General FAQ
How do i search?
Type a specific term to get results, for example –
summer camp
work in Africa.
Advanced Search
Our advanced search allows a much more enhanced company/job/placement search. By selecting the criteria which are most important to you, you are able to check off particular options such as activities offered as well as other aspects of programming.
How our search works
The companies we list on our website offer a travel, work or volunteer experience. When you search a specific term, our search engine finds results and pages that are most relevant to your search term. These results are then displayed in the search results pages.
Useful Example: Choose your keywords wisely. Select specific words
If you are looking for a water skiing job, type "water ski" into the search. The most relevant result for your specific search will be displayed first.
How do I find a job
If you have a specific job in mind which appeals to you, type it in to our search field. For example, if the idea of working at a summer camp in the USA go to our homepage, and in the search type "summer camp USA"
What if I don’t know what job I want?
Why not view our popular placements which will give you ideas of potential jobs you could be doing this year, or ask a question on our community forum.
What countries can I find work in?
The companies we have listed on our website offer jobs all around the world, the choice of where you want to work is up to you
How do I find feedback on jobs?
We have people on forum who have worked and volunteered abroad, they are the best form of advice on specific jobs
How do I apply for a job?
View the placement or company profile and then either lick the Apply Now link or visit the company website
How can I see more than the first 24 search results
Please click the next button at the bottom of each search results page
How do I get a link to my website?
Please provide a url on your website where a reciprocal link to our website can be found and then e-mail us and if you website is approved we will add it to our links page
What if I have more questions?
Contact us or visit our community forum
Volunteering
I’m thinking about volunteering, can you help?
We list a diverse range of worldwide volunteering placements. Type a search term such as volunteer, or a specific country and the results should be able to help you find what you are seeking
How do I find free and low cost volunteer placements?
Type a term such as free volunteering into our search
How do I list a volunteer placement?
If you are looking for volunteers and would like to find potential candidates please contact us
Advertisers FAQ
We provide company profile and job/placement listing opportunities.
You can advertise within a channel or across the network.
Our packages are offered as basic, enhanced and premium options.
Basic Profile
How do I get a basic profile?
We provide a free basic profile for your company, to suggest a company please contact us
Can I post placement and jobs with a basic profile?
No, this service is only available for enhanced and premium listed companies
Is there a limit to the text in the brief description?
Yes, we limit it to 175 characters
How do I get an enhanced or premium listing?
Contact us and we will be happy to discuss different options and bespoke packages for your business / company
Enhanced / Premium Listings FAQ
Is there a limit to the number of jobs I can post?
It depends on how many jobs you are looking to advertise, please contact one of our sales team for more information
Is there a limit to the text in the company description?
No, you can provide as much information as possible. We recommend you keep the information direct and provide as much detail about your company and placements on offer.
Why should I purchase a premium account?
This will give you the opportunity to promote your company and placements on offer. In the premium package you can have sponsored company links are clearly represented on our home page and search results. The premium account offers you the best way to advertise
Sponsored Search results
When we show sponsored company profiles and links, we clearly label them and distinguish them visually from our basic search results.
What payment is needed for an enhanced and premium listing?
We accept all major credit cards and international cheques
How do I purchase more credits to list more jobs / placements
How does the keyword search work?
The keyword allows you to get a much better search result listing by stating words which directly relate to the job / placement you are offering
Can I edit our company profile?
If you have an enhanced or premium account, we will provide you with an account log in and password. You will be able to log in to your company account from our homepage and edit all details of your profile including information, links and pictures.
What if I have more questions?