Cactus Volunteers Abroad Newsletter July 2005

The Cactus Volunteers Abroad Scoop - July 2005

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Whether you're young or old, beginner or advanced, just graduating or dreaming of a work break, Cactus Volunteers Abroad is your perfect opportunity to get out there and do something different. With our brand new website www.volunteers-abroad.com in this Year of the Volunteer 2005, we're excited to send you our special volunteers newsletter.

How It Works
Which Placement For Me?
What's New at Volunteers Abroad
Volunteer Feedback
Little Book of Volunteers - Order Now!
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:: How It Works - Standard 8 Week Programme

1) 4 Week Language Course *
with
Host Family
(Single Room, With Meals)

* Find out more about learning the language & shorter language courses

2) 4 Week Volunteer Placement
with
Volunteer Lodging
(Shared Room, No Meals) **

** except in Guatemala where host
family & meals may be provided

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:: Why Cactus?

:: Volunteer Feedback

:: How to Apply

:: Full Price List

:: Contact Us

:: Which Placement For Me? Click on the boxes below for examples of placements in each country...

:: What's New at Volunteers Abroad

NEW Combined Countries - 12 week Programmes

We are now able to offer the standard 8 week programme followed by a 4 week volunteer placement in another country. This is available in countries that are alike in culture and environment and where as volunteers you will have direct access to support staff. More >>

Mexico (8 weeks) + Guatemala (4 weeks, social placement with meals) = £1059
Mexico (8 weeks) + Guatemala (4 weeks, nature placement without meals) = £1109
Ecuador (8 weeks) + Peru (4 weeks) = £1059

Un Poco de Todo...A Taste of Everything in Guatemala

Learn the language, work with the people and enjoy all of Guatemala's attractions in 3 weeks!

3 week General Spanish language course (with accommodation in a local host family);
Volunteering on 2 to 4 afternoons per week throughout your stay;
Excursions on your 2 middle weekends to: the famous Mayan archaeological site, Tikal; Lake Atitlán; the village of Chichicastenango, famous for its large & colourful market.
Start Dates 2005: Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 & Dec 5. Price: £609. More >>

:: Volunteer Feedback - Costa Rica, Guatemala & Peru

Hannah Meir Nature, Costa Rica	Mark Swinyard Education, Guatemala	Alex Davydov Social, Peru
"You can read up before you go but, once there, there's so much more than you'd ever have dreamt of seeing or doing! Facilities are basic but you have the amazing experience of being in nature day and night, and being completely immersed in it all. It's hard to describe the feeling. I just loved it."	"One of my reasons for volunteering was to see how I enjoyed teaching as I was thinking of studying for a PGCE. The experience was extremely enjoyable and I have an interview at South Bank University next month! I had an amazing time and would go back tomorrow if I could."	"What can I say...I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, living with a wonderful host family, making friends from Peru and all over the world, walking among the ruins of the beautiful and mystical Inca empire, and working with children who truly appreciate my efforts."
More Volunteer Feedback >>

:: Little Book of Volunteers

The Cactus Little Book of Volunteers is a colourful, handy pocket-sized guide to our language & volunteer programmes throughout Latin America.

Order your FREE copy now! Email us your name and address and we'll pop one in the post along with our 2005 price guide. We hope it encourages you to follow your dreams...

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