Host Countries

By Cláudio Machado

 

GERMANY Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 25 years old You are single and childless You dispose of a good basic knowledge of the German language Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You are interested in getting to know Germany and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family’s life and to adapt to the country’s customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 30 hours per week (5 to 6 hours per day). In addition you spend two or three evenings per week as babysitter. Your tasks are: To care for the children: for example to prepare small meals, to take the children to the kindergarten or to school, to play with them, to go for a walk with them, to put babies nappies on, and so on. To fulfil light household duties: for example to tidy up the child’s room, to vacuum, to go shopping, to wash the dishes, to iron, and so on. The tasks vary according to the children’s age and number. Holidays and spare time: You get one day off per week. Once a month you are entitled to have this day off on a Sunday. If you stay a whole year you are entitled to four weeks of paid holiday. In case of shorter stays the holiday’s duration diminishes in accordance. Your working hours have to be organised in a way that allows you to attend a language course or to advance your further cultural education. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to at least 400 DEM per month An health-, accident- and liability insurance A ticket for public transport or the possibility to use a car Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses The possibility to take part in activities with other Au Pairs (see: “Au Pair meetings”) Duration of the Au Pair stay: Applicants that want to stay for 9 to 12 months are preferred. Members of the European Union have in addition the possibility to stay for 8 to 10 months or for 2 to 3 months (Summer-Au Pair). Costs which the Au Pair has to bear: Costs of the outward and return journey Costs of the language course (for four lessons per week from 60 DEM per month onwards depending on the course and the language school) Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Germany: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Germany. If you are from Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the USA you need a valid passport. If you are from another country you need an Au Pair Visa and a valid passport. The Au Pair Visa is restricted to one year, it is granted only once to the same person and can not be renewed. In every case the visa is first granted for three months and will then be prolonged to one year. You can apply for the Au Pair Visa at the German Embassy in your native country. For that purpose you need a letter of invitation, that is a contract of employment with your host family. You may have to wait up to three months until the visa is granted. Therefore you should apply for being Au Pair as soon as possible. Application forms: If you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Germany, please send us the following documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in German 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the German language All documents must be filled out legibly with a black pen and in German. Every document established in another language has to be translated into German. Application When do I have to apply for being Au Pair? There are no special deadlines for your application, but you should reckon with a handling time of about two months. Its duration depends on your application's attractiveness: The more appealing and detailed your application is the sooner we will be able to find a host family for you. How to apply for being Au Pair? Fill in carefully all documents and get a character reference, childcare references and a medical certificate for yourself. Moreover you should write a kind letter to a host family and put together a page with photos (showing you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for). Send us all these documents. If you do not have our application forms yet, you can either find them on this homepage or order them from our agency (see "Application forms"). After having received your application we look for a host family that is suitable for you. We send them your application and the family contacts you by phone. Take advantage of this conversation to ask questions. Moreover you receive detailed information about this family. Therefore it is important that you indicate a phone and/or a fax number (it can also be the number of a neighbour or of your relatives). If both sides (family and Au Pair) agree the placing comes about and a contract is concluded. If not, we look for another family. Details of importance: Please contact us regularly by telephone after having sent us your application. In this way we can as well during the handling time be sure that you are still interested in being Au Pair in Germany. Please bear in mind that you do not pay for being placed in a family - every activity from your part is therefore welcomed.
