STA Travel Bunac Work Abroard 2013

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Your world, your options

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Work Canada 6

Work Australia 8

Work New Zealand 10

Contents Why BUNAC?Taking part in a work abroad programme with BUNAC gives you the chance to live, work and travel in a new and exciting country, without going it completely alone.

• Set up in 1962, we have tons of experience

• We’ve always tried to keep the cost as low as possible without sacrificing quality

• We have a great reputation with universities and employers

• 24-hour hotline anywhere in the world

• Our staff are nuts about travel and most have worked abroad.

W Work AbroadA working holiday in Australia, New Zealand, Canada or America gives you the flexibility to travel whilst earning some money and discovering new cultures. With offices in major cities all over the world we can help with all the essentials including job and accommodation hunting, banking, tax as well as those all important social events!

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Your BUNAC adventure starts today

Destination Where? When?

Australia and New Zealand BUNAC office, London 27th Sept 2012

America BUNAC office, London 18th Oct 2012

America STA Travel, Glasgow, George St 6th Nov 2012

America STA Travel, Leeds, Vicar Lane 13th Nov 2012

Australia and New Zealand STA Travel, Norwich 20th Nov 2012

Canada STA Travel, London, St Pauls 22nd Nov 2012

America STA Travel, Preston 4th Dec 2012

Canada STA Travel, Southampton 11th Dec 2012

Australia and New Zealand STA Travel, Edinburgh 9th Jan 2013

America STA Travel, Exeter 15th Jan 2013

Canada STA Travel, Leeds, Vicar Lane 22nd Jan 2013

America STA Travel, Belfast 5th Feb 2013

America STA Travel, Edinburgh 12th Feb 2013

Canada STA Travel, Manchester, Oxford Road 19th Feb 2013

America STA Travel, Nottingham 5th March 2013

Canada STA Travel, Exeter 12th March 2013

Canada STA Travel, Glasgow, Byres Road 19th March 2013

America STA Travel, London, Victoria 4th April 2013

Canada STA Travel, Newcastle 9th April 2013

Canada STA Travel, Dundee 16th April 2013

Australia and New Zealand STA Travel, Cardiff 25th April 2013

Canada STA Travel, London, Clapham 2nd May 2013

Australia and New Zealand STA Travel, Manchester, Deansgate 14th May 2013

BUNAC have teamed up with STA Travel and will be travelling the length and breadth of the UK to inform, inspire and whet your wanderlust! Whether you’re thinking of spending your summer in the States, taking a wander down under or thrill seeking in Canada, all of our staff have had their own adventure and are full of useful information and real-life insights to help you plan your own trip of a lifetime.

Find your nearest store on the back of the brochure and pop in to get your adventure started!

For further info about our Travel Talks please see www.statravel.co.uk/travel-talks.htm

Come and meet us to find out more!

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Work America

Your golden ticket to work in the States!Exclusively for full-time university students, this programme allows you to spend your summer living and working in the USA.

Work on a ranch in Texas, find a job in San Francisco or hit the beaches of Maryland – discover the real America and be more than just a tourist! You can earn some cash, do some travelling and gain some great life and CV experience.

Work an ordinary job in an extraordinary location!

? How it worksWork America is a great way to boost your CV with work experience in the USA… and it’s only available to you as a student!

Spend from June to September working and living the American dream anywhere in America! We work with hundreds of employers throughout the States that have been hiring BUNACers each summer for over 50 years. Secure work before you go by using our online résumé builder and Job Zone or impress employers in person when you arrive!

The 4-month working J-1 visa can only be obtained with the assistance of an organisation such as BUNAC. We help you with all aspects of your visa application, US embassy appointment and job search, as well as provide support for the duration of your trip.

Book in 2012 to save £25 with our early bird discount!

£ 375 British/Irish

full-time uni students, aged 18+

Up to4 months Student summer break - swap your BA for NY!

At a glance


Programme info Expert help

Call, visit or email our experienced staff on both sides of the Atlantic! They can help you with all of your trip preparation including your visa application, banking, social security and accommodation, not to mention general moral support!

