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Country: NETHERLANDS
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161 Sixth Avenue
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10013
Phone: 011-212-924-0446
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Program description: |
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The Au Pair in Holland program runs year-round and is offered for 6 to 12 months. Most placements start in September and end in June. A limited number of summer positions are available.
As an Au Pair, you will live as a member of your Host Family, providing a maximum of 30 hours of childcare per week. Some of your duties may include dropping the children off and picking them up from school, interacting and playing with the children, helping them with their homework, helping to keep their rooms clean and cooking light meals for them. Each family situation is different and schedules will be arranged with your Host Family. You may be asked to baby-sit in the evenings, but no more than three times per week and you will receive 1.8 Euro per hour. Au Pairs are not responsible for housework unrelated to the children or for managing the household.
As members of the International Au Pair Association, we follow strict guidelines to ensure that your experience is a positive one. Host Families and living arrangements are selected with great care, always with you in mind. You will be provided with your own room and 3 meals per day. You will be given your own keys and you will be able to receive phone calls during your stay.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: American, Canadian
Age range: 18-26
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant
Living arrangements on the program: Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: 6 Months to 1 Year
What are the dates of this program: September - June preferred.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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You Receive:
A stipend of 300 Euro per month.
* 200 Euro toward the cost of Dutch classes or your airfare if you stay for 10 to 12 months.
* 2 weeks of paid vacation per year.
* At least 1 complete day off per week (usually Sunday).
* Basic health and accident insurance.
There is no better way to gain an intimate insight into a country's people and their way of life than by living with a Host Family as an Au Pair. You get to experience the culture and sights of Holland while working and earning money during your stay.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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Program Fee : $400
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Qualifications required: |
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Applicants must:
* Be between the ages of 18 and 26 and unmarried.
* Have at least a high school diploma.
* Have previous childcare or baby-sitting experience.
* Have a genuine love of children, patience, flexibility, independence and a willingness to work hard!
* Be able to commit to a period of at least 10 months (most Host Families prefer Au Pairs who can stay for the school year from September to June).
There is no language requirement, as most people in Holland speak English.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your stay. U.S. citizens do not need visas to enter the Netherlands. However, within 3 working days after your arrival, you will need to apply for a temporary residence permit that allows you to live and work in Holland as an Au Pair for a maximum of 12 months. You must bring your passport and an original, certified copy of your birth certificate with you. You will also be asked to show proof of being unmarried. Your Host Family will assist you with this procedure and pay for the cost of the permit.
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Salary/pay/benefits description: |
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A stipend of 300 Euro per month.
* 200 Euro toward the cost of Dutch classes or your airfare if you stay for
10 to 12 months.
* 2 weeks of paid vacation per year.
* At least 1 complete day off per week (usually Sunday).
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Basic health and accident insurance.
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