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Finland
Au Pairs From Finland Finns are usually described as reserved, quiet and introverted. But wait until you get to know them: you will find them warm, sincere, and hospitable with a great sense of humor! People from Finland are very punctual and appreciate other people being the same. They value honest and open communication, so your Finnish au pair will be comfortable discussing any issues or concerns directly with you. Most Finnish parents wor [Read more...]
Au Pairs From Finland
Finns are usually described as reserved, quiet and introverted. But wait until you get to know them: you will find them warm, sincere, and hospitable with a great sense of humor! People from Finland are very punctual and appreciate other people being the same. They value honest and open communication, so your Finnish au pair will be comfortable discussing any issues or concerns directly with you.
Most Finnish parents work full time, but spend a lot of time in the evenings and on weekends with their children, taking them to different hobbies and helping with homework. Since both parents work outside the home, children learn to become independent at an early stage which means you can expect your au pair from Finland to be used to doing household chores, preparing meals, etc. Families have on average 2-3 children, so your Finnish au pair will most likely have siblings.
At EurAupair, we've been connecting host families like yours with exceptionally well-qualified au pair candidates for three decades. We're confident that you'll have an outstanding experience with one of our Finnish au pairs.
General Facts About Finland
When you invite a Finnish au pair into your home, you'll learn about the culture and history of their country. The following facts are some things you should know before your au pair arrives:
- The population of Finland is just 5.51 million. To put that in perspective, it's less than the population of New York City.
- The population has grown very slowly over recent years, though there's a small but notable influx of immigrants.
- The top languages spoken in Finland are Finnish and Swedish.
- A great number of Finnish people want to be au pairs because they want to experience life in the United States.
- Finnish au pairs see a greater number of job opportunities upon returning home.
- Kids in Finland are independent and trusted by their parents, and au pairs are used to having time on their own.
Family Life and Children in Finland
In Finland, parents have access to free daycare for children age eight months to five years, so you can expect your au pair to have child care experience through working at a daycare center or kindergarten, in addition to babysitting her neighbor’s children, cousins or younger siblings. Some au pairs from Finland might also have experience as a camp counselor during holiday or church camps.
Very often, young people in Finland sharpen their skills with children by leading groups of them from a young age. For instance, they might coach a youth soccer team or volunteer at a nearby camp. This activity gives Finnish-speaking au pairs practical experience with kids that they can draw on when they're caring for your children.
Driving Skills
In order to obtain your driver’s license in Finland, one needs to have acquired a minimum amount of instructed driving in addition to theory lessons. After passing a theoretical and driving exam, people of at least 18 years of age will be allowed to drive. Of course, your Finnish au pair will also be used to driving in challenging weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow or hail. Of course, it is always recommended that you discuss your driving needs when interviewing au pairs.
Education
The Finnish school system is renowned for its high academic standards and results. With English being a mandatory subject starting at elementary school, Finns usually have very good English skills; in fact, they are amongst the best English speakers in Europe. Your Finnish au pair might also be able to speak Swedish fluently, as it is the second official language in Finland.
Sports are an important facet of education as well. Many Finns enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing and ice skating. Because of the long daytimes during the summer, they can spend a great deal of time outside, enjoying nature. This common interest sparks many lessons, and teachers often incorporate the outdoors and physical education into their curriculum.
Communication and Language Skills
On Finnish TV, programs are shown in their original language. Many Finnish children watch English television shows and movies and learn dialect and pronunciation from these examples. Of course, knowing how to speak the language and doing it in a live setting are two different things, and your au pair may need some encouragement to display their English skills.
Finns may be shy the first time they meet someone. It helps to engage them by talking about things they feel comfortable with and show enthusiasm for, such as sports and nature.
Religion
The majority of residents in Finland are Christian, including many Protestants. A large number are atheist, while a small minority practice Islam or Hinduism.
Diet
Finnish cuisine largely mirrors that of other Scandinavian countries. It relies on common ingredients such as berries, seafood and buttermilk as well as rye and barley. It's not unusual for Finns to eat reindeer too, for protein. Because of the harsh weather in Finland, the country imports a lot of its food rather than growing it.
Hosting a Finnish Au Pair
As a host family, you'll love getting to know your au pair and learning more about Finnish culture and its traditions. Are you ready to welcome a Finnish au pair into your home? Contact us to begin the application process and start this valuable cultural exchange.
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Child Care Experience
In December 2019, I took care of a 2-year old and played with her, put her to bed for naps, and prepared food as well for her. From February until November 2019, I took care of a group of children between the ages 3 and 6 years. I read stories with them, taught them general things, and played with them. From January 2019 until today, I am taking care of another 2-year old. I feed him, bath him, and play with him. Since January 2020, I am responsible for two kids (both age 7): I prepare their lunches with and for them, help them with school, and generally take care of them when their parents are gone.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
fitness training, going to the beach, spending time with friends and family, playing with my dog, swimming, soccer
Comments
I love children and I love spending time with them, and because of the love I have for kids, I would be more than happy to spend an eventful year taking care of them. From my past experiences with children I've learned to understand that how you behave towards children will definitely have direct impact on how they behave towards you, and understanding that is one of my strengths. My calm, patient, loving, caring, and understanding nature will make me a great au pair because I enjoy helping children grow and develop by listening to their opinions on things and their ideas.
