Looking for a summer job, but would prefer an adventure?

Summer is approaching fast and if you are looking for a job, but would prefer an adventure, have we found an opportunity for you!

Our friends at Projects Abroad are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator. Projects Abroad is an awesome organization that is helping people and the environment around the world. I have had the pleasure of working alongside them in Fiji and can attest to the fact, that the work is more of an adventure than a job. Here is your opportunity to have a summer job that offers you adventure and the knowledge that you made a difference.

This is from their website.

Job title	Volunteer Coordinator – Short-term Specials
Location	To be confirmed, however should include: Cambodia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
Contract	We are recruiting Volunteer Coordinators for our Short-term Specials in several destinations. You will usually be employed on a 2 or 3 month contract starting in June 2015. An offer of employment is dependent upon receipt of satisfactory references, a criminal record check and personal interview.
Job description	As a Volunteer Coordinator for our Short-term Specials you will support our overseas teams of staff headed by the Country Director. We recruit Short-term Special volunteers from June to August each summer. Job role: Working alongside our team of local staff, you will be responsible for making each new arrival feel welcome and secure in their new environment. You will complete inductions with the new volunteers, introducing them to their host family and work project and explaining cultural differences and expectations of their project. You will help maintain effective communication between the destination office, the volunteers and the UK office. • You will support the Short-term Special volunteers throughout their time with Projects Abroad. This will include supervising them at their placement and during cultural activities. The job is busy; it will involve some out-of-office hours work and can be physically demanding. You should be prepared to be on call on any day during your time overseas. Requirements; you should be: A graduate Fluent in English, both spoken and written Physically fit Computer literate, (Microsoft Office, databases) Mature in attitude and outlook Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure Flexible and able to take direction and accept feedback Friendly and personable with customer service skills, you must respond well to others Enthusiastic to work in a different culture and relish the opportunity to work in a challenging environment Experience in volunteering Experience in living overseas. Additional languages, especially French, Spanish, German or Japanese will be an advantage.
Salary & benefits	Projects Abroad pays a good local salary, international flights, comprehensive travel and health insurance, board and lodging as well as agreed day-to-day work-related expenses.
To apply	Email your CV and a covering letter to: workforus@projects-abroad.net. Please state on your application that you are applying for a Short-term Special Coordinator position. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Good luck with your application and have an awesome summer!

Cheers,
Martin Graf
CEO Shark Diver

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