Volunteer, Work & Learn

Volunteer, Work & Learn Brochure Training 2011/2012

Short session (45 minutes) Global Land Product 05/10/2011

05/10/11Volunteer, Work & Learn Brochure Training 2

Contents

• Introduction

• Global Map

• Volunteering

• Language

• Learn A Skill

• Work & Travel

• Summary


Our World


Volunteering

Fast facts, brochure layout & suppliersWhat you need to know about our volunteering products


Why pay to volunteer?

How you can convince customers to volunteer Take the time to read trip reports & blogs from our staff who’ve experienced it

Keeping you safe wherever you are in the world

Some projects offer meal inclusions

24/7 support from volunteer partners

Donations to the project is included in the price you pay

Your time and money invested will make a sustainable difference

The projects need material, equipment, personnel & training


Fast Facts: Volunteering

2nd edition volunteering brochure What do we need to know?

90 projects world wide

33 countries spanning 5 continents

Volunteer or Voluntour option

Bookable in STAy, Sherpa & B2Bs

20 – 26% commission

Duration 4 days – 6 months

136,000 copies for 2012

24/7 local support

Different type of accommodation

Different types of projects

Internship options

17 suppliers

Fairly self explanatory – duration of

project

Type of trip – Volunteer/Volun

tour

Work logo illustrates what type of work is

involved

An brief overview of the programme and what to expect

Some of the best bits!

Project unique selling points

Upselling couldn’t be easier with

‘Extend Your Stay’ options included on most pages

Trip code – important!

Generally 2 codes:

1 for the main project and 1 for

extend your stay

See this Planeterra

symbol? Project is bookable in

Sherpa

Understand the bigger picture…

The nitty gritty. Be familiar with

the detail before booking

Lead in price based on

illustrated duration. Don’t forget to check

out the Inclusions Box

for ‘Extra Weeks’


“Any fears I had evaporated as one girl took my arm and despite language barriers showed me around her world.” - Helen Lester, STA Travel Brighton United Kingdom

Kenya Teaching & Safari


Project Brazil

“He opened our eyes to the Favelan reality and bridged the gap for our

language and culture barrier.” – Courtney Drake, STA Travel

Pacific Beach U.S.A


Thai Elephant Conservation

“There are many people at the project that were all very inspiring and all doing their bit to make a difference.” – Rebecca Noble, STA Travel Queen St New Zealand


What you need to know about our language programmes


Learning the basic language will help you travel around so why not suggest it

Broaden your travel experience

Immerse yourself in new cultures

Practice makes perfect and do it while travelling

Discover a whole new world

Make new friends and stay with local families

Languages can boost your CV


Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Thai, Hindi, Chinese & Japanese

30+ courses

9 languages

1 supplier – Globo Study

1 place to book

Bookable through B2B site

15% commission

Standard course option

Intensive course option

Durations from 1 to 48 weeks

Minimum age is 18 years old

15% commission

Choose from home stay or apartment

Lead in price relates to min programme

duration – see Price Box for

additional weeks

Some of the best bits! The programmes

unique selling points

All the nitty gritty to do with

eligibility, durations, board basis and more

Various language course

durations, standards/levels, combinations

and basis of accomm


An overview of the language

school, facilities and location

A break down of course

inclusions

Accommodation package options

and what to expect


Our new preferred language supplier have over 200 schools across 20 countries

Motivating & activating tuition

Highly qualified teachers

Dynamic teaching staff

Limit number of students per class

Good nationality mix

Different accommodation options

Welcoming & friendly staff

Broad & interesting programmes

Modern facilities

Central locations

15% commission to STA Travel

Beginner or intensive courses


What you need to know about our learn a skill products


There are a raft of adrenaline pumping products

Build confidence whilst being fun

Gives you a new perspective on life

Character building

Strengthens your employability

Test your physical and mental capabilities

Grow your knowledge and expertise


Look out for the ‘CERTIFICATION’ logo

20 programmes

17+ suppliers

Spanning 8 countries

Commission vary from 15 – 30%

Some programs results in accreditation

Bookable through STAy

Possible onward employment options


The programme’s best bits! Its unique selling

points

Where the programme is based/starts from and a summary of

what’s included

Product Code = important! Code

will be searchable

through 1Source (April 2012)

Illustrating his programme,

once completed, offers

certification

Lead in price for all programme

options

Break it down. Keen to know

what skills you’ll pick up

during the course of the programme?

Individual programme

price


Suppliers: Learn A Skill cont.

Supplier Skill Category Departure Point

Saltycrax Backpackers Learn to dive and kitesurf Cape Town> Blaawberg

Davy Jones' Locker Co. Ltd Learn to dive Koh Tao

Master Divers Learn to dive Koh Tao

Prodive Cairns Learn to dive Cairns

Awesome Adventures Learn to dive Fiji

Mojo Surf NZ Learn to surf Auckland

Island Vibe Hostels Learn to surf Jeffrey’s Bay> Garden Route

Mojo Surf AU Learn to surf & learn to be a surf instructor Sydney

Jillaroo Jackaroo Australia Learn to be a Jillaroo/Jackaroo Sydney

Ecuador Kite Surf Learn to kite surf Manta

Surtrek Learn to be a Chagra Quito

Milhouse Hostel Learn to dance Buenos Aires

Urban Adventures Thailand Learn to cook Chiang Mai

Indian Holidays Learn to cook Delhi > Jaipur

NZONE Learn to skydive Queenstown

Explore Whitsundays Learn to sail Whitsundays

Kwantu Private Game Reserve Learn to be a game ranger Port Elizabeth > Kwantu


What you need to know about our Work & Travel products


Learn more about Work & Travel products to help your customer work abroad

Programmes offer much more than just a tourist experience

Working abroad funds further travel

Opportunity to work alongside locals

International experience looks fantastic on a CV

Learn new cultures and live day-to-day in another country

Earn a living whilst overseas


Products will differ in each division so check your brochure!

50+ programmes

10+ suppliers

Spanning 12+ countries

Commission vary from £/$/50 – US$500

And commission from 20 – 28%

24/7 support in home/host country

Bookable through STAy and B2Bs

Some programmes offer visa assistance

Group flight options

Differing age restrictions

Some require specific experience

Some programmes require skill sets


The programme’s best bits! Its unique selling

points

Fairly important! Restrictions

range from age, nationality, skill set, qualification

and language

Take note! Departures

range from days of the week to date, months

and even seasons

Product Code = important! Code

will be searchable

through 1Source (April 2012)

Understand the bigger picture.

Many programmes

involve multiple steps within the

application process

Break it down. Keen to know

how life pre and during the programme

works day by day?

A large part of Work & Travel

is all about potential

earnings!

Duration – min & max



Summary

Volunteer, Work & Learn brochure What do you now know?

136,000 copies distributed globally

180+ life changing trips

90 volunteering projects

20+ language programs

20 learn a new skill products

50+ Work & Travel products

End short version of brochure training

Contact

Hien Tran [email protected]

Kate Walker [email protected]

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