Child Care Experience
I am first-aid certified. From OCT 2020 until JAN 2021, I took care of Maria (2 years), made food for her, changed diapers, and bathed her. From AUG until DEC 2019, I took care of newborns and provided them with medications as well, gave them the bottle, and changed their diapers. From FEB until AUG 2019, I was volunteering for kids between the ages 2 and 11 years. I taught them basic health care skills and played with them too.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
cooking, reading books, watching TV series, swimming, playing volleyball
Comments
I always dreamed of doing an exchange to study and live English, learn about other cultures and mainly for my personal and professional growth. I love children, I love taking care of them and I have experience with many things, such as: taking care of newborns, babies and children, cooking them, bathing them, taking them to school, teaching homework and playing in their free time and for that love children i would like to have this experience in another country, with another culture, that's what i like to do for my life.
Child Care Experience
I worked in a school between March and November 2020, Monday to Friday for 8 hours a day. I took care of a group of children between the ages of 8 and 13. I take care of them during the lunch break, I taught them English, we played and sang. Between March and June 2018, for 14 hours a week, I worked in another school where I looked after a group of children between the ages of 4 and 10. I took care of them during lunch, breaks and I taught them English as well. From May to November 2019, Monday to Friday, for 8 hours a day, I worked at Oxford school where I took care of children between the ages of 6 and 11. I took care of them during lunch, breaks and taught them English. From Feburay to May 2019, on Thursdays for 6 hours, I worked in another school where I took care of children ages 5 to 7. I taught them English and supervised them during their lunch and breaks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Paint pictures, listen to classic music, travel, learn playing violin, volleyball, soccer and badminton
Comments
I would like to be an au pair exchange participant because it's the opportunity to discover a new place and people to create experiences, and increase my work experience internationally, in order to get more opportunities and references in the professional area in my country, so I think I qualified for the time that I have worked with children and the skills and qualities which I have developed, like patience, understanding, and trust, that I try to convey children.
Child Care Experience
I took care of Pablo (5) from January to June 2021, 4 hours a week. I picked him up from school, we played, I fed him and took him to activities, gave him bath and prepared dinner. From March 2015 to September 2021, 4 hours a week, I babysat Marta (10 months old). I fed her, put her to sleep adn played in the playground. Between September 2019 and March 2020, for 4 hours a week, I looked after Jorge (9) and Emma (12). I picked them up from school and gave them snacks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Stroll, play outdoors, arts and crafts, go to visit land marks, go to art museums, sports, photography, basketball, football, sky, horse riding, dance
Comments
I am excited to start this new experience to grow personally, immersed a year in a new culture, with a new family, in addition to improving my skills with the language. I think it's a good option because of my good character with children ,and that together with my outgoing personality we can fit great. On the other hand my experience with children will also make me take situations with greater ease.
Child Care Experience
From March 2014 until April 2016, I took care of Livia (2 years). I picked her up from school, supervised her in routine activities, prepared meals for her, cleaned her room, did laundry for her, and gave her baths. From May until November 2016, I took care of Joao (7 months). I fed him, prepared his bottle, gave him baths, changed his diapers, and put him to sleep and read bedtime stories to him. From January until Mat 2018, I took care of Luiza (2 years) and prepared meals for her and fed her. I also gave her baths and played educational games with her. I took her on walks and also played indoors with her. I also put her to bed and read bedtime stories to her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
exercising, reading, watching movies and series, studying, traveling and visiting different places and meeting new people & making new friends, being in nature, learning new languages, crosswords and chess and other games, photography, cooking, Yoga, riding a bike, roller blading, taking walks with my dog, playing volleyball & soccer, riding horses
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I love kids and I think we can learn a lot from them. I would like to get to know a new culture, meet new people, and visit new places. I also want to improve my English and have new experiences. I'm an open minded person, very happy, responsible, communicative, patient, affectionate, determined, independent, funny, flexible, and easy going. Since I was little, I am very independent, I have always helped my mother with house chores and I have chased after my dreams. The first dream that I realized was to finish my college, soon after I finished my Post Graduation, right when I finished I got a job in my area. Since graduate school I have lived with friends for more than 5 years, so this has made me very independent and because I already have this experience I believe I can adapt easily to any new circumstances.
Child Care Experience
In April 2017 I participated in my church's outreach program taking care of children ages 3 to 13 years old. I entertained the children with fun activities and games, and supervised them while they played. From January 2017 to December 2020 I volunteered at my church providing child care to children ages 2 to 8 years old. I played with them, did fun activities, taught them different things and tidied up after them. I volunteered at an elementary school from February to April 2021 taking care of children ages 7 to 8 years old. I helped the children with their questions, took them to PT, supervised them during recess and helped with class preparation. Since February 2019 I have taught karate at a karate center to children ages 6 to 15 years old.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, horse riding and recently started being a nail technician, playing field hockey, practicing karate
Comments
I have always had a love for children, even since I was little. Being able to spend time with children gives you a better knowledge on how a child's imagination and you get to be a part of that little dream world they have. Being an Au Pair will be the best opportunity I can ever get and it will be some of the best experience I can gain to build towards my future.
