BUNAC
Through BUNAC’s Work in Britain program, you can become a part of everyday British life and experience first-hand Britain’s fascinating blend of old and new.
2008 Program closes in September

Please note that the last day for issuing a 2008 Blue Card is 30 September. Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible. See How to Apply for further information.
Now available for Work in Britain participants:
enhanced facilities and resources in BUNAC's London office so that job and accommodation hunting is now easier and more convenient than ever.

In addition to the standard services such as access to computers and payphones, mail drop and forwarding, bulletin boards, faxing and photocopying facilities, participants now have free internet access and free access to BUNAC's intranet. All current job and accommodation vacancies throughout the UK are listed and grouped to make searching simple.

Work in Britain

Britain is a great destination for young travelers, offering grand castles, traditional pubs, great shopping, beautiful scenery, museums and stately homes, outrageous fashions and trendsetting music and theater. To really get to know Britain from the inside, nothing beats living and working there for an extended period of time.

Britain may be small in size but nevertheless offers a wide variety of places in which to live and work. Possibilities include the metropolitan area of London, one of the northern English cities such as Manchester, historic York, or Edinburgh in Scotland, picturesque rural Britain, or in a seaside resort. As a participant on Work in Britain, you are able to work anywhere in Britain - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

How the program works

The Student Exchange Employment Program Blue Card provided to Work in Britain participants acts as an entry visa and allows US university students and recent graduates to work in Britain for up to six months. The program is approved by the British Government and is a reciprocal work/travel exchange program. The Blue Card is available to eligible US citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 and upwards.

Work in Britain is sponsored by BUNAC and the Blue Card is issued from the BUNAC office in Connecticut. In association with IENA, International Exchange of North America, BUNAC operates several reciprocal work/travel programs between Britain and North America.

Work in Britain offers:

  • Exclusive and unlimited use of BUNAC’s walk-in Resource Centres in London and Edinburgh. Facilities include free internet access, access to extensive job and accommodation listings, message-taking service, mail drop and forwarding, bulletin boards, faxing and photocopying facilities
  • Informative welcome orientation on arrival offering detailed information and advice on living, working and traveling in the UK
  • NOW AVAILABLE! Free access to BUNAC’s intranet in the London office. The easy way to find work and accommodation
  • Comprehensive program handbook including hundreds of UK job vacancies
  • Social program of events and trips in Britain and Europe
  • Expert advice and practical help and support from BUNAC’s friendly and professional Incoming program staff
  • Bi-monthly program e-newsletters updating participants on news, program services or social events
  • NOW AVAILABLE! www.bunac.org/incoming, our dedicated webpage for you to stay completely up-to-date
  • Access to two centrally-located BUNAC-owned London hostels offering both short and long-term accommodation at a competitive rate
  • Free membership to International Students House and use of all facilities at a subsidised rate
  • The opportunity to meet up with and socialize with other program participants from all over the world.