We are looking for dynamic, efficient and responsible people to join the British Council Higher Education team in Almaty and Astana to provide a professional and welcoming assistance services at “Education UK” fair.

We have 16 vacancies for the posts of:

Exhibition Volunteer *, Almaty, 25th September 2012, 14:00-20:00 and  

16 vacancies for the posts of:

Exhibition Volunteer *, Astana, 26th September 2012, 14:00- 20:00

Key competencies include ability to communicate and connect with others, to assist visitors and coordinate activities at the day of the event. Good English and Russian language skills are required. Applicants should be over 18 years old.

There will be an induction session for all successful volunteers before the dates of the exhibition.

That is the first time the British Council is organizing an educational fair as a sole executive body. We are committed to making this even a great one.

The organisation relies on the goodwill of our volunteers, and your dedication and integrity is vital to success of the Education UK Exhibition.

As an appreciation of your work we are happy to invite our volunteers to the reception with the British Council and the UK Universities’ representatives after 8pm on the day of the exhibition.

Besides, the most active and responsible volunteers will be awarder with a letter of appreciation.

If you are someone who encompasses all of the above qualities and more, apply now by completing a British Council application form in English – please do not send CVs or covering letters.

Applications should be sent to: anar.berdykulova@britishcouncil.org

Closing date for applications: 30 August, 2012. We expect to complete the selection process by the end of August, 2012.

For further information please contact:

Anara Berdykulova T: + 7 (727) 244 4144, ext. 102 or

Yuliya Pechenkina + 7 (727) 244-41-44, ext. 403

* The following Volunteer positions are open in each city:

-Presentations coordinator – 4 vacancies

-Registration coordinator- 5 vacancies

-Cloakroom coordinator- 2 vacancies

-General exhibition coordinator- 4 vacancies

-Hospitality coordinator- 1 vacancy

-Interpreters