

WORK IN A FAVELA

RIO DE JANEIRO

COPACABANA BEACH

IMPROVE YOUR PORTUGUESE

Work in one of the poorest parts of Rio to develop skill sets and contribute to activities aimed at enriching the lives of local families.

A hip shaker of a city if ever there was one, the city itself is highlight enough! Spend free time on the beach and enjoy an included Big Dude Tour.

Just a ten-minute walk from your hostel. It tends to keep up the Carnival spirit all year round, so the weekend promises to be a good one.

By no means a requirement, they say the best way to learn a new language is to throw yourself right in the middle of it. So why not give it a go?

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VOLUNTEERING

Pacific

AUSTRALIA FIJI

NEW ZEALAND

Nature has plenty to shout about in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Join the conservation efforts with volunteering opportunities in habitat restoration, marine research and wildlife surveys.

CHILDREN & SCHOOLS PROGRAMME IN FIJI DURATION 1-8 WEEKS

LOCATION YASAWA ISLANDS, FIJI

PACIFIC - VOLUNTEERING

PRICE FR $1,283

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION: Yasawa Islands (3.5hour boat transfer from Port Denarau) GETTING THERE: Return transfer from/to Port Denarau (taxi transfers from Nadi airport to Port Denarau are at extra cost) ACCOMMODATION : Mixed dorm or shared

Fijian bure (7+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : We recommend at least 2 weeks on this project. Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr $1,024 per week

THE PROJECT Fijians are known for their warm welcomes, and for their resilient and tight-knit communities. What better way to join in and give back than by pitching in at a local school? The children are so eager to learn about the world, and they love getting to know the classroom volunteers. Based in the sublime Yasawa Islands, take up your volunteering role at an under-resourced and understaffed local school. Encourage children aged 3-13 to develop their education, and help open up a brighter future for them. By providing support in lessons, workshops and extracurricular activities, as well as encouraging parents to appreciate that school is cool, you’ll inspire confidence and change within the community. In your free time, hang out with the other volunteers or take some well-deserved rest down by the beach, swim with manta rays in the wild (May-Oct), hop on a cruise to the nearby islands or take it easy with a book and a hammock. To get the most out of this project, we recommend you stay for at least two weeks.

Run by Yasawa Trust Foundation, the programme aims to support schools and teachers by assisting with classroom teaching (in English) based on the Fijian national curriculum through classwork, literacy games and educational activities.

Yasawa Islands

FIJI

Tour Code: NANCHI

THE LOWDOWN

Nadi

• Volunteer Mon-Fri from 8am-3pm. Catch a morning longboat to school • Help to develop the education and sporting abilities of children aged 3-13 • Stay in a Fijian bure or in dorms, nestled between two beaches • Spend weekends snorkelling, bush walking or climbing volcanic mountains • Experience the Fijian culture and traditional ceremonies first-hand

WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “This whole experience was amazing. Come for 2 weeks rather than one to really get to know the community properly. Also, do NOT miss the manta rays. Swimming with them is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.” RACHAEL GEORGE, HEAD OF CREATIVE, LONDON HQ #Fiji

HIGHLIGHTS

HELP KIDS TO READ

YASAWA ISLANDS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

MANTA RAYS

One-to-one reading sessions with the students will improve their confidence and encourage them to develop their skills further.

This is some prime real estate for an office. Gorgeous beaches, no roads, no cars just the thing for days spent outside the classroom.

Volunteer work at this underfunded school ensures that the community’s children are still provided with access to education.

From one kind of school to another! Previous volunteers list swimming with wild mantas as one of their favourite parts of the project. Come May-Oct.

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FIJI MARINE RESEARCH & CONSERVATION PRICE FR $2,257

DURATION 1-4 WEEKS

LOCATION YASAWA ISLANDS, FIJI

PACIFIC - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Mixed dorm or traditional

Fijian bure (7+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : PADI Open Water or SSI certificate required. We recommend at least 2 weeks on this project STAY LONGER: Fr $1,998 per week

THE PROJECT

Yasawa Islands The serene Yasawa Islands is the picture-perfect backdrop to this vital marine research and conservation project. Play an active role with a local dive company, snorkelling and diving in the South Pacific to carry out important research on food gathering areas and reefs surrounding the villages. You’ll get the chance to identify and research giant manta rays, map local coral reefs, assess the damage done by the Crown of Thorns starfish and dive on a daily basis. Weekends are free for you to spend as you please.

With a fair few feathers of achievements added to its hat already, one of the brightest has been the creation of Marine Protected Areas on the islands of Naviti and Nacula, areas now cherished as sacred and protected by the local communities.

FIJI

Nadi

Tour Code: NANMAR

HIGHLIGHTS

MARINE RESEARCH

MANTA RAYS

Join up with Fiji’s marine research teams to gather important data on the wildlife living in recorded fishing spots and reefs.

Between May and October, the seas around Fiji are teeming with manta rays. Don your snorkel and join them for a swim.

NEED TO KNOWS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN FIJI PRICE FR $2,840

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION DAWASAMU, VITI LEVU (FIJI)

PROJECT START DATE: Saturdays (arrive

Friday) PROJECT LOCATION: Dawasamu district of

Viti Levu, Fiji GETTING THERE: Meet at Suva. Airport pick-up and transfer to project included (selected times) ACCOMMODATION : Basic mixed dorm with shared facilities (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day during the week NOTE : Background check required. STAY LONGER: Fr $855 per fortnight

THE PROJECT

FIJI

Dawasamu Caqalai

Become part of local village life and work on a varied range of projects on the tropical island of Viti Levu. Depending on community needs, you may be helping to install rainwater harvesting systems or building recycling stations and vegetable gardens. There are also opportunities to conduct workshops in the community on nutrition, emergency first aid as well as prenatal, infant and toddler health. Weekends are free for you to do as you wish (we vote for the beach).

Suva

Tour Code: GVICDF

HIGHLIGHTS

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aligned with this project are threefold: promoting heath and wellbeing, quality education and gender equality. There’s also a focus on encouraging education and developing small income-generating projects in the Dawasamu district which is, in comparison many other areas in Fiji, rather traditional with a relatively natural environment.

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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Take part in initiatives aimed at investing in female education and professional development in a traditionally patriarchal society.

Workshop topics are aimed at professional development, small business development and health and well-being.

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VOLUNTEERING

Europe

CROATIA

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

GREECE

TENERIFE

Promoting responsible and ethical tourism has never been more important. Work alongside projects to protect whales, turtles, dolphins, flora and fauna.

NEED TO KNOWS

VOLUNTEER WITH TURTLES IN GREECE PRICE FR $2,460

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION MAVROVOUNI, GREECE

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Saturdays

(Jun-Sep) PROJECT LOCATION: Mavrovouni (6km west

of Gythio)

EUROPE - VOLUNTEERING

GETTING THERE: Return airport transfers included. Arrive 1-4pm on first day ACCOMMODATION : Mixed tents with shared

bathrooms (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Police background check and medical form required STAY LONGER: Fr $950 per fortnight

THE PROJECT

Athens

We’ve all sat in front of wildlife documentaries, gunning through our own tears for those baby turtles to make it to the sea. Well, it’s time to stop being an armchair activist! Lakonikos Bay is one of the Mediterranean’s most important nesting areas for endangered loggerhead turtles. Help protect them by patrolling the sands, locating new tracks and nests, educating the public about the conservation project and conducting wildlife surveys. In your spare time, head to nearby Gythio’s Roman ruins.

