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Covid-19 Update

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Summer 2021 Update

Great news, applications are open for a limited number of adventurers ready to travel again. Apply asap as spots are in high demand!

Benjamin Guth

 

 

Winter 2020 Update

Good Day Everyone,

I wanted to take an opportunity to update our entire Mobilize extended family on the state of the program and the actions we at HQ are taking to ensure the health and safety of all our program participants. First and foremost, a big thank you to all of you for your calls, emails, and examples of endurance during these chaotic times. Mobilize Jobs and Mobilize Jobs USA are still fully operational, with recruitment still ongoing for our summer session. Due to local travel restrictions, we have seen some delays in our seasonal starts, but we continue to screen, interview, and prepare our job seekers for their future adventures. While scheduled start dates will change reflective of circumstance, we will prioritize our candidates for all active and future roles on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates will only be eligible for the waitlist after they have completed all the required steps in the onboarding process (references, background checks, orientation).

For our Mobilizers that are still being relocated during the COVID-19 pandemic, strict quarantine procedures will be in effect for two weeks upon arrival to your placements.

To our loyal placement partners and tourism operators, you have been hit harder than anyone during this crisis. Your tenacity is inspiring. We will continue to support you in every way possible and maintain open communication during this ever-changing situation.

To all active Mobilizers that have been affected by this virus. Your status in the program is unchanged, and you will be offered the first available positions to either return to your previous location or if it is not available, select a new placement. Please remain active on our internal group and check your email regularly for updates.

To our future Mobilize applicants and waitlist members. Your enthusiasm, hope, and excitement are a treasured resource. Use this time to research unique locations across the country. Speak to past program participants and get packing/travel tips. Start filling out your adventure bucket list and building road trip playlists (and please share them, I am running out of music). While we are stuck inside, nature is flourishing in our parks and on our trails. Use your time wisely and get ready. Adventure is calling to us from the finish line and for those lucky enough to be prepared, a once in a lifetime experience will be waiting for you.

In the meantime, the incredibly hard-working and passionate individuals I get to work (from home) with every day will be interviewing and communicating on our social channels. Ask us questions, share photos and memories with past participants, and as always, stay healthy and safe. You will need those lungs to be healthy when you are scaling a mountain at 10,000 feet.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Guth

New job, new adventure – and a new perspective on life

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Crystal - meet a MobilizerMeet Crystal, a recent Mobilizer from Fresno, California. As a trained cardiac monitor technician and patient care assistant who has worked in a level-one trauma care center, she was having trouble finding work in her field. She decided she needed to try something completely new – something that would take her out of her comfort zone and change her perspective completely.

Crystal joined Mobilize, and moved across the country to America’s North East coast for a fun and eye-opening six-month placement as a “salad shooter” in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Moving all the way to the other side of the country wasn’t easy for Crystal. She missed her friends, she had to get used to living with a new roommate, and having a new job in a new place. And she hadn’t worked in the food industry for over 20 years, so that took some adjustment!

It turns out getting way out of her comfort zone was exactly what she needed!

Crystal - meet a MobilizerShe updated her knowledge of the industry, learning all kinds of new rules and best practices she hadn’t been exposed to before. She also learned about what life in a resort community is like, and how the businesses on the island provided income for people from all walks of life, from all over the world.

“I met Jamaicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Serbians and locals,” she says. “Such a diverse community, yet so much unity on this tiny island.”

For Crystal, the best parts of the Mobilize experience are the memories she made during those six months.

She bonded with her roommate, tried paddle boarding for the first time, and hung out with friends at The Saltbox, and tried a “pickleback” – a shot of whiskey chased by a dill pickle. She loved the clean air, the natural setting – and the lasting friendships she made with Mobilizers and locals.

Crystal - meet a Mobilizer    Crystal - meet a Mobilizer

“I needed those six months,” she says. “It gave me new skills, new revelations about myself – and the courage to explore new options in my life.”

After her Mobilize placement ended, Crystal took care of her grandmother, and that experience has led her to explore a whole new career as an in-home support worker for the elderly.

“I enjoy the work,” she says. “It makes me feel like I have a purpose and I’m being of service to people who need it. Our elderly have so much to give – and often no one to give it to.”

And who knows? Without the Mobilize experience to reset her thinking, Crystal may never have had the courage to pursue this new career.

