| What will our au pair require? |
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 | a private, furnished bedroom inspected and approved by USAuPair |
| a private or shared bathroom |
| encouragement to participate in meals and family activities |
| clear communication and direction |
| weekly pocket money |
| two weeks of paid vacation |
| one weekend free each month |
| one and one-half days off weekly |
| up to $500 toward tuition at postsecondary institution |
| access to transportation when off duty |
| presence and training the first three days after arrival at your home |
Families are also expected to make travel arrangements for their au pairs from Portland, Oregon to their city or town. Au pairs arrive in Portland to attend a 32-hour workshop on child development and safety. This is a program requirement and no exceptions may be made.
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| What can your family expect? |
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| care for your children up to 10 hours daily, and up to 45 hours weekly |
| a minimum of 200 hours of child care experience |
| occasional preparation of meals |
| assistance with chores related directly to child care |
| driving children to and from school, appointments or activities |
| help with children's school work |
| playing with your children and helping them grow and develop |
| keeping room and common areas of home neat |
| joining family events and activities |
| punctuality with work, curfews and use of the automobile |
| attending classes at a postsecondary institution |
| au pair attendance at monthly USAuPair meetings |
| au pair attendance at two cultural events (January and July) |
| family attendance at annual cultural meeting |
| abiding by federal, state and local laws |
