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Veterans Affairs Canada: The Student Guide Program

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The Student Guide Programme in France is an opportunity to travel, meet long-lasting friends, and teach people from around the world about Canadian history in both official languages. The programme is managed by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Join other students from across Canada to live and work in France for a four-month period as interpretive guides at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.

Work programs

Program type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 3-6 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
90
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • Graduate
  • High school
  • Current student
  • Undergraduate/college
Qualifications required
  • None
Languages
Application process
Complete the on-line Federal Student Work Experience Programme (FSWEP) Application for Employment (external site). Applicants should provide a written resume which describes their academic qualifications and highlights their previous work experience as it relates to employment in historic site/museum interpretation, as a guide-interpreter, in public relations or as a tour guide. Provide two letters of recommendation from persons not related to them but who are familiar with the applicant either in an academic or an occupational capacity. References should emphasize the applicant's ability to work as a team member.

Pricing

Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Insurance
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada aims to provide client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of veterans, their other clients and their families, in recognition of their services to Canada; and to keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.

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