JAB / 142 / August 2025: The Adrenaline Of Constant Wind
Vacancies, Leads, Links, Inspiration & Ideas For Working Abroad, Volunteering & Taking A Gap Year
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⭐️Bring Your Hospitality Experience To The Alps
FRANCE & AUSTRIA > Kaluma is an owner managed, luxury ski chalet operator working exclusively in St Anton am Arlberg and Courchevel 1850. They are looking for team players who demonstrate constant professionalism, a positive attitude and a willingness to go that extra mile for their guests. People who will really enjoy their job and new environment, and help to provide a level of service that makes a difference. See their roles here. An EU passport or working rights are essential, as is sticking around for the entire season from December to May.
⭐️Peak Season Ski Resort Reps
EUROPE > Select School Skiing is looking for positive, enthusiastic, and well organised peak season reps to help ensure that their school groups enjoy the best possible ski trip, both on and off the slopes during the 2025/26 ski season. Candidates with German, Italian, French or Spanish language skills and experience working with school groups have a better chance of getting the job.
⭐️Are You Partial To A Season In The Alps?
FRANCE > Are you looking for a partial or full season job in the Alps? If so, Buildmyskitrip.com could do with some chalet hosts for their catered chalets in Val d’Isère, Tignes, and Val Thorens.
⭐️Bighorn Bistro Is Hiring
FRANCE > Work for this family run restaurant nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc. They specialise in home made American cuisine with fresh bread and desserts baked in house daily. Their bar features a large array of craft beer and artisanal cocktails. They are looking for floor staff for the upcoming winter season.
⭐️Hotel Assistant Roles Available In Morzine
FRANCE > Looking for some extra end of season work? Alpine Elements has some hotel assistant roles in Morzine from early August until early/mid-September. Due to current work permit delays, they're only able to hire those with the right to work in France already in place.
⭐️Winter 2025/26 Positions Filling Fast At Merinannies
FRANCE & AUSTRIA > It’s mid summer, but recruitment for the winter season is already in full swing, and spots on the Merinannies team are going quickly (private group). They still have a few full time and part time nanny positions across top French and Austrian resorts for fluent English speakers with three years of professional childcare experience.
⭐️Outdoor Adventure Guide Positions In Arctic Conditions
FINLAND > Wild Nordic is seeking spectacular individuals to join their teams in Rovaniemi and Levi for the 2025/26 winter season.
⭐️Speculative Summer 2026 Vacancies With Sunsail
GREECE & CROATIA > Sunsail has been teasing out their summer 2026 vacancies for a while now. We’re not quite at the application stage yet, but it’s certainly speculative application form o’clock.
⭐️Teach Kids Spoken English On Maheshkhali Island, Cox’s Bazar
BANGLADESH > Accommodation is provided to native English speakers lured to the Bay of Bengal to volunteer their time teaching English to kids aged four to 12 years old on Moheshkhali island off the coast of Cox's Bazar.
⭐️52 Days To Timbuktu By Camel
MOROCCO > We spotted this volunteer opportunity near Zagora - a pit stop on the way to Timbuktu, apparently - where they need help greening an area in a huge oasis that is getting drier and the palm trees are dying. Els and her Moroccan husband are trying to save as many as possible and offer a room in their house to people willing to lend a hand.
⭐️Happy Dogs In Marrakech
MOROCCO > A Swiss-Moroccan couple running a cosy dog pension just outside Marrakech are looking for both short and long term volunteers to help play, feed, cuddle, and care for their dogs. Accommodation, food, language exchange, and a real dive into Moroccan culture are offered in return.
⭐️Dogs, Cats And Goats
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES > Mayreau Animal Welfare is seeking dedicated animal lovers to help them make a real difference to the lives of the animals on their small and beautiful island. They offer free accommodation throughout the year to people experienced with dogs (private group) who are mature, fit, reliable, adaptable, resilient and content with simple living. The preferred minimum stay is one month or more.
⭐️Experience The Rural Australian Bush And Live And Work With Dingos
AUSTRALIA > Twice a year, Sydney Dingo Rescue opens applications for volunteers (private group). Currently, they are looking for volunteers who can help out at their shelter for three months. The shelter, closer to Canberra than Sydney, offers free basic accommodation and food, plus working holiday visa sign off towards 88 days.
⭐️Another Chance To Hang With Sea Turtles And Wallabies
AUSTRALIA > It was only in March that the Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre were asking would we like to live on an island and look after sea turtles and wallabies at an award winning wildlife facility, free of charge, while getting food and accommodation provided. As they’ve been incredibly busy this year, they are looking for an extra volunteer to start ASAP.
⭐️Cook And Clean For A Horse Rescue Animal Sanctuary
SPAIN > A volunteer run registered animal charity in sunny Tenerife has a new live in last minute volunteer option for people who are happy to cook and clean, and stick around for a minimum of two months. 25 hours a week working in exchange for food and accommodation is the deal on the table.
