Beautiful beaches mountains glaciers and lakes You can find

“Beautiful beaches, mountains, glaciers and lakes. You can find it all there.” AT A GLA N CE PACKAGE INCLUDES: VISA, ACCOMMODATION, SUPPORT, RESOURCE MATERIALS. SEE PAGE 24 FOR DETAILS ELIGIBILITY: Exclusive to SWAP participants – Canadians aged 18–35. No student status required REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Apply 4 weeks prior to departure VISA DURATION: Any period up to 1 year SUPPORT FUNDS: $3,300 REGISTRATION FEE: $440 AVERAGE # OF DAYS TO FIND WORK New Zealand 6 days casual work 7 - 21 days admin/career related AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE Exchange Rate (as of Aug. 08) NZD$1 = $.76 Clerical Restaurant Bar $13/hr $12/hr $12/hr $16+/hr $12/hr $12/hr $13/hr SWAP New Zealand Career related Hospitality Theme park Museum EXPENSES Average night stay at a hostel Transportation pass – weekly Average weekly cost of shared accommodation One weeks’ worth of grocery food Phone calls and/or average mobile costs $20 - 28 $12 - 36 $90 - 180 $60 - 120 $0.04 cents p/m $0.89 cents p/m from mobile Lisa Hanam has been bitten by the travel bug thanks to SWAP “Sky diving in Lake Wanaka, white water rafting on the Rangitata Gorge, and spending the summer working at a hostel in Christchurch. It was all amazing! I now plan on visiting Europe and Japan. I’m hoping to be able to meet up with all the awesome people I met while I was in New Zealand. The world is too big and too exciting with too many awesome people to sit in one place.” Ashli Pitzschel liked the idea of having a helping hand abroad “I decided to go with SWAP because I knew they’d be there for me all throughout my trip, from start to finish. They helped with accommodation, job searching, and everything in-between. It’s good to know, especially when you’re far from home, that you’ve got someone looking out for you.” Lauren Anne Passarelli was able to earn money to finance her activities on SWAP “If you want somewhere to start, NZ is the place! It’s easy and very accommodating to make travel stress-free and convenient. Kiwi’s are very friendly and helpful so don’t be afraid to ask people for help. Try and find a job that gets you discounts on events or activities and it will cut your costs in half.” COST OF LIVING Can of Coca-Cola Pint of beer Cup of regular coffee (latte) Loaf of bread Tube of toothpaste Hourly rate at an Internet café Regular movie ticket Entry into a nightclub Average pub dinner One load of laundry $2.50 $6.50 $3.50 - 4.50 $1.80 - 4.49 $3.00 $3 - 4 $15 $0 - 15 $8 - 25 $7 THE EXCLUSIVE SWAP NEW ZEALAND VISA IS AVAILABLE TO CANADIANS 18–35 YEARS OF AGE. IF YOU’VE PREVIOUSLY BEEN TO NEW ZEALAND ON A ONE-YEAR WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, YOU MAY GO AGAIN WITH SWAP. 17 ACCOMMODATION s Two nights’ accommodation at SUPPORT SERVICES s Fast-track RESOURCE MATERIALS USA Arrival Information Pamphlet – information on Social Security, SEVIS regulations, taxes and much more s On-line orientation prior to your departure s Social Security application forms and instructions s Useful job search information available on www.swap.ca s Once registered you have access to an exclusive job search with more than 100 jobs s Electronic Welcome Pack and Final Kit to assist with trip preparation s SWAP s Ongoing a hostel in Sydney or Melbourne (optional) service to open a bank account service to obtain a Tax Number s Arrival orientation in Auckland hosted by our partners, IEP s Online access to IEP’s exclusive Members Lounge before you depart Canada. This site provides recent job listings, events and tips that will help while in New Zealand s Airport transfers to your hostel in Auckland s Hosting centre is equipped with phones, fax machine, internet and computer access s IEP provides ongoing guidance and support services in Auckland for the full duration of your stay s After-hours emergency line s Mail-drop and mail-forwarding services in Auckland s Social events (i.e. movie nights, rugby games, bungee jumping, brewery tours and much more!) s Fast-track support services in the USA, including a toll free 24-hour emergency number SUPPORT SERVICES s Online access to pre-arranged bank accounts that allows you to deposit your funds from Canada prior to departure s Online access