Visa applicationApplying for a J-1 visa can be complicated; however we’ve been doing it for 50 years so we’ve simplified it as much as possible. Our visa team checks your application at every stage, ensuring that visa refusals and delays are rare. We also liaise with the US Embassy on your behalf and make sure you’re fully prepared for your visa appointment.

Exclusive BUNAC Job ZoneHunt for US jobs without the hassle! We work year round to find employers who want to recruit BUNACers for the summer. Access to the Job Zone’s vacancies are only available to Work America participants with most employers offering subsidised accommodation. Simply upload your info into the résumé builder and apply to as many vacancies as you like with the click of a button!

Want to extend your search? The J-1 visa is totally flexible and you can find your own job. We’re on hand to advise you on your independent search!

Typical job • Front desk of a country club: $8 per hour • Weekly wage based on 40 hours: $320 • Subsidised accommodation from employer: $80 per week • Weekly $ in your pocket: $240 • Total $ in your pocket after 4 months: $3840 (excluding tips!)

£ Work America: £375

Other costs to considerYou’ll also need to account for third party fees including your US visa, insurance, US Government SEVIS fee, flights and personal support funds. Up-to-date price information can be found at www.statravel.co.uk/BUNAC.

By having one less take away pizza a week for a year you could save enough ‘dough’ to be sat in Times Square tasting the delights of NYC!

LOCATIONS

Students! Don’t miss your chance to spend a summer working in the States!

Work America handbook

Exclusive access to BUNAC Job Zone

Online resume tool

Personal advice from experienced staff

DS-2019 (essential document needed to work!)

American Embassy interview booking service

Full assistance with J-1 work visa application

Pre-departure online orientation

Help arranging American bank account

Assistance obtaining social security no.

24/7 support from US office.

What’s included

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Work Canada

4 seasons, 2 offices,1 unforgettable year!Whether you’re heading to Canada for the skiing in Banff, mountain biking in Whistler or to soak up the vibrant atmosphere in Toronto, a working holiday is the perfect way to pay for it all and gain some great work experience whilst you’re away.

After securing your IEC visa you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do almost any job, anywhere in Canada and work for up to 12 months.

? How it worksBUNAC provides assistance and support from the day you book to the day you fly home! With over 25 years’ experience of helping Brits live and work in Canada our experienced staff can assist with any questions regarding the visa process, job hunting and even which ski resort has the best powder!

Our partner, Work n Holiday, has resource centres in Canada’s two largest cities, Toronto and Vancouver! Get the ‘eh’ – Z on all things Canada and meet fellow BUNACers at a comprehensive arrival orientation. Learn top tips for finding work, which neighbourhoods to live in and get help setting up bank accounts and tax advice. You’ll also have exclusive access to our online job database that contains hundreds of up-to-date vacancies all over Canada, making it easier than ever before to get a job!

£ 339 Group flightoption British, aged 18-30 Up to12 months Thrill seeking adventurers

At a glance

More job support than ever before!


£ Work Canada: £339

Other costs to considerYou’ll also need to account for third party fees including your Canadian work permit, insurance, flights, cost of a police background check and support funds. Up-to-date price information can be found at www.statravel.co.uk/BUNAC.Visas are limited and early application is recommended. Eligibility criteria can be changed by the Canadian High Commission.

For the cost of 12 nights out a year you could save enough to pay for a year of support, fun and snow in Canada!

Programme info Pre-departure and visa advice

With a limited number of visas available to UK passport holders it is important to make sure that your application is correct first time. With 25 years’ experience BUNAC can answer any questions you have when completing the visa process. We’ll also offer advice about job hunting, flights and insurance so you can start your adventure without any hiccups!

Orientation and walk in resource centresWe have two Canadian offices, run by our partners Work n Holiday, based in Toronto and Vancouver. Receive a warm welcome to the country and meet other travellers at our comprehensive arrival orientation. We can help set up your bank account and Social Insurance Number to make sure you can start job hunting without delay! You will have access to the internet in our exclusive computer suites year round and the chance to meet fellow working holiday travellers.

Job hunting and CV adviceThe resource centres have wall-to-wall job and accommodation listings! Speak to the staff for advice about the national job market, interview tips and help ensuring your CV fits the Canadian format! Not in Toronto or Vancouver? Worry not! You will have access to an extensive online jobs database with vacancies all over the country. The jobs are updated 3 times a week and the office staff are available throughout the year by phone and email to answer all of your Canuck questions!

