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• est. 1999

What do we do?

We recruit and place seasonal workers in the USA

We will : Coordinate visa application

We specialise in country clubs

Coordinate accommodation Provide general support Coordinate travel arrangements

Where can you find us?

Offices

Cape Town, South Africa Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Representatives

Johannesburg Durban Port Elizabeth

What is the history of the program?

1999 – first pilot group 27 follow up seasons Over 15 000 South Africans placed Spread to other parts of the world

Have you got what it takes?

18 – 29 years of age (chefs / servers up to 35) Fluent in English Have a good attitude and a big smile Hardworking and dedicated Preferably some work experience Available at specified times Have a valid passport No criminal record Medically fit Drug free Be a citizen/resident of the country you are applying from

Who will I work with?

At world class golf estates Members Management Colleagues

Where and when do you go? Two programs

Winter Program Florida, USA October/November 2016 to April/May 2017 Summer Program New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arkansas North Carolina, Illinois, Wyoming, Massachusetts April/May to October/November

Where and when do you go?

Winter Program

Florida – October/November 2016 to April/May 2017

Which are the Winter Clubs?

WEST PALM BEACH Jupiter

Admirals Cove Jupiter Hills Loxahatchee Club

Palm Beach Gardens

BallenIsles Mirasol

PALM BEACH

Palm Beach Frenchman’s Reserve

VERO BEACH

Windsor

STUART

Mariner Sands Sailfish Point

BOCA AREA Boca Raton

Boca Grove Boca West Polo

• St. Andrews

Stonebridge Woodfield

Boynton Beach

Hunter’s Run

Delray Beach

Addison Reserve Glen Eagles

NAPLES

Bay Colony

SARASOTA

The Oaks Club

Which are the Summer Clubs?

Alotian Club, Arkansas Baltusrol, New Jersey Diamond Creek, North Carolina Glen Oaks, New York Green Valley, Pennsylvania Lakeshore, Illinois Philadelphia Cricket Club, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pine Brook, Massachusetts Sebonack Golf Club, New York Snake River Sporting Club, Wyoming The Creek, New York The Muttontown Club, New York

What happens once I am accepted?

A prearranged job at a world class Country Club

What type of positions are offered?

Servers

Junior Servers Servers Senior / Captain Servers

Bartenders Hosts Line Chefs

What type of positions are offered?

Housekeepers Dishwashers Spa Reception

What type of positions are offered?

Golf

Golf attendants Golf pro shop

Tennis Pool Fitness

What happens once I am accepted?

A prearranged job at a world class Country Club Assistance with visa approval process

What is the visa process?

H2B (6 Months) October/November – April/May

Employer – Country Club Employment exclusive to employer Governed by specific rules and regulations Seasonal work visa Summer program – visa extension

Application

Approved

US Labour Department

• Advertise
• Interview

US CIS Homeland Security Application

Approved

What is the visa process?

Unnamed Petition

What is the visa process?

Workaway International Participants Designated Consulate Obtain Visa

Cape Town Johannesburg Durban

What happens once I am accepted?

A prearranged job at a world class Country Club Assistance with visa approval process A pre departure orientation in South Africa A return flight to the USA A post arrival orientation in the USA

What happens once I am accepted?

• ptional pre arranged furnished accommodation

nominal cost

free transport to and from work free medical insurance cover guaranteed minimum work hours over two weeks

Example: Week 1 – 50 Hours Week 2 – 30 Hours 10 hours overtime paid at 1½ per hour

What will I earn?

Wages dependent upon position

a guaranteed 80 hours over two weeks

biweekly 80 Hours

What will I earn?

Position Wages per hour

Line Cook $12.01 - $13.01 Senior/Captain Server $17.64 Server $10.00 - $11.00 Server Assistant $10.25 Bartender $12.06 Host $11.07 Dishwasher $9.57 Housekeeper $10.17 Recreation Aide $11.13

“Employee will be eligible for a wage review after completing three weeks of employment. Depending on the employee’s performance review, he/she could receive an increase in the hourly wage. In addition to the hourly wage increase, the employee could also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.”

What will I earn? Deductions

Taxes (paid to State)

Federal income (claim back) Medicare (1.45%) Social security (6.20%)

What will I earn? Deductions

Living Expenses

• Accommodation
• Furniture
• Electricity
• Linen
• Water
• Crockery/cutlery
• Telephone
• DSL Internet connection

Refundable security deposit

$10 over two weeks

Servers: Hours Rate Total Regular 80 11.00 800.00 Overtime 16.50 0.00 Total Gross Income $880.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 54.56 Medicare 1.45% 12.76 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 80.00 Housing ($140.00 per week) 320.00 Security Deposit * ($5.00 per week) 10.00 Total Expenses 477.32 Net Income $402.68

$402.68 x 2 Pay Periods = $805.36/month

What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)

*Refundable security deposit refunded at the end of the season

* Federal tax refundable

What other benefits do I get?

Outings

Club Christmas Event Optional by club - transportation is arranged to major tourist attractions e.g. Disney World / Universal Studios

What other benefits do I get?

Meet new people and have... Learn while you earn US dollars A stimulating work environment

What else do I need to know?

Overtime Career opportunities At will employment Tips No visa guarantee

What will it cost me?

Visa fees - payable to US Consulate Visa processing fee $ 190 Visa reciprocity fee $ 85 Passport courier fee – dependant on option chosen Spending money (for the first 2/3weeks) $ 250 Police Clearance – payable to agency $ 15 Payable in South African Rand at current US/R exchange rate (monthly) Money refunded in first month of employment

Information Session Representative Screening Complete On-Line Application Form Complete CV and Submit

How do I get there?

Curriculum Vitae

Depart for USA

OUTCOME: Mid to end August

Apply for visa Departure pack Pre departure Orientation

September 2016

Second interview

Country Clubs

One on one / Skype / Telephonic interview

First interview

Workaway

www.workawayinternational.co.za