Advisors
Whether you’re a lecturer looking to implement a worthwhile and relevant practical
element to a course that you teach, or a teacher that wants to open up a world of
gap year opportunities to your students; BUNAC has the resources, knowledge and
experience to help you achieve this.
Established in 1962, BUNAC (British Universities North America Club) is a not-for-profit
organisation and has helped over 250,000 students and young people work and travel
overseas. Opportunities range from working with children for 9 weeks in America
on Summer Camp USA, to contributing towards worthwhile community development projects
on BUNAC’s overseas teach and volunteer programmes. Flexible work visas for America,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand are also available with full support from BUNAC
throughout the whole experience from visa applications to job / accommodation hunting
and travelling.
Add Value to the Student Experience
Encouraging your students to take part on a BUNAC programme will provide them with
the tools that are in such high demand when searching for employment. The skills
and experience that they inevitably gain enhances their employability, and as a
result can help your university or college to meet graduate prospect targets. A
BUNAC programme can also enrich the overall student experience and increase their
satisfaction levels of life at university / college.
BUNAC are also able to provide complete assurance that your students will receive
full support and advice throughout the whole work or volunteer abroad experience
through:
- Thorough visa-processing services
- BUNAC flights and insurance options
- Direct in-country support through partner organisations
- Informative orientations to help prepare students for their experience
Enhancing Student Employability
Students that choose to take part in a BUNAC programme find themselves at a clear
advantage over their peers when it comes to searching for employment. In most cases,
their experience provides transferable skills and experiences which can be translated
into a professional context. Core benefits include:
- Gaining essential career skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership
- Experiencing how businesses operate in an international environment
- Gaining “life skills” such as independence, initiative and resourcefulness
- Gaining a wider perspective of the world through making new friends from around
the world and extensive post-work travel
BUNAC Placement Opportunities
BUNAC offers a wide range of work and volunteer programmes in many countries across
the globe. Each programme offers its participants the chance to explore the world,
make new friends and gain valuable international work experience. However, certain
programmes are especially suited to university-level students that are enrolled
on a specific course of study.
BUNAC currently operate a number of placement schemes with various academic institutions
throughout the UK which provide relevant work experience for their students on certain
courses. For example, Summer Camp USA is a particularly worthwhile programme
for anyone studying towards a BSc in Sports Coaching as the coaching opportunities
for a variety of different sporting activities on camp are extensive. Similarly,
anyone working towards an American Studies degree should find Work America
a particularly rewarding placement, as the programme allows for virtually any type
of job to be taken anywhere in the USA for up to 4 months during the summer.
If you feel that BUNAC would be able to assist you in setting up a relevant placement
scheme for your students, please don’t hesitate to contact BUNAC by emailing
promo@bunac.org.uk.
Why BUNAC?
BUNAC has been pioneering international work experiences for students for over four
decades. A unique not-for-profit, student-centred organisation, BUNAC aims to provide
the very best opportunities for international employment and travel at reasonable
and realistic cost to participants.
The club structure of BUNAC is unique. Students are represented and actively involved
at all levels. On campus, Student Marketing Co-ordinators promote Club activity
and provide effective peer marketing of programmes leading to Chartered Institute
of Marketing Career Development Awards.
BUNAC's National Advisory Committee provides a representative cross-section of the
membership and has a role in providing student feedback and market intelligence.
This forum is the 'pulse' of the organisation and has a valuable role in the maintenance
of BUNAC’s student-centred philosophy.
In addition, BUNAC members annually elect three student officers; an Honorary Chairperson,
Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer to sit on the Club’s governing body, the
General Council. These are board level positions and the incumbents contribute directly
to the Club’s policy, strategy and development.
Request BUNAC Resources?
BUNAC can mail out informative programme literature for you to distribute amongst
your students in addition to Summer Camp USA and Work America
DVD’s to show your students.
To order brochures, a DVD or posters please complete the following
Advisors enquiry form.
BUNAC can also offer an informative and inspirational presentation for your students,
delivered by a recent programme participant. To request a BUNAC presentation at
your university or college, please complete the following Advisors
enquiry form.