Our programs outside of the USA are now under the
umbrella of our new non- profit organization: ASSOCIATION
OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXCHANGE.
AIDE
was created in 2007 in order to allow Alliance Abroad
Group to expand its reach and to give back to the
local and global communities, as well as create socially
responsible citizens. AIDE now operates independently
from Alliance Abroad Group, but continues to draw
from its 16 years of expertise and experience in program
management and support.
Check
our new website: www.aideabroad.org
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Spend
3 – 12 months working in England! 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.
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.
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.
Length
of program:
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.
Start
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 £4.10 for
people 18-21 and £4.85 for people 22 years and
older.
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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
prices
are subject to changes
prices do not include: airfare, visa fees,
accommodations, meals and personal expenses
Funding
your experience:
For many, the most difficult part of embarking on
an international journey is being able to fund your
experience abroad. Luckily, there are many organizations
and individuals out there who are happy to donate
money to a good cause, like yours. learn
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