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Work & Travel in PORTUGAL
Portugal, has been recognised as the World's and Europe’s “Best Travel Destination" repeatedly, by the World Travel Awards. 850 kilometres of beaches, 3.000 hours a year of sunshine and a friendly population of 10 million. These facts underpin our successful Work and Travel experience in the sun.
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English is widely spoken in Portugal. Expecting to improve your English in Portugal may sound counter intuitive. However, English is, the working language for all management with our top quality hotel partners. A functional English competence is required for programme eligibility.
Expect full support to be provided for the duration of the programme, from Induction to completion. Accommodation and daily meals are included. Earn earn pocket money, or the national minimum wage while you improve your English in the sunshine on the beach.
PROGRAM FACTS
Start Date
Year round.
More vacancies between march and october.
Location
Through Portugal.
From sunny beaches resorts in the Algarve to the historic and trendy Lisboa.
Duration
3 months to 1 year.
Possible to extend.
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Business Types
Hotels, Restaurants, Inns & Lodges, Pubs, Spas & Resorts, Country Homes and Holiday Parks.
Application Period
Year round.
At least 1 to 2 months in advance to the desired start date.
Placement Positions
General Assistant, F&B Restaurant, F&B Lounge, Chef, Duty Managers, Reception, Hotel Porter.
Independence Guaranteed
Participants support their own stay in Portugal. Accommodation and meals are provided plus pocket money, or the national minimum wage.
PARTICIPANT'S REQUIREMENTS
Nationalities
European Union, EFTA and Working Holiday Visa (Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, South Korea and USA).
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Profile
Candidates from all fields, no previous experience is required for the entry level positions. Customer service experience is valuable.
Age
18 to 30 years old.
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Other Requirements
Motivation to live and work in Portugal.
Flexibility, initiative and open mind.
Clean criminal record.
Physically and mentally healthy.Liability insurance.Access to healthcare or health insurance.
Language
Intermediate level of English (QECR B1) or higher, other languages are an added value.
PROGRAM GUARANTEES
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Placement with a company confirmed prior to travel, containing the placement details, job title, salary, uniform, accommodation, etc
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Pocket money for 3 months or Portugal national minimum wage (or above) for 4+ months
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Accommodation in the host company (free or subsidized)
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Meals provided by most companies (free or subsidized)
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Placement induction in Lisbon or online
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Travel itinerary and travel ticket by national express from Lisboa to the closest station
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Support and guidance throughout the duration of the program
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Assistance in getting the Tax/Social Security Numbers (if needed)
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English Course online with live lessons for 1 week before travel
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SIM card with a designated Portuguese mobile provider
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Certificate at the end of the program
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Letter of Reference
Michelle in Portugal
The experience went very well, I learned a lot in different departments, with the friendly team, practiced my English and got to know beautiful places in Algarve! The Portuguese are very friendly and I tried my best to share the German culture!
CONTACT US
Mr. Nicholas Roycroft
Tel. & WhatsApp: +351 926 598 708
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 19:00
(GMT +1 hour)
