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North America

Career break in North America

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Taking a career break in North America is an ideal way to really get out there and explore the USA and Canada properly. Canada and the USA are, respectively, the world’s second and third largest countries – so a North America career break gives you the time to experience so much more than a standard two or three week holiday allows. It’s almost impossible to pick out possible highlights of a career break in North America as there are just so many. On a career break in North America you could ski in the Rocky Mountains, go on a road trip along the famous ‘Route 66’, trek to the bottom of the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon and explore the vast unspoilt wildernesses of both country’s national parks.

North America career break

If you’re planning a North America career break it’s well worth discussing your ideas with one of our expert travel advisers. Wherever you want to go and however you want to travel on your North America career break, we can help arrange a North America career break that’s right for you – from ‘off the beaten track’ wilderness camping trips to scenic walking tours.

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America Small Group Tours
Discover the USA through one of five amazing tours. Take in the big cities, the national parks, the Wild West, the coastlines or the mountains. Our hassle-free tours are a great opportunity to make friends as you travel. From £663

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America Wolf Sanctuary Volunteer
Give neglected, abused and abandoned wolves the love and care they’ve been deprived of. Learn all about these fascinating creatures and get involved with efforts to stop them being maltreated.
From £959

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California Conservation
Take part in various ecological projects based around San Francisco. You might help restore historical buildings on Angel Island, assist with a salmon programme or construct trails in the Van Damme State Park.
From £449

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Camp Canada Counsellor Programme
Work as a counsellor and watch as your charges develop and grow. Stay at one of three bases, leading workshops, supervising your group of children and sharing their adventures. All three camps are in fantastic locations! From £679

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Canada Camping Tours
See Canada’s stunning scenery with two refreshingly natural tours. Experience the best of the Rockies, with itineraries that take in highlights such as Yoho, Banff and Glacier National Parks, British Columbia, Whistler and Vancouver Island. From £789

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Canada Community Volunteer
Put your skills to good use on a whole range of projects. Work on therapeutic sailing or horse riding programmes, as a classroom assistant, in an art gallery or on a project suggested by you. From £799

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Canada Lodging Tours
Explore the highlights of the Rockies, which hold national parks, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers and much more. Accommodation is in motels, cabins and lodges for whose who prefer not to camp! Several different itineraries available. From £1156

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Canada Ski/Snowboard Instructor Courses
Turn a holiday hobby into a new and exciting career. Take the required modules to teach pupils up to higher intermediate level, and improve your own technique at the same time. From £2899

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Canada Walking Tour
Walk your way across some truly stunning scenery. Start in British Columbia and take in Banff National Park and the Icefields Parkway, Yoho National Park and its renowned Iceline Trail and more. All hiking abilities catered for. From £897

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Canada Working Holiday
Earn money as you travel, take in a beautiful country and really get to know the locals. Provided you meet the visa requirements, this is a fantastic opportunity to add to your CV. From £644

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Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer
Care for orphaned, injured and rescued animals. You’ll play a vital role in the rehabilitation of big cats, primates, bears and other animals. Help with feeding and cleaning their cases, building new enclosures, fundraising and other tasks. From £959

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Gibbon Conservation California
Feed your love of animals by looking after gibbons in South California. Help out at the only centre dedicated to their care by feeding them and cleaning their enclosures, observing their behaviour, fundraising and more. From £799

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Hawaii Conservation
This is a chance to learn about the ecosystem of a remote but beautiful island. Perfect for anyone interested in ecology or gardening – you’ll be identifying plants, removing weeds and clearing trails, while hiking through lush forests. From £499

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J1 Career Training Visa
A J1 Career Training Visa is the perfect opportunity for young professionals to gain extra experience and training in their specific field in the USA. All you need to qualify is work experience in your field of work, be between the ages of 18 and 38 and meet the list of requirements... From £699

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Nevada Conservation Volunteer

This could be your chance to explore some of the region’s legendary national parks and enjoy some fantastic scenery, whilst helping conserve the natural environment. You’ll be working on conservation projects during the day, and camping out under the huge starry skies at night.

From £599

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Ranch Volunteer USA
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of a real-life cowboy? Then you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic western experience. From £1499

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Rebuilding New Orleans
This project is working to help the families unable to afford contractors by supplying volunteers to put the houses back together – you’ll be playing a vital role in the reconstruction of the USA’s most unique cities. From £399

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Texas Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
This project is primarily concerned with rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife that has been hurt or displaced. The centre aims to provide these animals with a safe and nurturing environment in which they can flourish before being returned to the wild, as well as caring for those that cannot be released. From £499

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USA Cowboys and Indians Tour
Family Friendly! A 10-day real family adventure with time to horse ride, trek, swim, cycle and even jump aboard a helicopter! Enjoy the incredible scenery of the southwest of the USA including Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park and the immense Grand Canyon. From £493

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USA H2B Working Visa
The H2B programme is not available in 2008 due to an extreme shortage of visas. Please contact us for alternative opportunities. Pop across the pond with an H2B visa to get some casual work to supplement your savings! Experience the American Dream without having to sort out all that slightly tedious stuff – the job itself, your visa and travel insurance. From £665

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USA J1 Student Summer Programme
The J1 student summer visa is all about getting university students out to the USA to spend 3 to 4 months working to get some cash together with an additional month to see a bit of what the States has to offer!  From £459

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USA Raft the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon exploration has never been so easy! Ride the Colorado River on specialised motorised rafts (making it a trip suitable for all fitness levels) through one of the greatest natural sites in the USA. From £1369

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