University students and others who are looking to work in the United States next summer, or to spend up to a year working in Canada, are being advised to apply now by BUNAC, the seasoned expert in working adventures worldwide.

The organisation, which has been successfully helping people to work abroad since 1962, says that competition is particularly high for places on its Summer Camp Exchange USA, Work America and Work Canada programmes and, since visa numbers are restricted, those who sign up first are best placed to be accepted in 2015.

Hollie Brooks, Marketing and Sales Manager, says:  “Spaces at our regional interviews for Summer Camp Exchange USA are filling up fast; there's a limited number of visas available for students on the Work America programme, plus Work Canada is now open for those who want to get ahead of the game before the 2015 IEC Work Permits are released.  As the last batch was snapped up within half an hour, it's essential to be well prepared in advance!”   

Known for offering cultural exchange programmes with low upfront costs and higher wages than many of its competitors, BUNAC provides support for students throughout every stage of their cultural exchange programme, from application and assistance in obtaining a visa, through travel arrangements, right up to completion.

Summer Camp Exchange USA (www.bunac.org/uk/workabroad/summercamp) gives young adults the opportunity to spend eight to 10 weeks between June and September working with children on camps that are often situated in stunning lakeside locations.  It's an ideal way for participants to fund their travels around the United States, enhance their CVs to aid future employment and make lifelong friends with fellow camp counsellors from around the world.

Sports coaches, trainee teachers, students and other young people aged 19+ who are experienced in teaching activities to children are encouraged to apply.  Those with a background or qualifications in coaching popular activities such as archery, ceramics, gymnastics, horse riding, lifeguarding, rock climbing, tennis, and water sports are particularly welcome!

The BUNAC website and newsletter are packed with tips on how to stand out from the crowd when applying for one of these highly sought-after places at summer camp.

The price for Summer Camp Exchange USA is £499 (including an early bird discount for those who book before 31st October), which covers placement at a US camp, full visa support, return transatlantic flights from London, transfers, food and accommodation at camp, medical insurance and orientation.  Participants receive pocket money of up to $1,100, depending on age, specialist skills and qualifications.  

Work America, (http://www.bunac.org/uk/work-abroad/work-america) the programme that entitles full-time UK university students to spend up to four months during their summer vacation working and travelling in the USA, now comes with two options.

Full Placement is for those who would like BUNAC to find them work in tourism or hospitality before they leave the UK, with a guaranteed job in a US amusement park, country club, hotel or similar. Alternatively, Self Placement is for candidates who want the flexibility to choose their own job in America with the assistance of BUNAC's on-line job zone and help with writing a US resume and cover letter.  

Full Placement costs £679, while Self Placement is £479, including an early bird discount of £50 for bookings before 31st October.

Fees include assistance in obtaining a J-1 visa, a handbook covering all aspects of living and working in America, medical insurance and ongoing support throughout the entire exchange programme.

Work Canada (http://www.bunac.org/uk/work-abroad/work-canada) offers similar benefits to British adults aged between 18 and 30, and Irish aged 18 to 35, with the added bonus that the IEC Work Permit allows participants to spend up to one year living, working and travelling in Canada.

Full Placement, at a cost of £599, provides access to UK-based interviews with Canadian employers, and a guaranteed job in British Columbia, Ontario or Alberta in some of the world's greatest ski resorts, including Whistler, Blue Mountain and Banff National Park, while Self Placement costs just £359. Both options include advice and preparation in the run-up to the IEC Work Permit release date, a Work Canada handbook, access to tailored travel insurance and group flights with a three-day Iceland stopover, two free nights' accommodation on arrival and the use of BUNAC's excellent resource centres in Toronto and Vancouver throughout the programme. Their assistance covers everything from opening a bank account to job-hunting, accommodation and social events.

For further details or to begin the online application process, visit http://www.bunac.org/uk/work-abroad or, to speak with a member of the BUNAC team, telephone 033 3999 7516.

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For further information, photography and case studies, contact Fiona Elliott at Counterpoint PR, tel 020 8398 1788 or 07917 322501, email bunacpr@counterpointllp.com or contact Hollie Brooks, Marketing and Sales Manager at BUNAC, hollie.brooks@bunac.org.uk, tel. 033 3999 7516.