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Ever wondered how to get that job trekking the Amazon, becoming a climbing guide in the Andes or even just wanted to explore your own garden - then this is the guide for you! There are plenty of unusual and exciting jobs out there, a quick search on the Internet and you’ll find that out but this guide combines all the BEST sites out there and where you can actually find and apply for these jobs.Imagine your average workday as a guide, no more staring at a computer screen all day, you get to get out there and live life being paid to show other people how to also escape their mundane lives in the office. If you are the adventurous type that can handle this type of work then you may want to try to land one of these positions. Sea Kayak Guides: Instruct kayaking, taking punters on an 8-day sea-kayaking trip across the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, in Wisconsin, or be more adventurous and do exactly the same thing but in the Amazon jungle! From sea kayak touring you will get the chance to enjoy hiking on pristine beaches, or along forest trails, enjoying abundant wildlife on the way, fishing in the remote wilderness among the expansive sea caves is also always fun and relaxing. Sea Kayaking with Orcas:Sitting motionless in your sea kayak just off Vancouver Island. A loud puff shoots your glance to the side as a five-foot tall dorsal fin of a killer whale rises out of the water heading your way. Moments later, it begins it's rise again followed by the tell tale puff just meters off your bow... Just another perfect day watching Orcas from kayaks. To apply for one of these jobs please fill out their online resume at: Sea Kayak Positions CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (CATC)Marketed through Alaska Heritage Tours, CATC is a fully integrated tour company specializing in adventures in South-central Alaska. Providing innovative tours including a high level of service, convenience and flexibility with an emphasis on Alaska Native heritage. Escape the smog in the city and spend time in this remote and beautiful state learning the heritage and wildlife survival techniques of the Alaskan natives.CATC Employs more than 500 seasonal employees each year with a variety of fun and challenging jobs available throughout including some of the following: - Bartender- Bell Staff - Breakfast Cook - Bus Person - Dining Room Host - Dining Room Supervisor - Dishwasher - Food Server - Front Desk Manager - Front Desk Staff - Gift Shop Attendant - Housekeeping & Laundry - Janitorial Staff - Landscaping - Line Cook - Maintenance - Night Auditor - Prep Cook - Sous Chef - Tour Desk - Van/Bus Driver In the Wilderness Lodges: - Chef - Gift Shop Attendant - Maintenance - Room Attendant/Guest Services - Salmon Bake/Customer Service Reservations/Clerical duties: - Accounting Clerk - Reservation Agent In the RV Park : - Park Attendant - Night Attendant - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Maintenance - Van/Bus Driver Within the Marine Operations - Customer Service Representative - Deckhand - Retail Sales - Van/Bus Driver - Warehouse Staff Find out more by visiting: Alaskan Heritage Tours Trekking Guides around North AmericaDo you want to discover the States, have fun and earn money all at the same time? Then, SUNTREK might have the job you have been looking for... Lead cross-country adventure camping tours for small international groups of travelers. Travel along pre-planned scenic routes throughout North America, stopping at various points of interest along the way. Duties include: · Meet and greet group on first night, facilitate introductions, let them know what to expect, answer any questions and prepare them to begin their trek the next morning. · Facilitate daily camp set-up and break-down. · Load and unload camping gear and luggage from roofrack. · Drive 15-passenger maxi-van between destinations. · Work with local vendors to arrange activities such as biking, horseback riding, river rafting, etc. · Organize food shopping, cooking and cleaning duties. · Responsible for ensuring the clients have safe, fun, exciting tours conducted in a manner consistent with the varying dynamics and personalities of each group. · Maintain daily documentation of expenses, mileage, receipts, etc. · Be knowledgeable about the history and geography of the places visited during the tours and be able to share this information with your group. If you are interested in becoming a trekking guide for Suntrek e-mail: personnel@suntrek.com for more information. Adventure Guides in EcuadorYour great adventure in Ecuador! GEOTOURS, based in Baños, Ecuador, has been operating for 15 years and is especially designed to provide outdoor activity and sports tours. Adventure tours include rafting, canyoning, mountain climbing, trekking, jungle expeditions, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, paragliding, and much, much more. For more information, please contact : geotoursbanios@yahoo.es or visit their website Geotours Trekking and climbing Guide through PeruAdventure Planet is one of the few companies that offer true