Boomers Abroad

Highlights

Your German Family
Most host families live in the metropolitan areas of Germany's largest cities. Typically, both parents work and have 1-3 children between the ages of 1-8 years. Our families are open to new ideas, interested in the world and other countries. Many families look forward to having you teach their children your customs and language.

Your program Preparation
We will provide you with information and helpful tips to best prepare for a successful stay in Germany. Every au pair is asked to prepare a pre-departure orientation project, which will help you - among other things - to prepare age-appropriate activities for your children in your German family. AYUSA also supports you with your visa application, travel and insurance arrangements.

Your Support
Every au pair has a local AYUSA representative during the entire stay in Germany. The representative will help you to adjust to your new surroundings and assist you if you have any questions or problems. AYUSA will also provide you with a 24-hour number for emergencies.

Qualifications

Aside from your enthusiasm for children, you should...

- Be interested in learning about German culture and language
- Be between 18 and 24 years old (18 - 30 years old if you can come to Germany on the Working Holiday Visa )
- Have proof of secondary education
- Have experience looking after children not related to you, for example through babysitting, internships in pre-school, kindergartens or in a pediatric center; as a camp counselor or from after-school tutoring (minimum of 2 different references)
- Be in good health
- Be able to commit to a minimum of six months
- Be open-minded, flexible and responsible
- German language: basic knowledge is required if you come to Germany on the Au Pair Visa

Job/Intern Types

• Au Pair

Languages

• English
• German

Cost in US$:

Appoximately 100 (75.00 Euros non-refundable application fee)

Cost Include Description:

Due to the fact that German host families are interested in native English speakers, we are able to offer the program almost for free to au pairs. We only charge a non-refundable application fee of 75 Euros when you submit your application. In exchange for taking care of the children in your host family for a maximum of 30 hours, au pairs receive:

- Monthly stipend
- Private bedroom and full board
- 2 days paid vacation per month (total of 4 weeks for a 12-month stay)
- Minimum of 1 free day per week
- Established working hours: maximum of 6 hours per day and 30 hours per week
- Access to transportation (either pass for local public transportation or a car)
- Comprehensive insurance package for the entire length of the program

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay

Experience Required

yes

childcare experiences (babysitting, youth camp counselor, etc.).

Volunteer Types

• childcare/children

Age Range

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi, South African Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel to Germany

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

AYUSA International e.V.'s Mission Statement

AYUSA for cultural and educational exchange, at its heart means two things: First, it promotes international understanding. As ambassadors of their country, their region and its culture, our participants have a great influence on people they meet in the host country. Thus, they help break down prejudices and appreciate and respect cultural differences and idiosyncrasies. Second, our programs promote the personal growth of our students. The understanding of foreign languages and others living and working in the global society, skills that you both personally and professionally require. Our philosophy is that you can acquire these cross-cultural skills effectively only when you experience other countries and cultures first hand and thus learning directly from them. Our motto is "Learn to understand" which stands for our understanding of cultural and educational exchanges. In German, it means both to understand "learning" and "learning to understand".

Year Founded

1990