"When I came
to America I
was afraid that
my English was
not very good,
but now my
American
friends tell me I sound just like them. I even dream in English!"

- EurAupair
Au Pair
from Germany

EurAupair is dedicated to providing the best
Exchange Experience

The EurAupair "Au Pair Workshop" in New York City

EurAupair au pairs receive a textbook on child care and development full of information and advice necessary for participating in the Workshop. Instruction will include child safety and injury prevention, as well as basic first aid.

In addition, you will learn about various child development stages with emphasis on techniques that promote a successful relationship between you and the children of your host family.

You and other arriving au pairs will begin adjusting to life in America right away. You'll get to practice your English with the help of other au pairs and EurAupair Au pair Workshop staff members. By the end of your stay, you'll feel more confident and eager to meet your new family at last.

Sightseeing in New York

Although you will be actively involved in interesting and helpful learning activities during your EurAupair "Au Pair Workshop" you will have an opportunity to see many of New York's famous sights such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Central Park and more.

EurAupair Community Counselors

EurAupair Community Counselors volunteer their time because they genuinely like young people and believe in the value of cultural exchange. Your EurAupair Community Counselor can help make your EurAupair program year the best ever.

What It's Like to be a EurAupair Au Pair in the USA

• Have your own furnished bedroom in your host family's home.
• Usually be placed in a major American city or its suburbs, with all of the educational, cultural and entertainment resources these metro-
  politan areas offer.
• Receive 157.95 U.S. dollars weekly pocket money. (This amount will increase to 176.85 U.S. Dollars / week as of July 24, 2008 and to 195.75 U.S. Dollars / week as of July 24, 2009).
• Have two weeks vacation, with pocket money.
• Receive a legal J-1 exchange visitor program visa.
• Participate in a EurAupair orientation meeting conducted by your local Community Counselor.
• Benefit from the support of the EurAupair staff and Community Counselor.
• Be given a EurAupair Au Pair Handbook.
• Be able to take the "13th month" to travel and explore the USA.
• Spend a year in America legally, with a U.S. Government designated cultural exchange program.
• Have an opportunity to extend the program with your host family for an additional 6 or 12 months.

Becoming a EurAupair au pair exchange program participant gives you more than knowledge about America, its language and cultural. A year abroad teaches you about building friendships, taking responsibility for yourself, respecting differences and tolerating the beliefs of others.

"EurAupair Par Expérience Program" - Additional Rewards for Additional Child Care experience or Knowledge

• 200 U.S. Dollars in weekly pocket money (225 U.S. Dollars in weekly pocket money for au pairs arriving February 2008 or later).
• 600 U.S. Dollars bonus (upon successful completion of your Au Pair Par Expérience program)
• An opportunity to gain valuable experience in your specialized vocation and earn extra spending money.

Why EurAupair is the Best

EurAupair au pairs can also look forward to:

• The security that comes from association with one of the most respected international exchange organizations.
• Traveling from a convenient home country gateway all the way to your homestay community and full return travel.
• Attending EurAupair's "Au Pair Workshop" in New York City, with instruction in child safety, development, and cross-cultural topics, and all expenses included (room, meals, bus transfers, instructional materials, sight-seeing, etc).
• Comprehensive medical, travel and accidental death and personal liability coverage. As EurAupair's insurance is complete there is no need to purchase additional insurance coverage.
• A caring EurAupair Community Counselor, who genuinely enjoys meeting and helping au pairs.
• A regular schedule of social, cultural and recreational activities with other au pairs.
• EurAupair organized cultural activities twice a year.
• Attending classes that will help you learn about American culture with American students. Host families will pay up to 500 U.S. dollars for school fees, text books and materials.
• The most extensive choice of affordable, well-planned trips for au pairs to explore North America during their vacation or "13th month."
• EurAupair's quarterly newsletter.
• Choosing the departure month that's best for you.
• Immediate placement with a carefully selected EurAupair host family.

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