⭐️Mini Cuddle Farm And Fresh Mountain Spring Water
SLOVENIA > Take part in Farm Narava’s intercultural exchange, and your helping hands and friendly, positive attitude will contribute to life at the farm, the surrounding natural areas and the local community. Activities include forestry work, gardening, DIY projects, and caring for the animals at their mini cuddle farm. You can also share languages, knowledge, and music while learning new skills such as traditional cooking, world cuisine, baking, and even self defence lessons for those interested.
They say their programme is well suited for single parents and families with children and, with little to no air pollution and an abundance of nature, it’s a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with the outdoors. There is a one time €35 per person contribution for one week.
⭐️Campervan Friendly Volunteering In Northwest Spain
SPAIN > Ralph and Gražina (back from hiking the length of Spain with three horses) have a shared dream of living sustainably, in harmony with nature, and building a community. To realise this, they’ve bought a farm in Asturias, northwest Spain, built a tiny house with an outdoor kitchen and compost toilet, and set to work, balancing their laptop time, and learning new practical skills. They welcome volunteer help, trying to get a few volunteers at the same time for the vibes. Campervans are welcome (they’ve got flat rock parking and power), otherwise you can stay in a tent provided by them.
⭐️Enough Very Well Looked After Dogs
PORTUGAL > Rhian Summer could not recommend volunteering at Tiny Shelter Albufeira in The Algarve, crucially missing “enough” from her recommendation, as becomes clear when she says their 90+ dogs are all very well looked after. They provide big studio accommodation in exchange for working five days a week. It’s hard work. You will get dirty, and it is hot out there, but if you are a true dog lover she couldn’t recommend it more.
⭐️Kids Club Leader
SWITZERLAND > Petit Verber is looking for an enthusiastic person to take on the role of kids club leader this winter. Providing fun and engaging activities for the children in their care is the name of the game here. Applicants must have either two years’ experience in caring for children or have completed the Freckles Junior Nanny course, and have an EU passport or a valid Swiss work permit. Ski nannies, holiday nannies and babysitters are also taken on here for both the summer and the winter.
⭐️Cleaning For Jelly And Ice Cream
FRANCE > A monthly salary, but not accommodation (though they will assist you to find cheap and affordable quarters), is paid to the cleaners working for Jelly and Ice Cream in Val d’Isere from early December to mid/late April.
⭐️The Pirate Castle Still Needs Staff For The Summer Holidays
UK > The Pirate Castle, London’s longest running community boating charity, have been flying the flag for opportunity and adventure on London’s Regent’s Canal since 1966, promoting learning, life chances and healthy living through a raft of paddlesport, canal boating, training and volunteer initiatives. They were recently advertising for paddlesport instructors and coaches. Their training and volunteering initiatives, formal accreditation and progressive coaching and mentoring pathways for ages 14+ enable people from all walks of life to get involved, learn new skills and help others enjoy the unique benefits of boating and being on the waterway.
⭐️Autumn Adventure
IRELAND > Carlingford Adventure Centre is looking for a couple of instructors for their autumn season from August 19 to November 2. Accommodation is available on site. Drop a CV to Ash Enright at ash@carlingfordadventure.com.
⭐️Teach And Surf
INDONESIA > Iwan Sang Dakhi has been hanging out in several volunteering Facebook groups recently in an effort to spread the word about the Fatora English Project, located on Nias, an island off the western coast of Sumatra. "Fatora" in their local language means surfing, and the waves at Teluk Lagundri Beach are ranked among the best in the world. Volunteers here - helping their efforts to provide a place for orphans to learn English, and a counselling place for poor widows to learn good farming - are rewarded with free surfing lessons. Otherwise, there is a US$5 a day fee for a dorm room. Volunteers source their own food from the many food stalls in our area.
⭐️Take Responsibility For A Portfolio Of Chalets In Meribel
FRANCE > Meribel Management’s brilliant property and operations manager is moving on, and they're now on the lookout for someone just as brilliant to take the reins.
⭐️Barge Chef
FRANCE > The Recrewters are looking for a chef from August 17 to August 30 for one of their barges located in the Burgundy region. Email bargework@gmail.com.
⭐️Chateau du Molay Catering Manager
FRANCE > A short contract, from the end of August to late October, is currently offered by Travelbound to someone taking on the responsibility for the general day to day operation of their kitchen at Chateau du Molay, in Normandy. Applicants should already be eligible to work in the EU, have previous head chef or high level sous chef experience, and conversational English.
⭐️Group Leaders And Assistant Group Leaders
WORLDWIDE > Love climbing mountains, trekking, travelling, and meeting new people? Ever dreamt of getting paid to explore some of the world’s most breathtaking trails? PJS Adventures, a global adventure travel company, is on the hunt for dynamic, outdoor loving, people oriented group leaders and assistant group leaders.
⭐️Conservation Internships
BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY OF SAINT HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA > The Ascension Island government is once again offering a 12 month internship. Starting in November, the successful applicant will share their new home with about 800 other people, over a million seabirds, and one of the world’s largest nesting populations of green turtles. The internship is unpaid, but each intern will receive a £320 monthly food allowance, free accommodation, and a return flight to the UK. Closing date for applications is August 21.
