Short-Term Job Adventures Worldwide

A Broader View Volunteers Volunteer Abroad Projects
Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia), Asia (Cambodia, China, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam), Latin America (Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru)
Whether you are traveling solo, with a friend or family members, on a spring or summer break, gap year adventure or medical mission, A Broader View Volunteers can arrange a rewarding volunteer experience especially for you. Choose from 20 countries with flexible start dates year-round and programs lasting from 1-12 weeks. Projects include child care & orphanages, conservation & the environment, construction & community development, education/teaching & vocational training, HIV/AIDS awareness, language & cultural immersion, medical & dental and more. A Broader View Volunteers is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in the USA. 
A Broader View Volunteers
1001 Dell Lane
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 780-1845
(866) 423-3258 toll free
(215) 887-0915 fax
volunteers@abroaderview.org
www.abroaderview.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/abroaderview.html
American TESOL Institute: Special Thai Project TEFL Course, International TESOL Certification & Job Placement
Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket)
Through the American TESOL Institute's Special Thai Project, you will earn an international TESOL certificate, are guaranteed a paid short-term teaching assignment in the invigorating setting of a Thai school and a vacation filled with adventure and cultural experiences over a 4-5 month period. 

AMIGOS Leadership and Community Service Training Program in Latin America
Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Peru
Through an extensive leadership and service training program, AMIGOS volunteers jump in with head, heart and hands to contribute to sustainable health, education and environmental service projects in Latin America communities during the summer months. Live with a host family and work with the community to make a positive difference. Volunteers range in age from 16-25. 
A Day in the Life: Paraguay
Youth Leadership. Multicultural Understanding. Community Development. These are the three pillars for the Amigos challenge. One volunteer shares lessons learned while on her summer experience in Paraguay.
Amigos de las Américas
5618 Star Lane
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 782-5290
(800) 231-7796 toll free
(713) 782-9267 fax
info@amigoslink.org
www.amigoslink.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/amigos.html
Bold Earth Teen Adventures Summer Adventure, Language Immersion & Community Service Trip Leaders
Africa, Asia, Bali, Fiji, Europe, Latin America, USA
Amazing trips in amazing places need amazing leaders. Whether venturing to the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Fiji, Africa, Asia or other exciting places around the world, Bold Earth trip leaders get teenagers excited about adventure travel, community service, leadership and learning. Come join their team this summer! 
Bold Earth Teen Adventures
2308 Fossil Trace Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 526-0806
(303) 531-2717 fax
Skype: boldearthteam
info@boldearth.com
www.boldearth.com

BUNAC Work, Intern and Volunteer Adventures Worldwide
Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Ghana, India, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA
BUNAC programs provide you with the opportunity to live and work legally abroad, gain real world experience, make new friends, and internationalize your resume while earning money to travel and explore. With work, travel and volunteering opportunities around the world, traveling with BUNAC will be one of the most fun, challenging and rewarding experiences you'll ever have! 
BUNAC USA
P.O. Box 430
Southbury, CT 06488
1-800-GO-BUNAC
(203) 264-0901
(203) 264-0251 fax
info@bunacusa.org
www.bunac.org/usa
BUNAC UK
16 Bowling Green Lane
London
EC1R 0QH
020.7251.3472
020.7251.0215 fax
enquiries@bunac.org.uk
www.bunac.org/uk

www.backdoorjobs.com/bunac.html
CIEE Teach Abroad
Chile, China, the Dominican Republic, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam
Kick off a career, segue to graduate school, make a mid-career pace change or explore the world in retirement: whatever the reason, gain international work experience on a CIEE Teach Abroad program. Earn a salary. Accommodations, housing stipend or room and board provided. All you need is a bachelor's degree in any subject and a love of language and culture that will inspire others! 
A Day in the Life: Teach Abroad Thailand
If you're looking to trade in the 9-5 grind for the priceless chance to live, to look at your life and know you're making a difference, read this inspiring story by Mike Rios and his teach abroad experience with CIEE in Thailand.
CIEE
300 Fore Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
1-800-40-STUDY (1-800-407-8839)
teach@ciee.org
www.ciee.org/teach
CISabroad—Center for International Studies Intern and Study Abroad
Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, USA (Hawaii)
Intern. Study. Live. Explore. CIS Abroad academic and internship programs offer experiences for a wide variety of majors, lengths of time and customized internships in everything from banking in London to women's empowerment in Ecuador. Gain a global perspective for a summer, semester or short-term break with CIS! 
Center for International Studies (CISabroad)
17 New South St., #205
Northampton, MA 01060
(877) 617-9090
info@cisabroad.com
www.cisabroad.com

