BUNAC Work America

Thanks for your reply.

Somepeople have told me that the Travel package is expensive and I could get a direct flight cheaper.

However I think I would prefer to do as you have done and take the Travel Package purely for the opportunity to meet other people.

As you have finished can I ask where you went; state/ employer?

Did you join the program on your own or did you go with a friend/ friends?

Were other people on their own?

Many Thanks

Hi everyone,

I am thinking about doing the BUNAC Work America program this summer.

I have done a quick search on here but I can’t find any threads on the Work America program, however there is a lot of information on the Camp America program.

I would prefer to do the Work America program as I don’t think I could stand 3 months surrounded by spoilt kids at a summer camp.

So has anyone signed up for this summer yet?

If so have you found your placement in the job directory before your heading out (don’t need to mention specifics if you don’t want to)?

Have you completed all of the Visa application process and paid BUNAC?

Did you decide to go for the Travel Package or are you finding your own way there?


I have never done anything like this before so it is a whole new experience for me (as I imagine it is for most people)

It would be great to hear from anyone else who is doing the program this coming summer.

Mark

I worked for a camp ground in Pennsylvania and an ice cream store in Delaware. I went on my own as well - and everyone I met was on their own too, I stayed with and travelled with 2 other people from BUNAC also. The travel package is not just a flight, so yes you could get a cheaper flight but you do not get all the other things - like first night in Manhattan, orientation, meeting other people, all the organisation done for you, phone card etc... so the flight package is good, and plus it is so much fun! when i went virtually the whole back of the plane was BUNAC people, all talking about what they were going to do etc ...

thank you for your reply.

I have emailed BUNAC today to request a hard copy of the lastest job directory (they don't do an electronic version)

I will be sure to look out for those jobs in the book. I just hope that there is still some decent places left.

I will be sure to let you know how I get on.

I actually want to work in KAMP USA. It sounds like a lot of fun! But I have a question. If you pay for BUNAC membership but don't get a place do you get your money back?

There will be loads of places left at the moment, March and early April are when most employers for Work America will be looking for people. good luck...

Thanks for the info.

Hey mark have you thought of where you are applying? I wanted to go to NYC but I'm a bit apprehensive since it seems like a dangerous place

I know what you mean I asked for one yesterday so hopefully I can sort that out. Lol London is expensive too but I really want to cut the cost while I'm there in the US. Learning Spanish seems like a cool idea you would probably benefit from looking at Texas, California, Florida and areas down south.
If you happen to run into a nice guy who speaks spanish send him my way lol

Grrrr - when will BUNAC get this dammed job directory to me!!

I know its easter but the sooner I get it the sooner I can start applying.

Anyone else waiting on one?

Hey,

I'm extremely interested in applying for this program and I would also like to take the Bunac travel package (to meet people etc..).. However, would people still recommend taking the travel package when you don't want to work in or around NYC? I'd much prefer to work within/near Florida or alternatively on the West coast..

Thanks alot