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| What Can You Expect? |
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Being a USAuPair au pair is a rewarding and once-in-a-lifetime experience. You live as a member of an American family with your own private bedroom and participate in all the daily living activities that are uniquely American.
Your child care duties are limited to no more than 10 hours per day and 45 hours per week, leaving you a lot of personal time to meet other au pairs, make new friends or explore America.
As a USAuPair au pair you will have two weeks of paid vacation during your program year, one free weekend per month, and a minimum of one and one-half days off each week. Plus you may stay an extra month after you have completed your program year. Many au pairs use this month to travel.
Touch down in Portland, Oregon to begin your au pair year before joining your host family. Much of your time will be spent attending a workshop on child development and safety. However, each day offers opportunities to see many Portland area sights.
Your education continues during your program year by studying at an educational institution in your host family's community. You will need to obtain six credit hours of postsecondary instruction. Host families will pay up to US$500 for your tuition and school fees.
With USAuPair, you'll receive enough information and support to make your year exciting and rewarding. Our au pair handbook has tips and information to guide you throughout the year. USAuPair counselors help you adjust to your new environment and arrange fun monthly meetings and cultural events with other au pairs.
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| What Will Host Families Expect? |
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USAuPair works closely with host families to help them understand the au pair program. A host family's greatest concern is the safety and well-being of the children in your care. They will depend on you to be alert, cheerful, prompt, flexible and responsible.
Each host family is different. Your schedule may vary weekly, daily or monthly. Many families may need you to prepare meals for the children, or an occasional meal for the family. You will need to drive children to and from school or other activities, help with schoolwork or the children's laundry. Being flexible is an important part of being an au pair.
Host families will want you to join them for activities, holidays and special events. American host families are very busy. That is why they need you.
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in brief...
USAuPair is a U.S. State Department-designated sponsor for an au pair cultural exchange program. We bring to our program more than 20 years of experience in cultural exchange and hosting au pairs, including those for our own children.
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confidence...
USAuPair carefully screens families before accepting them into our program. Home visits, personal interviews, inspecting your private room, conducting background checks and obtaining references are part of our screening process. USAuPair counselors are nearby to help you.
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interested?
If you are interested in learning more about our program, fill out our online .
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