Cross-Cultural Solutions Volunteer Abroad, Intern Abroad, Teen Volunteer Abroad
Africa (Ghana, Morocco, South Africa & Tanzania), Asia (China, India & Thailand), Eastern Europe (Russia), Latin America (Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala & Peru)
Whether you're looking for a meaningful vacation alternative or a unique way to gain work experience, a volunteer or intern abroad experience with Cross-Cultural Solutions could be the opportunity you've been searching for. Choose from 12 countries with start dates year-round and programs lasting from 1-12 weeks. 
A Day in the Life: Volunteer in Peru
Adventure to Peru through the eyes of a volunteer's experience with Cross-Cultural Solutions. You will be a part of something bigger than yourself—serving mankind and fanning a flame of hope and joy that for so many has grown faint.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
2 Clinton Place
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 632-0022
(800) 380-4777 toll free
info@crossculturalsolutions.org
www.crossculturalsolutions.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/ccs.html

Disney Cruise Line Youth Activities Managers & Spanish-Speaking Youth Actvities Counselors
Alaska, New England Coast/Canada, the Mexican Riviera, Eastern & Western Caribbean, the Bahamas, and DCL's private tropical island, Castaway Cay
Disney Cruise Line® is bringing more magic to the high seas with the Disney Fantasy setting sail in 2012. This means there are even more onboard career opportunities to help create lifelong memories for guests, while also experiencing an adventure of your own. Now hiring enthusiastic and experienced Youth Activities Managers and Youth Activities Counselors fluent in Spanish & English. These positions offer exciting opportunities to work for an industry leader and live aboard a Disney cruise ship that visits unique and exotic destinations. Learn how to apply » 
Apply today for a one-of-a-kind job that includes competitive pay, benefits and ongoing professional training, by sending your resume to DCL.Youth.Activities@Disney.com.
It's important to include the following email subject line:
Youth Activities Counselors: YOUR LAST NAME - YAC - BACKDOORJOBS
Youth Activities Managers: YOUR LAST NAME - YAM - BACKDOORJOBS
Visit DCLJobs.com for more information!

Global Vision International (GVI) International Conservation, Education and Humanitarian Projects
Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, Central America, South America, North America
Work with indigenous communities in Central and South America. Participate in a rainforest conservation and community development expedition in Ecuador. Teach Buddhist monks in Laos. Monitor humpback whale activity in Brazil. Global Vision International (GVI) volunteers have the chance to participate in hands-on experiences by personally contributing to important conservation initiatives, education, and community development projects from one week to 2 years in over 40 countries around the world. 
Global Vision International
66 Long Wharf, Suite 562
Boston, MA 02110
+1 (888) 653-6028
+1 (617) 674-2109 fax
info@gviworld.com
www.gviusa.com
www.backdoorjobs.com/gviusa.html

Global Volunteer Network International Volunteer Community Service Projects
Africa (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda), Asia (Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam), Americas (Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, South Dakota-U.S.), Oceania (New Zealand)
Are you seeking more meaning and purpose in your life? Discover the magic of international volunteer work with Global Volunteer Network—connecting people with communities in need in 21 countries; along with fundraising treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu. Projects include teaching, environmental work, wildlife care, orphanages, healthcare, HIV/AIDS education and much more throughout South America, Africa and Asia. 
A Day in the Life: Experiencing The More
The reason I travel to volunteer, not climb mountains, not lay on a beach (although I love all of those things and try to do them as much as possible), but make volunteering the point of the trip, is because of the more. Learn about experiencing the more through the eye's of a Global Volunteer Network volunteer.
Global Volunteer Network
P.O. Box 30-968
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
+64 4 920 145
1-800-963-1198 toll free Canada/USA
0-800-032-5035 toll free UK
1-800-203-012 toll free Australia
info@volunteer.org.nz
www.globalvolunteernetwork.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/globalvolunteernetwork.html