trekking and climbing adventures instead of simple, package tours. Offering a variety of hiking and climbing tours, Adventure Planet specializes in multi-day adventures that will take you through breathtaking Andean scenery to the highest of Peru's peaks. Experience working for this guide company which offers hiking, trekking, and climbing tours in Bolivia, Chile as well as Peru. For jobs or other volunteering opportunities check out this website: Work or Volunteer Climbing Instructors Climbing Tours & Expeditions - Was created by a group climbing guides with many years of experience (ASEGUIM members) specialized in mountain and volcano climbing, hiking, trekking and outdoor adventure trips. Today they have become one of the most required companies in these kinds of tours. Offering acclimatization for climbing on rock, ice and volcanoes. Climbing to the snow-capped summits of the finest peaks in Ecuador, reaching the summits of Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Antizana, Cayambe, Illinizas , Sangay, Altar and many more. For more information on how to apply for a job within this area please contact: Climbing Tour Jobs Trekking through the AmazonInca Holidays offers a plethora of hiking tours throughout the Amazon. Hike to hidden waterfalls, summit the cloud-scraping peaks of volcanic giants, and trek to the depths of the Amazon's verdant core, all with the same experienced guides. Afterwards, the same experts can share their intimate knowledge of the Galapagos with you as you sail blissfully through the majestic archipelago aboard one of their many yachts. If you have the willpower and climbing experience to undertake this adventurous tours in the heart of the Amazon please contact : INCA HOLIDAYS,Av. El Inca E4-407 y Arévalo. Quito, Ecuador, E-mail: info@incaholidays.com Rainforest Tour Guide Become a Rainforest Tour guide deep in the heart of the Costa Rican Rainforests. Discover the amazing wildlife and vegetation the rainforest has to offer within this central American country and help fight against the deforestation and capitalism that is contributing to the destruction of this beautiful land. For more information please see the website: www.laparios.com Pay Like all jobs, pay varies depending on the place and experience, which you have in that certain area of work. This can vary from $45-100/day for the Sea Kayak guides, depending on experience, plus employee purchase benefits and opportunities for high level training and internationally recognized certifications. Although a lot of the organisations in the more developing countries depend a lot on volunteers in order to keep their services profitable. Most of the jobs mentioned above provide enough income to get by but the personal satisfaction found in doing these jobs makes it all worthwhile in the end! Experience needed As you’ve probably figured not all people are experienced enough or have what it takes to become a guide in an exotic and strange culture taking care of up 20 people at time who have no knowledge of the language, culture or even there whereabouts most of the time! It takes a certain flare of charisma, leadership and understanding of the responsibilities at hand. Usual requirements for basic or assistant guides are you must be at least 18 years old, having some knowledge of the wilderness if not survival skills and camping history, 1st Aid & CPR are also a must as groups are often taken out of their usual environment in the middle of nowhere usually miles from the nearest hospital. For a Full time, experienced Guide: Usual requirements include being at least 21years old, having been an assistant guide or some experience in the tourism industry as well specific Instructor or Survival skills also help. It is also essential for guides to be active, outgoing people who love working with multi-cultural groups of people and have a sense of fun and adventure. Group travel can be exciting and rewarding; however it requires patience, flexibility, and strong leadership skills. Larger corporations usually give full training, for the other smaller organisations starting out as a part-time volunteer is more likely to help you achieve your goal of one day becoming a full time guide.As a guide you will be inevitably meeting lots of different people from all around the world so having those extra languages at hand always comes in useful, especially as the locals in the places you will visit will most certainly not be able to comprehend English. Availability of Jobs Most guide companies see an overwhelming increase in their staff during the summer season, which usually lasts from Memorial Day through to Labor Day. Whereas seasonal work is usually quite abundant if you apply at the right time of the year (the earlier the better), all year round work may prove more difficult to sustain. However, it goes without saying that year round positions are usually chosen from seasonal staff members, so starting off as a seasonal worker and making that lasting impression may just pay you back in the end! Take a look at some of these websites where you can find other cool jobs which may take your fancy:www.coolworks.com |