Best Web Sites for Short-Term Jobs Abroad Short-Term Jobs Abroad Portals Work Abroad Programs and their Web Sites

University of California-Irvine, International Opportunities Program, www.cie.uci.edu, Extensive directories for internships, research, teaching, volunteering and work abroad programs, as well as study abroad and summer programs.

Univ. of Michigan International Center, www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/. Section by Bill Nolting includes articles plus guides to the best websites and books on working abroad.

University of Minnesota, Learning Abroad Center, www.umabroad.umn.edu . A comprehensive web site with outstanding search provisions. Full contact information including links to web sites and email provided for every listing.

International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA), www.volunteerinternational.org,. Searchable listings of volunteer abroad programs.

Go Abroad, www.goabroad.com . Searchable listings of internships, jobs, volunteer, teaching, and study abroad programs.

IIEPassport.org, www.iiepassport.org, Listings are searchable under "format" (in advanced search) for internships, volunteer/service, practical training and student teaching, plus study abroad programs.

Note: U.S. citizens need work permits to work legally in other countries. The officially-recognized work exchange programs listed here may be able to help. See American-Scandinavian, AIPT / IAESTE, BUNAC, and CIEE.

AIESEC-USA, www.aiesecus.org; AIESEC Worldwide, www.aiesec.org. AIESEC (from the French acronym for the International Association of Students in Economic & Business Management) is an international student-run organization which offers approximately 5,000 paid internships each year in business and other fields in over 80 countries. Site has links to chapters worldwide. Note that application for AIESEC internships is possible only through campus chapters.

AIPT / IAESTE. Information and applications available from AIPT / IAESTE, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Ste. 250, Columbia, MD 21044-3510; 410-997-2200, fax 410-992-3924; aipt@aipt.org, www.aipt.org. Nonprofit organization provides paid internships in over 80 countries in engineering and science (apply by late Dec.), and in tourism and hospitality management. They can also assist in obtaining work permits for career-related practical training in most fields for both students and college graduates.

Alliances Abroad, www.alliancesabroad.com, maintains partnership programs for teaching, volunteering and other short-terms jobs worldwide. The program guarantees paid work placement before your departure and organizes accommodations.

American-Scandinavian Foundation, 58 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016; 212-879-9779, fax 212-249-3444; www.amscan.org. Web site lists both study and work programs. Nonprofit organization offers paid internships in Scandinavia in engineering, teaching English as a foreign language, business, and agricultural fields. Apply for internships by late Dec. ASF also assists with obtaining work permits for Scandinavia.

BUNAC Work Abroad Programs, (for France, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, volunteering in Cambodia, South Africa and Peru). Application from BUNAC USA, P.O. Box 430, Southbury, CT 06488; (800) 462-8622 or (203) 264-0901, fax 203-264-0251; www.bunac.org. Nonprofit organization provides a work permit and job-hunting assistance. Program fee of $275 (Britain) or somewhat more for Australia or New Zealand. U.S. college students and recent grads (within 1 semester) eligible for Britain. Non-students aged 18-30 eligible for Australia and New Zealand.

Camp Counselors USA, Outbound Program, www.ccusa.com. Offering programs for American students and non-students: Work in Australia, New Zealand, Russia and UK.

CDS International, Inc. Free booklet and applications available from CDS, 871 United Nations Plaza, 15th Fl., New York, NY 10017-1814; 212-497-3500, fax 212-497-3535; info@cdsintl.org, www.cdsintl.org. Nonprofit organization offers overseas practical training internships for Americans in a variety of fields including business, engineering, and technology. Programs offered in Germany, Argentina, Russia, Spain, and Switzerland are intended for young professionals seeking to gain international work experience. CDS also assists and sponsors work permits. Most internships are paid.

CEI - Club des 4 vents—Work in France Program (formerly CIEE). Application from: 1 rue Gozlin, 75006 Paris, France; Tel. 011-33-1-4329-1734, fax 011-33-1-4329-0621; wif@cei4vents.com; www.cei4vents.com. Up to 4-month internships or short-term work in France. Can also include French lessons if needed. Company can provide placement for a fee or you can find your own.

InterExchange Work Abroad Programs. Free brochure from InterExchange, Inc., 161 6th Ave., New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0446, fax 212-924-0575; workabroad@interexchange.org, www.workingabroad.org. Nonprofit program offers placements for paid work abroad, internships, English teaching, working on farms, volunteering and au pair in Australia, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, South Africa, and Spain.

International Cooperative Education Program. Free information from ICE, 15 Spiros Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025; 650-323-4944, fax 650-323-1104; ICEmenlo@aol.com, www.icemenlo.com. Organization offers paid summer internships for students with knowledge of foreign languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese) in Europe, Asia, and South America. U.S. or Canadian citizens preferred. Apply by February.

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education. LEAPNOW offers group and individual programs bringing together academic credit, strong intentional focus on personal evolution, and a database of 6,000+ ways to travel, study, and work in 126 countries for ages 17-24. Contact: info@leapnow.org, www.leapnow.org.