Employment Opportunities For Nomads
We get so many clients asking us how and where they can get part-time employment on either a paid or voluntary basis, particularly while they're on the road, that we thought it might be helpful if we set up a resource base providing this information. Below find a list of websites which we hope you will find useful. Good luck & happy job hunting!
1. Grey Nomads Employment Service.
www.greynomadsemployment.com
An informative website with lots of opportunities for wanderers looking for work and employers looking for workers. Free annual membership for job seekers.
2. The Grey Nomads.
www.thegreynomads.com.au
Read about the issues affecting your lifestyle. There's a classified ads section, too, covering such topics as work opportunities, house-sitting & more.
3. Harvest Trail.
www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Work your way around Australia during harvesting! Growers often have difficulty finding sufficient workers at harvest time and this new service helps to match workers 'on the move' with variable seasonal work. A diverse range of organisations, growers & job seekers use this service.
Phone: 1800 062 332
4. No Boundaries.
www.noboundaries.com.au
An interactive website with lots of information for travelers & Grey Nomads & lists of job opportunities on the "Work Connections" page. Site appears to be updated regularly.
5. Jobwise.
www.jobwise.gov.au
Australian Government site with good links
6. Work Camping Information.
www.workersonwheels.com
Jobs and resources in the USA for working work campers, full-time RV'ers, nomads, RV vacation travelers, RV campers, and others interested in recreational vehicle life, RV travel, camp jobs, and working on the road.
7. Camp Host - USA.
www.camphost.org
Available positions for 'work campers' in USA.
8. Work Camper News.
www.workamper.com
The #1 source of job opportunities for RV'ers in the USA for 20 years.
9. Volunteering WA.
www.volunteeringwa.org.au
Opportunities for people seeking non-paid, volunteer work in such areas in Western Australia as:
- Carnamah - assisting with programs for youth
- Coolgardie - museum & heritage projects
- Denham - Monkey Mia Tour Guides; Dept of Environment & Conservation Visitor Centre
- Geraldton, Mullewa & Kalbarri - Visitor Centre assistance during spring wildflower season
- Greenough - Artist in residence (1-3 months) - cottage accommodation provided
- York - Assistance in museum & libarary
Email: info@volunteeringwa.com.au
Phone: (08) 9482 4333
Freecall 1800 678 114
10. Seek Volunteers.
www.volunteer.com.au
Looking further afield than Western Australia for volunteer work? This could be the site for you.
11. Visiting Volunteers.
www.volunteeringwa.org.au
Take a little time out during your travels around Western Australia to lend a hand and become part of a community you are visiting!
Phone: (08) 9482 4333
Freecall 1800 678 114
12. Western Australian Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) Volunteer Program. www.naturebase.net
DEC is responsible for the parks & nature reserves in WA. They operate a variety of volunteer projects including scientific research, community education and manual labour in field, office and scientific situations. Check out the site for current opportunities.
13. Western Australian Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) Campground Hosting Program. www.naturebase.net
Campground hosts are people who volunteer their time in national parks around WA to carry out a variety of roles associated with park and visitor management. They usually have a sense of adventure, enjoy the outdoors and have good health and fitness levels. Hosts bring their own caravan or tent which they set up to stay onsite at national parks around the State for varying lengths of time.
14. New South Wales Department of Environment & Climate Change. www.environment.nsw.gov.au
A swag of volunteering opportunities with DECC, the government department responsible for the many beautiful parks & reserves in New South Wales, many of which would be most grateful for your help!
15. Conservation Volunteers Australia.
www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Lists various conservation-related projects around the country seeking volunteers.
16. Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF).
www.wwoof.org
International information exchange for volunteer workers and the organic host farms who offer a learning and working opportunity in a number of countries.
17. Australian Bush Heritage Fund/Bush Heritage Australia volunteers program.
www.bushheritage.org.au
Give a helping hand to this worthy foundation dedicated to preserving the Australian bush - opportunities to help right round Australia.
18. Happy Vagabonds
www.happyvagabonds.com
Lists lots of volunteer opportunities overseas.
19. House Swapping Services - now there's a thought!
20. House Sitting Services - while you're away you might want to consider using a house sitter or pet sitter!
Note: Global Gypsies does not necessarily recommend or endorse any of the above services; this information is provided purely for information purposes & we encourage you to undertake your own research.
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