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Keep everything running smoothly by working as maintenance staff for KAMP USA, an ideal opportunity for students who want to experience summer camp life but don't want to work directly with children.

Maintenance involves both outdoor and indoor work. On the grounds you will be cutting grass, trimming shrubs and trees, raking leaves, grass and other rubbish. You may be driving tractors and trucks, and may have some dangerous equipment to handle, e.g. chainsaws, etc. Obviously most of this work is in daylight hours but as a maintenance person you will be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies, although for the most part the job will be routine.

KAMP USA places you in an ancillary job on a US Summer Camp for 8-9 weeks, with up to an extra 6 weeks to travel once camp is over. You may be placed with friends on KAMP USA, and with low upfront costs, KAMP is one of the easiest and most affordable ways for students to explore North America.

BUNAC provides you with a package that includes a free return flight, working visa and comprehensive work and travel insurance.

Duration

7-9 weeks between June and August

Start Dates

May or June 2010

Costs / Benefits

Benefits:
- Up to 9 weeks working on an American summer camp
- CV-enhancing experience
- Low up-front costs and competitive in-hand salary
- 30 extra days to travel the USA and Canada
- Personal placement and full support from BUNAC

Costs:
- BUNAC membership: £5
- Registration fee: £144
- Insurance (medical and baggage): £138
- Total BUNAC fees: £287

Requirements

Applicants must be current full-time students at a UK university on a degree level or HND course (or equivalent).