Typical job • Barista/waiter: $10 per hour

• Total weekly wage based on 40 hours a week: $400

• Accommodation based on room share: $125 per week

• Total $ left in your pocket: $275 per week (excluding tips)

Spend 12 months living, working and travelling in Canada

EXPERIENCES!

InsuranceIn partnership with Endsleigh we have developed five levels of bespoke work abroad insurance cover which meet the requirements of the IEC visa. Canada has tons of fun activities to get involved in, so we’ve made sure that our cover supports the majority of them, ranging from mountain biking through to skiing.

Visa application assistance

UK pre-departure planning

Group flight and work abroad insurance options

Detailed welcome presentation

24-hour emergency hotline

12-month job assistance

Opening of a bank account and Tax File Number registration

Canadian mobile SIM card

12-month Hostelling International membership

Unlimited internet access

Mail holding and forwarding

Free luggage storage

Access to travel related discounts.

What’s included

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Work Australia

Travel, work and play all year with our 4 regional resource centres!So you’ve decided to head to Australia? We don’t blame you! With its amazing surf, vibrant cities and tropical rainforests, Australia is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.

Work Australia is the definitive gap year survival package! Boost your CV and earn money as you go using BUNAC’s support for the duration of your trip. Have an amazing experience without having to go it alone!

? How it worksAn Australian Working Holiday Visa gives you the flexibility to apply to any job, anywhere in Australia! Change jobs whenever you like throughout the year and use our online database to find jobs wherever you are. BUNAC provide support in the UK, organise group flights and can help you apply for your visa.

Our partner in Australia, Work n Holiday, has four walk-in resource centres across the country in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane and their expert staff will assist you with finding work, accommodation and arrange social events for the duration of your trip.

£ 359 Group flightoption British/Irish, aged 18-30 Up to12 months Beach, BBQ

and flip flop enthusiasts!

At a glance


Programme info Visa application and pre-departure planning

From the day you book, use our expert staff to help with all aspects of your pre-departure planning. The visa application can be rather tricky, but our experienced team can help you throughout the process to prevent any mistakes! You’ll receive a Lonely Planet guide book to ensure you know the difference between Uluru and a kangaroo, get advice on insurance and the chance to book a group flight with other BUNACers to start making mates before you land!

Arrival orientation in our Australian officesWith offices in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, you can choose where to explore first down under. Each office has daily arrival orientations, offering comprehensive advice on transport, accommodation, work, tax and banking. Get support from staff in person or wherever you are via email and phone throughout the year!

Job database and job hunting assistanceLog on to Work n Holiday’s exclusive job database filled with jobs specifically for working holiday makers like you! Jobs are updated 3 times per week and are never advertised longer than 3 weeks, so there are no time wasters! Book a one-to-one session with a member of the Work n Holiday staff and you’ll receive expert CV and job hunting advice.

Typical job• Barista/wait staff (must have completed RSA): $16 per hour



• Total $ left in your pocket: over $470 per week

Group flight optionDon’t want to fly to the other side of the world alone? Well don’t! Join 10 – 40 other BUNACers on our monthly group flights to Sydney, via Hong Kong. All group flights include accommodation and tours during a 3-day stopover in Hong Kong and transfers on arrival in Sydney. However, most importantly you’ll get to travel with fellow BUNAC travellers making the whole trip a lot less daunting!

£ Work Australia: £359

Other costs to considerYou will also need to budget for your Australian Working Holiday Visa, flights and insurance. Up-to-date price information can be found at www.statravel.co.uk/BUNAC.

Give the full English a miss each week for a year and save enough to be enjoying a full Australian BBQ on Bondi!

things to do!

BUNAC can offer the A-Z for your year in OZ




Lonely Planet guide book


24 hour emergency hotline

12-month job database access and job assistance

Opening of a bank account and Tax File Number registration

Australian mobile SIM card

12 month Hostelling International membership


Mail holding and forwarding and free luggage storage

Access to discounted travel products.

