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Room and board in a private
bedroom with a pre-screened host family
You will live with a carefully screened Host Family
who will treat you as a family member, not as domestic
help. You will be given a private room and board. |
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Sponsorship of a legal 12-month
J-1 visa
This 12 month program is administered by
our strategic sponsors authorized by the U.S. Department of State. It
means you will be a legal au pair in the USA. |
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Round-trip airfare to and from
the United
States
Free return flight to the United States from many cities will be
arranged by IAPO. Please
click here for the list of
free departure cities. |
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Au Pair Orientation & Training in the
USA
Upon arriving in the U.S. to spend a year with your new host
family, you will first attend an Orientation and Training Program
for four days. During this program, you will meet other au pairs
in the region and learn safety, first aid and child development.
Acquiring these new skills will give you confidence when
settling-in with your new family. You will also receive an Au Pair
Handbook which details the lessons so you can refer to it during
your year in America. You will have 32 hours of instruction and
free time to visit the region. All of your meals are included. |
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Pocket money of $139.05 per week
Your host family will pay you $139.05 per week as pocket money. |
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A 24 hour number to call in case of
an emergency
In case of emergency, you will have access to a toll free
telephone number. The telephone is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. You can get an immediate help and advice from local
community counsellors of our sponsored partners. |
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Health and accident insurance
You will be covered with a basic health and accident insurance
plan. Please contact your interviewer if you are
interested in information about civil liability or a more
comprehensive health plan. |
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Introductions to other au pairs in
the area and monthly meetings with your local community counselor
During the year, your community counselor will keep close contact
with you to counsel you during your transition or smooth over any
misunderstandings between you and your host family. And you will
attend monthly meetings and fun outings with other au pairs in
your area so you can make friends right away. |
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Maximum work of 45 hours per week/10
hours per day
Your childcare duties will take up no more than 5½ days and no
more than 10 hours per day. |
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$500 stipend to be used for schooling
Opportunities to study at a local educational institution are
available with a variety of curriculum choices. |
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Two week paid vacation
During your stay in the USA, you will have 2 weeks paid vacation.
You can discover the USA or just sit at home, it's up to you! |
