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International Rural Exchange Program

Outbound Program

International Rural Exchange works with partner organizations around the world to provide exchange opportunities for young Canadians who wish to broaden their agricultural experiences. The placements available vary from country to country but generally fall under the following categories: agriculture, agri-home, horticulture, equine, and oenology/wine.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• single and between the ages of 19 and 29

• in good mental and physical health

• a Canadian citizen

• free of criminal record

• mature, flexible, open-minded, committed, and willing to make adjustments

You also should:

• have at least one year's practical experience in agriculture, horticulture, home management, or in your chosen placement field.

• have a valid driver's license

• have no dependent children

• have a good understanding of English

• expect to work long hours (depending on season). Farming can be labor intensive.
   

Outbound Agriculture & Agri-home

The placement type will vary from country to country but the following agricultural placements are generally available: beef, dairy, field crops & machinery, sheep, pigs, and mixed farming. IRE, in conjunction with our country partners, can offer agricultural & agri-home placements in the following countries:

• Australia

• Denmark

• France

• Germany

• New Zealand

• Norway

• South Africa

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• United Kingdom

• United States of America

Outbound Horticulture

The horticultural placements available can include: fruit, vegetable, market gardening, landscaping, garden centers, cut flowers, and tree nurseries and will vary from country to country. IRE, in conjunction with our country partners, can offer horticultural placements in the following countries:

• Australia

• France

• Germany

• New Zealand

• Norway

• South Africa

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• United Kingdom

• United States of America

Outbound Equine

Equine placements can include: Equestrian (show jumping, dressage, eventing, riding school, hunting, showing, or instructor), Western/Ranch (working ranch, reining, halter, western pleasure, or cutting), Breeding (mares/foals, stallions, or yearling preparation), Racing (track rider, jockey, breaking, or stable hand), and Polo. The placements will vary from partner to partner but are generally available in the following countries:

• Australia

• France

• New Zealand

• United Kingdom

• United States of America
   

Outbound Oenology/Wine

IRE, together with our country partners, can offer oenology placements in the following countries:

• Australia

• France

• Germany

• New Zealand

• United Kingdom

• United States of America

~ For more detailed information on our outbound program including the intake times and placement categories our partners offer, approximate program cost and approximate wages you will earn, please send an e-mail to info@irecanada.ca and make sure to indicate the country or countries you are interested in. We will then send you our program information booklet and application form.

International Rural Exchange ~
Box 367  Alameda, Saskatchewan
S0C 0A0
CANADA
Tel: 1-306-489-4407
Fax: 1-306-489-4607
e-mail: info@irecanada.ca