Global Volunteers Community Development & Volunteer Travel Projects Abroad
China, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Tanzania, USA, Vietnam
Teach conversational English in elementary classrooms. Nurture homeless and disabled children in orphanages and child care centers. Repair and paint community buildings. Provide basic health care services to children and adults. Help improve natural resources and contribute in many other direct ways. With travel projects that feed the soul, Global Volunteers mobilizes teams of volunteers to work alongside local people in more than 100 host communities in 19 countries year-round. Unique and powerful service opportunities also exist within U.S. borders. 
Feature Story: Volunteer Vacations
If you are considering a volunteer vacation this year, examine options to ensure you help, rather than harm, while abroad. Mutually beneficial international volunteer opportunities are full-time programs, and prepare volunteers to serve ethically and sensitively in the host country.
Global Volunteers
375 E. Little Canada Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55117-1628
(800) 487-1074 toll free
(651) 482-0915 fax
email@globalvolunteers.org
www.globalvolunteers.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/globalvolunteers.html

Greenheart Travel Center for Cultural Interchange Volunteer Abroad, Teach Abroad, High School Abroad, Work & Travel Abroad, Independent Homestays, Language Programs
Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom
Change your perspectives. Change your life. Travel for a change. Greenheart Travel offers students, recent grads and adults the opportunity to discover the world through cultural immersion programs. Become fluent in a language, study in a new country, volunteer with grassroots organizations, teach English around the world and become a leader. 
• Volunteer Abroad (2-12 weeks)
• Teach Abroad (4, 6, 8 or 12 months)
• High School Abroad (3 months, semester or year)
• Work & Travel Abroad (up to 12 months in Australia or New Zealand)
• Independent Homestays (1-4 weeks; ages 14+)
• Language School Programs (1-4 weeks; ages 14+)
A Day in the Life: Find Your Inner Tarzan!
Learn how one Greenheart Travel volunteer found her Inner Tarzan after chasing a bus in Costa Rica or learn more about making your homestay abroad experience a success.
Greenheart Travel
746 N. LaSalle Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 944-2544
(888) 227-6231 toll free
(312) 944-0728 fax
info@greenhearttravel.org
www.greenhearttravel.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/greenhearttravel.html

InterExchange Work, Teach, Volunteer, Intern, Au Pair, Travel Abroad
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Central and South America, USA
Want to improve your second language skills, experience a new culture, or see the world? The InterExchange Working Abroad program offers U.S. citizens the ability to work legally while traveling abroad in a variety of work and travel jobs, international internships, au pair/childcare jobs abroad, volunteer work & teaching English placements. 
• Au Pair Abroad Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Turkey
• International Volunteer Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galápagos Islands, Ghana, India, Peru
• Teaching English Overseas Austria, Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Spain
• Work & Travel Jobs Australia and New Zealand
• Jobs in the U.S. Au Pair Placements, Professional Internships, Seasonal Jobs and Summer Camp Jobs for Non-U.S. Citizens
InterExchange Working Abroad
161 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 924-0446
(800) 597-3675 toll free
(212) 924-0575 fax
workabroad@interexchange.org
www.InterExchange.org/Working-Abroad
Kalu Yala Sustainable Community Internship Program (Agriculture/Animal Science, Biology, Business, Education, Outdoor Recreation, San Miguel Community Outreach)
Panama City (main office and intern living quarters), San Miguel (nearest village to the Kalu Yala property; many community outreach and education interns spend a significant amount of time here), and the Kalu Yala site is still completely off-the-grid, with access by four wheel drive vehicle only
Interested in helping to create the world's most sustainable village? Kalu Yala's growing Intern Program brings students and young professionals from around the world to Panama to set their own course of work that they believe will contribute to the creation of the world's highest quality of living. Interns not only bring passion, they also bring cutting edge ideas and resources to Kalu Yala. Internships are available during the spring, summer and fall. 
Ashley Davis
Internship Coordinator
Panama City, Panama
(985) 373-5306
internships@kaluyala.com
www.kaluyala.com
Original Volunteers Volunteer Abroad
Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico (Merida or Puerto Vallarta), Morocco, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda
Looking to Volunteer Abroad? Original Volunteers offer affordable placements to over 19 worldwide destinations. With over 100 volunteer projects that will suit every need, budget and passion, options include work with children, building or conservation projects, sports volunteering and work with animals. 
Original Volunteers
St Vedast House
5-7 Vedast Street
Norwich NR11BT
England
UK
0800 345 7582 in the UK
++ 44 1603 627 007 outside the UK
contact@originalvolunteers.co.uk
www.originalvolunteers.co.uk

