Things you need and don’t need to pack
On this site, au pairs can find a packing list with the most important things you should take with you as well as tips about what to pack. But first of all, make sure you have read our travel safety tips. We also have the 5 “must-pack” items for you as well as a list with […]
Au Pair Interview with the host family
Get to know your host family before your departure. Here, you find information on the telephone interview and the most important questions you should ask. You should get to know your host family as best as you can during the application and placement process to avoid any disappointments. The best way of getting to know […]
What is a Summer Au Pair?
The summer holidays are often long and in many countries there are just not enough vacation days granted by the employer so the parents need an additional child care during the summer months because child care facilities are often closed. A summer au pair as a helping hand is a great choice and for the participant a […]
Au Pair Costs – See the world for a small budget
Young people want to see the world. They usually plan to go abroad right after school or after university to have some adventures before life becomes serious. Some youngsters get supported by their parents. Most teens and twens have to work for their money. though. So traveling always happens on quite a low budget. If […]
Au Pair Requirements – Can I become an Au Pair?
To become an au pair abroad, you have to fulfill certain requirements. There is no way around, especially when you need to apply for a visa. Please be aware of those requirements before you start searching for a host family, otherwise it would be so sad for both of you if you have chosen each other and […]
Au Pair Schedule – How does a day look like?
Both Au Pair and host family should meet on a regular basis to discuss tasks and routines. This should happen initially and later when an au pair starts to understand the family requirements this meeting can continue to happen less often. This will keep both clear on each others needs and problems. It is important […]
Au Pair Wages – Pocket Money in the Most Popular Countries
How much should an au pair get paid? Are there any rates to follow? These are some of the most common questions au pairs and host families have whenever they are thinking about becoming a part of the program. If you would like to know how much an au pair earns or all the costs a host […]
Safety first – a safe trip to a new adventure
The host family and the au pair should exchange their contact details in advance. This will help them to get in contact during a flight delay, if anyone of them is stuck in traffic or other unavoidable situations. It’s good to talk about a meeting place to reach each other easily. The au pair should […]
Contract between au pair and host family
The organization of an au pair stay becomes serious, once both parties sign the contract to agree on all conditions about the stay. In this agreement au pairs and host families find rules about all the responsibilities and duties of both parties. Important points of the contract Period of stay with the host family Start […]
Au Pair duties – This is what you have to do
Au Pairs have to take care of certain duties and responsibilities. All of these should be made clear in the contract between you and the host family. Your main task will be to take care of your host family’s children and some other duties related to childcare. You might also need to help with minor household duties; […]