FRANCE Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 26 years old You are single and childless You dispose of a good basic knowledge of the French language (2-3 years of school instructions) Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You are interested in getting to know France and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family’s life and to adapt to the country’s customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Standard Au Pair: Standard Au Pair: Your assistance extends to 30 hours per week (5 to 6 hours per day). In addition you spend two evenings per week as babysitter. Au Pair Plus: Your assistance extends to 35-37 hours per week. In addition you spend two evenings per week as babysitter. The Au Pair stay’s duration varies between 2 and 18 months. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to 1700 FF per month (Standard Au Pair) or 2200 FF per month (Au Pair Plus). An health- and accident insurance (It is nevertheless recommendable to effect an insurance yourself) A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in France: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter France. The documents must be valid three months longer than the stay’s probable duration. If you stay longer than three months as Au Pair in France you need a residence permit. As the procedure of granting this permit varies in the different Departments you should ask your family even before your leave which documents you need for getting a residence permit and which steps must be taken. You may need the following documents: Your identity card or passport A medical certificate A copy of your last school or formation report An attestation of your family proving that the family accepts you as Au Pair A certificate that proves the registration for a language course Four passport photos An international birth certificate Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in France, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in France. Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in French 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the French language An international birth certificate
GREAT BRITAIN (There are different requirements for Scotland) Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are at least 18 years old You are single and childless You are able to communicate in fluent English - it facilitates the living-together with the family. Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificate You are interested in getting to know Great Britain and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family’s life and to adapt to the country’s customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Standard Au Pair: Your assistance extends to 30 hours per week. In addition you spend two evenings per week as babysitter. Au Pair Plus: Your assistance extends to 31-38 hours per week. In addition you spend two evenings per week as babysitter. Mother's help: Your assistance extends to 40-45 hours per week. This program expects you to take over more responsibility. Therefore you must dispose of a lot of experience in the care for children. The Au Pair stay’s duration varies between 6 and 12 months. During summer shorter stays of 3 months are possible. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to £50 per week (Standard Au Pair), £55-£65 per week (Au Pair Plus) or £80-£130 per week (Mother’s help). An health- and accident insurance (It is nevertheless recommendable to effect an insurance yourself) A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: For 12 weeks including 6 hours of instruction per week you have to reckon with £200). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Great Britain: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Great Britain. The documents must be valid three months longer than your stay’s probable duration. If you stay longer than three months as Au Pair in Great Britain you have to apply for a residence permit at the Aliens Immigration Office or at the Home Office. You may need the following documents: Your identity card or passport A medical certificate A copy of your last school or formation report An attestation of your family proving that the family accepts you as Au Pair A certificate that proves the registration for a language course Four passport photos An international birth certificate Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Great Britain, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Great Britain.  Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in English 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the English language An international birth certificate
IRELAND Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 25 years old You are single and childless You are able to communicate in fluent English - it facilitates the living-together with the family. Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GC E) or the intermediate high school certificate with a completed apprenticeship You are interested in getting to know Ireland and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions You are non-smoker Duties and working hours: Standard Au Pair: Your assistance extends to 30-35 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. Au Pair Plus: Your assistance extends to 40-45 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. The Au Pair stay’s duration varies between 6 and 12 months. During summer shorter stays of 2 or 3 months are possible. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to at least £45-£50 per week (Standard Au Pair) or £55-£60 per week (Au Pair Plus). A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: £4-£10 per lesson). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Ireland: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Ireland. The documents must be valid three months longer than your stay’s probable duration. If you stay longer than three months as Au Pair in Ireland you have to apply for a residence permit at the Aliens Immigration Office or at the Home Office. You may need the following documents: Your identity card or passport A medical certificate A copy of your last school or formation report An attestation of your family proving that the family accepts you as Au Pair A certificate that proves the registration for a language course Four passport photos An international birth certificate Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Ireland, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Ireland.  Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in English. 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the English language An international birth certificate
SCOTLAND Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 27 years old You are single and childless You are able to communicate in fluent English - it facilitates the living-together with the family. Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificate You are interested in getting to know Scotland and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Standard Au Pair: Your assistance extends to 25 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. Au Pair Plus: Your assistance extends to 35 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. The Au Pair stay's duration varies between 6 and 12 months. During summer shorter stays of 2 or 3 months are possible. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to at least £40 per week (Standard Au Pair) or £55 per week (Au Pair Plus). A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: at least £10-£15 per week). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Scotland: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Scotland. The documents must be valid three months longer than your stay’s probable duration. If you stay longer than three months as Au Pair in Scotland you have to apply for a residence permit at the Aliens Immigration Office or at the Home Office. You may need the following documents: Your identity card or passport A medical certificate A copy of your last school or formation report An attestation of your family proving that the family accepts you as Au Pair A certificate that proves the registration for a language course Four passport photos An international birth certificate Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Scotland, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Scotland. Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in English 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the English language An international birth certificate
