HOPS is a department of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (England & Wales), and is based at the YFC headquarters at Stoneleigh Park. HOPS is a Home Office (Immigration and Nationality Directorate) appointed Operator of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme.
The Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme (SAWS) provides farmers and growers in the UK with a source of overseas labour to meet their unmet demand for seasonal workers. The scheme enables participants from the countries to meet the required work authorisation criteria to work in the UK, learning something of the culture and language during their stay and earning money in the process. The scheme is managed by the Home Office, which appoints Operators to administer the scheme on its behalf. HOPS is one of the appointed scheme Operators.
The Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme (SAWS) originates from the immediate post-war years and has essentially been a cultural exchange scheme that has sought to facilitate the movement of young people from across Europe to work in UK agriculture and in particular to help with the harvests. The principles and features of the Scheme have remained largely unchanged since its inception.
Petar Mitev – HOPS In-Country Representative
E-mail: petar.mitev@ssfaw.com
Skype: ssfaw.com
Phone number: 0899231151
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00
Address:
BULMIT Ltd
Bulgaria
Svishtov 5250
5A General Kiselov str
E-mail: info@ssfaw.com