Traveling, having the possibility to be immersed in the culture of a country other than your own and making money at the same time are proposals that are attracting more and more young people from all over the world. In that sense, “servant” is an enabling platform.

Spain, the United States, France, Germany, Canada, Italy, Japan, Ireland, and the United Kingdom are some of the countries that allow the system Au Pair for young people from 18 to 30 years old working with a host family who cares for the children or performs some nursing duties.

Who are Au Pairs?

“Au Pair is a cultural exchange program that provides an opportunity to spend time abroad, learn about different cultures and improve language skills in exchange for childcare and light housework“obviously the site” auair.com who made Au Pair Wikireference guide for enthusiasts who want to travel or become a host family.

The term “Au Pair” is of French origin and means “equivalent”, meaning that both parties are treated equally.

The website notes that Au Pair guaranteed room, meal, and pocket money by the adoptive family and explained that “this is not a full time cleaner or babysitter“.

“This program makes it easier to live in another country economically and completely immersed in the culture. For their part, Host Families benefit from having flexible and affordable support from people caring for their children.

For this part, Au Pairs are entitled to 1 or 2 days off per week and, some countries, one of them must be a Sunday.

This website allows you to consult the experiences of various young people from around the world and to let interested parties know whether it is something they want to do or not.

Traveling and working abroad: what are the requirements?

Although formal requirements such as visas change according to destination, there are some guidelines that are common to all countries that subscribe to the program.

• Between 17 – 30 years old (although in some countries it may be less)
• Able to maintain fluent conversation in English or host country language
• Have experience taking care of children
• Not married or have children
• Finished high school
• Hope you are in good health (The website claims that applicants who don’t smoke have “more chances” of finding a host family)
• Have no criminal record
• Want to spend a year living abroad

How to apply?

one) Register on the AuPair.com website and create a profile. It is recommended to include some photos and videos and even a letter to the family detailing your hopes and motivations for becoming an Au Pair.

two) Find a Host Family. The platform allows you to explore the family according to the preferences detailed in the profile in the selected destination.

3) Meet family via video call. It is very important to contact family, arrange video calls and thus get to know each other better.

4) Sign an Au Pair contract. This is a formal document in which the conditions of coexistence and work between family and Au Pair are made clear. It is important that both parties sign a contract, sometimes it is necessary for the visa process.

5) preparing for the trip. The website recommends clarifying the formalities of staying with the embassy of the host country at the place of origin and collecting all the necessary documents for registration at the destination.

More information at: https://www.aupair.com/en/p-concept.php

How much do I charge if I am an Au Pair?

Salaries vary according to the country of destination and the arrangements each applicant makes with the host family and which is reflected in the contract. However, AuPair.com offers a range of suggested or official salaries in the most popular destinations as well as hours worked at: https://www.aupair.com/es/p-pay-salary.php

For example in United States pay 800 dollars monthly for 45 hours of work week, in Germany’s salary is 330 euros for 30 hours and Italy 250 Euros paid for 30 hours.

In addition, the Au Pair can get a second job depending on compatibility with his visa, for example if he is a citizen of the European Union and is within the EU, the number of hours he has worked and the specific labor laws of the country. host country.