ITALY Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 30 years old You are single and childless You have a good basic knowledge of the Italian language - it facilitates the living-together with the family. Should you not speak Italian at all, a very good knowledge of the English language is required. Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificate You are interested in getting to know Italy and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Standard Au Pair: Your assistance extends to 30-35 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. Au Pair Plus: Your assistance extends to 40 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. Mother's help: Your assistance extends to 48 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. This program expects you to take over more responsibility. Therefore you must dispose of a lot of experience in the care for children. The Au Pair stay's duration varies between 6 and 12 months. During summer shorter stays of 3 months are possible. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to at least L. 110.000 per week (Standard Au Pair), L. 140.000 per week (Au Pair Plus) or L. 200.000 per week (Mother’s help). A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: about L. 400.000 for 3 months and 3-4 lessons per week). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Italy: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Italy. The documents must be valid three months longer than your stay’s probable duration. If you stay longer than three months as Au Pair in Italy you have to apply for a residence permit (Carta di Soggiorno). Your registration has to be effected within three days after your arrival in Italy at the police authorities (Questura centrale). You may need the following documents: Your identity card or passport A medical certificate A copy of your last school or formation report An attestation of your family proving that the family accepts you as Au Pair A certificate that proves the registration for a language course Four passport photos An international birth certificate Insurance: In Italy the host families are not obliged to have an health and accident insurance for their Au Pair. If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union you have the right to free medical care: Therefore you need the form E 111, that is issued by your sickness insurance fund before your leave to Italy. You have to present this form at the Public Health Office in Italy. It has to be renewed every three months. This insurance covers only acute illnesses. Thus a complementary insurance is recommended. Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Italy, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Italy Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in Italian 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the Italian language An international birth certificate
SWITZERLAND Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 30 years old You are single and childless You have a good basic knowledge of the French language - it facilitates the living-together with the family. Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificate You are interested in getting to know Switzwerland and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 30 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. It is possible to arrange 35 hours per week (Your pocket-money will be augmented accordingly). The Au Pair stay’s duration varies between 9 and 18 months. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to between SFr 550 and SFr 720 per month A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: about SFr 10 per lesson). Some families bear the costs for an health- and accident insurance although they are not obliged to. Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Switzerland: You need a visa in order to enter Switzerland. Multi Kultur certainly assists you to handle the formalities. Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Switzerland, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Switzerland.  Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in French 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the French language An international birth certificate
SPAIN Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 30 years old You are single and childless You have a good basic knowledge of the French language - it facilitates the living-together with the family. Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificat e You are interested in getting to know Switzwerland and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 30 hours per week (5 to 6 hours per day). In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. The Au Pair stay’s duration varies between 6 and 12 months. During summer shorter stays of 2 or 3 months are possible. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to 9.000 ptas. per week A ticket for public transport (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: about 15.000 ptas. per month and 6 lessons per week). 1 Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Spain: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Spain. The documents must be valid three months longer than the stay’s probable duration. If you stay longer than three months as Au Pair in Spain you need a residence permit. You may need the following documents: Your identity card or passport A medical certificate A copy of your last school or formation report An attestation of your family proving that the family accepts you as Au Pair A certificate that proves the registration for a language course Four passport photos An international birth certificate Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Spain, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Spain.  Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in Spanish 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the Spanish language An international birth certificate
SWEDEN Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 30 years old You are single and childless You have a good knowledge of Swedish or English Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificate You are interested in getting to know Sweden and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 25 hours per week. In addition you spend two to three evenings per week as babysitter. The Au Pair stay’s duration is at least 10 and at most 12 months. In singular cases shorter stays of 2 or 3 months are possible. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to SEK 3500 per month A ticket for public transport or the possibility to use a car or a bike (not obligatory) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: about SEK 1500 for 10 lessons). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Sweden: If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union, you need a valid identity card or passport in order to enter Sweden. The documents must be valid three months longer than the stay’s probable duration. After your arrival in Sweden you have to apply for a work permit at the Swedish officials. Your host family takes care of the handling of this formalities. Insurance: In Sweden the host families are not obliged to have an health and accident insurance for their Au Pairs. If you are from a country that is a member of the European Union you have the right to free medical care: Therefore you need the form E 111, that is issued by your sickness insurance fund before your leave to Sweden. You have to present this form at the Public Health Office in Sweden. It has to be renewed every three months. This insurance covers only acute illnesses. Thus a complementary insurance is recommended. Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Sweden, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country or in Sweden.  Application documents: The application form with your personal details filled out in Swedish 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the Swedish language An international birth certificate