The area where GVI works in Lakonikos Bay is one of the most important nesting areas for loggerhead turtles. GVI works with one of the oldest and most reputable conservation organisations in the Mediterranean, Archelon, to achieve the UN’s objective to prevent the extinction of threatened species.

GR EECE

Mavrovouni

Tour Code: GVIGRE

HIGHLIGHTS

ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

PROTECT LOGGERHEAD TURTLES

CAMP ON THE BEACH

Work with other volunteers to create structures to protect nests from predators, and collect data on nesting mother turtles.

We rarely encourage sleeping in the office, but when the setting’s this good you’d be a fool not to. Set up camp on Lakonikos Beach.

WHALE & DOLPHIN CONSERVATION IN TENERIFE PRICE FR $720

DURATION 1-24 WEEKS

LOCATION SOUTHERN TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Sundays PROJECT LOCATION: Southern Tenerife,

Canary Islands (Spain) GETTING THERE: Transfers from Tenerife South Airport available at extra cost ACCOMMODATION : Mixed multi-share volunteer house with shared kitchen and lounge (7+ nts) MEALS : Breakfasts and dinners (weekdays only) NOTE : Medium level of fitness required STAY LONGER: Fr $500 per week

THE PROJECT Tenerife

Work in one of the world’s top destinations for dolphin and whale-watching on Tenerife’s south west coast. Venture beyond the resorts and get to know the real island, the largest of the Canary Islands. Help to collect data on local whale and dolphin populations, take part in a community outreach programme to raise awareness of ethical tourism and complete coastal surveys to monitor boat traffic and habitat health. In your spare time, explore the historic towns, take a diving lesson or climb a live volcano!

This project carries out vital work, monitoring boat traffic and its effect on marine habitats. The data collected by staff and volunteers is used in measures to protect threatened whale and dolphin populations and to raise awareness on ethical tourism.

CANARY

IS L ANDS

FAMILIES WELCOME

Tour Code: TWNWDC

HIGHLIGHTS

W ES TER N SAHAR A

MARINE CONSERVATION

PILOT WHALES AND DOLPHINS

Get hands-on experience in marine conservation, collecting data on whale and dolphin populations and habitats.

These fintastic mammals live here throughout the year, meaning you’ll be able to see them up close no matter when you arrive.

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NEED TO KNOWS

FIGHT FOOD WASTE IN LISBON PRICE FR $1,186

DURATION 1-12 WEEKS

LOCATION LISBON, PORTUGAL

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Sundays PROJECT LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal GETTING THERE: Arrival airport transfer included at any time

EUROPE - VOLUNTEERING

ACCOMMODATION : Shared dorm at a sustainable city-centre hostel (6+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day STAY LONGER: Fr $374 per week

THE PROJECT

PO RTUGAL

Work to fight food waste in one of Europe’s most underrated, and one of our absolute favourite cities. Join a network of centres that work to recover food from local restaurants, supermarkets and cafés, and pitch in with packaging, cleaning, sorting and storage tasks before redistributing it among local families, elderly and homeless people in need. Shifts are held in centres across the city with typical working hours between 6.30-9.30pm, leaving you with plenty of time during the day to explore the neighbourhoods.

Lisbon

Tour Code: FFWLIS

HIGHLIGHTS

M O RO CCO

REDUCE FOOD WASTE

FREE TIME

Help vulnerable people and encourage sustainability as you redistribute food from restaurants, cafés and markets.

With most shifts taking place in the evening, you’ll have the whole day to explore the city at your own leisure.

DURATION 1-12 WEEKS

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MARINE CONSERVATION IN BARCELONA (MARBCN) Help in efforts to clean up the oceans, collecting fishing debris and plastics from around the Catalonian coast in an effort to protect the region’s thriving marine life. 2-12 weeks, Fr $1,849

NEED TO KNOWS

CREATIVE NGO SUPPORT IN SPLIT PRICE FR $1,186

Every day, over 3,000 people in Portugal are fed by a social institution that collects food from local restaurants, cafés and supermarkets that would otherwise be thrown away. This project works with a network of centres across Lisbon to recruit volunteers to help in the collection of food, and its redistribution to vulnerable members of the community, including families, the homeless and the elderly.

LOCATION SPLIT, CROATIA

PROJECT START DATE: Sundays PROJECT LOCATION: Split, Croatia GETTING THERE: Arrival airport transfer

included at any time ACCOMMODATION : Shared dorm at a hostel

(6+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day NOTE : Bring your own laptop, design software (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent) and/or camera to participate; include all relevant qualifications in your request STAY LONGER: Fr $426 per week

THE PROJECT CROATIA

NGOs across Europe are calling out for creative students and professionals to help them improve their online presence and creative output. Many non-government organisations, some may be featured in this brochure, can’t afford to fund a full marketing team, so their message isn’t heard as loudly as it should. That’s where you come in! If you have experience in website development, graphic design, videography or photography, this project can pair you up with an NGO that would benefit immensely from your creativity.

Tour Code: CRESPL

HIGHLIGHTS

Split

NGO SUPPORT

CREATIVE EXPERIENCE

Volunteer with non-government organisations and use your skills to create marketing materials and promotional content.

Build on your existing skills and gain experience in your field of work or skill, be it design, website development or videography.

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Our partner pairs up strapped-for-cash NGOs with creative professionals to help them create effective marketing material and promotional content. Doing this, they take part in the UNs global agenda by helping to promote international volunteer programmes that work to achieve their Sustainable Development Goals.

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VOLUNTEERING FOR

ACCESSIBLE VOLUNTEERING

Travelling with a young family in tow? There are plenty of volunteering options available where little ones and not-solittle-ones can come together and make a difference. The work you and your family get involved in will vary to the regular-run projects depending on ages and ability.

ECO VOLUNTEERING PERHENTIAN ISLANDS • • • •

Take part in green education Beach clean-ups Eco snorkelling excursions Teach English

Tour Code: ECOPER

COMMUNITIES PROJECT IN CAPE TOWN • • • •

Help at a social upliftment project Food and clothes distribution Develop life and educational skills Organise extracurricular activities

Tour Code: CPTSE

WHALES AND DOLPHIN TENERIFE • • • •

Tour Code: TWNWDC

THAILAND SURIN SCHOOL RENOVATIONS OR TEACHING

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY NAMIBIA • • • •

Care for hurt or orphaned animals Big cat conservation Work with cheetahs, lions & baboons Help in rehabilitation efforts

Tour Code: WDHWIL

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Get marine conservation experience Monitor habitats and tourist boats See whales and dolphins in the wild More details on page 51

• • • •

Play a supporting role in class Help with renovation projects Young kids mix with others in class More details on page 15

Tour Code: SURTEA

ACCESSIBLE VOLUNTEERING

ACCESSIBLE VOLUNTEERING include navigating, setting the sails, preparing food and being on lookout duty. Regardless of your mobility or ability, the crew are all there to support each other. If you’re a wheelchair user, you may be helped to reach the top of the mast, and if you’re visually impaired, someone will be on hand to guide you around the ship so you can find your bearings. Ultimately, whether you go on a day sail or a month-long voyage, you can get in on as much or as little of the action as you’re comfortable with.