⭐️The Only Social Worker On The Island
BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY OF SAINT HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA > The Ascension Island Government is also currently seeking a qualified and experienced social worker to take on a wide ranging and varied caseload, delivering responsive support that meets the diverse needs of individuals and families. Apply by August 10.
⭐️Live For Free. With Free bills. And Free Wifi. How About Free Food? Maybe Extra Cash On Top? How About Free Cigarettes?
CANADA > Matt Peter is perhaps, maybe, offering some or all of the above to entice volunteers to his farm, ten kilometres north of Edmonton. You might get a private room, or you might have to sleep on the couch. You could be washing dishes, mowing grass, or typing a list of his belongings. He says a 33 year old female is there already. He has a 66 year old engineer, who is very worldly and educated, and a very shy young Korean guy. They’re building sheds and organising. Matt loves sheds. He is not a fan of Queen Victoria or French Canadians. Or Canada.
There is a negotiable $200 cash deposit per person (which he says you get back when you leave), and application is by text message and text message only.
Anita, in the comments to the post, nails it when she says this is both bizarre and wonderful. If it is genuine, then it fills her with hope for humankind. Is it genuine? He’s put a lot of effort into his Facebook profile if it isn’t, but we don’t know either way. We’re thousands of miles away in Turkey, experiencing a heatwave, and cold countries are quite appealing to us at the moment. Read the post and make up your own mind. Don’t blame us if you lose $200. (Please note there is a definite scammer (Gdtrds) posting in the comments to this post and others in the same group. DON’T join the Telegram group).
⭐️Ice Work If You Can Get It
ANTARTICA > The US Antarctic Program deploys roughly 3,000 people to Antarctica annually, mostly during the austral summer from October through February. They were recently advertising (until filled) for production cooks to work at McMurdo Station. If these positions have been filled, more nice ice vacancies (US citizenship or permanent residency required) may be found here.
⭐️Nomad Greenland
USA GREENLAND > Trump’s threats to buy/invade/steal Greenland have led this boutique camp and adventure experience purveyor to welcome volunteers to work alongside their paid crew for the first time. We spotted Nomad Greenland promoting their vacancies on social media a few weeks ago. Normally, we would have bumped this, but the uniqueness of the opportunity keeps it in, but we are more hopeful than certain they are still available by the time this issue is sent. If not, bookmark it for next year.
| Nomad Greenland |
⭐️Cruise Ship Activity Host
AT SEA > Peel Entertainment has been charged with the task of finding an activity host for their cruise ship owning client. The engaging, bilingual (English and French speaking) activity host will spend the winter in the Caribbean curating and managing the ship’s library and leading a wide range of thoughtful, social, and cultural activities.
⭐️Surf Hostel Volunteering
SRI LANKA > After some renovations over the past few months, YoYo Surf Hostel in Ahangama, southern Sri Lanka, is getting back to adding to the over 180 volunteers they’ve hosted over the past four years. They tend to recruit via Workaway and other work exchange platforms.
⭐️Skibound 2025/26 General Assistant
FRANCE > As a general assistant for Skibound, you’ll be stepping in to help your team mates across all departments of one of their three hotels in either Alpe d’Huez, Les Menuires or Serre Chevalier. This could range from covering night porter shifts, washing pots in the kitchen, serving drinks behind the bar, and clearing snow from paths and balconies. EU applicants or those with French work permits are preferred and must be fully available from mid November 2025 to April 2026. UK passport holders are considered, but must jump through some hoops. Other vacancies for winter and across their other brands can be browsed here.
⭐️Consider A Winter In The French Alps
FRANCE > Barometer, a Méribel bar, restaurant and pizzeria, is now accepting applications for all their positions: bartenders, wait staff, kitchen porters, all grades of chefs and pizzaiolos. The majority of winter positions start in mid November and run until April. Earlier starts and finishes are a possibility. For more information and to apply, visit their website. Woah there, Brits! They will only consider applying for work visas from you for chefs or fluent French speakers with relevant experience.
⭐️A Fun Attitude At Altitude
AUSTRIA > An awesome couple or two friends are needed for the winter team at Ibex Lodge and Riffelalp Lodge in St Anton. In short, the job is a mix of cleaning, changing over rooms, hosting dinner parties, chats with guests, check ins, and being happy and smiley.
⭐️Bar And Wait Staff
NORWAY > At Gudbrandsgard Hotel, you live in the middle of the slopes. You can strap on your skis right outside the front door, whether you are skiing or cross country skiing. They are looking to extend their team for the upcoming winter season, hiring bar and wait staff. Couples are welcome. EU passports are necessary.
⭐️Winter With Powder Byrne
AUSTRIA, ITALY & SWITZERLAND > Powder Byrne were recently utilising the services of Season Workers to secure new assistant resort managers and resort drivers.