Projects Abroad International Volunteer Projects and Internships
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Vietnam
Help, learn and explore with Projects Abroad by participating in a worthwhile international volunteer placement or internship experience. Teach in a Mexican school, work on a veterinary internship in India, teach English classes in Peru, build houses in Jamaica, or participate in a medical project in Ghana. Projects last from two weeks to a year in 27 amazing countries around the world. 
Projects Abroad
347 W. 36th St., Suite 903
New York, NY 10018
(888) 839-3535 (USA)
(877) 921-9666 (Canada)
info@projects-abroad.org
www.projects-abroad.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/projectsabroad.html

ProWorld Intern Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Study Abroad
Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Thailand
Volunteer abroad for 1-26 weeks in Africa, Asia, Latin America and South America. Gain cultural immersion while working on impactful community development projects in the field. Embark on adventure excursions with one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies according to National Geographic. With ProWorld, you'll contribute to the communities while learning more about yourself and the world than you had ever imagined! 
A Day in the Life: Internship Abroad Belize
Rice & beans, coconut water, and the Dewey Decimal System: Read about one alumni's inspirational return to Belize »
ProWorld
600 California St., 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 434-5464 Direct
(877) 429-6753 (US & Canada toll free)
44 (0) 18-6559-6289 (UK & Europe)
info@proworldvolunteers.org
www.proworldvolunteers.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/proworldvolunteers.html
Learn more about each country: Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Mexico, Nepal, Peru and Thailand
The Road Less Traveled Summer Global Adventure Trip Leaders, Co-Leaders & Interns
Experience the extraordinary lands and cultures of Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, India, Tanzania, Namibia, Norway, Spain and the U.S. (American West, Alaska, Hawaii, the Gulf Coast, Florida Keys, Chicago, & Michigan)
As a trip leader for The Road Less Traveled, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and love of the wilderness, service learning and cultural awareness with bright and enthusiastic young people; work with other highly motivated, qualified, committed professionals; and experience extraordinary lands and cultures around the world. 
Casey Hudetz
Logistics Director
The Road Less Traveled
2331 North Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614-4009
(773) 342-5200
(800) 939-9839 toll free
(773) 342-5703 fax
employment@theroadlesstraveled.com
www.theroadlesstraveled.com
Rustic Pathways Global Summer Program Leaders
Australia, Burma, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Fiji, Ghana, India, Laos, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam
Rustic Pathways is a leader in unique and affordable international community service, adventure, language and life skills programs that take high school students to some of the most exciting destinations in the world. Global Summer Program Leaders will have the responsibility of ensuring a life changing experience for students; providing appropriate supervision and managing the day by day logistics of the program; responding to students needs and issues; being role models and mentors; and providing a positive working environment. 
Orville McEachron
HR Director
Rustic Pathways
38046 Second St.
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 497-4200
(440) 578-4200 fax
orville@rusticpathways.com
www.rusticpathways.com/employment
Subway Watersport Divemaster Internships
Roatan (Bay Islands of Honduras)
Spend time on a beautiful Caribbean island and dive on part of the world's second largest coral reef. Divemaster interns with Subway Watersports learn how to run a small Honduras business while training to become a SCUBA diver. 
Patrick Zingg
Subway Watersports
Roatan
Bay Islands
Honduras
++504/3387-0579 (in the U.S. dial 011 for international call)
internship@subwaywatersports.com
www.subwaywatersports.com