Jubilee Sailing Trust This UN-accredited charity and renowned sail training organisation specialises in inclusive Tall Ship adventures. Their two ships, Lord Nelson and Tenacious, have several round-the-world journeys behind them, and are designed to accommodate people of various physical abilities, including those with severe disabilities.

NOT A SAILOR? NOT A PROBLEM!

You don't need any sailing experience to join. The trips are challenging, but suitable for novices who want to get to know the ropes (literally) and become a fully-fledged crew member. GET INVOLVED

This is not a cruise. We repeat! THIS IS NOT A CRUISE! This is a full-on sailing trip where you’re signing up to become part of the crew. Day-to-day tasks

TASKS • Helming the ship • Keeping lookout • Climbing the rigging • Preparing food • Setting the sails MAKE LIFELONG FRIENDS

On top of the ten permanent crew on-board, you'll be one of a 38 or 40-strong voyage crew that will sail your chosen route. The buddy system - where an able-bodied person and a person with a disability are paired up - means you'll make friends on day one, even if you're on

Where do you want to go, and how long for? You can choose from various destinations and durations to get the trip you want. Ask your Travel Expert for more information.

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your own! And with an age range of 16-99, there's no telling who you'll meet. GO WHERE THE WIND TAKES YOU

You’ll come to shore a few times to enjoy ports, islands and coastlines, and the pros will make sure to take you to the most interesting places along the way. Plus, you’ll sail past some of the world’s best marine life, from whales off the coast of Iceland to orca around the Azores. WHAT DO I GET?

All shared accommodation comes with air con, heating and power points. Shared bathrooms include hot showers and all facilities required for those with limited mobility. A professional cook and cook’s assistant provide three meals a day, as well as cakes for morning and afternoon tea (both known as ‘smoko’ on board). You’ll also get all training and equipment included while you’re aboard the ship.

Socialise Head to the on-board bar (18+ only) in the evenings for drinks and a possible bout of sea shanty singing. Guitars welcome.

WORKING ABROAD

WORKING ABROAD Working holiday visas have long been a lifeline for fresh-faced graduates who want to travel the world without having to plunder their life savings. But they’re not just for teens and early twenty-somethings straight out of uni! If you’re an Australian passport holder, you can apply to work in the UK or Canada until the day before your 31st birthday, which means you can give the career break a go right now! Still studying? You can get a special visa which allows you to work for up to 12 months in the United States. And there’s no upper age limit. You can also opt to study abroad, gaining invaluable life experience, global awareness and skills for the CV along the way.

Where can you go?

What do we do?

Working holiday visa options are available across the world. But with many new experiences on offer, the UK, Canada and the USA always top our best of list. You can also try your hand at working in a ski resort in Japan!

Getting a working holiday visa is step one. Once that’s done, you’ll want to think about practical things like setting up bank accounts, tax numbers (yawn) and actually looking for a job. Luckily for you, we love doing all those things! On top of our speedy visa service, our programmes all come with arrival support and job assistance. In some cases, we even pre-arrange a job before you leave Australia!

Always fancied teaching English in places like Thailand, China, South Korea or Vietnam? Speak to your Travel Expert about getting qualified with our TEFL courses or opt for a paid internship for a pre-arranged placement teaching English abroad. See page 65 for more details.

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BRITAIN BEFORE Job WO RK . S TAY.PL AY.

YOU GO

Introducing BUNAC’s Hello Britain programme, with work support throughout the UK and arrival packages in London, you can hit the ground running on your UK adventure. Read on to learn about our 3-month and 24-month programmes.

What is it?

This programme does what it says on the tin - getting you set up with a job in tourism or hospitality industry before you’ve arrived in the UK. Get front-of house, teaching assistant, barista or restaurant work, and opt to work in London or somewhere more rural. You need to be eligible to work in the UK, have access to Skype for consultations, have a good level of English and some level of flexibility.

WHAT YOU GET

Experience the best that Blighty has to offer with BUNAC’s Hello Britain programme. With three months of support, you can work towards setting yourself up with a job and a pad anywhere in Britain. Staying in London? Team your package up with working holiday job search support for up to 24 months with two nights accommodation and a guided London tour included to get you started.

Weekly Hello Britain advice drop-in session

National Insurance advice

Pre-arranged job before arrival

HELLO BRITAIN 3 MONTHS

Dedicated Facebook group sharing upcoming events and meet-ups

2 nights hostel accommodation

3 months job support 3 months online job zone access A ssistance with finding long-term accommodation W eekly Hello Britain advice drop-in session HELLO LONDON 24 MONTHS

$185

Arrival orientation

$870

Insider e-city guide to London

Mail holding/forwarding

>>> Weekly social events calendar 24-hour emergency hotline

All of the above inclusions 2 nights hostel accommodation 24 months work support 24 months online job zone access East London street art walking tour (on a day that suits you!) TYPICAL JOBS IN THE UK Insider city guide to London - with all the must-dos included 1-2-1 England travel consultation with a Travel Expert Accommodation advice and assistance, including a forum where you can find flat or house sharers 24-hour, seven-day emergency London or Manchester London contact if something goes wrong £10-14 p/h £7-£9.50 p/h

office based work

WHAT YOU GET

SIM Card & bank account set-up (monthly bank charges apply)

PUB STAFF

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Arrival orientation UK travel advice from a Travel Expert Social activities throughout your stay 24-hour emergency number Banking assistance National Insurance advice Help to find long-term accommodation Mail holding/forwarding UK SIM Card

vintage clothes assistant

furniture removal

London £8-£9 p/h

Manchester £7.50-£9 p/h

IN A T I R B WO R K

What is it?

Each year, thousands of Aussies head off to the UK on a working holiday. However, the visa process can be pretty confusing, and if mistakes are made, it may get rejected. Which means no entry to the UK, no refund of the hefty visa fee and the hassle of having to apply all over again! Eliminate the chance of your visa being rejected with our Work Britain Visa Kick Start programme. We’ll review your application before it’s sent to ensure it’s correct. Once accepted, we’ll also provide lots of handy info on how to set up a bank account and National Insurance (tax) number for when you arrive.

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WHAT YOU GET $195

Help obtaining the 2-year Youth Mobility or 5-year Ancestry visa Money back guarantee if your application is unsuccessful Designated visa application account manager Pre-departure information

WHAT YOU GET $695

IN AUSTRALIA

Visa assistance for your Irish Working Holiday Authorisation (12 months) Work in Ireland Essentials Handbook – includes everything you need to know about living, working and traveling in Ireland Great flight deals through STA Travel

What is it? Work and travel in the Emerald Isle for up to a year on our Work Ireland programme with a job at a café in Galway, an office in Dublin, a retail store in Cork, or anywhere in between. Get help to obtain the 12-month Irish Working Holiday Authorisation, pre-departure advice from our staff, prearranged arrival accommodation and support throughout your time in Ireland.

Who can apply? Australian passport holders aged 18-35. Your passport must have a minimum of 15 months remaining on it.

HOW TO APPLY - STEP ONE Register with your travel expert - STEP TWO Initial phone interview with IEP within two working days - STEP THREE Work with IEP on application and arrange visa - STEP FOUR Organise flights and travel insurance with travel expert

IN IRELAND

3 nights accommodation in Dublin, Cork or Galway Comprehensive arrival orientation including information on finding employment & accommodation, CV format, tax & employment laws, mobile phones, SIM card and more Access to exclusive listings of jobs and employment contacts Postal Service- mail forwarding Monthly social events, access to social media groups, meal deals and tour discounts Recruitment assistance

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Who can apply?

