Find an au pair
The term "Au pair" is French and means "on equal terms". The purpose of the scheme is precisely that both the family and au pair parties have a cultural exchange and many positive experiences during their time together.
Today there are great opportunities to find au pairs, as there is great interest among applicants, who would like to go to Europe. The paperwork is a lot to handle and there are several pitfalls in the application process. Here it is rlevant to get help from an agency who specializes in helping all the way.
Many families have a busy life, and since an au pair application requires a lot of work and a lot of rules to familiarize themselves with, it can be a good idea to buy assistance.
Aupairagent can take care of the application from start to finish. This includes finding applicants for you, guiding you in interview process, and application process. Establishing the compulsory insurances, contact with the Embassy / Consulate General, Authorities and in addition to that, we are available with guidance on everything that has to do with the process. Of course, we also strive to find the best au pair applicants that best suit your family and bring you in contact with each other. We are also available if you have questions during the period of time you have the au pair in your home, so you are always welcome to contact us. we strive to do as much as possible for you so you can focus on other tasks.
Advantages of an au pair stay in 2024
Being an au pair is a cultural exchange. Not a job. So you have to have the energy in a busy everyday life to invite a stranger into your family. He or she must be included as any family member. An au pair typically takes care of childcare and general household tasks. In return, the family offers board and lodging under exactly the same conditions as the rest of the family. In addition, the au pair receives pocket money every month. The rates vary from country to country.
In a hectic everyday life, it can be challenging to find time for everything. With an au pair, everyday life becomes more manageable, while at the same time a number of cultural advantages arise. In addition to the obvious advantages of having extra help with childcare, cleaning, laundry and cooking etc. the cultural exchange must not be underestimated. The au pair gets an introduction to a new country, the opportunity to experience our culture up close, and not least creates lifelong memories. As a host family, you gain insight into the culture and the country that the au pair comes from. This is educational for everyone in the family, especially the children, as in this way they can get an early insight into other cultures, learn more about the world as a whole, and not least learn new languages. As a family, you often develop a close relationship with your au pair, since after all you live and eat together every day.
3 compelling reasons to have an au pair
- Help with childcare and practical tasks: Juggling work and children can be a challenge, especially when it comes to making sure someone is home when you need them. An au pair can be the solution. Even if an au pair only works a few hours a day, you can plan a schedule together that ensures that the au pair is available when childcare is needed. We offer good suggestions for how the work schedule can be structured.
- Help with household chores and cooking. Many au pairs, especially from Asia, are skilled at cooking delicious and healthy food and would like to share their food culture. On our Aupairagent Academy courses, our au pairs learn many skills in advance so that they are prepared upon their arrival.
- Cultural exchange between au pair and family: The relationship between the family and the au pair goes beyond the daily tasks, and often times develops into a friendship. This friendship includes an in-depth insight into each other's cultures. Since an au pair always comes from abroad, the family is introduced to something new, and the same applies to the au pair, who gets a unique experience in the country and gets to know an ordinary local family. Language is also an important factor, where the children get the opportunity to learn English and perhaps an additional language, while the au pair gets the opportunity to learn a foreign language also. This enriches all parties.