What’s included

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Work New Zealand

With sun, surf and snow… New Zealand’s the place to go!Whether you’re considering working on an organic farm in the North Island, bungee jumping in Queenstown or waiting tables in Wellington, the Work New Zealand programme is perfect for you!

Our Auckland walk-in centre offers full support for the duration of your trip so you’ll be able to explore the adventure capital of the world without going it alone.

? How it worksThere are two visas that allow you to live, work and travel in New Zealand on a flexible basis. BUNAC can help with both visas to ensure that you receive full support from the second you apply in the UK until the day your visa expires.

The Working Holiday Visa allows you to work for 12 months but stay for up to 23 months and is available to anyone aged 18-30. You can work in any job, anywhere in New Zealand.

Exclusive to BUNAC in the UK, the IEP Work Exchange Visa allows you to work and travel for up to 12 months and is available to anyone aged 18-35, even if you have previously held the Working Holiday Visa.

BUNAC provides support in the UK, organises group flights and can help you apply for your visa. Our partner, IEP, in New Zealand has a walk-in resource centre in Auckland and will assist you for the duration of your trip.

£ 324 Group flightoption British/Irish, aged 18-35 Up to23 months

Nature loving, adrenaline junkies!

At a glance


Group flight optionDon’t want to fly to the other side of the world alone? Well don’t! Join 10 – 40 other BUNACers on our monthly group flights to Auckland with options of one way and return flights via Asia, the Americas and the Pacific Islands! All group flights include accommodation and tours during a 3-day stopover in Hong Kong with an English speaking guide and transfers to the IEP office in Auckland. However, more importantly you’ll get to travel with fellow BUNAC travellers making the whole trip a lot less daunting.

£ Work New Zealand: £324

Other costs to considerYou will also need to budget for your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa or IEP Work Exchange Visa, flights and insurance. Up-to-date costs can be found at www.statravel.co.uk/BUNAC.

For the same cost as 20 crates of beer you could be having a year-long party living and working in New Zealand!

Programme info Pre-departure planning

Get full support with your application for either the Working Holiday Visa or the exclusive IEP Work Exchange Visa. Our experienced staff will walk you through the application process and can book you on to our group flights to start your adventure with other BUNACers before leaving the UK! We have bespoke working holiday insurance that covers both work and play allowing you to tick off bungee jumps, glacier walking or any other top activities you find in your Lonely Planet guide book!

Arrival orientation in our Auckland officeTake a seat with new arrivals and get the A-Z on all things NZ at our Auckland office. The comprehensive presentation will cover everything from jobs, accommodation and transport through to information about banking and tax. You’ll also be given an arrival pack including maps, accommodation guides and a mobile SIM card.

The Auckland office is fully equipped with a computer suite with internet access, available to you for the entire duration of your stay.

Going to be in another city? Don’t fret; you can use all of IEP’s services simply by logging on or calling one of the IEP experts wherever you are!

Job and accommodation helpThe IEP team will give you great advice to improve your CV and let you know about jobs around the country! Use the exclusive Work New Zealand online members lounge to flick through tons of jobs and accommodation listings throughout the country. There is also a classifieds section for you to advertise anything from guitars to cars or even room mates!

Typical job• Barista/Waiter: $16 per hour



• Total $ left in your pocket: over $470 per week

Let BUNAC be the bungee for your jump into a New Zealand working holiday!

adrenaline activities




Lonely Planet guide book


24 hour emergency hotline

12 month job assistance

Opening of a bank account and tax File Number registration


Mail holding and forwarding and free luggage storage

Access to discounted travel products.

What’s included

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WC1E7HY(EustonSquare)Manchester •14aOxfordRoad,M15QA •6BartonArcade,55Deansgate,M32BWNewcastle •9StMary’sPlace,NE17PGNorwich •54LondonStreet,NR21LANottingham •26KingStreet,NG12ASOxford •36GeorgeStreet,OX12BJPortsmouth •97ACommercialRoad,PO11BQPreston •65FyldeRoad,PR12XQReading •150FriarStreet,RG11HESheffield •98DevonshireStreet,S37SFSouthampton •6CivicCentreRoad,SO147FL*Warwick •UniversityofWarwick,StudentUnion,CV47ALYork •3LowOusegate,York,YO19QX

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