⭐️Are You the Right Person For ValthoGroup?
FRANCE > Waiter, bartender, runner, assistant manager, sous chef, kitchen help, dishwasher, cloakroom, social media content creator. These are most of the words and not much more on the jobs page of ValthoGroup. They manage four venues in Val Thorens. Are you the right person for their team? Let’s find out.
⭐️Skipper Vacancies With Sail Ionian
GREECE > Vacancies for RYA cruising instructors and charter skippers in 2026, along with an experienced flotilla skipper, with incredible mooring skills, are currently displayed on Sail Ionia’s website. For a face to face chat, they’ll be at The Southampton International Boat Show this year from September 19 to 28.
⭐️Companion Wanted For A Free Nature Based Educational Project In Tuscany
ITALY > Founded by a group of families eager to explore an alternative approach to education for their children, Associazione Poggio d’Oro is looking for a sensitive, creative, and independent person to assist their nature connected learning community in supporting children and youth on their free educational path. Experience working with children aged three to 14 and good knowledge of Italian are among the requirements.
⭐️Live The Island Dream
VIETNAM > Phu House Hostel is seeking outgoing, social volunteers to help them bring unforgettable experiences to travellers from around the world visiting Phu Quoc Island. They prefer people who can stay at least a month, but are flexible for the right energy. You will be DJing, party and event hosting, dinner hosting, or leading walking tours for accommodation, meals, discounts, and island vibes.
⭐️Tropical Winter Farming On Ishigaki Island
JAPAN > An organic farm, focused on market gardening, in a remote region of Japan is seeking a Japanese working holiday visa holding, English speaking, experienced farmer or couple. There’s no nightlife, shopping, or café culture here, but you’ll love it if you like hiking, trekking, snorkelling, swimming, and wild nature.
⭐️Looking For A Summer Job That’s Anything But Ordinary?
NEW ZEALAND > Recruitment has begun for the 2025/26 Ultimate Hikes season, offering the chance to live and work in the heart of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. If you love the outdoors, enjoy working with people, and want to spend an upside down summer in some of New Zealand’s most iconic locations, they want to hear from you for their track guide, lodge manager, attendant, chef and cook, and guest services positions.
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⭐️Have Wetsuit, Will Travel
NEW ZEALAND > Love the ocean and want to see the Bay of Islands from the water? Clevedon Coast Oysters is looking for workers to help on their oyster farm in the Waikare inlet. This is described as a physical but rewarding role in an epic setting. Having your own wetsuit would be great.
⭐️Are You Into All Things Ski And Snowboard?
FRANCE & AUSTRIA > If you’re not a stranger to skis and snowboards and fancy an upbeat, upfront, high energy and rewarding season, then feel free to email Doorstep Skis your CV. They are searching for workshop and ski techs to help them provide their bespoke ski hire delivery service in Morzine. It seems like Skirental Shop Stuben Arlberg wants someone similar but fluent in both English and German.
⭐️Fit, Computer Savvy Team Players Wanted In The Victorian Alps
AUSTRALIA > Hoys still have some positions available (private group) until September for snow sport enthusiasts to join their rental store teams at Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain in the Victorian Alps.
⭐️Resort Duty Manager
AUSTRALIA > The Alzburg Resort in Victoria is currently seeking a motivated individual with strong operations and administration skills to manage a fast paced venue that has multiple departments. Temporary free accommodation and discounted ski hire are among the perks.
⭐️Ay Karumba
AUSTRALIA > Karumba Supermarket and Cafe in Karumba have a position available at their busy little cafe and supermarket in the remote town of Karumba in far north Queensland.
⭐️Bingo And Zumba
GREECE > Join the Worldwide Kids team as a daily programme entertainer at a luxury resort. They want an entertainer with yoga and pilates experience to lead a diverse menu of activities, including aqua aerobics, table tennis, and karaoke.
⭐️Singing, Snowboarding And Skiing
AUSTRIA > The Mill Irish Pub in Söll reposted this graphic on July 29, aiming it squarely at talented, engaging musicians holding the right to work in Austria. They are wanted to play solo acoustic, folk, trad, upbeat vibey gigs.
⭐️It’s Winter Hiring Season At Vail
USA & CANADA > Vail Resorts is hiring for the northern hemisphere winter season. Here’s some things to consider from some random fella on Reddit our Vail Resorts correspondent. They’ve a limited number of opportunities for international applicants applying through a work visa exchange scheme and on foreign skilled labour work permits.
⭐️The Adrenaline Of Constant Wind
COLOMBIA > At Kite Addict Colombia, they need certified instructors to work in high winds. If you have the experience, a professional attitude, and you like the adrenaline of constant wind, they are looking for you! They also take on volunteers.
⭐️Hungry For Sun And Responsibility
CAPE VERDE > You love the sea, wind and water sports? Speak English and German? Then join the Planet Allsports team on reception, on Boa Vista, from the end of October until April next year
⭐️Surf And Kite Instructors
SPAIN > Blue Adventure is looking for an experienced surf instructor for the upcoming winter season on Fuerteventura, starting in September. And Flag Beach Watersports Centre is currently taking on kitesurfing instructors.