This programme is valid for Australian passport holders aged between 18-30 years. You must be able to show the required ‘proof of funds’ (GBP £1,890) when submitting your application. Visa applications can take up to 12 weeks to process, so make sure you apply early.

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who can apply? You must be aged at least 18 or over, hold an Australian passport and be eligible for a UK working holiday visa. No bar experience is necessary to be placed, however customer service experience is preferred.

WHAT YOU GET $895

IN THE UK

A full-time UK hospitality job Full UK net wage after tax/board of pprox. £200-£240 per week, plus a tips up to £100 per week On-site accommodation No extra costs for bills or bond Usually two days off per week

What is it? Get a pre-arranged job before you leave Australia in one of over 700 pubs or hotels across England, Scotland and Wales. Front and back of house roles include bar, waiting, kitchen and chef jobs. You’ll get on-the-job training, secure onsite accommodation and cheap/free meals. Placements are available all year round for a minimum of four months.

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Friends and couples always placed together

WHAT YOU GET $600

who can apply? Australian passport holders aged between 18 and 30 can apply.

what is it? Gain a unique cultural experience and earn a guaranteed weekly allowance by working overseas as an au pair or nanny. We’ll organise a live-in au pair/nanny placement in writing before you leave. You can choose to live and work in the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Holland, New Zealand, Canada or the USA.

what will i be doing? You’ll spend 25-35 hours average per week helping care for children. Tasks may include school pick up/drop off, playing games, preparing snacks, and some light housework.

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3-12 month pre-arranged au pair or nanny placement in Europe, the UK, USA, Canada or New Zealand Live-in with a host family, with your own bedroom and all meals Guaranteed weekly allowance Time off to travel/sightsee Support during your placement Free airfare (destination dependent)

UK & IRELAND

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INTERNSHIPS WHAT YOU GET $2,436

These programmes let you set yourself apart in today’s job market. Gain work experience and show future employers how driven, effective and cultured you are.

What is it?

Why intern abroad?

Boost your CV by interning for up to six months in London or three months in Dublin. All nationalities can apply, but you must be a student or have your starting date within 12 months of graduation. BUNAC will sponsor you on a Government-authorised exchange Tier 5 visa for UK placements. For Ireland’s visa requirements, ask your Travel Expert.

As well as having a great time on an internship abroad, you’ll also: Receive invaluable, hands-on experience and get started on a career path Network and build contacts abroad Gain independence Boost your CV for future employers Get immersed into a new culture

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UNITED KINGDOM

Professional CV advice to maximise your potential to employers Pre-arranged professional internship to suit your skills and interests Dedicated support staff throughout the internship Welcome orientation in London or Dublin Monthly social events 24/7 support, including an emergency hotline Assistance with sourcing accommodation, insurance and flights via BUNAC

WHAT YOU GET $1,426

IN AUSTRALIA:

Dedicated placement manager Consultation with placement team CV/resume help IN THE UK:

Pre-arranged professional internship Interview with employer & candidate

Find the perfect professional internship and get casual paid work alongside it to help you fund your stay.

what is it?

who can apply?

A great opportunity for career development in a professional field, with placements in areas like fashion, publishing, architecture, marketing, film, music and engineering.

All nationalities eligible to work in the UK can apply. You’ll need an intermediate level of English and a level of flexibility to attend Skype interviews and consultations. CALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK

Welcome orientation in London Help to find casual paid work Social events 24/7 emergency support Check-in visit from the BUNAC team to monitor internship progress Help to find accommodation Certificate on completion

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VIS A K ICK STA RT Ready to explore the epic scenery of Lake Louise? Or do you prefer the big city life in Toronto or Vancouver? How about skiing or snowboarding in Whistler or Banff? This is all possible while working on the Canadian IEC Visa. We’ll help you on your way and guide you throughout the whole process...

WHAT YOU GET $295

What is it?

Comprehensive Step-by- Step Visa Assistance (International Experience Canada Visa)

Getting yourself sorted for a Canadian visa can be tricky. Getting it wrong can be quite easy but can mean the difference between the visa getting accepted or not. Work Canada Visa Kick Start is designed to eliminate any chance of your 24-month Canadian IEC visa application being rejected. We’ll provide the support and guidance on your working holiday in Canada taking all of the stress away. We guarantee the visa or your money back!

Assistance in securing all the required documentation for the IEC Visa IEP’s expert visa materials to guide you through the entire visa process Unlimited access to our Canadian visa experts and advice on what to expect when you arrive in Canada Option to purchase arrival accommodation in Vancouver or Toronto

Who can apply?

Great flight deals through STA Travel

ustralian passport holders aged between A 18 and 35 years old.

Option to purchase comprehensive travel insurance

TYPICAL JOBS IN CANADA

Bartending CAD $13 p/h

Food & beverage CAD $13-$14 p/h

Lift attendant CAD $13-$15 p/h

Retail CAD $13-$15 p/h

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Guest services CAD $13-$15 p/h

Live and work in the Great White North for up to 24 months with one of our Work Canada programmes. Get help applying for your visa and finding a job once you arrive or secure a guaranteed job before you even leave!

WORK CANADA 24 MONTH

$695

IN AUSTRALIA

IEC visa application assistance and guidance Pre-departure advice and resources IN CANADA

2 nights arrival accommodation in Vancouver or Toronto (surcharge applies in Toronto) Arrival orientation Access to walk-in resource centres Exclusive members’ website access Bank account and Social Insurance Number assistance Regular organised social events 24/7 emergency support

WORK CANADA WINTER JOBS

$995

ALL OF WORK CANADA PLUS

what is it? There are three options available, which give you the opportunity to live and work in Canada for up to 24 months: WORK CANADA Live and work in the ‘Great White North’ with this awesome programme. Our expert staff will double check your eligibility and provide step by step instruction to ensure you get the 24-month working holiday visa on the first go. They’ll also answer any of your questions and provide you with travel materials to prepare you for your trip. On arrival in Canada, you’ll get support from local staff for your entire working holiday. The staff are there to help you get set-up, find work and answer any questions you may have. WORK CANADA WINTER JOBS Get a guaranteed winter job before you go or your money back! Canadian employers will visit Oz in August/ early September to interview, with jobs starting October/November. Some jobs come with a free ski pass, accommodation (employer dependent) and loads of discounts. This programme always sells out so apply early.

WORK CANADA SUMMER JOBS The same as above, but in summer! We will sort you out with a job before you leave or your money back. All jobs come with accommodation, continual support and discounts. Start anytime between March and June.

Who can apply? Australian passport holders aged between 18 and 35 years old.

Guaranteed pre-arranged job in Canada Accommodation (employer dependent) Subsidised season passes if you work at a ski resort

WORK CANADA SUMMER JOBS

$995

ALL OF WORK CANADA PLUS

Guaranteed pre-arranged job Accommodation (employer dependent)

When can I book? Visa applications normally open in January, however the allocation can fill quickly, so we recommend applying early.

other costs to consider*: IEC visa fee from CAD $250 Proof of funds from CAD $2,500 Flights Travel insurance * Please note these are third party costs, they are not unique to IEP participants and are subject to change.

