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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.
* Important Notice for American Citizens interested in applying
for this program: AIDE will unfortunately no longer be accepting applications
for the Work England program from U.S. Citizens. This is due to very recent visa regulation changes.
* 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.
Until then,
You might consider working in: Australia
For citizens of Canada, Australia, Japan or New Zealand, you can reserve your placement
here.
Eligibility:
* 18 - 30 years old
* Be a citizen of Canada, Australia, Japan or New Zealand
* Eligible for the necessary work visa to the United Kingdom
* 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 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:
The Youth Mobility Scheme, under Tier 5 for Temporary Workers
* Citizens from the following countries may apply: Canada, Japan, 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, can take up to 60 or more days to receive visa approval, if all requirements are met
* Cost: Please view fees on the following website: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/visafees/
You will be applying for the Tier 5 applicant (youth mobility scheme), and the current fee is 99 (£), or around 180 CAD.
* 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, in person with no exceptions, 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, and provided all supplementary documentation that is requested during the online application process.
*If you are Canadian, Visa Application Centers are located in: Edmonton, Halifax, Ottowa, Toronto and Vancouver
*For more information the visa forms you will need to fill out and application procedure, please visit the following website: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs/
* Please contact Kimberly Wied, the Work England program manager, for any other questions about the visa procedure. Please do not try to apply for a visa before you are enrolled in the program, as there are strict requirements on the supplementary documentation you will need to provide at your VAC appointment.
Summary:
* Pre-departure orientation
* Guaranteed work placement prior to departure
* Visa assistance
* Arrival orientation
* 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$ 1,500
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
You might also consider
working in: Australia
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