What motivates you to be an au pair?

Establish Warm and Strong Relationships. One of the biggest motivations why a young person wants to become an au pair is because they want to establish good relationships with families. It also gives them a safe place to stay as a student or a backpacker who wants to travel to a new country.

How do you describe yourself as an au pair?

I would describe myself as an open-minded, hard-working, easy going, dedicated and responsible person. Sometimes I might be shy and a little reserved at first, but that is not something that bothers at all, I am very flexible. For me, safety, health and happiness of children are most important.

What do you say in au pair message?

The following is a list of items you should include in your letter:

Who you are.
About your family (brothers and sisters)
Hobbies/interests/likes/dislikes.
Why you want to be an Au Pair.
Child care experiences and personal stories.
How you can help your Host Family.
Things you’re looking forward to.
Future plans.

Is Au Pair world good?

It is by far the most reliable site to find an aupair family. We’ve been using Aupair World for years and it works! We found nice girls and we spent pleasant moments with them. We also had some bad experiences, but we easily found solutions through the website…

Is AuPairCare com legit?

The best thing about the AuPairCare program is that they give us so much support when we need something, is a very reliable program, and is the best way to connect people from all over the world, making host parents life easier. Host families, kids and au pairs are learning from each other.

What makes a great au pair?

Being adaptable to changing requirements, but also to family life, including the food they eat. Being adaptable to changing requirements, but also to family life, including the food they eat. Being able to deal with the kids, cleaning and household duties interchangeably.

How can I stay in US after au pair?

For the most part, an Au Pair cannot stay in the United States after completion of the Au Pair program. While there is a way to extend the Au Pair program by up to 12 months, once this extension is over, the Au Pair must return back to the home country for at least two years.

How do you message a host family?

How to Write Your Host Family Letter

Start with the basics.
Be honest and genuine – they want to get to know the real you!
Make sure your letter isn’t too short.
End your letter by thanking your family for hosting you and letting them know how excited you are to meet them.

How can I impress my host family?

Here are 5 ways to ensure sure you have a great host family experience:

Make a good first impression. When you arrive at your host family, you always want to make sure you start off on the right foot.
Don’t let distance get you down.
Embrace the differences.
Break your diet.
Communication is Key.

How do you introduce yourself to your host family?

Letter to the host family – 7 important tips for a successful…

Introduce yourself.
Describe your childcare experience.
Show interest and name your expectations.
Give the host family reasons why it should decide for you.
Always write the letter to the guest family by yourself.
Talk to the host family personally.

Can I put au pair on my resume?

As former au pair and TV journalist / author Tove Meyer puts it: “Being an au pair is a very good addition to your resume, because it shows that you work hard, take responsibility, and are brave enough to leave your country for a new culture”.

How long has au pair in America been in business?

For more than 30 years, we have provided the best live-in cultural child care opportunities to host families across the country and au pairs from around the world. There are other au pair agencies, but Au Pair in America is the nation’s first legal au pair program, designated by the U.S. Government in 1986.

How much does it cost to host an au pair?

When using Au Pair in America to find your au pair, program costs include; either a one-time match fee (new or reactivating host families) or a $450 program fee deposit (repeat host families), a program fee, and a weekly stipend paid directly to your au pair. Use the graph below to calculate the total cost of au pair services for your family.

What happens if my au pair wants to extend their stay?

If this occurs, Au Pair in America will inform families. Au Pairs from over 50 countries enter the United States on a 12-month visa. Upon successful completion of the first year they have the option to extend their stay for 6, 9 or 12 months. A limited number of these Year2 au pairs elect to extend their program duration with a different family.

How many au pairs are joining families like yours?

Hundreds of au pairs will be joining families like yours in the coming months. Get Started Today! For more than 30 years, we have provided the best live-in cultural child care opportunities to host families across the country and au pairs from around the world.