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HOW TO APPLY - STEP ONE Register with your Travel Expert - STEP TWO Initial phone interview with IEP within two working days - STEP THREE Work with IEP on application and arrange visa - STEP FOUR Organise flights and travel insurance with Travel Expert

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WHAT YOU GET

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Calling all you graduates! Work USA is the ideal programme for those who want to live, work and travel within the grand ol’ US of A. Available exclusively for university graduates, spend up to 12 months working in any one of the 50 states, gaining some amazing overseas work experience related to your degree or doing some temp work to help fund your US adventures.

What is it? Get the chance to live and work in the USA with any one of these three programmes: WORK USA 12-MONTH This is a 12-month programme which allows you to live and work in any state on the J-1 working holiday visa. Our partners at IEP will help you with the visa application process, advice on finding work when you arrive in country and 24/7 support while you’re in the USA. WORK USA 4 MONTH This four-month USA visa allows university students to spend their summer holidays working at a world-renowned ski resort in the USA, and best of all the job will be sorted before you even leave home. We work with employers in Lake Tahoe, so you’ll know exactly what you’re doing before you even leave Oz. This is a great way to travel over the summer break and get some time off from your studies.

to secure a job before you even leave Australia. Skip the stress of the finding a job and the America visa application process and let us help you out.

Who can apply? These programmes are exclusively available to current full-time tertiary students or recent graduates aged 18 and over who hold an Australian or New Zealand passport.

When can I book and go? The 12-month programme departs year round, where as the four-month and winter jobs programmes depart in NovemberDecember. We suggest booking early!

$1,575

$1,695

$1,775

IN AUSTRALIA

Guaranteed Job Offer (Work USA 4 Month & Winter programmes only) Work USA 4 Month Handbook filled with advice and travel tips Pre departure support from expert IEP Staff Pre-departure orientation to meet other participants heading to the USA, find out how to apply for your social security number, your visa obligations, travelling through the USA and much more Access to closed Facebook group where you can meet and network with other US participants General advice including budgeting Great flight deals through STA Travel IN THE USA

Free or subsidised ski pass (Work USA 4 Month & Winter programmes only) Pre-arranged staff accommodation (depending on employer) Great discounts on retail, rentals, food & beverage Great employer events to kick start your American social life Employment websites and contacts 24/7 Emergency Support in USA

US Visa fee USD $160 EVIS fee USD $35 (paid to the S Department of Homeland Security)

HOW TO APPLY

Personal support funds (USD $2,000) Australian Reciprocal Fee (USD $105) Flights Travel insurance * Please note these are third party costs, they are not unique to IEP participants and are subject to change.

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WORK USA 12 MONTH WORK USA 4 MONTH WORK USA WINTER JOBS

other costs to consider*:

WORK USA WINTER JOBS Work and travel in the USA for up to 12 months, with the added security of a job at a ski resort when you first arrive! We work with a wide variety of winter employers all across the US offering you the opportunity

Host/hostess USD $11 p/h

WHAT YOU GET

Ticketing agent USD $11 p/h

Administration USD $13-15 p/h

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- STEP ONE Register with your Travel Expert - STEP TWO Initial phone interview with IEP within two working days - STEP THREE Access job and pre-departure information and complete visa application with IEP’s guidance. - STEP FOUR Organise flights and travel insurance with travel expert

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Aged 18-30? Love the outdoors, working with kids and being part of a team? Then ditch the winter and spend 8-10 weeks working as as a camp counsellor with our Summer Camp USA programme. A rite of passage for US-based kids, this is the stuff you’ve seen in the movies.

What is it?

When can I book?

Summer Camp USA gives you the chance to spend 8-10 weeks working and living at a camp as a counsellor to kids aged 6-16. Teach a whole range of activities and meet like-minded travellers, who you’ll no doubt travel round with post-camp! We’ll support you at every step of the way, helping you secure your J-1 visa and finding the camp placement best suited to your skills.

Camp interviews are held between October and March, with placement notification anytime until early May. Camp placements start in May-June and you must be available for eight to ten weeks.

Activities at camp Counsellors who are able to teach a specific sport or activity are always in high demand. The range of activities is endless; however here are a few of the hottest: • Water sports • Boat driver • Lifeguarding • Swimming • Woodworking • Photography

• Sailing • Gymnastic • Music/rock band • Sewing/costuming • Ropes/climbing

Who can apply? People aged between 18 and 30 with previous experience working with kids.

How much will I earn? As well as having a fantastic summer you also get paid a competitive salary. Age 18: USD $1,300 Age 19-20: USD $1,600 Over 21: USD $1,750

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SUMMER

WHAT YOU GET $500

IN AUSTRALIA

Assistance and support with securing your J-1 visa Guaranteed placement at a camp in the USA SEVIS US government fee Comprehensive pre-departure session to prepare you for camp life IN THE USA

High base salary for Australian counsellors US medical insurance for duration of camp placement Food and accommodation while at camp Summer Camp USA handbook Up to 30 days post camp to travel

Other costs to consider*: J-1 visa fee from USD $160 Proof of funds from USD $400 ustralian Reciprocal Passport Fee A from USD $105

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* Please note these are third party costs, they are not unique to IEP participants and are subject to change.

HOW TO APPLY - STEP ONE Register with your Travel Expert - STEP TWO Initial phone interview with IEP within two working days - STEP THREE Work with IEP on your application to send to US camp directors - STEP FOUR Once placed at camp, complete J-1 visa application with IEP’s guidance - STEP FIVE Attend our pre-departure orientation and start your adventure!

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WHAT YOU GET

VISA KICKSTART Japan Working Holiday visa assistance (initial duration 6 months, can be extended in country) Help with travel itinerary planning eneral travel and G budgeting advice

VIS A K I CK S TA RT Join the many Australians that seek cultural experiences in far-flung locations and make your way to Japan on a working holiday! Our Work Japan Visa Kick Start programme is designed to eliminate the chance of your visa being rejected or making an error on your application. We’ll provide the support and guidance on your application taking all of the stress away. Plus, if for some reason you don’t get the visa we guarantee you all your money back.

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Great flight deals through STA Travel Exclusive discount for Japanese language course Pre-departure guide full of advice

WINTER JOBS

$995

IN AUSTRALIA

Japan Working Holiday visa assistance Help with detailed travel itinerary planning and preparation material Skype prep session with intercultural training

Access to online members group to meet future co-workers Exclusive discount for Japanese language course and great flight deals

IN JAPAN

Japan is fast a becoming a popular working holiday destination for skiers and snowboarders, thanks to its plentiful slopes and white-out winters. Work Japan Winter Jobs allows you to combine a trip to this fascinating country with up to four months working in a winter resort. Get a pre-arranged job in retail, rentals, operations or hospitality, and hit the slopes in your spare time.

WO RK & T R AV E L JA PA N From the new world fluorescence of Tokyo’s high-rises to the massive powder bowls of Hokkaido, a working holiday in Japan will switch your life to the fast lane, with or without a ticket for the bullet train. Get help with your Japan Working Holiday visa application at home, as well as useful prep sessions and advice on planning your itinerary. Once you’ve landed, we’ll be there to help you get set up, and stay there to give you guidance, help and advice when you need it.

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Who can ap p ly?

