Benefits

The experience can be beneficial in many different ways:

	Flexible program lengths: 6 to 12 months
	Earn Euros which you can use to travel around the country during holidays and at the end of your program.
	Receive orientation soon after arrival in Germany and further support during your stay.
	Gain a secure base from which to see Germany and other parts of Europe.
	Have the option to extend your program if all goes well.
	Get to know how others live and come to see the world from another perspective.
	Test yourself and acquire independence and maturity.
	Make new friends and appreciate old ones even more.
	Gain experience and judgement.

Becoming an Au Pair gives you more than knowledge about Germany, its language and culture. A year abroad teaches you about building friendships, taking responsibility for yourself, respecting differences and tolerating the beliefs of others.

Eligibility

You may be accepted if you:

	Are 18 through 30 years of age (or 18 – 24 if you will be travelling on the Au Pair visa to Germany).
	A citizen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States.
	Enjoy children aged 3 months to 12 years, and have previous experience in caring for children (babysitting, caring for younger family members or working with youth organisations). You’ll need a minimum of two childcare references from non-family members plus one personal reference.
	Au Pairs must have 200 hours of document experience with children under the age of two in order to be placed with a family who has a child under the age of two.
	Successfully pass a selection interview.
	Enjoy helping children grow and develop, and are willing to enrich the lives of your host family by sharing your culture and traditions.
	Are a responsible person who is willing to make a 6 – 12 month commitment to experience German culture by living as a member of a German family, and providing up to 30 - 40 hours of child care assistance each week.
	Have completed at least the educational equivalent of high school i.e. have finished year 12 in Australia, or year 13 in New Zealand
	Are a native English speaker.
	Are in good physical and mental health.

	Are energetic and enthusiastic.
	Have no criminal record.
	Agree to follow AuPairCare Germany program rules.
	Are a licensed driver (preferred but not required. Not all host families provide cars).
	Be a non-smoker (preferred but not required).
	Have an Australian or New Zealand passport valid for 6 months after your return date.
	Complete a pre-departure orientation project (more info available from our staff).

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