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Become an Au Pair in The Netherlands!
Location: Netherlands
Program Duration: 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: Year Round
63 Whitfield Street On The Historic Guilford Green Guilford, CT 06437 United States
Call Us
Phone: 203-453-5838
Fax: 203-738-1024
Description
Spend your time caring for local children as an International Au Pair in The Netherlands! You can help to improve and eliminate stress in the lives of families throughout the country. Responsibilities Include:
* Living with the host family as a member of the family and the desire for a strong cross-cultural relationship.
* Helping with babysitting, child care and general household duties.
* Assisting your Dutch family with English language as desired.
* Adjusting to the Dutch culture and customs, while sharing your culture and language with the host family.
Highlights
Experience a once in a lifetime, fun, challenging and cultural experience! Become an Au Pair in The Netherlands for a year. Immerse yourself in the Dutch culture and your Dutch family while caring for young children. Learn while taking classes (if you choose), explore the area during your time off, become a member of your Dutch family, and have an incredible cultural experience.
Au Pairs take on a share of the family's responsibility for childcare as well as some light housework, and receive a monetary allowance for personal use.
Qualifications
* Must be between the ages of 18 and 26. We can currently take Au Pairs from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand.
* Au Pairs must have previous childcare/babysitting experience, and a genuine love of children.
* Be able to commit to at least 12 months as an au pair.
* Be a native English speaker.
* Have references from childcare experience, interest in working with children and have a love of children.
* Have driving experience.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- childcare/children
- English teaching
Age Range
18-26This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Netherlands
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
GeoVisions's Mission Statement
GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.
Year Founded
2001
