Veterans Affairs Canada: The Student Guide Program

Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada aims to provide client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of veterans, their other clients and their families, in recognition of their services to Canada; and to keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.

Complete the on-line Federal Student Work Experience Programme (FSWEP) Application for Employment (external site). Applicants should provide a written resume which describes their academic qualifications and highlights their previous work experience as it relates to employment in historic site/museum interpretation, as a guide-interpreter, in public relations or as a tour guide. Provide two letters of recommendation from persons not related to them but who are familiar with the applicant either in an academic or an occupational capacity. References should emphasize the applicant's ability to work as a team member.

Successful applicants may be eligible for reimbursement of all or part of their airfare up to $600.