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Take a career break to the USA for camping tours, lodging tours and walking tours. Travel the USA on a career break as part of a round the world trip or as a holiday in its own right.

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America 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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Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer
The main impetus behind this wildlife sanctuary is to give professional levels of care to neglected, abused, unwanted or confiscated exotic animals. Resident animals range from big cats, such as leopards, tigers and cougars to primates, wolves, bears and native American animals. Volunteers have the chance to care for the Sanctuary’s animals in its tranquil and beautiful surroundings. From £959

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Gibbon Conservation California
Based at a rescue centre in South California, the Gibbon Conservation project gives you an exceptional experience working with an endangered species, the Gibbon.  If you are looking for a trip where you can work independently to make a difference then you will enjoy the rewarding experience that this programme will give you.
From £799

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Hawaii Conservation
Hawaii, the paradise Islands of the Pacific, one of the most isolated land masses on earth, but not isolated enough to not need a spot of conservation work from willing volunteers. Hawaii is a haven for nature lovers, this project gets you working in the native forests helping to make sure that all things native are thriving and things such as weeds are not. 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 below… 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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Round the World B

On this popular round the world trip, we combine travelling with a number of rewarding volunteer placements in 4 continents. Starting in South Africa you will experience the diverse cultures and landscapes of South Africa - India – Thailand – Australia – New Zealand – USA.

From £8999

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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 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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