Friday, September 14, 2007

Guadeloupe!!!

Do you like to travel? Are you good with groups of ambitious and energetic teenagers? Think about heading to Guadeloupe as a leader for VISIONS Service Adventures. (Actually, there are lots of countries you could go to with VISIONS, but I like the way it feels to say Gwa-de-LOO-pay--what a great name). Leaders keep the group members happy with each other (to the best of their abilities), and direct building, cleaning, and other community service projects. You might even get to apprentice with an artisan who weaves fishermen's salakus, wide round-brimmed hats unique to the area where you'll be staying.

The first obvious downside is that trips only go in July and August and, well, it's September now. But I just found out about this job and figured that if I tell you now maybe by the time summer rolls around next year you'll have gathered the ambition to apply and actually go.

The perks? Free housing, meals, travel, and stipend of $250+/week.

What you need: Standard first aid, CPR, and water safety is required; advanced wilderness safety certifications and carpentry/masonry skills are a plus.

Here's the site: http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/programs/guadeloupe.htm

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