⭐️Volunteer With An Alaskan Husky Kennel In The North Of Sweden
SWEDEN > Despite growing up in the UK and the Netherlands, Ben and Naomi experienced life with huskies from an early age. Ben took the chance of a handler position at Axehandle Mountain in the north of Sweden, while Naomi rehomed a dog that promptly trashed her parents' house. They were recently looking for people to join their team at Oatfield Huskies for the coming winter, starting anytime from now until, at the latest, October and onto March/April. The dogs need a lot of attention: feeding, cleaning, foot maintenance, just to name a few things. They also have several building projects going on in the summer and welcome handy people getting in touch with them.
| Oatfield Huskies |
⭐️Physio Or Massage Therapist Wanted
AUSTRIA > Alpine Sports Physio is looking for a physio or massage therapist for an immediate start in St Anton. A valid EU passport or the right to work in the EU is required. Their job specs are given here. Ignore the closing date - though be quick - they posted this only a few days ago to the private Ski/Summer Industry Jobs Facebook group.
⭐️My Ski School. Mine!
EUROPE > Hey all ski instructors, cheerily says My Ski School. If anyone is interested in a seasonal or high season job placement in Switzerland, France, Italy or Austria, they’re your peeps. They are opening many new positions in their resorts. Contact info@myskischool.com with your CV.
⭐️Skiing In The Desert
KUWAIT > Interviews had officially started and half the team secured, but at the time of writing, four more passionate ski instructors were still being sought for an indoor ski project in Kuwait.
⭐️Challenging Adventure In The Desert
UAE > Challenging Adventure is an outdoor adventure company specialising in providing unforgettable experiences for the adventurer in all of us. They hire British qualified instructors. On their jobs page at the moment, they are inviting CVs from level 1 apprentice instructors, and levels 2, 3 and 4 instructors. According to our notes from last year, they are most likely at the final stages of their recruitment cycle for the winter season.
⭐️Last Spots Left For Ecoventure Watersports Instructor Jobs
UAE > Ecoventure is looking to fill the last few watersports instructor spaces for their 2025/26 season.
⭐️Intern Instructors
NEW ZEALAND > The Kind Foundation need intern instructors for their Wainui Park Camp, 90 minutes from Christchurch. Other paid and volunteering roles are given on their website.
⭐️Join The Abel Tasman Canyons Crew
NEW ZEALAND > They are on the lookout for energetic, safety conscious legends to guide epic canyoning experiences in one of Aotearoa’s most stunning locations.
⭐️Hostel Volunteer Exchange Route For Spain
SPAIN > Laulima Travels have grouped four hostels in Spain that welcome volunteers, each one accompanied by a link to their Instagram.
⭐️Rebels Wanted
VIETNAM > Laulima Travels also have a Hostel Volunteer Exchanges Facebook group. The latest post there is from Rebel Rooster Hostel, who want a volunteer receptionist and a bartender to crash with them in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
⭐️Housekeepers Wanted In Beachside Town
AUSTRALIA > A resort style beach motel in Yamba, a NSW surf town, is seeking a housekeeper. Accommodation is provided at a reasonable price, but the position does not qualify for the 88 day 2nd year WHV extension.
⭐️Handyman Required For NW Queensland Cattle Property
AUSTRALIA > RG Keats & Co is looking for a responsible couple to help out with general station duties (private group) until at least mid October, or ideally until early December. They’re 100 kilometres north of Julia Creek along a mostly sealed road with only 30 kilometres of dirt.
⭐️Broome Cook
There’s a full time position going now in Western Australia, cooking for a cattle station team of between ten to 20 people.
⭐️Lambing Shepherd
NEW ZEALAND > An experienced shepherd with or without a dog is needed to oversee the lambing of 430 ewes in Winchmore, Ashburton.
⭐️Help For Cats And Dogs In Crete
GREECE > The Souda Shelter Project is a community whose goal is to maintain and rehome stray animals which have been abandoned, neglected, abused or born on the street in Crete. Taken over by Elizabeth Iliakis after the previous incarnation was allegedly abandoned by its founder, the project keeps the number of animals at under 100 in order to be able to provide them the service they need with the resources available. Despite the stress of such an undertaking, they’ve clearly kept their sense of humour and welcome volunteer help.
⭐️Animal Love
COSTA RICA > Volunteers are a very important resource at Animal Love Rescue Center, established in 2005 by 15 lifelong friends, all vegan and animal lovers. Volunteers walk the dogs, clean cages, do the laundry, feeding, and give love and attention to the 1,800 animals rehomed here. Volunteers may also choose to work at the adjoining resort, which both supports the rescue centre, and explains the use of a swimming pool as one of the benefits to volunteers, alongside accommodation in the staff housing area and three vegetarian/vegan meals each day.
