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Summer Work in Norway
By Louise Rankin
Working a summer job in Norway is a great way to "try out" the country before
making a long-term international commitment. It's also a perfect opportunity
to meet new people, learn about Norwegian culture, and experience the country's
beautiful summers and breath-taking natural beauty. Check out the options
below for finding seasonal work and making the most of your visit to Norway.
Farm Work
If you like picking strawberries, just knock on the door of a farm with
'Jordboer Tilsalgs' (strawberries for sale) along side the road. If you prefer
cherry picking, travel to the Hardanger area during their harvest, which
starts at the end of June. You can also pay a small fee to join a volunteer
organization, which provides you with room and board in exchange for farm
work. WWOOF (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) has hundreds of
farm work opportunities all over the world—check out their website.
Tourist Attractions
Big attractions like the GladMat festival or the Volley Ball Tournament
in Stavanger need part-time workers to serve food. Try contacting local
employment agencies, such as Manpower (telephone: + 51934100) to find out
more information.
Kongeparken, a large amusement park near Sandnes, employs many temporary
staff workers during the summer. E-mail the park directly at info@kongeparken.no.
Volunteer Work
Although it doesn't pay, volunteer work is a great way to experience Norway
in a way few tourists ever will. If you're interested in music, check out
the annual Stavanger Chamber Music
Festival, scheduled this year for August 12 through 18. Volunteers help
out with ticket sales, transportation, catering, and office work, and get
free access to many of the concerts throughout the week.
Salaries and Taxes
Volunteering is also a great way to avoid tax issues and work permits. If
you do find a part-time job, most of your salary will be paid in cash, which
can make taxes tricky. Also, you probably wonÕt earn more than 30,000NOK
(about $4,000 USD). However, if the authorities check your passport while
you are working, you will need to have a temporary work permit, which can
be difficult to obtain unless you have a job before you arrive in the country.
About Louise Rankin
Louise Rankin has provided consulting and training communication services
to international business executives for over twenty years. She works with
almost every major international oil business in Stavanger (the oil capital
of Norway) through her company, Communication Skills Consultancy.
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