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Live and work in the land of the midnight sun, witness the beautiful Northern Lights and absorb the natural beauty of Norway.

* Overview:
A unique opportunity to get to know the Norwegian people, culture and customs. Work in Norway on farms or in the tourism industry and get to see and experience Norway from the inside.


*Programme details:
Take part in the Working Guest - Norway programme and choose between:

+ Working Guest in agriculture, typical jobs include picking fruit, harvesting, taking care of animals, milking, etc. This programme is open to applicants of all nationalities. There are currently numerous opportunities available in 2008, 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 programme 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 £85).

+ Insurance is also included in the programme 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 finalise your start date with your host family.

Duration

From 2 months to 6 months

Start Dates

You are welcome to join the programme throughout the year.

Requirements

* This programme is only open to UK and Eire citizens
* 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.