Jim Morel, South Africa Assistant Manager, and children at a local
school
Background to
Travellers
We have over 13 years' experience in
sending volunteers to help communities (both human and animal) overseas.
We've grown enormously and are still growing ... but we can only do this
with the help of our experienced and very enthusiastic team, both here in
the UK and overseas in our destination countries.
Travellers staff in the UK are very
experienced travellers themselves - most of them are ex Travellers
Volunteers and they understand what volunteers are looking for and hoping to
gain on each project. Their advice and expertise is invaluable in arranging
and tailoring each placement to a volunteers requirements. Are you
interested in working in the field of International Development, arranging
for others to undertaken valuable voluntary work overseas? Do you have
the qualities to join us?
CURRENT VACANCIES - WASGAMUWA,
SRI LANKA – TEACHER / VOLUNTEER LIAISON
Our partner organization in Sri Lanka is looking for someone to live and
work on the ground in Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka. This person will
be responsible for teaching English in the village schools and mentoring
Travellers volunteers on their projects.
The successful applicant will:
• Be able to commit to at least a 6 month contract, preferably longer
• Be a qualified teacher or have 5+ years teaching experience
• Have a love of rural life (this is an absolute must!)
• Be highly self motivated
Food and accommodation will be provided on site. All food and accommodation
is of a basic, local standard.
From time to time the following opportunities also arise:
Trainee Project Co-ordinator in
charge of a destination country and projects within that country, leading
on to becoming a Project Co-ordinator, in charge of several destinations
countries and projects within those countries.
Letty, Roshan and Mike, part of the Sri Lanka team
You'll be based in our Head Office in Sussex where
you'll give invaluable administration support to our Project Team.
You'll work in a friendly, supportive environment
that's a little different to the norm.
You need to be self-motivated, with an excellent level
of computer literacy.
You should enjoy working as part of a team, yet able to
work on your own initiative as well.
Other requirements include the ability to communicate
well with people of all ages and be fluent in both written and spoken
English.
You should also have a good sense of humour and - very
importantly - you must love dogs.
If you are an ex-Travellers volunteer, that would be an
advantage, but it's not a must.
TRAINEE PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR - based at Head Office in
Sussex
This is an exciting and challenging position
where you'll receive training to become a Travellers Project Co-ordinator.
As a Project Co-ordinator you'll have responsibility for looking after, plus
developing and expanding, your own destination country/countries and all the projects in
that country.
Some of the UK team - and Shappa the Dog!
This post is open to ex-Travellers volunteers only.
Your responsibilities will include:
Administration of a volunteer's project through all its
stages - from initial enquiry through to debriefing at the completion of
the volunteer's placement.
You will also visit your destination country and
projects on a regular basis
You will help to develop and maintain the quality of
each project
You'll liaise with our overseas managers and staff
You'll constantly monitor the quality of Travellers'
provision of services to our volunteers and strive to maintain and improve
our projects
Much of our work is computer based, including inputting
data into the organisation database, so you need to have excellent
computer skills
You will need to be very enthusiastic, with plenty of
travelling experience and a highly
developed sense of responsibility.
How to Apply
OVERSEAS ADMINISTRATION
OFFICER - based in one of our
destination countries
You will work as an Administration Officer in one of our
overseas destinations, assisting with some or all of the following:
Arranging all aspects of a volunteer’s placement,
taking them through each stage from the time that they initially express
an interest in a project to organising all travel arrangements, visas,
insurance etc for various countries. This includes all aspects of
arranging the placement: entering information onto a database and
maintaining accurate computer records, sending out documentation, regular
correspondence with volunteers by email and phone, answering volunteers
questions and ensuring they are prepared for their programme.
You will help to develop and maintain the quality of
each project in the destination that you are in.
You will assist in maintaining accurate project
descriptions on the website and within other documentation.
You'll liaise with our overseas managers and staff as
well as our UK office, who will be overseeing all of your work.
You'll constantly monitor the quality of Travellers'
provision of services to our volunteers and strive to maintain and improve
our projects.
This position is only open to
ex-Travellers volunteers. We currently have positions available in INDIA
and SOUTH AFRICA.
Contract and Salary
We offer minimum six-month in-country contracts, with the
possibility of continued and permanent employment with Travellers as
part of the team. Continued employment possibilities are either
remaining in the same role in the country that you start in, or
transferring to another country, or joining our team in our Head Office in
the UK. These options will be subject to the quality of your work in
your first position overseas.
There will be a probationary period of three months.
Your salary will be a basic living allowance, based
on the economy of the country that you're working in.
Your international flights, travel and health
insurance and board and lodging are paid by Travellers
You will be expected to 'work from home' in the
country that you are placed in.
An offer of employment is dependent upon receipt of
satisfactory references, a medical assessment (if necessary) and
personal interview.
VOLUNTEER LIAISON OFFICER
- based in one of our destination countries
Some of our staff in Zimbabwe
You'll work alongside our Local
Country Manager and staff in one of our destination countries.
You'll be responsible for welcoming
our volunteers and making them comfortable and secure
in their new environment.
You'll constantly monitor the
quality of accommodation and projects, as well as assisting in the
set-up of new projects.
You'll prepare regular Reports for
the UK Head Office and maintain communication between the overseas
office and the UK head office.
You'll work flexible hours and
your weekends may not necessarily fall on weekends! This is a hectic and
demanding job that requires a great deal of adaptability,
self-discipline and initiative.
This position is only open to
ex-Travellers volunteers.
Contract and Salary
We offer six-month in-country contracts, with the
possibility of continued and permanent employment with Travellers as
part of the team. Continued employment possibilities are either
remaining in the same role in the country that you start in, or
transferring to another country, or joining our team in our Head Office in
the UK. These options will be subject to the quality of your work in
your first position overseas.
There will be a probationary period of three months.
Your salary will be a basic living allowance, based
on the economy of the country that you're working in.
Your international flights, travel and health
insurance and board and lodging are paid by Travellers
An offer of employment is dependent upon receipt of
satisfactory references, a medical assessment (if necessary) and
personal interview.
How to Apply
At the moment, we have a vacancy in our UK office
for a Personal Assistant and various overseas positions
If you feel you have the skills and
qualities to join us and would like to be considered for one of the above
positions (when available)
please send your CV and covering letter, stating why you would be suitable,
either by mail or email to:
Jennifer Perkes
Travellers Worldwide
7 Mulberry Close
Ferring
West Sussex
BN12 5HY
Interview: This will take place at
our UK Head Office in Sussex.
For overseas placements - If you are successful,
you'll be given training in our UK offices before starting
work overseas.
Suite 2A, Caravelle House, 17/19 Goring
Road, Worthing,
West Sussex, BN12 4AP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595 Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email:
info@travellersworldwide.com
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+44 01903 502595