Child Care Experience
From AUG 2019 until AUG 2020, I was in charge of Asaf (9 years) and Azra (newborn). From JUN 2016 until JUN 2017, I took care of Umran (2 years) as well as Hira (6 years) and from AUG 2018 until AUG 2019, I took care of Buesra (1 year). Depending on the ages, I was helping them with homework, studied English, played games, and spent quality time with them while creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children. I also bathed and dressing them, changed diapers, and potty-trained the little ones (if age-appropriate). I also helped their parents with the children's laundry, cooked and prepared meals for the kids and fed them if necessary, and helped with light household chores. I also arranged playdates and for in- as well as outdoor meetings and did some educational activities and arts and crafts with them. I was also tutoring the older children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
painting, reading books, traveling, hiking, cooking, baking, visiting museums and historical places, cycling, rafting playing basketball, tennis, badminton, and volleyball
Comments
I am a responsible individual. when my little brother was born, I would help my mom even though I was still young. As I got older, I became more responsible and I am still taking care of my brother. I have a calm personality, I can keep calm in many situations and I am able to solve problems in this way. I like to cook, I usually prepare the meals for the children I take care of. I am eager to travel and get to know different cultures and your family. I get along well with children and I spend a lot of time with them. I consider myself experienced and competent when it comes to childcare. I wanted to participate in this program because I think it will be a wonderful experience.
Child Care Experience
From FEB 2019 until AUG 2020, I took care of Juan (9 years) and Felicitas (6 years). I cooked for and with them, played in- as well as outdoors with them, and also helped their parents with light cleaning and household chores. from AUG 2018 until MAR 2020, I took care of Santino (11 years) and Noah and Milo (both 5 years old. I mainly assisted them with their homework, cooked for and with them, and played a lot with them. From MAR until MAY 2019, I took care of Patricio (5 years), Paz (3 years), and Catalina (1 year). I helped the older ones with their homework, played with them and helped the family with daily cleaning and errands as well.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
painting, writing, do craftwork, reading books, playing board games, cycling, football, volleyball
Comments
I want to become an AuPair because I feel it will be an experience with a lot of learning and challenge. I love children and I am certain that they your children will also teach me as much as I will teach them. I would like to learn more about the language and the culture. I feel qualified to be an AuPair because I have been taking care of children several times before: I feel comfortable to take care of them and encourage them when they feel insecure. I'm very creative and fun when it comes to playing. It is also easy for me to adapt to any game they propose and I also enjoy playing in a dynamic way with things that can help them in their daily life as well as later on.
Child Care Experience
From June 2020 to May 2021 I helped two boys ages 6 and 10 years old with their virtual classes during the pandemic. I prepared meals, monitored them during their classes, helped with homework, and took them to the park to play. I babysat Anne (1) from August 2018 to May 2021 on Sundays. I played with her, helped with homework and virtual classes, prepared snacks, bathed her and helped her get dressed. Finally, I looked after Silvana (3) and Sofia (12) from March to May 2021 in the evenings. I prepared snacks, watched movies with them, taught Silvana numbers and colors, and helped Sofia with her homework and virtual classes.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Watching movies, reading books, drawing, digital draws, arts and crafts, walking, bike riding, exercising, swimming.
Comments
I love to spend time with children, pamper them, I have experience take care of children, then I know what they need and I and I always try to make them comfortable and happy with me, my idea is to be friends with them, that they can trust me, I´m affectionate and patient. Travelling is my biggest passion and dream, then this program is an enriching experience, it will allow me to know the culture of another country and incredible people, it will allow me to practice my English and grow personal and professionally.
Child Care Experience
I was a tutor from June to July 2020 teaching English to Pannapan (6), Titiat (7) and Nuttakan (10). I volunteered at a kids' club from January 2016 to January 2018 taking care of children ages 1 to 12 years old. I prepared activities and meals for the children. From July to September 2019 I was a dance teacher teaching children ages 8 to 12 years old. I taught them different choreographies and assisted them during competitions. I was also a dance teacher from June to August 2013 teaching children ages 7 to 12 years old. Finally, I've babysat Chayapha (1) since March 2015. I pick her up from school, prepare meals, feed and bathe her, help her get dressed and take her on bike rides.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, reading, watching documentaries, dancing, editing videos, photography, camping, spending time with friends and family, playing badminton and swimming.
Comments
I love the culture in the USA and full of high-technology, good quality public transportations, people life style, and of course I would like to improve my language skill as the main factor to have opportunity of career in the future when I came back to Thailand. And I think I am a person who has lost of energy and know how to keep my self motivative during the day. I am also a problem- solver and can handle unexpected situation. I guarantee you that you kids will be save and has full of laughing when you choose me as your au pair.
