Description

Spend your time caring for local children as an International Au Pair in The Netherlands! You can help to improve and eliminate stress in the lives of families throughout the country. Responsibilities Include:

* Living with the host family as a member of the family and the desire for a strong cross-cultural relationship.
* Helping with babysitting, child care and general household duties.
* Assisting your Dutch family with English language as desired.
* Adjusting to the Dutch culture and customs, while sharing your culture and language with the host family.

Highlights

Experience a once in a lifetime, fun, challenging and cultural experience! Become an Au Pair in The Netherlands for a year. Immerse yourself in the Dutch culture and your Dutch family while caring for young children. Learn while taking classes (if you choose), explore the area during your time off, become a member of your Dutch family, and have an incredible cultural experience.

Au Pairs take on a share of the family's responsibility for childcare as well as some light housework, and receive a monetary allowance for personal use.

Qualifications

* Must be between the ages of 18 and 26. We can currently take Au Pairs from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand.
* Au Pairs must have previous childcare/babysitting experience, and a genuine love of children.
* Be able to commit to at least 12 months as an au pair.
* Be a native English speaker.
* Have references from childcare experience, interest in working with children and have a love of children.
* Have driving experience.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• English Teaching

Age Range

18-26

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and Kiwi Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001