USA Winter Ski

The Winter Work and Travel experience is at the top of the travel bucket list for numerous adventurers, and rightfully so. Aspen lives up to its winter reputation. Beautiful scenery and open space also lends itself well to other types of winter recreation, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, fly-fishing and even hot-air ballooning.

The Winter Experience

The Winter experience duration is 3 months. Hopscotch Travel ensures you’re placed with a secure hiring company, allowing you to fully engage in the experience. Some companies might offer accommodation, while others could ask you to arrange your own lodging.

Due to the high volume of applications, a selection process will be implemented to create a shortlist of candidates for the experience.

  • REQUIREMENTS
  • COST & BENEFITS
  • APPLY
  • FAQS
  • 20 -26 years old
  • Enrolled in University (UNISA does not qualify)
  • 200 hours of student work experience
  • Commit for 3 months (Dates are anywhere from November/December – 15th March)
  • Understand and speak English well
  • Be in good health. Only non-smokers are accepted
  • A valid Passport (or proof that you have applied for one)
  • Unmarried & no kids of your own
  • No criminal record
Positions
  • Hostess
  • Waiter
  • Bartending
  • Retail assistant
  • Front desk
The program fee includes:

SECURE JOB OFFER

Work permit (Ds-2019 form)

MEDICAL INSURANCE

SIGNUP INTERVIEW AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING

Included in this experience:

R 16,768 AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE WITH FULL AND 2nd JOB.

AGENCY SUPPORT DURING STAY

COSTS PAID BEFORE DEPARTURE

Deposit: R 1,500

Placement fee: R 24,000

USA visa interview fee at the Consulate: R 2,683

SEVIS fee: R 606

Round trip plane ticket: +- R 15,000

Pocket money: +- R 5,000

Housing expenses: +- R 5,000

The amounts shown above are estimates and may very according to price changes.

How to apply

The form below is the official Seasonal Application form. Please complete this form thoughtfully, and we’ll begin processing your application. If you wish to explore other experiences or have inquiries not covered here, you can book a 20 min info session with the experience coordinator here.

If you are unsure whether this is the experience for you, please complete our “Get Started” form to check your eligibility.

Hopscotch Travel will review your application to ensure all the required information is correct

If you qualify our work and travel expert will contact, you for an online interview. If your interview is successful, you will be accepted to the experience of your choice.

Your questions answered 

Please head over to our Seasonal Experiences FAQS page for a comprehensive list of questions and answers. It’s everything you need to know from how it works, to the interview process, to being placed with your host family.

If you’re absolutely certain that you meet the requirements for the work and travel experience, you can APPLY NOW! Alternatively, use the GET STARTED button to check your eligibility.

THE PROCESS

It’s just 8 simple steps—and rely on us to help you along the way!

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