Career and foreign study advisors - Whether you are
looking to implement a worthwhile and relevant practical element to a course that
you teach, or are a teacher endeavouring to open up a world of gap year opportunities
to your students, BUNAC has the resources, knowledge and experience to help you
achieve your goals.
Established in 1962, BUNAC is the leading work and travel
organization has helped many thousands of students and young people work and
travel overseas. Opportunities range from interning in the UK, to contributing towards
worthwhile community development projects on BUNAC’s overseas volunteer programs.
Work/travel program opportunities for Canada, Ireland, France, Australia and New
Zealand are also available with full support from BUNAC throughout the whole experience,
from visa applications to job / accommodation hunting and travel advice.
Add Value to the Student Experience
By encouraging your students to take part on a BUNAC program, you will be helping
equip them with the tools that are so necessary for success in today’s job market.
The skills and experience that they will inevitably gain, will enhance employability
and as a result can help your university or college to meet graduate prospect targets.
A BUNAC program can also enrich the overall student experience and thereby increase
satisfaction levels of life at university / college.
BUNAC can also provide complete assurance that your students will receive full support
and advice throughout the whole work or volunteer abroad experience through:
- Thorough visa-processing services
- Pre-departure advice and comprehensive handbooks
- BUNAC insurance options
- Direct in-country support from partner organizations
- Informative orientations to help prepare students for their experience.
Enhancing Student Employability
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Students who choose to take part in a BUNAC program find themselves at a clear advantage
over their peers when it comes to searching for employment. In most cases, their
experience provides transferable skills and experiences which can be translated
into a professional context. Core benefits include:
- Gaining essential career skills in areas like teamwork, communication and leadership
- Experiencing how businesses operate in an international environment
- Gaining "life skills", such as independence, initiative and resourcefulness
- Gaining a wider perspective of the world through forming international friendships
and extensive post-work travel.
BUNAC Opportunities
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BUNAC offers a wide range of work and volunteer programs in many countries across
the globe. Each program offers participants the chance to explore the world, make
new friends and gain valuable international work experience. However, certain programs,
eg. Volunteer Peru,
are especially suited to university-level students who are enrolled on a specific
course of study.
Why BUNAC?
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BUNAC has been pioneering international work experiences for students for five
decades. As the leading work and travel organization, BUNAC aims to provide
the very best opportunities for international employment and travel at reasonable
and realistic costs to participants.
Request BUNAC Resources?
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BUNAC can mail out informative program literature for you to distribute amongst
your students.
To order brochures or to download program application forms please complete the
following Advisors enquiry form.