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

Willoughby Golf Club

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?

optional 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 ($160.00 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