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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
I babysat Umut (1) from June to December 2020 three days a week. I did light housekeeping, prepared meals for the baby, fed and bathed him, put him down for naps and changed his clothes. I also babysat Duru since she was born from December 2020 to May 2021. I put the baby down for naps, bottle fed her, bathed her, changed diapers and clothes.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Shopping, reading, going to the theatre, cycling, travelling, watching Tv series, painting, baking, cooking, playing/watching tennis, basketball and volleyball.
Comments
I would like to be an au pair because I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I get along well with kids. I have a lot of child care experience. And I would like to use my experience from my host kids. It is a great opportunity to have more experiences with them. At the same time I want to improve my English and be a part of an American family. I would like to do my part in teaching and helping with the up bringing of your children. Also I want to travel, meet different people, learn American culture and take a photos. And being an au pair in America would be very good experience for me.
Child Care Experience
**Yesim is willing to provide care for children ages 1 year and older** I took care of Duru (10) from September 2016 to September 2018, 5 times a week for 4 hours a day. I prepared his meals, did laundry, we played games and I took him to the park. Between October 2018 and June 2019, twice a week for 5 hours a day, I cared for Derin (5). I prepared her meals, did laundry and took her to the park. From November 2019 to November 2020, 3 days a week for 5 hours a day, I took care of Aylin (2). I prepared meals, did laundry and we played.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, reading, make a cake, travelling, cooking, volleyball, swimming,dancing, cycling
Comments
The reasons I chose U.S.A to be country for the Au Pair program are because I really love children and I am interested to learn different cultures. I want to see USA and learn its customs at first hand. I also want to improve my English speaking. When I searched that there is a exchange program which I can do all of them I applied without a second thought.
Child Care Experience
Between 2014 and 2018, I cared for Nihat (2) and Doruk (6) for 3 days a week. I supervised them, prepared their meals and snacks, played with them, helped with keeping hygiene, changed Nihat's diapers and planned their activities. Between 2017 and 2019, I took care of Derin (newborn) and Berke (4) on weekends. It included changing Derin's diapers, feeding her, monitoring her, organizing Berke's activities, keeping their routines, playing with them. Between 2011 and 2016, I watched Mehmet (newborn) for 2 days a week. I fed him, changed his diapers, prepared meals for him, supervised him and organized his activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, horseriding, listening to music, dancing, watching films, taking photos, shopping, meeting with friends, going to the gym
Comments
I enjoy time with kids so much and I have always done this voluntarily. It has been so mature me and I like taking responsibility for both others and me. I like to know people from other cultures in different ages. In my opinion, being an au pair means taking on new responsibilities, improving, experiencing about children in different families. I can move myself to a high level about improving with this besides that I can improve my English. These experiences will make me grow up. It won't only experience for my career, it will be a good experience in my entire life, all areas for everything. That’s why I want to be an Au Pair.
Child Care Experience
From January until June 2018, I took care of Laura (5) for 12 hours/week. We did crafts, played in the park, I helped her with homework, and cooked food for her. From July until November 2018, I took care of Mariana (23 months) for 15 hours/week. It included diaper changing, bathing, and giving her bottles. I worked in a recreation center taking care of children between the ages 3 to 8 years old from December 2018 on for one year. My responsibilities were ensuring the safety and needs of the children, accompanying them to the bathroom, helloing them with meals, and playing with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
practicing sports, cooking, reading, playing an instrument, painting, taking photographs, writing poems, swimming, cycling, practicing soccer, tennis, table tennis, athletics
Comments
I am first-aid certified. I want to be an au pair because I have always been taking care of kids and have been teaching children, I have great childcare experiences and the necessary skills. From a very young age, it was my love and affection to care for children: I studied in a school with an emphasis on children's pedagogy from sixth grade until eighth grade as well as in ninth grade, I also started my pedagogical practices. I am a responsible, honest, obedient, loving, punctual, creative, clean, patient, and happy person. I want to be an au pair in the United States because for me it is the best country to learn English very close to my home country, its culture and organization are excellent.
Child Care Experience
From February to April 2021 I took care of Cartoon (7). I helped with homework and prepared food. From February to April 2021 I babysat Ink (8) and I-Tim (1). I helped with their homework, prepared food or snacks, changed diaper and fed the baby. From September to October 2021 I was a volunteer in a preschool and took care of kids 1-6 years old. I supported the teacher to teach the kids, I fed them, changed the diaper, showered them and changed their clothes.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading books, baking, cooking, badminton, volleyball
Comments
I want to be an Au Pair in the USA to gain more childcare experience, learn the difference between children in other cultures and develop my English skills. I am responsible, hard-working, positive attitude and patient. I believe that childhood experiences are very significant and need to be loved. So, I want to prove that my strengths can help the children and me to grow up and be better.
Child Care Experience
From AUG 2015 until DEC 2018, I took care of Nahomi (3 years). I picked her up from kindergarten, prepared lunch and dinner for her, played outside in the park with her, took walks with her, learned the alphabet with her, watched children's cartoons with her, and generally spend time with her until her parents cam home. From DEC 2018 until DEC 2019, I took care of Giana (4 years). I supported her with some homework she had to do, prepared food for and also with her, plated in- and outdoors with her, and also listened to music with her. From APR 2018 until MAR 2020, I was responsible for Oscar (5 years). I played a lot with him, especially Legos, and supported his parents a lot by cooking for them and doing light household chores for them. From JAN until APR 2021, I was in charge of Santiago (1 year). I played with him, supported the family in general, bathed him, helped with food preparation, and took him outside as well.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
going for walks, exercise, taking my dog to the park, reading a book, listening to music, running, gym
Comments
My interest in the Au Pair program arose from the opportunity to be able to get to know another culture through childcare, which is something I really enjoy. Taking care of children is not easy if you do not have the patience and the desire to want to live with them - and I have this passion. I always looked at children as my teachers and I always learned from them. Children helped me to grow personally and I can offer them some of my culture as well. I consider myself patient and understanding. I believe I am very capable of taking care of a children since I have a lot of childcare experiences.
