Au Pair Services

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Objectives and General Conditions

Being and having an au pair should be equally useful to both the host family and the au pair. Au pairs live in a host family and take part in family life. In return for housework and childcare they receive free accommodation and board as well as pocket money.

Working as an au pair gives young people the opportunity to improve their knowledge of a foreign language, to get to know their host country, its people and culture. They get the chance to broaden their intercultural understanding and to further their personal development. All this will have a positive effect on their professional careers. An au pair's stay promotes exchange and understanding among people of different nationalities and contributes to a truly united Europe.

Requirements:

• be aged between 18 and 27
• be single and have no dependants
• completion of the required medical certificate
• have basic knowledge of the language of the host country
• have experience and enjoy the work with children
• be able to do housework
• be self-dependent, responsible and flexible
• have references

Responsibilities of the au pair:

• 25 hours of work per week, consisting mainly of childcare and light housework; in most families the au pair works 5 days per week, however the working schedule will reflect the needs of the individual families
• baby-sit up to twice a week

Responsibilities of the host family:

• free board, single accommodation and pocket money of at least £65 per week (last update 2009)

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