What’s her advice to anyone considering a Mobilize placement?

“Keep an open mind. There are opportunities everywhere, you just have to look for them and study them. Observe the environment around you. And be open to learning about other cultures and other religions – they are far different from what our society actually teaches us.”

Ready to Mobilize?

Build skills. Gain experience. Travel across America. Make money – and get housing included! With Mobilize, you get seasonal placements where you’ll learn on the job. And you’ll work in incredible locations with lots to do and experience! Get in touch today to find out about our next deployment.

Jobs for line cooks, kitchen helpers or dish washers on a work/travel adventure – your chance to work in the culinary industry AND travel across the country!

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Here’s your chance to get a job as a line cook, kitchen helper or dish washer – and work in the culinary industry, simply Mobilize! Whether you already have some culinary work experience or you’re looking to get your foot in the door, the Mobilize Jobs program is your opportunity to work in a professional kitchen as part of an exciting work/travel adventure.

A variety of roles for all skill levels: jobs  for line cooks, kitchen helpers, dish washers

Do you already have experience cooking and handling food in a high-volume kitchen environment? Advance your skill set and expand your culinary knowledge by working as a line cook. Mobilizer Lagarius Hicks spent five years working as a cook, but longed to improve his skills. A job with Mobilize gave him the opportunity he was looking for to try new things in his profession, and grow his culinary abilities.

 Jobs for kitchen helpers or dish washers on a work/travel adventure  Jobs for line cooks on a work/travel adventure
No kitchen experience? Don’t worry! We are also hiring kitchen helpers/stewards and dish washers, and while hospitality experience is always a welcome asset, there is plenty of opportunity to learn on the job.

Mobilize alumnus James Rocheleau, who was a part of our sister program, Mobilize Jobs Canada, came from an architecture and welding background, and was looking to get out of his comfort zone. “I really hadn’t expected to move across the country to work in a chain restaurant,” he says. “But it turned out to be one of the most enriching work experiences I’ve ever had. I started there as a busser and was gradually cross-trained as a kitchen helper and host.” Not only did James gain skills in a field that was entirely unfamiliar to him, but he now sees himself pursuing a career in an industry he had never considered.

Jobs for line cooks with Mobilize Jobs

Jobs for line cooks, kitchen helpers or dish washers with Mobilize means you'll also get a chance to experience other parts of your country   Experience other parts of your country as as a cook, kitchen helper or dish washer with Mobilize
Mobilizer Nez Wilson worked in a restaurant in Woods Hole, Massachusetts where he learned a variety of new culinary skills, but also had “the opportunity to interact with a lot of people from different cultures,” which he says was a highlight of his experience.

Jobs for line cooks, kitchen helpers, dish washers with Mobilize Jobs in America

Your chance to travel, gain job skills, and earn money!

Although Mobilize offers a great opportunity to work in an exciting fast paced kitchen environment, it’s also a chance to experience a unique adventure in a beautiful American location, meet lots of new people, and make unforgettable memories.

“My best experience was just hanging out with people from different cultures and having a good time,” says Mobilizer William Simon, while Lagarius is thrilled that he went on his first-ever boat ride to Martha’s Vineyard, and he’s especially excited that this adventure allowed him to gain a new outlook on life.

 Work/travel adventure - jobs for line cooks, kitchen helpers and dish washer  

Ready to Mobilize?

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individual with an interest in working in a professional kitchen environment, and have a thirst for adventure, apply today at https://www.mobilizejobs.com/apply. This is your chance to travel and experience another part of America while getting a job as a line cook, kitchen helper or dish washer with the Mobilize Jobs program. Your future is one click away!

Meet a Mobilizer who was looking to escape city life

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Want to travel across America, gain work experience and make money while doing it? The Mobilize employment program can help you do all that and more. You’ll walk away at the end with references, a strong network – and memories to last a lifetime. Take a look at a Mobilizer who traded in city life for Mobilize:

Meet Martinez Wilson (Nez)

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Nez attended Wayne State University after graduating high school, and later transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce to continue his undergrad studies. After years of schooling, Nez was ready for a break, “I was interested in travel! I was tired of being in the city, and I felt that Mobilize would be a great experience for me.”