Child Care Experience
From AUG 2015 until JUL 2016, I took care of Esteban (4 years). I bathed him, gave him his breakfast, took him to the school and picked him up as well. I also helped with his lunch, helped with his school chores, spent time playing with him, and gave him snacks. From JAN 2015 until JUL 2016, I took care of Mathias (7 months) and prepared the bottle for him, put him to sleep, as well as changed his diapers. From JAN 2015 until JUL 2016, I was responsible for Laura (2 years). I picked her up from kindergarten, prepared lunch for her, and helped the entire family with certain chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I like to read novels, dramas, and study constantly. I also enjoy watching movies or series of detectives or inspectors. I love doing sports and going to the gym. I try to go 5 or 6 times a week.
Comments
My experience in childcare amounts to more than 5 years, I did social service in a nursery, there I was in the care of children, I also took care of the children of friends, acquaintances, did my internship in child neuropsychology where I worked mainly with children, conducting evaluations and interventions for children with some type of cognitive deficit. Additionally, I am a person who is in constant search of learning, I like to accept challenges and not limit myself, I want to travel, enjoy the experience, apply psychology, and have that intercultural change, in another country, with other people and another culture, also making known of my culture.
Child Care Experience
From June 2018 to April 2021 I volunteered at an international school taking care of children ages 4 to 15 years old. I taught small groups, cared for the children, taught basic hygiene, supervised naptime, prepared snacks, supported the class teacher and communicated with the parents. I babysat my cousin Bickbike (6mths) from January 2017 to October 2020 five days a week in the evenings. I prepared meals, fed and bathed him, did his laundry, did fun activities with him and helped with homework when he was older. Finally, from April to July 2020 I babysat Cherry (8) on weekends. I picked her up from school, prepared meals and cleaned up after, and made sure she took a bath.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Playing sports, climbing, volunteering, spending time with family, learning Chinese and Arabic, cooking, swimming, playing baseball, softball and badminton
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I love children. I have passion in teaching them. I'm happy when play with them. So I want to learn about raising children in American culture and I know that USA is safe, beautiful and the people are kind.
Child Care Experience
From February 2017 to November 2019, I took care of Ana (2) and Isaac (new born) for 5 days a week. I prepared snacks for Ana and spent time playing with her. I fed Isaac his formula milk, changed his diapers and played with him. I took care of David (4) from January 2020 to April 2021 for 5 days a week. I supported him through his online school classes, I cooked for him, fed him and took general care of him. From January to April 2021, I took care of Natalia (5) and Alejandro (7) for 5 days a week. I helped them with their homework and gave them snacks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going to the gym, cheerleading, watching tv series, reading, gymnastics, cheerleading and soccer.
Comments
I want to participate in the program because I want to get to know a whole new culture, I want to improve my English and I think it is such a great life experience for me. I have all necessary skills and experience to be a successful au pair. I am an energetic person. I have the ability to entertain and teach little kids through games and songs. I teach eating habits, hygiene habits, and potty training too.
Child Care Experience
From OCT 2019 until MAR 2020, I took care of a group of 3- to 4-year old kids in a daycare center. I played with the children, taught them, prepared meals for them, fed them if they needed help, got them dress, took them to sleep for nap tome, read books to them, organized storytelling sessions, sang and danced with them, as well as was there for them in case they were upset. From APR until JUN 2020, I took care of Nada (6 years) and Napat (4 years). I got them ready for school, dropped them off at school, did fun activities with them, taught them mathematics, did other homework with them as well, went to the library with them, prepared food for them, bathed them, and did some music with them. Since May 2019, I am responsible for a group of teenagers (17 years). I teach them and prepare lessons for and with them. since DEC 2019, I am also responsible for a group of children/teenagers between the ages 10 and 15 years. I am their mathematics tutor. From MAR until JUN 2020, I was also taking care of a 1-year old. I changed diapers, took him to bed for nap time, fed him, prepared the bottle for him, sang and dances with him, and helped the parents in the household as well as with laundry.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I love watching movies and series, reading books, playing sports, running, cooking, and travelling. I regularly exercise by running and swimming every time when I have free time. I used to play volleyball when I was in high school and I really liked it. I can cook Thai food. My favorite sport is badminton and I usually play it with my friends every week at the gym. I also play volleyball, go jogging, and swimming with my friends every week. I think sports make me healthy so I try to exercise every week and as much as possible. I always feel good and fresh after sports.
Comments
I have decided to be an Au Pair because this program gives me a lot of experience. I want to develop myself, want to gain more experience with children, and improve my English languages skills because all of this will mean better advantages for my future. I love traveling and am interested in different cultures, foods, and people in different countries. This will be my first time out of Thailand, so I want to see the world and explore new things that I have never seen in Thailand. I believe that I can be a good Au Pair because I have a lot of great experiences in taking care of children from when I was working in daycare. Additionally, I am currently a tutor and teach math for children for several years now. I know how to teach children and make them happy and how to make learning fun for them. Most importantly, I love children and working with them.
