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We will find you a high quality placement
in either a pub or hotel, along with affordable housing. The
Work England program gives you the opportunity to work, live
and experience Britain like an insider. You will get to experience
the true nature of the British people and immerse yourself
in the culture of this historical country.
All Summer placements have been filled.
* Important Notice for Americans interested in applying for this program:
AIDE will no longer be accepting applications for the Work England program from U.S. Citizens after August 15, 2008. This is due to very recent visa regulation changes, which you can read more about here.
* This may be subject to change, once a final decision has been announced from the United States Government concerning the new Tier 5 system, and if the United States will agree to be a country participating in this reciprocal visa scheme.
To reserve your placement, click
here.
Eligibility:
* 18 - 30 years old
* Be a citizen of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the United
States
* Eligible for a work visa to the United Kingdom
* United States citizens must be currently enrolled in an
accredited University, or have graduated in the last 6 months.
* Must commit to at least 3 months
* Customer service experience preferred
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Location:
Placements are throughout England, however they are
most often in the London area. This can be anywhere on the
Tube map, such as Surrey and Cambridge.
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Duration:
The minimum length of stay is 3 months. Americans can
stay for up to 6 months. Citizens of Canada, Australia, and
New Zealand can work for up to a year.
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Dates:
You may begin your program at any time of the year
with the exception of the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday
period, which is generally December 15-January 15th. We also
cannot place people who wish to end their placements directly
before Christmas. This is a very busy period of the hospitality
year, making it very hard to train new staff at this time.
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What
you get:
Accommodations:
Your accommodations may be provided by the pub in
a shared employee apartment, or in affordable housing near
the pub.
Salary:
You will be paid approximately £145 –£ 195
per week ($260 - $350 USD), net of taxes, in addition to receiving
affordable accommodation. In some cases, you will receive
discounted meals. The minimum wage in Britain is £4.60
for people 18-21 and £5.52 for people 22 years and older.
Visa Options Available:
BUNAC Blue Card Visa
* For American Citizens
* You must be between the ages of 18-30, a full-time student
taking at least eight semester credit hours, and matriculated
in a degree program at an accredited US or Canadian college
or university. You must begin the Work England Program within
one semester of being enrolled as a full-time student. (This
means the last time you took eight or more credit hours.)
* In addition, if you wish to participate after completing
your Spring semester, you must begin the Work England Program
by December 15th of that year. For participants applying after
completing their fall semester, you must begin the Work England
Program no later than June 30th of the following year.
* Summer school and online university enrollment is not considered
for eligibility purposes
* Valid for up to 6 months
* Cost $290 USD
Working Holiday Maker Visas
* For Commonwealth Citizens (including: Canada, Australia,
and New Zealand)
* You must be between 18-30 years of age
* Cannot have previously participated on a Working Holiday
Maker visa to England
* Non-students are eligible
* Can apply online for visa, takes approximately 2 weeks to
receive
* Cost: Approximately $430 USD
* Please note important new requirement for submitting biometric
information - In some countries currently, including Canada
– and in all countries by April 2008 – you will
need to provide ‘biometric’ information as part
of the visa application process. This biometric information
consists of scans of all 10 of your fingers and a full-face
digital photograph. You will have to go to the nearest VAC
(visa application center) in person to provide this biometric
information. In those countries where there is no VAC, you
will need to go to the British mission. Your visa applications
will not be processed until you have provided the necessary
biometric information. The finger scans are electronic so
staff do not need to use any ink, liquid or chemicals. You
will have your digital photograph taken at the same time and
the whole procedure should take no more than five minutes
to complete. You should make sure that you do not have any
decoration (such as henna), or any cuts or other markings
on your fingertips before having your finger scans. You should
also make sure that if you have any cuts and bruises on your
face, they have healed or disappeared before you have your
photograph taken. Digital photographs must be of your full
face and you should not wear sunglasses, a hat or any other
head covering (unless you wear it for cultural or religious
reasons).
*For more information the Working Holiday Maker visa and application
procedure, please visit the following website: click
here.
*For additional information on the biometric requirement,
click
here.
*If you are Canadian, Biometric Data Centers are located in:
Edmonton, Halifax, Ottowa, Toronto and Vancouver
Summary:
* Pre-departure orientation
* Guaranteed work placement prior to departure
* Visa assistance
* Arrival orientation (for US Citizens only)
* Arranged accommodations
* Travel medical insurance
* Full-time local representative in England
* 24/7 emergency support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
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Price:
USD$ 1,365
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in
excess of the fair market value of services you receive from
AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser.
Prices are subject to change. Prices do not include: airfare,
visa fees, accommodations, meals and personal expenses.
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Any questions?
* Request
more info
* Call our toll free: 1 866 6ABROAD
* Chat
with us live
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