Presentations will be hosted throughout the day, in CETL rooms 223 and 221, near Heartspace cafe. There is a maximum number of people who can attend each presentation so if you are interested in hearing about a particular organisation then arrive in good time.

11:10 – 11:40      African Conservation Experience

Work with the wildlife as a conservation volunteer in Africa

Are you looking for field work experience in the conservation field?  Perhaps you simply have a passion for African wildlife?  This presentation will talk about our opportunities to work alongside experienced zoologists, marine biologists, conservationists, wildlife vets and reserve managers.  Whether you are working as a research assistant out in the field or caring for animals in a wildlife rehabilitation centre, our projects will acquire you with valuable skills and experience to take you forward into your chosen career.

11:50 – 12:20      Kaya Responsible Travel

Volunteering Abroad - Combining travel with work experience to see the real world.

This presentation will be looking at volunteering abroad as a way to make the most of your holidays, gap years and placement options. With more and more competition for jobs, make you CV stand out by applying your skills to projects in need of your help in a surprising number of fields. Become the interviewee that they can't forget whilst becoming involved in the cultures, environments and lives of people in the most fascinating places on earth.

12:25 – 12:55      BUNAC

Work in America or Canada with BUNAC

Work and travel for up to 4 months in America or 12 months in Canada with BUNAC.  Your summer job in the States could be casual work such as bar tender, retail assistant or ride attendant; or it could be a city internship with a law firm, advertising agency or government department.  Similarly your time in Canada could be spent on the mountains of a world-class winter/summer resort; or in a city office gaining more career-related work experience.  You’ll also have plenty of time to travel North America with the friends you’ve made and the money you’ve earned on your BUNAC programme.  Find out more at the upcoming Work in America or Canada presentation or­­­­­ W: www.BUNAC.org.uk; E: enquiries@bunac.org.uk; T: 020 7251 3362

13:30 – 14:00      Yummy Jobs

Are you looking for that Yummy Job?  Whether you are looking for a suitably tasty placement as part of your degree, a graduate opportunity that will really push you to your limits or just a fantastic summer opportunity the Yummy Jobs Team are here to help.  Step into amazing experiences with some of the biggest companies in the world whilst at the same time meeting new friends and creating life changing memories.  Immerse yourself in Australia, Canada the United States and India.  Your Yummy Job is just one step away.

Let Yummy Jobs take you on an adventure…

14:10 – 14:40      Gapforce

Gapforce is a leading university travel provider specialising in a range of worthwhile and meaningful structured programmes overseas.  We offer wildlife conservation, jungle expeditions, teaching and community placements, ski instructor courses, medical placements, sports coaching and Australia working holidays throughout the globe.

In order for Gapforce to provide such a wide variety of activities, it is built up of a conglomeration of 5 ‘Forces’, each with its own distinctive approach which signifies the diverse options available to enthusiastic travellers: Greenforce, Trekforce, Medforce, Skiforce, Ozforce, Sportforce.

14:50 – 15:20      i-to-i

i-to-i is the World’s largest Volunteer Travel company.

With 167 Volunteer Projects in 22 different countries across 4 continents, there really is no need to look any further! And you can travel from 1 week to 3 months – the choice is yours!

So whether it’s Working with Children, Helping to Conserve Endangered Species of Animals, Teaching English, Community Work, Building Houses for Underprivileged Families or Coaching Sports we have a lot to offer you.

So come along and meet Kris for a presentation which is guaranteed to inspire, fill you with ideas and who knows – may even lead to a truly life changing trip.

15:30 – 16:00      Make the summer work for you! 

Of course everyone should take some time out during the summer vacation but building in time to do some work which will be of direct value to your future employment prospects is no bad thing. It can also be a really valuable way of finding out whether a particular career area might suit you. This session will start you thinking about what your options might be and how to take maximum benefit from it!