USA Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 25 years old You are single and childless Your oral and written English allows you to communicate fluently Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children (at least 200 hours) and in doing housework You dispose of at least an intermediate high school certificate You have a driving licence You are non-smoker You are interested in getting to know USA and their culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 45 hours per week. You get 1 ½ day off per week. In addition you have a complete weekend off per month. The Au Pair stay’s duration is 12 months. After your Au Pair stay you can use a 13th month to travel through the USA. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to US$139 per week. You will be allowed to use the family’s car (as well for private purposes) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses. Your host family bears the costs for the language course up to US$ 500. Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in the USA: You have to apply for a J1-Visa. Multi Kultur certainly assists you to handle the formalities. Application forms: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in the USA, please contact Multi Kultur. We will send you the necessary application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country.  CANADA There is no regular "Au Pair" program in Canada, but a program called "live-in caregiver". Requirements: In order to participate in the program "live-in caregiver" you have to meet the following requirements: Applicants who are between 21 and 30 years old are given preference You are single and childless You dispose of a completed apprenticeship in a social domain (including 12 month of practical experience) or of a full-time practical training of at least 12 months in a social institution (at least 6 months have to be spend with the same employer). Your oral and written English allows you to communicate fluently Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You are interested in getting to know Canada and its culture You are willing to integrate into the host family's life and to adapt to the country's customs and conventions Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 40 hours per week. You get 2 days off per week. The Au Pair stay’s duration is at least 12 months. After your first year in Canada, you can renew your visa for a further year. The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to $715 per month in case of a family consisting of four persons. You will be allowed to use the family’s car (as well for private purposes) Integration into the family’s life The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: from $200 onwards). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Canada: After having concluded a contract of employment with a family you have to apply for a visa. Multi Kultur certainly assists you to handle the formalities. Application documents: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to be Au Pair in Canada, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country.  The application form with your personal details filled out in English 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the English language An international birth certificate
AUSTRALIA Since the 1st of July 2000 German citizens do have the possibility to be an Au Pair in Australia. You stay with a family and receive free board and lodging as service in return for your assistance. But it is only possible to stay with the same family for three months because the visa prohibits a longer employment with the same employer. Staying in Australia is unfortunately very expensive. If you are not from Germany please contact the Australian Embassy in your country for further information. Requirements: In order to participate in the Au Pair program you have to meet the following requirements: You are between 18 and 25 years old You are single and childless You dispose of the A-level (GCE) or the intermediate high school certificate Your oral and written English allows you to communicate fluently Your state of health allows the work with children You have experience in looking after children and in doing housework You are willing to integrate into the host family’s life and to adapt to the country’s customs and conventions You are able to bear the costs for your outward and return journey, your free time activities and your language course (you have to calculate about 1000 DEM per month for a language course in Australia) Duties and working hours: Your assistance extends to 25-30 hours per week. You have to assist the family to look after their children and to fulfil household duties. Most of the families need your help from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 3 to 7 p. m. As a rule the weekends are free. The program’s duration is at least 3 months. As your "Working Holiday Visa" gives you the permission to stay for at most 12 months, it is possible to look for another family where you are allowed to stay for further 3 months after your stay with your first host family (Consequently you can stay with four different families). The Family’s Service in Return: A room of your own Free food Pocket-money amounting to 150,- Australian Dollars per week The possibility to attend language courses (You have to bear the costs for the course yourself: about DEM 1000 per month). Regulations concerning your entry and your stay in Australia: German citizens need a “Working Holiday Visa”. Multi Kultur is certainly prepared to advise you. The visa has to be granted before a host family can be found. You will get to know possible host families after your arrival in Australia and can decide on the spot for one of them. Application documents: If you are German, you meet the above mentioned requirements and you would like to take part in the Au Pair program, please send us the following application documents. If you are from another country, please contact an agency in your country.  The application form with your personal details filled out in English 4 passport photos Some private photos that show you with your family, your friends or the children you cared for. Please stick the photos on a DIN A4-sheet of paper and add descriptions. A kind letter to a future host family in which you present yourself and your family, you write about your experience with children and your motivation for being Au Pair, you explain what you are interested in or what kind of hobbies you like,...(About 2 pages). A medical certificate that also indicates possible chronic illnesses. At least one character reference given by your employer, your teacher, your pastor,..., that includes statements concerning your character, your qualities, your attitude towards work and life. Please indicate name and address of the character reference's author. At least two child care references that indicate the duration and the kind of child care. The reference can be given by the person whose children you cared for. Please indicate name and address of the reference's author. If you worked for a kindergarten, please add the corresponding certificate. A copy of your last school report A certificate that proves your knowledge of the English language An international birth certificate