Licia Moiola, who volunteered here for two months, said it’s very hard work, but you help a lot of animals. The minimum time commitment for volunteers is two weeks, with eight hour work days, six days a week. We also stumbled across this Reddit thread from a few years ago, which expressed a number of less positive comments.
⭐️Peak Hiring Time Is Coming Up For Teaching In Poland
POLAND > According to Steve, an English teacher whose journey to Poland began when he answered the door of his Nottingham flat to a Polish wanderer with a crumpled map, the honeymoon period of teaching in Poland is over. Gone are the days when scruffy looking backpackers with a degree in politics could rock up in a one horse town and find a job. Nevertheless, there is still demand for native English speakers in Polish language schools, mostly helping their students practice their conversational English, often in tandem with a Polish teacher who takes care of the grammar, according to Leah, an American living in Poland.
The new school year will begin in September. Now is the time to get your boots on the ground, either literally or online, and look for English teaching jobs in Poland. Telf.org is a good place to start for tips and leads. Other sources of help include English Wizards, this guide from TEFL Hero, and this one on Teast. Better qualified teachers will be of interest to international schools. These can be found here and here.
⭐️Seaside Sunsets, A Colourful Old Town, And Vibrant Nightlife Await In Gdańsk
POLAND > Hostel Mamas & Papas in Gdańsk is looking for a friendly volunteer to join them for the next two months.
⭐️Online English Teaching Jobs
REMOTE > Two recent visitors to Hostel Mamas & Papas were Rachel and Sasha, who digitally put out via Grateful Gnomads. At the beginning of the year, they updated their list of best online English teaching jobs.
⭐️What Eric Did In Oman
OMAN > Eric Woro taught English in Oman at a community college for four years. He describes Oman as nothing less than the fabulous jewel on the Arabian Peninsula for teachers of English and almost every other subject. Among the information shared in his guide to teaching English in Oman is the revelation that at least half the English teachers at his college were from India, and the peak hiring period for ESL teachers tends to be in August and September.
⭐️Teach English Or Chinese To Monks In Nan
THAILAND > Dedicated volunteers are invited to join the teaching team at Phrapariyattidhamma Wat Fa Sawan School, a monastic school nestled in the serene hills of Nan. Cultural exchange and immersion in Thai monastic life, along with free accommodation and meals, are offered to those willing to commit for a minimum of six months.
⭐️Teach Basic English In Phrae
THAILAND > The Dara Music and Language School in Phrae, in the north of the country, is offering a volunteer opportunity to teach basic English to their pupils aged three to 15. Free accommodation and lunch are provided in return. Currently, only female volunteers are accepted.
⭐️Volunteer English Teachers Wanted In Hanoi
VIETNAM > The Kidwell Academy would like some passionate and friendly volunteers from around the world to join their English teaching team in Hanoi in return for accommodation and meals. The minimum stay is one month, but longer stays are welcome.
⭐️English Teachers Needed In Astana
KAZAKHSTAN > Starting August 15, there are jobs going for native speaking English teachers equipped with multicultural awareness and sensitivity, tact, poise and professionalism, and a willingness to learn and develop as an educator.
⭐️Volunteer Opportunity In The Countryside Near Rome
ITALY > An Italian-Mexican couple welcomes solo volunteers, couples and small groups to help with renovating their grandpa’s house. For more details, check their Workaway profile and dm them on Facebook.
⭐️Switzerland And Travel For Nannies
SWITZERLAND > Jobsinchildcare.com is currently listing two positions in Switzerland with some travel thrown in too. One role is in Cham, Zug and combined with housekeeping duties, the other is in Geneva.
⭐️Service Stewardess For 85m Dual Season Charter Yacht
AT SEA > A big boat needs an experienced service stewardess to join a prestigious 85m dual season charter yacht, based in Europe.
⭐️Volunteer Accountant
MOZAMBIQUE > From research assistants and teacher trainers to graphic designers and photojournalists, Marine Megafauna Foundation regularly recruit volunteers for a variety of roles throughout their organisation and across the world. Business acumen is a requirement for their accountant position in Mozambique, though not so much that you’re unwilling to work for free.
⭐️Work With Taiwan’s Wildlife
TAIWAN > International Master’s and PhD students who are passionate about wildlife health, zoonotic diseases, and conservation medicine are invited to work with Taiwan’s wildlife (private group). Scholarships are available for qualified graduate students.
⭐️Farm Volunteering And Child Protection
PHILIPPINES > We noted Bata-Alima Regenerative Living replying to someone looking for a volunteer gig in Asia, if they would be interested in volunteering on a farm in the Philippines. They are a charity foundation in Mindanao. They are interconnected with Island Kids Philippines, which also accepts volunteers.
⭐️Rural Volunteer Stay In West Slovenia
SLOVENIA > A small group of people taking care of an abandoned farm in the west of Slovenia could do with a hand (private group) with animal care, landscape work, or carpentry. Length of stay could be anything from a few days up to a month, whatever works for you.