This programme is valid for Australian passport holders aged 18-30 years. You must be able to show the required ‘proof of funds’ (AUD $2,500 or AUD $4,000 if on a one-way ticket) and be able to commit to at least four months of work.

$295

2 nights of dorm accommodation in Tokyo and airport pick-up on Thursdays 8am-8pm

Forwarding of tax number notification and bank card to your place of employment

Comprehensive orientation: residence card application, opening a bank account, tax number, mobile phone contract, advice on life in Japan

Help to book domestic travel to employer with bilingual contact person on site (English & Japanese)

WORK & TRAVEL JAPAN

$1,395

EVERYTHING YOU GET AT HOME WITH WINTER JOBS, PLUS IN JAPAN:

7 nights of shared house dorm accommodation in Tokyo Comprehensive orientation: applying for a residence card, opening a bank account, tax number, advice about life in Japan Access to our partner offices for 12 months F ree access to computers and Internet, printing

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and phone Job counselling session, CV translation, appointment at Employment Centre Bilingual Contact person on site (English and Japanese) 24-hour, 7-day support Local members discount for Western food in Tokyo

ABROAD

English

TE ACHING

ONLINE COURSES

$499

120-hour online TEFL course Dedicated, detailed tutor feedback Recognised by employers across the world Access to the TEFL jobs board

COMBINED COURSES

$899

120-hour online TEFL course Two day classroom course Dedicated, detailed tutor feedback Recognised by employers across the world Access to the TEFL jobs board

Travel the world, experience brand new cultures and make amazing memories, all while getting paid!

What is it? Sign up and get paid to teach English and travel the world with a TEFL course. Add some sparkle to your CV, experience new cultures and help to improve children’s lives. With low living costs in many countries in South America, Europe or Asia and wages of up to $3,500 per month, you can experience a great way of living and working abroad. What better way to see the world?

Who can apply? Whether you’re a gap year student, a recent graduate or are just looking to take a break from the stresses of working life, the TEFL qualification is

TEFL INTERNSHIPS

applicable to all kinds of people. All we ask is that you you’re keen, open minded, ready for adventure and have a good understanding of the English language.

Why should I apply? Why wouldn’t you?! The TEFL qualification is internationally-recognised with over 182,000 qualified teachers since 1994. All courses are regulated by the British governmental department, Ofqual, and are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) meaning that your certificate will be recognised by employers the world over. Choose to do all of your studying online or combine it with a weekend of classroom training.

$1,595

Stay for 2 months (Thailand), 3 months (Cambodia) or 5 months (China) 120 hours of online TEFL training Optional five-night beach stay (Cambodia and Thailand) Accommodation, full in-country support, school placement, orientation and airport pick-ups

PAID TEFL INTERNSHIPS

$1,595

Stay for 5+ months (Thailand and Vietnam) or 10 months (China) 120 hours of online TEFL training Optional five-night beach stay (Cambodia and Thailand) Accommodation, full in-country support, school placement, orientation and airport pick-ups

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED

STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE

SUPPORT

FIND A JOB

Our TEFL courses are exclusively endorsed by schools around the world.

Flexible online courses mean you can work them around your schedule.

Get a dedicated course tutor as well as support while you’re teaching abroad.

Get access to over 2,500 live roles on the TEFL jobs board.

CALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK

TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD

WHAT YOU GET

Language

LEARN

BACKPACKING THROUGH SOUTH AMERICA?

Schedule in some classes in Buenos Aires, Cuzco or Cartagena and get your holas and your una cerveza por favors in order. JETTING OFF TO ASIA?

Master the art of Japanese or Mandarin and you’ll be ordering sushi or dumplings like a pro in no time. ESCAPING TO EUROPE?

Everything’s sexier in Europe, including languages. Add some joie de vivre, la dolce vita or pura vida (that’s French, Italian or Spanish) to your repertoire and watch the admirers come running.

Recent studies show that people with more than one language in their worldly pockets are smarter and more creative than their monoglot pals. Our language study partner, Linguista, offers more than 260 schools worldwide and monitors their study programmes in terms of quality, service, teaching and accommodation.

What can you expect? Lessons usually take up around 20 hours a week, plus a few more for homework (don’t complain, you can do it in the sun). Most schools are located close to the centre, so you can explore your new city while getting some lingo practice in. We hear pubs are a good place to start. And as most of our language students are independent travellers aged between 18 and 29, our bet is you’ll have plenty of people to practice with.

Which course? INTENSIVE: Ideal for beginners or those who want to improve their language skills significantly in a short period of time. Opt for a combination course for a mixture of class and one-to-one lessons. STANDARD: For people who want to brush up on their existing language skills or for beginners who want to fit in lessons

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around the rest of their holiday, our standard courses offer the best for both. Whichever course you choose, you’ll get a certificate at the end to confirm your enrolment.

Where can you stay? SELF-CATERED APARTMENTS/ BOARDING HOUSES: Keep your independence and be the master of your own schedule. SHARED APARTMENTS: When you live with other students, you’re guaranteed a practice partner. Iron out your questionable grammar before unleashing it on to the city! HOST FAMILY: Possibly the best option in terms of putting what you learn into practice. Talking to them every day is practice in itself, and it’ll give your confidence a real boost.

LEARN SPANISH IN BUENOS AIRES PRICE FR $898

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LEARN SPANISH IN QUITO

LOCATION BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

PRICE FR $571

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LOCATION QUITO, ECUADOR

Nestled among the peaks of the Andes, Quito is a gorgeous mix of old and new. This language school is based in El Batán and has nine classrooms, a café and an internet lounge. A bus to the historic centre a real city highlight - takes no time at all.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard Course

Homestay

Standard Course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Intensive Course 30 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Spanish & Tango

Standard course plus one private tango lesson (60 minutes) and one group tango lesson (90 minutes).

Single room with half board. Travel time to school is approx. 45 minutes by public transport. Minimum age is 16 years old.

Shared apartment

Single room, self-catering. Travel time to school is around 20-40 minutes by public transport. Minimum age is 18 years old.

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Same as standard course plus five private lessons per week (50 minutes)

Single room with half board. Travel time to school is around 20-30 minutes on foot, and can also be reached by public transport.

Shared apartment

Single room, self-catering. Travel time to school is just one minute on foot.

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Min Age: 18 Class Size: 3-6 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

LEARN SPANISH IN CUZCO DURATION 7+ DAYS

LEARN SPANISH IN CARTAGENA

LOCATION CUZCO, PERU

PRICE FR $815

Flanked by towering Andean peaks, Cuzco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and the core of the Inca empire. Learn Spanish as well as local history and culture in a stunning building located in the city’s heart.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (55 minutes)

Combination course Standard course plus five private lessons per week (55 minutes)

Private course

Combination Course

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Min Age: 16 Class Size: 6-12 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

PRICE FR $548

20 lessons per week (50 minutes)

20 private lessons a week (55 minutes)

Single room with half board (breakfast and lunch). Travel time to school is around 15-45 minutes on foot.

Residence

Twin-share room with half board (breakfast and lunch). Travel time to school is just one minute on foot.

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DURATION 7+ DAYS

LOCATION CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

A city of romance, culture, colonial buildings and diverse art. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect place to brush up on your language skills. Highly-trained teachers will put emphasis on listening, grammar and oral expression, and you’ll learn in a friendly and encouraging environment.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (60 minutes)

Combination course

Same as standard course, plus five private lessons per week (50 minutes)

Single room with bed and breakfast. Travel time to school is around 10-15 minutes on foot.