Although Nez was anxious before arriving at his placement, he was excited for what his Mobilize journey would bring. After moving from Detroit to his deployment at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, this is what Nez had to say about his escape from city life: “I love the peace and quiet of Woods Hole and I was tired of being in the city.”

Work experiences

Since being deployed in the Mobilize employment program, Nez has worked in the restaurant at Quicks Hole Tavern in Woods Hole. In addition to learning a variety of new culinary skills, he’s also had “the opportunity to interact with a lot of people from different cultures. The time spent together and the conversations were some to remember.”

But Mobilize isn’t just about work. It’s about having an amazing experience in a part of America that you’ve never lived in before, with great people who share your workdays – and your downtime.

“My roommate was cool,” says Nez. “Get to know your roommate if you get one.”

    
Since Woods Hole is located at the southwest corner of Cape Cod, near Martha’s Vineyard, Nez had the opportunity to visit the resort island. “I love Martha’s Vineyard. I’d never been on a boat before and that was a great experience. I’m going to go again!”

Nez offers up two pieces of advice for prospective Mobilizers. First, he says you should “Make yourself at home. You’ll be staying there, so don’t be uneasy.” Second, “Don’t forget to travel!”

    

Memories for a lifetime

Nez says what he’ll take away from his Mobilize experience is the “opportunity to travel the country.” He even says that he plans to tell his future children about this experience one day!

So what’s up next for this Mobilizer? Nez plans on continuing with Mobilize for the fall/winter season and he’s excited to explore a different part of America.

Ready to Mobilize?

Our employment program is more than just a cool job for a season or two – it’s a chance to meet amazing people, explore America, and gain the experience you need to advance your career. Apply today at www.mobilizejobs.com/apply.

Meet William – from telemarketing to traveling with Mobilize

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Want to live and work in amazing locations across America, and create memories that last a lifetime? Mobilize is the perfect way to do just that. Mobilizer William headed to New England for his work/travel adventure this past May. Here’s his story:

Meet William Simon

This Mobilizer hails from beautiful Sunrise, Florida, a city in the Miami metropolitan area. After attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, William worked in telemarketing before discovering the Mobilize employment program. “I wanted to get away and travel, explore!”

William began his Mobilize experience in Woodstock, Vermont, a historic and charming New England town located in the heart of the Green Mountains. Although the start of his placement wasn’t what he expected, William says, “It’s a humbling experience but gratifying. It’s an experience where you can slowly find yourself.”

Since being deployed in Vermont, William has worked at the classic and beautiful Woodstock Inn as a kitchen steward, where he says he has met lots of very friendly people from a multitude of backgrounds.

A welcoming location

Woodstock, a pedestrian village surrounded with historic buildings and located in Vermont’s countryside is quite different from William’s hometown of Sunrise. William says that his favorite thing about his placement location is this: “Everything is within walking distance of work. Everyone has been wonderful. It has a great sense of self and community.”

Visit Woodstock on Instagram for more photos of the beautiful area.

During his downtime, William likes to take walks around the town, spend time with the friends he’s made through the program, and enjoy the nightlife Woodstock offers. “My best experience was just hanging out with people from different cultures and having a good time.”

William even had the opportunity to visit Boston, which is only a couple of hours drive from Woodstock.

So what is William taking away from his Mobilize adventure?

“You never stop humbling yourself and every situation can be fun if you make it that way,” says William. “Everything will fall into place and you will have a wonderful time.”

If you’re a prospective Mobilizer, William says, “It’s going to be a humbling experience so make the most of each experience. Have fun and meet people.”

Haven’t applied to Mobilize yet?

Our employment program is all about helping you build skills and gain experience while traveling throughout America. Cool jobs and adventures await! Go to www.mobilizejobs.com/apply.

INFOGRAPHIC: My Mobilize experience by the numbers – from Lagarius Hicks

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Lagarius Hicks was part of our first deployment of Mobilizers in America. When he discovered the Mobilize employment program, he traded in his New Jersey roots to work and live in the popular summertime destination of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Here’s a snapshot of his experience:

Get the scoop on Mobilize: Lagarius talked about his experiences in the Mobilize program in this blog post.

How does it work?

Mobilize is a professional, structured employment program that provides Americans with seasonal, paid work across Canada. You work with different employers seasonally, and gain valuable work experience in a variety of roles and locations. Positions are mostly in the restaurant, tourism and hospitality sectors, with new industries being added all the time.

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