⭐️Volunteer Opportunity in Tirana
ALBANIA > Hotel Osho has revealed that they take in volunteers to help with tasks that may include reception help, housekeeping, or general hostel support.
⭐️Sailing A 17th Century Galleon
AT SEA > Can you imagine sailing in a 17th century galleon, touring iconic ports and participating in the most incredible nautical festivals in Europe, the UK and the US? The Fundación Nao Victoria is a non profit organisation that manages three replicas of period Spanish ships: the Nao Victoria, the Galleon Andalucía, and the Nao Santa María. They welcome aboard as volunteers passionate and dedicated individuals who wish to immerse themselves in the authenticity of bygone eras. A three month commitment is required.
⭐️The Vendange Starts In September
FRANCE > Mechanisation, climate change, and a dislike of backbreaking work for low wages in the hot sun all mean that the French vendange, once almost a rite of passage, isn’t what it once was for previous generations of working travellers. Nonetheless, as all the jobs wanted posts (not many offered though) in the Grape harvesting in France, Germany & Switzerland Facebook group attest, there is still interest in harvesting work in Europe.
The French grape picking harvest typically begins in September, sometimes October, with recruitment kicking in this month. Some job ads and guides, such as this French language PDF guide to the vendange in the Grand Est administrative region in northeastern France, can be found on France Travail, the French state employment service. See here for other regions of France. Contact details for half a dozen vineyards are given on Picking Jobs. Info-Jeunes may also be helpful.
⭐️More Harvests Coming Up In Europe
EUROPE > In France, August sees peach, tomato and apple picking in Provence, and tomatoes in the east and southwest of the country. Elsewhere, Greece continues with several crops for the next two to three months, including nuts, apples, pears, tobacco, grapes and other soft fruit. Head for the Pilion peninsula (near Volos), the rural area to the west of Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Crete and the central Peloponnese. Further north, bulb packing in Holland can provide work until October.
Worldwide fruit picking books are rare, but Work Your Way Around the World devotes a lot of pages to picking fruit and farm work, including maps, season dates, and tips and leads from its loyal readers. These include David Loveless, who suggested the colder weather in Alsace can put off some of the potential competition for jobs; and Dustie Hickey, who revealed that she took to selling off her daily two litre wine allowance in an effort to stop falling in the bushes.
The last edition of the book was published in 2017, but it’s not like fruit picking regions move about or change too much. Copies can still be found on the website of that guy who pissed off Venice with his wedding recently.
⭐️Tulsa Offers A $10,000 Grant To Remote Workers
USA > Since 2018, Tulsa Remote has welcomed thousands of remote workers to Tulsa, lured by the prospect of a US$10,000 grant paid out to eligible candidates. Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States.
⭐️ Fulfilment For Foreigners
JAPAN > Foreign staff can be hired via Yolo Japan’s job board. It’s their thing: they provide life support services centred on job search, so that non-Japanese residents can live a fulfilling life. As of the beginning of this year, 300,000 people from 239 countries and regions who are eligible to work in Japan are registered with the website.
⭐️ESC Funded Long Term Volunteering In Patras
GREECE > InterMediaKT is seeking motivated individuals aged 18 to 30 to join a fully funded European Solidarity Corps project in Patras running from October 25 to May 26. Volunteers will support multi media and admin activities. The application deadline is August 7.
⭐️Summer Holiday Staff
UK > The Rohan Tree Cafe have some front of house and potwashing positions left to fill for the summer holidays. They are in Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales.
⭐️Seasonal Painter/Groundsperson
UK > They’re looking for an enthusiastic painter/grounds person at Blair Castle Caravan Park. The main role of this job is to paint the exterior of 11 woodland lodges at the park, alongside assisting the warden team with other duties.
⭐️SeaVoice Social Media Assistant
REMOTE > SeaVoice, a storytelling platform at the intersection of culture, climate, and water, is seeking a creative, self driven social media assistant to shape and grow their online presence. This paid, part time remote role requires the right to work in the UK. Apply by August 11.
⭐️Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship
WORLDWIDE > Young people worldwide aged 13 to 24 have until September 1 to apply for a fellowship that provides mentorship, capacity building, and funding of up to US$2,500 for youth led projects that address ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues in their local communities through a creative arts lens.
⭐️Marine Team Lead
MALDIVES > If you are passionate about marine conservation, here’s a paid position starting in mid October in the Maldives. Atoll Marine Conservation Centre is seeking someone to lead and manage their marine team. A BSc in an environmental or biological field and experience working on conservation projects are among the essential requirements, as is committing to at least one year. Applications are invited until August 15.
⭐️Jah Wa Le Off Grid Retreat Volunteer Project In Durong, Queensland
AUSTRALIA > Based in the forests of Durong, Queensland, Jah Wa Le is a grassroots off-grid eco-retreat and animal sanctuary that welcomes volunteers to co-create a space rooted in nature, healing, and community spirit.