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or twin-share room at a residence Meals: Half board Min Age: 18 Class Size: 3-6 Note: Price based on Standard Course (homestay or residence)

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-24 weeks Getting There: Arrival airport transfer included Accommodation: Single room in a homestay Meals: Breakfasts Min Age: 18 Class Size: 3-5 Note: Price based on Standard Course (homestay)

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LEARN A LANGUAGE

Learn Spanish in the heart of Buenos Aires, surrounded by the laid-back nature of the Porteños. Get the most out of your experience with small classes of 6-12 students, and opt to pick up both pace and rhythm with a Spanish and Tango combination course.

LEARN SPANISH IN MADRID

LEARN A LANGUAGE

PRICE FR $637

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LEARN SPANISH IN BARCELONA

LOCATION MADRID, SPAIN

Think galleries kitted out in Picasso and Dalí masterpieces, worldclass cuisine and lively nightlife. Located in the Salamanca district, learn Spanish by day in a language school made up of 38 classrooms, dedicated teachers and small classes. By night, sip on sangria in one of the capital’s bars and treat your sweet tooth with a chocolate-soaked handful of churros (sugary doughnut rolls) in one of the local cafés.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (55 minutes)

Intensive course

30 lessons per week (55 minutes)

Single room with half board. Travel time to school is around 20-30 minutes on public transport.

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or shared room in an apartment Meals: Half-board or self-catering Min Age: 17 Class Size: 5-8 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

LEARN SPANISH IN VALENCIA DURATION 7+ DAYS

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LOCATION VALENCIA, SPAIN

LOCATION BARCELONA, SPAIN

A close-to-perfect backdrop for your Spanish lessons: winding medieval streets, mosaic masterpieces in Park Güell, an unfinished but beautiful Sagrada Família and nightlife to remember (or forget?). And with plenty of organised socials, this centrally-located language school is a great bet.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (55 minutes)

Intensive course

30 lessons per week (55 minutes)

Single room with half board. Travel time to school is around 20-30 minutes by public transport.

Shared apartment

Shared room, self-catering. Travel time to school is around 10 minutes on foot.

Shared apartment

Shared room, self-catering. Travel time to school is around 10 minutes on foot.

PRICE FR $671

PRICE FR $637

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or a shared room in a shared apartment (refundable deposit of EUR €150 payable on arrival at apartment) Meals: Half board or self-catering Min Age: 17 Class Size: 4-8 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

LEARN SPANISH IN SEVILLE PRICE FR $560

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LOCATION SEVILLE, SPAIN

What do you say to a school right in the heart of Valencia next to the old university with small classes and expert teachers? Add to that the city’s futuristic buildings, green spaces, beaches and enticing atmosphere.

Come and learn Spanish in the heart of Seville’s Old Town, famous for its Baroque churches, tapas and for getting 3,000 hours of sunshine a year! Expect 30 classrooms with free Wi-fi and plenty of social opportunities.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Homestay

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Intensive course

30 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Single room with breakfast. Travel time is around 15-20 minutes on foot or by public transport.

Shared apartment

20 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Intensive course

30 lessons per week (50 minutes).

Single room, self catering. Travel time is approx. 15-20 minutes on foot or by public transport.

Shared apartment

Single room, self-catering. The travel time to school is approx. 15-20 minutes on foot.

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in homestay or shared apartment Meals: Breakfast or self-catering Min age: 16 Class Size: 6-10 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

Single room with breakfast included. Travel time to school is around 15-20 minutes on foot.

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or a shared apartment Meals: Breakfast or self-catering Min Age: 17 Class Size: 6-10 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

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LEARN FRENCH IN PARIS PRICE FR $1,179

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LEARN FRENCH IN NICE LOCATION PARIS, FRANCE

PRICE FR $900

DURATION 7+ DAYS

LOCATION NICE, FRANCE

You’ll find plenty of sunshine, swanky bars and tree-lined promenades in the Pearl of the Riviera. This internationally-renowned language school is located in a villa close to the beach, city park and wine bars (so all good things) and has nine classrooms, a student lounge and a garden.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Holiday course

Student residence

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Twin-share room, half board. Travel time to school is around 20 minutes on foot or by public transport.

20 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Standard course 26 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Intensive course

38 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Single room, private bathroom with breakfast. Travel time to school is 35 minutes by public transport.

Homestay

Intensive course

30 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Single room with breakfast. Travel time to school is around 30-40 minutes by public transport.

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or student residence Meals: Breakfast Min Age: 18 Class Size: 8-14 Note: Price based on Standard Course (homestay)

LEARN ITALIAN IN ROME

LEARN GERMAN IN BERLIN PRICE FR $781

DURATION 7+ DAYS

PRICE FR $764

LOCATION BERLIN, GERMANY

Located in Berlin-Mitte, the former Eastern part of Berlin, this language school has a free computer centre and plenty of attractions right on the doorstep. Note: a seasonal supplement of EUR €70 per week applies for all courses between 01Jul-30 Sep20.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Homestay

20 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Intensive course 25 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Combination course

Standard course plus five private lessons per week (45 minutes)

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-24 weeks Accommodation: Twin-share room in a homestay Meals: Half board Min Age: 16 Class Size: 6-10 Note: Price based on Standard Course (homestay)

DURATION 7+ DAYS

Learn the language of love surrounded by over 3,000 years of culture and the world’s best pizza. This school is located close to the railway station and has 12 classrooms, expert teachers and free Wi-Fi.

COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

Standard course

Shared apartment

20 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Shared room with breakfast. Travel time to school is around 30-40 minutes by public transport.

LOCATION ROME, ITALY

Intensive course

Single room, self-catering. Travel time is around 15-30 minutes.

30 lessons per week (45 minutes)

Shared apartment

Twin-share room, self-catering. Travel time to school is around 30 minutes on foot.

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Shared room in homestay or twin-share in shared apartment (refundable deposit of EUR €300 payable on arrival at shared apartment) Meals: Breakfast or self-catering Min Age: 16 Class Size: 8-12 Note: Price based on Standard Course (homestay)

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Accommodation: Single room in a shared apartment Meals: Self-catering Min Age: 16 Class Size: 7-14 Note: Price based on Standard Course (shared apartment)

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LEARN A LANGUAGE

Ah Paris, with its world-class galleries and iconic monuments. Recognised by two French universities, this language school attracts students worldwide. A short walk away from the Centre Georges Pompidou, this school is home to 22 classrooms, a café and a multimedia room.

LEARN JAPANESE IN TOKYO PRICE FR $1,290

DURATION 2-48 WEEKS

LOCATION TOKYO, JAPAN

COURSES Standard course

20 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Intensive course

Standard course plus five lessons of conversation per week (50 minutes)

ACCOMMODATION Residence

Single room with shared facilities, selfcatering. Travel time to school is approx. 30 minutes by public transport. Homestay with a Japanese family is available upon request, where travel time to school may be approx. 60 minutes by public transport.

What better place to learn Japanese than the exciting city of Tokyo? With its flashing neon lights, karaoke bars, dramatic skyscrapers and countless colourful sushi bars, you will be sure to have an eventful time on your course. For some chillout time, there are numerous Shinto shrines and peaceful temples to visit. The Japanese language school is just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the world’s busiest train station. Despite being in the centre of the city, the school’s location is peaceful and relaxing. When you’re about town, practise your new skills with the locals!

