Work In America Or Canada 2009

Work in America or Canada with

BUNAC

• If not now…when?

• Something different

• Challenge and adventure

• More than a tourist

• Great on your CV

• Earning money

• Meet new people

Why are you here?

• Established since 1962

• Not-for-profit

• Ongoing support in UK & overseas

• Friendly and experienced staff

• Unique visas – J1 & Open Work

Authorisation

• Job Listings

• Flights & social events

The BUNAC Difference

Where BUNAC could take you

• Huge, diverse country• International cities vs. beautiful National Parks• Friendly, hospitable people• Experience a new America in 2009!

Why……America

…Canada• Breathtaking natural scenery• World-class snow sports opportunities• Cosmopolitan cities of Toronto, Montreal &

Vancouver

• Theme Parks / Water Parks

• Ranches

• Hotels / Country Clubs

• Resort Towns / Cities

• Office Agencies

• Retail

Working Abroad

• Vogue, New York City

• ITN News, Washington D.C.

• Warner Music Group, New

York City

• Merrill Lynch, New York City

• Washington Senate,

Washington D.C.

Internships & Work Placements

• 4 month flexible work visa

• Virtually any job, anywhere in

the USA

• 30 days extra to travel

• BUNAC’s Job Directory

Work America

• Waiter/Waitress• Sales Assistant• Office temp• Tattooist• Photographer

• Horseback guide• Hotel receptionist• Fudge maker• Boat crew• Lifeguard

Jobs you can’t do: Au pair, medical intern, camp counsellor, soccer/football coach

Work America

Jobs

You can use any method…..

• BUNAC’S free Job Directory• Internet• Job boards/newspapers• Friends and family• International companies (e.g.

Gap/Starbucks)• Contact company directly (e.g.

Disney/Sea World)

You can pre-arrange work and accommodation

Finding Work

• Employer housing• University dorms• Workmates and friends• Notice boards• Agencies• BUNAC

Remember: “Earlier is easier”

Accommodation

Work America Flight Package

BUNAC’s optional travel package includes:

• Return flight from London – New York on a major airline

• Flexible, transferable ticket for a fee of $75

• First nights accommodation at the HI-NY hostel in Manhattan

• BUNAC Money Wise Guidebook, BUNAC t- shirt and phone card

Just £449!

BUNAC Membership £ 5

Registration Fee £234

Insurance £138

Lifetime of Memories PRICELESS

Other costs payable to US Government:

Visa and Courier Fee: £101

SEVIS: £25

The Cost of an Amazing Summer

• Long-standing tradition in USA

• Students only

• Pre-arranged work placement

• Programme fee - £149 (includes

flights, food & accommodation)

• Full use of camp facilities

• Time to travel after camp

Alternatively… KAMP USA

• 12 month flexible working visa -

exclusive to BUNAC

• Work anywhere in Canada

• Change jobs or take more than one job

Work Canada

Work Canada JobsOn the slopes…• Resort guide• Ski lift operator• Housekeeping• Bar staff• Office work• Ski instructor• Mountain bike guide

In the city…• Office temps• Waiter/waitress• Retail• Bars/clubs• Festival staff• Restaurant staff• Hotel work

• BUNAC Job Listings• Internet• Walk-in• Friends/family• Use contacts

Arranging Work

• 80 – 90% of participants job hunt on arrival in Canada

• Work in childcare, health care or teaching requires a medical during the visa application

• What are your options?

• How do you find it?

• Tricky areas

Accommodation

Whistler 2010

BUNAC Membership £ 5

Registration Fee £200__________________________________________

Insurance (4 Month Policy) £155

BUNAC Group Flight from £475

Programme Participation Fee $150

(Payable to Canadian High Commission)

Work Canada Costs

Travel Opportunities

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Seattle

Grand Canyon

Denver

Chicago

MiamiNew Orleans

Washington DC

New York

Boston

The USA

Canada

a) Logon to www.bunac.org

b) Create a BUNAC account

c) Complete a simple online

application form

• Pick up a BUNAC brochure

• Fill out your attendance card!

• Apply online… it’s as easy as

a, b, c…

What next?