If you want to give back on your Gap Year and volunteer, be aware of the both the benefits and potential harm of the many programmes on offer. Sadly, the effects of volunteering in communities can sometimes increase the strain on the very communities you are aiming to help. For example: Projects can […]
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Author: Gabi- @underflowerysky and underflowerysky.com Location: Casa Anthakarana, El Nogalito, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Job: Cleaning Daily routine: 8am – usually starting with a coffee and then sweeping the leaves in the courtyard. The next task is then decided on, or cleaning the rooms, or the saloon, starts. 10am – breakfast. Cleaning the rooms continues
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Author: Beth – @onepennybackpacker Location: Tampat Do Aman, Eco Lodge and Jungle Camp, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo. Job: General labourer and restaurant worker for 17 days. Routine: Free breakfast at the Jungle Cafe before 9 am 9.00am -2.00pm work hours 9.00 am meet Howard, the owner to find out the days tasks. Tampat Do Aman spreads
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Author: Beth – @onepennybackpacker Location: Horizons Kangaroo Sanctuary, Agnes Water, Queensland, East Coast Australia. Job: General labourer for 10 days. Daily routine: 7am: Dispensing sweet potatoes for the kangaroos breakfast Poop-a-scooping in feeding areas (they poo a lot!) whilst fending off younger Roos (who just want to play with your scooper). 8am: discuss with the
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Job: WWOOFing stands for worldwide opportunities on organic farms. In exchange for free board and lodging, you will be expected to work for 4-6 hours on an organic farm. You can WWOOF from a week up to 6 months in many countries. Read our tips here. Skills: You don’t need any prior experience or skills.
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Fruit picking is one of the most popular Gap Year and backpacking jobs in Australia. Picking and harvesting jobs can be found throughout the year due to different climates and the geography and size of the country. Job: Picking fruit or harvesting produce for farmers, working in packing sheds, pruning, driving tractors and operating harvest
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If you plan to WWOOF, you will need to make sure you pack certain items and ask the host important questions in advance. Here’s our planning tips. What you will need: Clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.Strong shoesSunscreenInsect repellentGlovesWater bottle Rain gear Tips: Before approaching a farm, ask yourself what work you are happiest
If you plan to fruit pick in Australia, you will need to provide a lot of the basic items yourself. Some farms do supply specialised cutters, but if you are harvesting citrus fruit or grapes you may need to bring your own. Make sure you check. What you will need: A hat and good sunglasses
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Job: The title includes a variety of roles: customer service reps, kid’s club staff, entertainment team etc. They all involve being the face of the company and providing excellent service to clients. Ultimately, your job is to make sure the customer’s holiday is the very best. You will be working for a company. Skills: You
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Summer Camps are usually based by a lake in the country and offer residential activity courses to children on a weekly or monthly basis for up to three months in the Summer. All Camp Counsellors look after children at camp and and their job specs fall into two main categories: general counsellor and activity specialist.
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