The United States

As for Great Britain, there are probably quite a number of organizations providing work placement in the USA, and once again, some caution when dealing with these should be exercised There are a few organizations which have turned out to keep their word and provide people with the services they were promised. 

CCUSA (Camp Counselors USA) offers work to assistants at summer camps in the States. They are used to having foreigners working with them and take good care of people from overseas. The work might range from maintenance through kitchen to office work depending on your wishes and suitability. Costs for this program might not, in the end, be all that high, since CCUSA pays a part of your flight over, and food and accommodation are naturally included. The interview fee is Fmk 350.-, the placement fee is Fmk 450 and your part of the plane ticket to New York around Fmk 2000.-. For the nine week period you are required to stay you are paid according to your age, but the amount should be between $ 350 and $ 400/nine weeks.