Description

A unique opportunity to live and work in the land of the midnight sun while enhancing your qualifications in the tourism industry or discovering the fabulous work of Norwegian farmers. This volunteer program is a chance to get to know the Norwegian people, culture and custom by seeing this wonderful country from the inside.

Take part in the Working Guest-Norway program and choose to become a witness of the beautiful Northern Lights and absorb the natural beauty of an amazing country.

Highlights

As a future participant in the Working Guest - Norway program you will choose between:

- Working Guest in agriculture, typical jobs include picking fruit, harvesting, taking care of animals, milking & etc. This program is open to applicants of all nationalities. There are currently numerous opportunities available, particularly for working guests who have experience of working with horses.

- Working Guest in tourism, typical jobs include housekeeping, cook, waiter or receptionist, etc. This program is open to citizens of the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA).

In return for working approximately 35 hours per week (with one and a half days off per week), you'll receive your accommodation and food and you'll receive a weekly pocket money of 890 Norwegian Krona (approx GBP 85).

Insurance is also included in the program as well as 24-hour support from our local partners and your host family

As your application is distributed to those who have requested a Working Guest - we'll work closely with you to ensure your application is positive and has the best chance of receiving offers from host families.

* How the placement process works:
Once you have applied, we work with our Norwegian team to distribute your application as far and wide as possible across Norway. A Host Family who would like to offer you a placement will then contact you directly for a telephone interview - it is then your choice to accept or decline the offer.

Shortly afterwards, you will receive the contract, then all you have to do is finalize your start date with your host family.

Qualifications

* Minimum age 18 yrs
* Working Guest in agriculture: This program is only open to UK and Eire citizens.
* Working Guest in tourism: This program is only open to UK and Eire citizens.

Additionally all participants must:
* Be resident in the UK
* Speak English fluently
* Be motivated to stay in a Norwegian family and willing to adapt yourself into their way of life
* Be prepared to perform various tasks proposed by the hosts
* Have agricultural experience (only for farms)
* International volunteers are welcome.

Job Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 550 GBP

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

European Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

WAVA's Mission Statement

WAVA's Responsible Travel policy is its mission statement. It's not an ideology. It is not a cast-iron set of rigid guidelines and procedures. Rather, it is a spectrum of principles and concepts that promote co-operation and learning not only by those in the London office, but also with all other parties involved - travellers, partners and host communities - ensuring each can mutually benefit. We do our best to understand our travellers' needs, responsibly preparing them to have great experiences, and we produce content that accurately informs our travellers of what they can expect to encounter when abroad.

Year Founded

2010