Live and work in the land of the midnight sun, witness the beautiful Northern Lights and
absorb the natural beauty of Norway.
A unique opportunity to get to know the Norwegian people, culture and customs. Work on
farms or in the tourism industry and get to see and experience Norway from “the inside”.
The placements are located all over Norway, so you could potentially work in the rural, forested north or the fjords and islands of the south. Once you are registered on the programme, our local team will begin the search to match you with a developing family business in tourism, hospitality or agriculture - a hotel, restaurant, tourism business or farm. Be open-minded to the possible locations within Norway – many families are not based in big towns or cities but in interesting, fascinating parts that might be rural but will give you a unique insight into Norwegian culture. Norwegian trivia:
- Norway enjoys 24 hour daylight from May to December
- Oslo has given London its Christmas tree every year since WW2 in gratitude for Britain's help
- Roald Dahl was Norwegian
- Skiing was invented in Norway - the word and the sport
- A quarter of Norway is forest and its wildlife includes reindeer, puffins, polar bears and killer whales
Take part in the Working Guest – Norway programme and choose between:
- Working Guest in agriculture, typical jobs include picking fruit, harvesting, taking care of animals, milking, etc. This programme is open to applicants of all nationalities. There are currently numerous opportunities available in 2008, particularly for working guests who have experience of working with horses.
- Working Guest in tourism, typical jobs include housekeeping, cook, waiter or receptionist, etc. This programme is open to citizens of the European Union and European Economic Area. (EU/EEA)
- In return for working approximately 35 hours per week (with one and a half days off per week), you’ll receive your accommodation and food and you’ll receive a weekly pocket money of 890 Norwegian Krona (approx £75).
- Insurance is also included in the programme as well as 24 hour support from our local partners and your host family
- As your application is distributed to those who have requested a Working Guest – we’ll work closely with you to ensure your application is positive and has the best chance of receiving offers from host families.
How the placement process works: Once you have applied, we work with our Norwegian team to distribute your application as far and wide as possible across Norway. A Host Family who would like to offer you a placement will then contact you directly for a telephone interview – it is then your choice to accept or decline the offer.
Shortly afterwards, you will receive the contract, then all you have to do is finalise your start date with your host family.
- As a Working Guest in agriculture you will live with your host family. Expect to be sharing the kitchen, living room and bathroom with your host family.
- As a Working Guest in tourism you may live with your employer but most likely you will be given a separate lodgings with others co-workers.
- Meals are normally taken with your host family, employers and / or your co-workers. If meals are not provided you will receive extra payment to cover the cost of food.
- Full details of the accommodation and food arrangements will be provided with the placement offer.
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- You are welcome to join the programme throughout the year.
- Minimum duration is 2 months, maximum is 6 months
- Inevitably, there is a peak period around spring and summer when tourism businesses and farms have a greater need for working guests; however there are there also plenty of opportunities during the winter months.
- As it the host family that provides the work placement, the sooner we receive your application, the sooner we can start looking for that ideal placement for you.
- We recommend that you are as flexible with your start dates as this follows us to distribute your application to more host families.
- International flights and travel to your host family are not included, however, your host will offer guidelines on the cheapest and most effective way to travel to their home.
- There is generally an efficient and regular public transport system across Norway allowing you to explore the local area with your time off.
All of Twin’s working guest programmes are in partnership with registered agents and or employers, giving you the confidence to work with reputable organisations.
- Our local partner provides 24-hour support.
- Working Guests are covered by Norwegian National Health Insurance.
- Additionally, Gouda Travel Insurance covers all participants.
Minimum age 18 yrs
Working Guest in agriculture: This programme is only open to UK and Eire citizens.
Working Guest in tourism: This programme is only open to UK and Eire citizens.
Additionally all participants must:
- Be resident in the UK
- Speak English fluently
- Be motivated to stay in a Norwegian family and willing to adapt yourself into their way of life
- Be prepared to perform various tasks proposed by the hosts
- Have agricultural experience (only for farms)
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- Please note that processing an application typically takes 2 months
- Host families typically offer a placement approximately 6 weeks before they would like you to start, so please be patient if you apply well in advance.
- Please complete the online application form and upload your CV
- Please send us the following documents by post:
- Registration Pack (documents to be completed can be found towards the end of the pack).
- 2 passport sized photographs (smiling please)
- A letter to your Host Family – please send 2 copies, one hand written and the other typed and signed. Your letter to the Host Family may be the single most important part of your application, please tell them about yourself, your family, your hobbies and why you would like to come to Norway as a Working Guest. This letter should be 1-2 pages long. Show your enthusiasm for their country/business and include something interesting to make yourself stand out over other applicants
- Your CV (if you haven’t uploaded it with your online application form)
- Irish and UK citizens only.
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| 2 months |
£550 |
| 3 months |
£650 |
| 4 months |
£750 |
| 5 months |
£800 |
| 6 months |
£850 |
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Click here to apply on-line or call: +44 (0) 20 8297 3251.
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Working Guest Norway
