You went abroad and had a wonderful time living and studying in another country. Now, you are wondering how you can give continuity to your international experience. The good news is there is a world of opportunities out there available to those who want to stay involved with international education or find a global job.
We have compiled some resources to help you with your planning. Please note that IEO is not affiliated with the organizations listed below and you must contact them directly when requesting information.
Volunteer Abroad
Peace Corps
An agency of the United States government that sends American volunteers to developing nations to help improve living standards and provide training.
Contact the UCLA Peace Corps Campus Recruiter:
Go Abroad
Browse volunteer projects and programs abroad.
Global Vision International (GVI)
Focuses on conservation and community development programs around the world.
Global Volunteers
Non-profit organization that offers short-term volunteer vacations.
Lead Adventures
Travel and Volunteer programs in Ecuador, Galapagos, Peru and South America.
Projects Abroad
Offers a vast variety of programs geared towards those taking a gap year or a career break.
IFRE Volunteers Abroad
Non-profit organization that places students in affordable projects for 1 – 12 weeks in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Volunteer World
Comparison platform for volunteer abroad programs.
Work Abroad
Working Holiday Visas Abroad
Temporary residence and work permit that allows travelers to stay in a foreign country while working a part-time or full-time job. Here are some other resources:
– https://www.volunteerforever.com/article_post/a-guide-to-working-holiday-visas/
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.
BUNAC (British Universities North America Club)
Provides work permits for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and internship placements in Britain for up to 6-12 months.
Teach Abroad
Go Overseas
Offers independently verified reviews to help you choose the best program.
CIEE Teach English Abroad
A great place to look for different teaching options and positions worldwide.
EPIK
For teaching English in South Korea.
JET Program
For teaching in Japan.
NALCAP (North American Language and Culture Assistants Program)
For teaching English as language assistants (TAs) in Spain.
Teachaway
For teaching English in Taiwan.
Teaching Assistant Program in France
Offers the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages.
Fulbright English Teaching Asssitant (ETA)
Places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers.
Job Search Database
Indeed Worldwide
International listings from different countries. Candidates can search by job title and location, salary range, date posted, and experience level.
GoinGlobal
Information on resumes/CV’s, work permits, employment trends and job opportunities in the country of your choice.
Career Jet
Search for open roles across all levels and industries in over 90 countries.
GoAbroad
Browse international jobs abroad.
Search Jobs Abroad
International job board for foreign work, international jobs and multilingual vacancies.