to lodge your Tax File Number (same as S.I.N.) application prior to departure s Arrival orientation in Sydney or Melbourne hosted by our partners, IEP s Online access to IEP’s exclusive Members Lounge, geared to answer any question you may have about life in Australia before you leave s Airport transfers to your hostel (when you choose the accommodation package) s Ten hours of free internet access at more than 30 YHA locations throughout Australia s Hosting centres with phone, fax machine, internet and computer access s IEP provides ongoing guidance and support services in Sydney and Melbourne for the full duration of your stay s After-hours emergency line s Mail-drop and mail-forwarding services s Social events VOLUNTEER South Africa SWAP VOLUNTEER SOUTH AFRICA PACKAGE INCLUDES: VISA sA WHAT IS SEVIS? The Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is an on-line tracking system of the United States Department of Homeland Security. All SWAP USA summer participants are required to pay a $35 USD SEVIS Fee, which is over and above the fees noted in this brochure. Information on how to pay this fee and how to comply with SEVIS will be fully explained in SWAP kit materials provided. NOTE: SWAP cannot stress enough the importance of paying this SEVIS fee prior to your departure from Canada and complying with reporting requirements once you’ve arrived in the United States. three month South African tourist volunteer visa ACCOMMODATION nights accommodation at a hostel in Cape Town upon arrival. One night at the hostel in Cape Town at end of your placement s Accommodation with host family throughout the project’s duration s All meals with host family included s Seven RESOURCE MATERIALS Pack and Final Kit to assist with trip preparation s Work in New Zealand handbook provided at the orientation s Electronic Welcome SUPPORT SERVICES transfer in Cape Town comprehensive seven day arrival orientation hosted by our South African partners SASTS in Cape Town, which includes tours and work and safety information s Daily tours during the orientation week: Township Tour, Cape Point Tour, Walking Tour and Robben Island Tour s Pre-placement in a two month development project s Transport to and from the project site s Hosting centre with phone, fax machine, Internet and computer access s Ongoing guidance, support and emergency services from the hosting staff s After-hours emergency line s Mail-drop address in Cape Town s Social events s Airport sA RESOURCE MATERIALS s Electronic Welcome Pack and Final Kit to assist with trip preparation s Work in Australia handbook provided at the orientation SWAP USA Summer SWAP USA SUMMER PACKAGE INCLUDES: VISA s Four-month SWAP New Zealand SWAP NEW ZEALAND PACKAGE INCLUDES: VISA s Available J-1 American work permit (you choose the date your visa starts. You can begin working as early as May 1, 2009, no work permitted after Oct. 1, 2009) USA Internship and Professional Career Training (PCT) INT AND PCT PROGRAMS PACKAGE INCLUDES: assistance in completing the necessary application forms s Processing and issuance of Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa (DS-2019 form) for trainees and practical career trainees s Mandatory health insurance coverage for the full duration of stay in the United States s Participant handbook that includes: SEVIS information, Social Security information, taxes, visa rules and regulations and much more s Personal MEDICAL INSURANCE: ONLY WITH SWAP USA OPTION A s Bon VoyageTM Travel Insurance to Canadians 18–35, exclusive to SWAP participants. Oneyear New Zealand Working Holiday visa that allows for multiple entry into the country – Plan B for four months RESOURCE MATERIALS and Final packages to assist with trip preparation, job and accommodation searches s South Africa travel guidebook s Online access to SASTS exclusive Members’ Lounge s Welcome SUPPORT SERVICES advice and assistance in completing the necessary visa documents and booking your travel arrangements s Ongoing support services, including a toll-free info line s Agent ACCOMMODATION s Two nights’ accommodation at a hostel in Auckland Free with every SWAP membership Each SWAP participant will receive a valuable 24-month subscription to The Premium Web Edition of the Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas. 24