TEFL Worldwide Prague Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Czech Republic (paid teaching job placements worldwide)
Teach and travel your way around the world! Earn your TEFL certificate in the heart of Europe, experience the world and discover new cultures through teaching English abroad. In just four weeks you can become TEFL certified and begin teaching English as a foreign language worldwide. Courses are offered each month and TEFL Worldwide graduates are certified to teach English all over the world. 
Cheryl Drabova
Program Director
TEFL Worldwide Prague
Freyova 12/1
190 00 Prague 9
Czech Republic
+420 773 486 830
+420 283 892 440 fax
(+ If you're calling from North America, dial 011 before the above number; if you're calling within Europe, dial 00)
info@teflworldwideprague.com
www.teflworldwideprague.com
www.backdoorjobs.com/teflworldwide.html

Travellers Worldwide Volunteer, Intern, Teach, Adventure & Travel Abroad
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Zambia, Zimbabwe
With placements suitable for students, career-changers, grown-up gappers or retired adventurers, Travellers Worldwide provides voluntary work overseas in teaching, wildlife conservation, community, orphanage care, sports, music and drama, work experience internships, language study and cultural courses. 
Utila Dive Centre PADI Divemaster Internships, Scuba Instructor Courses and IDC
The tropical island of Utila, located 18 miles from the Honduras mainland port of La Ceiba in the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by vast coral reefs with prolific undersea life
As a PADI 5 Star Resort and Career Development Center, the Utila Dive Centre is the premier choice in the Caribbean Bay Islands of Honduras for your scuba diving internship and career in diving and scuba education. Resident PADI Course Directors and Staff Instructors provide expert guidance and professional instruction for all scuba levels, from beginners to professional training programs, technical diving courses and scuba instructor internships. 
Andy Phillips
Training Director
Utila Dive Centre
Barrio La Punta
Utila 34201
Honduras
+1 (305) 420-5959
Skype: andyphillips1092
info@goproutila.com
www.goproutila.com
www.utiladivecenter.com
• Learn more about the Tropical Island of Utila
VISIONS Service Adventures Summer Community Service Leaders
British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua,, and the U.S. (Alaska, Montana & Mississippi)
Are you ready to be challenged physically, mentally and emotionally? Summer Community Service Leaders with VISIONS Service Adventures lead teens on community service programs that blend ambitious volunteer work, cultural immersion and adventure throughout the world. 
VISIONS Service Adventures
321 E. Main St., Suite 426
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-4423
(800) 813-9283 toll free
info@visionsserviceadventures.com
www.visionsserviceadventures.com
Wilderness Ventures Adventure Travel Trip Leaders
Australia, Europe, Fiji, Galapagos Islands, Latin America, New Zealand, Tahiti, USA
Doubling as teacher, facilitator and mentor, Wilderness Ventures trip leaders introduce small groups to the merits of living simply while participating in backpacking, climbing, canoeing, rafting, biking, mountaineering, kayaking, sailing and service project expeditions in beautiful places around the world. 
Staffing Coordinator
Wilderness Ventures
P.O. Box 2768
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-2122
(800) 533-2281 toll free
(307) 739-1934 fax
staff@wildernessventures.com
www.wildernessventures.com>
WorldTeach Teach Abroad (Summer, Semester & Year-long Teaching Assignments)
American Samoa, Bangladesh, Chile, China (Hunan & Yunnan Provinces), Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Georgia, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Kosrae and Pohnpei islands), Namibia, Panama, Poland, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand
Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution in a developing country as a volunteer teacher? WorldTeach volunteers receive training, language preparation and field support, empowering them to make an impact that will last long after they leave. Year-long, semester and summer teaching opportunities are available in communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific. 
A Day in the Life: Costa Rica
A WorldTeach teacher shares with you how her Costa Rica Year experience has changed her life in new and exciting ways.
WorldTeach
c/o Center for International Development
Harvard University
79 John F. Kennedy St., Box 122
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-5527
(800) 4-TEACH-0 toll free
(617) 495-1599 fax
admissions@worldteach.org
www.worldteach.org
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