I will try to give you guys some tips on programs for that purpose, and then you can decide for yourself which one works best.
WWOOF - Well, this is one of my favorites because of how they approach the experience, they are a worldwide movement where you volunteer to help on organic farms wherever you would like, it's a non-monetary exchange, which means you don't get paid... but WAIT, your "payment" would be accommodations and food in the farm where you're volunteering, how cool is that?! So while you're traveling, you're learning all about organic products and you're helping people, meeting people, traveling while not having to worry about rent and such, but be advised that you do have to pay for your traveling costs and means to get to and from your destination.
I haven't got the opportunity to do this myself yet, but it's definitely on my list in the future, I grew up in a farm till I was 13 years old, so the idea of traveling and learning all about organic farms makes me happy :)
Au Pair Program - I can't say I know EVERYTHING about it, but I'm pretty close... I was an Au Pair for 2 years in the U.S. in Boston to be more specific. In this program you will work with kids, you take care of them in their house, and you live with the family and they pay you weekly. The program is regulated by the government so the pay is standard and you need an agency to apply for it.
Requirements:
- Intermediate English
- At least 200 hours of experience with kids
- At least 18 years old
- Valid drivers license.
- Clean criminal record
It's one of the cheapest ways I know to live for a extended period of time abroad working and get paid to do so, you can also study, and you live with the family you work for providing childcare, which means you don't have to pay rent or food.
I won't lie to you and say that is easy and all butterflies and sunshine cause it isn't. It's hard sometimes, you struggle, you will cry cause you miss your family and home, you will get frustrated with the language, you will laugh SO MUCH at yourself with the silly mistakes you make, but, oh Gosh, it's the best experience in the world, because you don't go through that with no purpose, you learn so much, you grow as a person, you get to know yourself, you travel, you make friends, you experience life, you party, you find your limits and boundaries... I know what you might be thinking: "but I already know that"... Trust me when I say this out of love: YOU DON'T!
When I got in that plane on September 2013 I was one girl, I had ideas and expectations, I was sure I was so mature and independent for my age, which I was for many reasons but I had no idea I had so much more to grow, learn, fall, and conquer in life.
Today, almost 3 years later I am the person I would be at 28 years old or something like that because I got so much out of those 2 years living in another country, another language, different culture, habits, people... I didn't have my mom one hour away, I had to live with the family I worked for, I had to learn to drive, shop, speak in a totally different environment, and it was worth every second of it.
I'm so proud of myself for taking that step and for all the mistakes I made, because I got to build this strong and truly independent woman that I am today, and although I have so much to learn I know I have a much more clear view of the world to do so. I fell in love with the kids that I took care of, they are my world till this day and they will always be, the families I worked for are my friends and I love them like my own family and those bonds we created are beautiful memories today.
B E S T experience of my life! :)
P.s. I can make a post talking just about the Au Pair with more information if you guys would like, just let me know in the comments.
Working on a Cruise - Surprisingly enough not a lot of people think about it, but working on cruises it's a great opportunity to travel to many places and save money at the same time.
You need to apply on agencies that contract the crews for the cruises, once you apply they will analyze your curriculum and then make an interview via Skype if they think you might be a good fit and then from there they will ask you to go for training and doctors and stuff like that to be able to work.
The time you can work varies from 6 months to a year it all depends on the destinations and on the contract you make.
Also, the area you work depends on your skills, there are areas where you need specific qualifications like photography, cooking and so on.
There are also more basic position where they offer training prior to boarding, like housekeeping, cleaning, waitressing, entertainment and many others.
In this case you will of corse live in the ship while you're traveling, they provide food and accommodations and when you get paid you're basically not spending unless you decide to buy something while in the cities you stop.
The cost to start working on cruises will depend where you live, but you have to pay for the training that is made usually in some official marine training center, so you learn what to do in case of emergency and stuff like that, and you also have to pay the doctor that will sign you off because there are specific doctors approved to do so.
There's a few more options that I'm doing more research on to be able to share with you guys, and as soon as I'm done I will tell you all about it.
Much love,
Carry on girl
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