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Accommodation: Single room in a residence Meals: Self-catering Min Age: 18 Class Size: 5-8 Note: Price based on Standard Course

LEARN MANDARIN IN SHANGHAI OR BEIJING PRICE FR $1,172

DURATION 1-52 WEEKS

LOCATION SHANGHAI OR BEIGING, CHINA

COURSES Standard course

20 lessons per week (50 minutes)

Intensive course

20 lessons per week plus ten private lessons (50 minutes)

ACCOMMODATION Homestay

Single room on half board basis. Travel time to school is approx. 60 minutes by public transport.

Opt to learn Mandarin in Beijing or Shanghai for a totally new experience. Beijing is home to ultramodern skyscrapers, the Olympic Village, a lively cultural scene and some of the finest remnants of the country’s imperial past, including the famous Forbidden City and the nearby Great Wall. Then you have Shanghai, the Paris of the Orient, arguably China’s trendiest city and boasting of the latest technology. In your afternoons choose to chill in the Yuyan Gardens and spend evenings in the buzzing city of Nanjing.

LEARN KOREAN IN SEOUL PRICE FR $1,058

DURATION 2-48 WEEKS

LOCATION SEOUL, KOREA

INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Accommodation: Single room in a homestay Meals: Half board Min Age: 16 Class Size: Max 6 Note: Price based on Standard Course

COURSES Standard course

15 lessons per week, 60 minutes each.

Intensive course

25 lessons per week, 60 minutes each.

ACCOMMODATION Studio Residence

Small studio with single room, bathroom, selfcatering. Travel time to school is approx. 20 minutes on foot. A single room in a homestay with breakfast or half board is available at extra cost.

You couldn’t pick a more intriguing destination for a language trip than Seoul, where east meets west and modern mixes with the exotic. One of Asia’s largest and most exciting cities, Seoul offers everything from the serenity of the Buddhist Temple Bongeusa to the vibrant nightlife of Gangnam (yes, like the song). The language school is located within the Gangnam district, set within a modern, commercial building. Classes are taught by professionals in ten bright classrooms. Post-study, get out and explore the shops, restaurants, cinemas, bars and nightclubs that make this district so well known.

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INCLUSIONS

Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Accommodation: Single room in a homestay or residence Meals: Self-catering Min Age: 18 Class Size: 8-14

LEARN A SKILL

a r e n L A NEW SKILL LEARN TO DIVE: FIJI PRICE FR $928

DURATION 5 DAYS

LEARN TO SAIL LOCATION FIJI

PRICE FR $3,599

With white sand beaches, friendly locals and some pretty great dive sites, Fiji’s Nadi Bay is a great place to learn to dive. Spend four nights at Smuggler’s Cove Resort and come away with an Open Water PADI dive certificate. During time off, challenge your fellow divers to volleyball or immerse yourself in the local culture. INCLUSIONS

LOCATION AIRLIE BEACH, AUSTRALIA

Get the lowdown on hoisting sails and dodging the boom as you learn how to crew a yacht in the Whitsunday Islands. Spend the majority of your time at sea, and in as little as three weeks, you will have learned new skills that could see you certified and in line to get a job in the Whitsundays or within the wider marine industry. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Mixed dorm (4 nts) Meals: 4 breakfasts Includes: All dive gear, teaching materials, instructor and boat dives, transfers from Nadi International Airport, PADI Certification Card Note: Internet is F$5.00 per device per day (payable locally) Tour Code: NADDIV

LEARN TO BE A SURF INSTRUCTOR PRICE FR $3,659

DURATION 24 DAYS

DURATION 1-2 MONTHS

Departs: Selected Mon Accommodation: Mixed dorm in Airlie Beach (5 nts), multishare cabin at sea (18 nts) Meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners Includes: Commercial crew course, training on sail vessel, 2 uniforms, wetsuit, course materials & log book, sailing tours, entry fees, certificate Tour Code: WDSSLE

LEARN TO BE A GAME RANGER

LOCATION SPOT X, AUSTRALIA

Spend up to three months at Spot X Surf camp and become a fully-fledged surf instructor. Get qualified in senior first aid, advanced resuscitation and working with children, and walk away with an internationally-recognised Level 1 Surf Instructor qualification*. You’ll also complete the Ocean Safety Coach Award, giving you the whole package. INCLUSIONS

PRICE FR $2,236

DURATION 1-2 WEEKS

LOCATION SOUTH AFRICA

Spend some time in and around South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park, gaining an in-depth bush learning experience which will show you the ropes on how to be a game ranger. Learn about animal behaviour, orientation, navigation, bush skills, 4WD driving, how to track game as well as how to identify species of birds. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Mon Accommodation: 4-12 bed dorm (30+ nts) Meals: 3 meals a day Includes: Theory lessons, up to 40 hours of coaching, equipment, qualifications*, 5-day Surf trip Note: *Must attend all classes, have required skills and pay AUD $1,000 for Statutory Certification & Accreditation Tour Code: SYDBEG/SYDTCI

Departs: Selected Mon & Wed Accommodation: Twin-share, single-sex tents (6-13 nts) Meals: 3 meals a day Includes: Instruction and training, game walks & drives, sleep outs, hot & soft drinks, activities specified in itinerary Note: Transfers to/from camp in the Makuleke Concession not included Tour Code: SAECOQ

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Period before departure when a significant change is notified

Compensation payable per person

More than 56 days>

0 AUD

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20 AUD

28-15 days

40 AUD

14-8 days

60 AUD

7-0 days

80 AUD

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The Cover You Can Expect No complicated plans to choose from – just great cover you can rely on. Here are some of the inclusions you can expect with your STA Travel Comprehensive International Cover: Overseas emergency assistance Overseas medical & hospital expenses Cancellation cover Access to 24 hour emergency assistance

Plus, cover for: L uggage and travel documents (including sporting equipment while in use) Delayed luggage expenses Theft of cash Travel delay expenses Hospital cash allowance Loss of income Permanent disability Accidental death Personal liability

PROTECTION BEFORE YOU LEAVE Cover for cancellation as soon as you’ve purchased your policy.* COVER FOR 50+ ACTIVITIES Tandem skydiving, bungy jumping, kite surfing – and many more! FLEXIBILITY ON THE ROAD Hooked on travel and not ready to head home? Extend your policy while overseas for up to an additional 12 months. (prior to expiry of your original cover) LONG TERM COVER AVAILABLE Cover from four days up to 12 months. COVER FOR PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS An STA Travel Insurance policy covers a selected range of pre-existing medical conditions at no additional charge. CHOOSE YOUR EXCESS The higher the excess you choose, the lower your premium will be. You can choose between a nil, $100 or $250 excess on our Comprehensive policy. *For reasons that fall within the conditions of the policy. See PDS for more details.

On top of the medical, cancellation and luggage cover you’d expect from our travel insurance, you’ll also find some inclusions that you wouldn’t. Why? Because we know you’re not ordinary (in the nicest possible way), so neither is our insurance. 74

Rental Vehicle insurance Excess Cover Hiring a car or a campervan? Don’t want to pay a massive excess if you have an accident? Not to worry, Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess Cover is Included as standard on your policy.

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