⭐️Heart Of England Forest Assistant Forest Ranger
UK > The Heart of England Forest is dangling a 12 month fixed term contract to someone who is passionate about woodland conservation, enjoys engaging with people and working outdoors in all weathers. This role is described as ideal for a practical person wishing to further develop their land based forestry and conservation skills.
⭐️New Forest Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor
UK > Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre is currently open to training three Level 3 outdoor activity instructors in various activities including climbing, raft building, and tomahawk throwing. The 13 month apprenticeship will also cover learning about the general day to day running of a busy outdoor activity centre.
⭐️Reading Festival Volunteer Stewards
UK > Volunteer steward places are available at Reading Festival from August 20 to 25. A refundable deposit is required. 2025's lineup will see Hozier, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon, and Travis Scott hit the stage.
⭐️Feeling Peaky
FRANCE > Peak Feeling Ski is on the lookout for enthusiastic, reliable team members to help them deliver unforgettable experiences in the mountains. They're hiring reps, hosts and housekeepers in roles described as perfect for locals living in the Alps (private group) who want to earn extra hours and be part of a fun, passionate team based out of Tignes. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU.
⭐️One In A Taxi, One In A Car. One On A Scooter Beeping His Hooter
UK > It might be a bit early to think about Christmas, but it's not too early to lock in some lucrative winter work with like minded folk, says We Tree Kings. They're hiring energetic and enthusiastic site managers and logistics coordinators to lead their Christmas tree retail sites across the UK.
⭐️Head of Wigs, Hair And Make Up
UK & IRELAND > Royo & Curve are looking for experienced production staff for the 2026 UK and Ireland tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. They also want a wardrobe assistant.
⭐️Artists' Residency In North Lithuania
LITHUANIA > Create something for this place that will last - decorations, murals, structures, an invention - or put on music concerts or workshops, and they’ll let you stay awhile and enjoy the bohemian hippy vibes.
⭐️Potato Hotel Owners Need Help
GERMANY > Describing themselves as a small hotel miles from anywhere in the countryside and, erm, a potato cult, this hotel and restaurant is the only potato hotel and restaurant in Germany. Imagine our surprise. They need help. These friends of the potato do ask for more hours than is typical of a work exchange, six hours a day, five days a week, but surely like minded potato lovers from all over the world who want to stay with them won’t mind this too much. A one month minimum stay and the right to work in Germany already in place are required. Paid jobs are also possible.
⭐️German Speaking Customer Service Agents Wanted For Netflix In Athens
GREECE > Can you picture yourself wandering from the Acropolis to the Agora, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s oldest city? And do you love binge watching the latest Netflix hits? If so, this vacancy on Yobbers is just what you’re looking for.
⭐️Squid Game Casting
USA & UK > If you want to participate in Netflix's biggest reality competition and have the chance to win US$4.56 million, casting is now open for Season 3 of Squid Game.
⭐️Volunteer Accepting Hostel In Varna
BULGARIA > Hostel Varna Botanika may still have a couple of vacant volunteer spots from late September onward - Tulio Figueroa updated an old post to tell us so - but, if not, they seem amenable at other times to exchanging a dorm bed (including in a female only volunteer room) for a max of three hours' work per day. Volunteers should speak English at some level, but they do not help with visa applications. While not being suspicious that Tulio is a wrong ‘un, we couldn’t see any obvious connection with the hostel so we asked them if there is. They didn’t think it important enough to say one way or the other.
⭐️How Ten Van Lifers Make Money On The Road
WORLDWIDE > Meghan makes jewellery, Koi does people’s hair, and Jenny stumbled into campervan sink design. They and seven other people living in vans talk to Kristin Hanes about how they fund their lives.
⭐️26 Unique Summer Jobs And How To Find Them
USA > Renaissance faire performer, ghost tour guides, singing servers, and paintball referee are among the 26 unique summer jobs suggested by working expat Sabrina.
⭐️A Side Hustle For Mountain Fans
REMOTE > Shared somewhere they don’t want to be credited, Mountains Magazine’s appeal for writers with direct experience of snow sports in Japan expired before we sent out this issue anyway. Still, skiers, cyclists, hikers, or anyone else with a love of mountains, may be able to leverage their expertise into GBP£110 per 850 to 1,100 word feature. Here’s their pitch guidelines.
⭐️Opportunities For Fit Guys
AUSTRALIA > Guys aged 18 to 28 can make AU$100 to 800 an hour in Brisbane for modelling, including in the nuddy.
⭐️London Based Chicken Shop Staff Wanted
UK > LadBible will pay £350 for a photo shoot on August 18 or 19 with chicken shop staff with big personalities.
⭐️Are You An Aussie Living In Europe?
EUROPE > Australian TV show The Floor is into the final days of casting for next season. You must be Australian - though you can be living in Australia, Europe, or the UK - and able to travel for up to one week for filming in a European location.
⭐️Chief Eats Officer
CHINA & JAPAN > Post a short video and jump through some social media type hoops to win a trip to China and Japan for up to 18 nights. Here’s the T & Cs. Open to UK residents.
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