Terms and Conditions
- The American employer, through Away2Xplore, will cover the full expense of your entire return airfare, other travel costs; your H2-b work permit and recruitment and orientation expenses. In return, we expect you to complete your work contract uninterrupted and in full. If you do not complete the full term for whatever reason, you will be liable for wasted travel expenses payable, in full immediately upon premature termination of your seasonal work contract. A season is between 5 and 10 months, depending on which employer we place you with.
- The pre-departure orientation session is compulsory to prepare you for your flight and overseas job environment. Your parents / guarantors are also required to attend in order for them to also get a realistic idea of what you can expect.
- After taking up employment, all recruits have access to our grievance procedure as stipulated in our Orientation Manual / Survivor’s Guide. In case of a dispute with your American employer which you cannot resolve, our team is available to mediate between you and the employer to try to help and resolve the dispute in a fair and neutral manner.
- Away2Xplore reserves the right to ask you to re-submit yourself for an additional drug test or tests at any time.
- At least two sureties or guarantors are required to sign for you – subject to our terms and conditions. However, a parent or responsible adult may be allowed to sign as the sole surety if they meet certain requirements.
- As per US legislation, you are allowed to work only for the company specified in your work visa and contract with Away2Xplore.
- In line with your visa conditions and contract with Away2Xplore, you are obliged to return to South Africa immediately after your work period has ended.
- Under no circumstances are you allowed to abscond from work at the Amusement Park without permission.
- If you cancel your application with us, any visa appointment fees you paid to the American Consulate will not be refunded.
- Only valid South African passport holders and guarantors will be considered for this program.
- Due to the heavy physical labour and long working hours, we require you to be fit and in excellent health.
- All applicants must submit themselves to a compulsory multi-level drug test at a suitable facility, such as an independent lab or on-site at Away2Xplore’s offices or your local Away2Xplore interviewer (not a doctor).
The Big No No’s
- Guys: Hair should not be longer than your collar. Short hair is preferred.
- No funny and wild hair colours and/or styles.
- No facial hair is permitted when representing Away2Xplore in SA and the USA.
- Guys: No piercings Girls: Maximum of two piercings per ear.
- All tattoos must be hidden when representing Away2Xplore in South Africa and America.
- Away2Xplore and our American employers have Zero Tolerance for any kind of drug or intoxicating substance use — while doing your job, on the lot or at the work place. You use...you go home or to jail. End of story.
- You fight... you go home or to jail. End of story.