BUNAC
Here is an opportunity for those who are passionate about sports to spend 9 weeks looking after children and supervising them during activity sessions. It’s a great opportunity for young people to step up and get involved with sport in a coaching role and do something you love every day living in another country for the summer months!
BUNAC, a not-for-profit organisation, individually places applicants on summer camps according to their preferences, skills and experience. For the role of an instructor, applicants should be energetic, highly enthusiastic and skilled in the sport with experience of working with children in a leadership position.
The cost of participating on Summer Camp USA in 2008 is �287 which includes full support from BUNAC, a return flight to the USA, comprehensive insurance and free food/accommodation whilst on camp. A minimum in-hand salary of $985 or $1215 (if over 21) is paid at the end of the summer, which most participants put towards post-camp travelling. Anyone that is interested will need to book a regional interview and complete an online application form – both of which can be done by creating a free online account at www.bunac.org/APPLY.
However, if you would like to speak to someone for a bit more information then contact Lara Wilkes, Summer Camp Development Coordinator on 020 7251 3472 or Lara.Wilkes@bunac.org.uk
Over 25's
We are aware that these programmes are focused around young people aged 14-25 therefore if you are 25 years and over and would like to be involved in volunteering in some capacity there are a number of options available to you:
1. Mentor a young person involved in one of the programmes
2. Contact a local sports club for a role within their organisation
3. Visit do-it.org for volunteering opportunities in your area
4. Visit the Volunteering England website which has information on a number of sports-related volunteering opportunities.
5. Visit the Sports Volunteering North West website for information to volunteer at events across the region, including opportunities in the build up to the 2012 Olympics.
6. Within Lancashire we're sure to have something that suits you! If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our Volunteer Development Officer, Beth Wadsworth on 01995 642280.