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Fully revised for 2008, this thirty-ninth edition of the unique guide to summer jobs around the world contains details of over thirty thousand summer vacancies in over fifty countries from Austria to Costa Rica. Employers are looking for crew for hotel barges, sports instructors, bar staff, holiday company reps, kibbutz volunteers, ground crew for hot air balloons, English teachers, tour guides, farm hands, archaeologists, fruit pickers etc: the enormous range of jobs means that everyone can find a summer job to suit their own interests and abilities
Packed with entries for employers describing the jobs they have to offer and giving full details of wages, the period of work, whether accommodation is provided, who to apply to etc. Each country chapter describes the types of work to be found there and gives the essential facts on visas and work permits.

‘Describes an enormous range of opportunities and gives all the basic information job-seekers need, including a useful section on red tape, visas and work permits … indispensable.’
- The Daily Telegraph

‘If you’re thinking of working abroad this summer, get this indispensable guide as soon as possible.’ - The Sunday Times.

‘Excellent title full of realistic and fun opportunities for people who want to do something completely different. The summer starts here.’ - Overseas Jobs Express.

‘Whether you dream of working on a farm in New Zealand or a summer camp in the United States, teaching English in Poland or Nepal, being a volunteer conservationist in Costa Rica, a waiter in Spain or helping to build a village health centre in Tanzania, Summer Jobs Abroad will tell you where to start and the pitfalls to avoid.’ - The Daily Telegraph.

David Woodworth joined the staff of Vacation Work straight after university and has now worked on this annual book for over twenty five years

Victoria Pybus has spent much of her working life as a full-time writer for Vacation Work, for whom she has written a range of books on working abroad.

NEW MANGOLD CENTRE: Marques de Sotelo 5, Pasaje Rex, Valencia E-46002, Spain ((96-352-77-14 or 96 351-45-56; fax 96-351-45-56; e-mail newmangold@newmangold.com; www.newmangold.com).
Teachers. To teach general English including the technical aspects of the language. 30-34 hours work per week for wages of £550-£750 per month. No accommodation available. Applicants must be university graduates and hold an E.F.L. certificate or similar. They should be dynamic and outgoing. Minimum period of work 9 months, October to June.
Applications in May to the above address or come in person.

RELACIONES CULTURALES INTERNACIONALES: Callez Ferraz no. 82, Madrid E-28008, Spain ((91-541-71 03; fax 91-559-11-81; spain@clubrci.es; www.clubrci.es).
Supervisors, Language Assistants. Approx. £100 per month. 5-8 hours per day. 5 to 6 days per wk. Should like children and have studied at higher education establishment. Teaching and/or sport orientated applicants preferred. Minimum period of work 1 to 2 months around the year.
English Language Teachers for private Spanish colleges and kindergartens. Wages from £130 per month. To teach English and look after children aged from 4 years onwards. Should be qualified teachers, preferably with EFL experience. Minimum period 1 month all year round.
Au Pairs to live and help with light household chores in a Spanish family, or take care of children and help teach English. Ages 18-28 years. Placements all over Spain and over the whole year. Full social assistance during the stay is provided by RCI. Summer stays from one to three months, or around the year for 6 to 12 months. No special requirements are necessary. Paying stays are also arranged.
Counsellors (80) to supervise and teach English sports on 3 summer camps.
Applications to the above address as soon as possible.