You may still be in the process of deciding whether or not you want to become an au pair and still have a number of questions that you need answered. Fortunately we have created a guide to assist you getting started with an au pair agency, to allow you to start your journey in a seamless, effortless way.
Why Should You Become An Au Pair?
We thought that we would start this guide by telling you that becoming an au pair is such a beneficial experience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Firstly, you will learn, gain and maintain a number of new skills that you will be able to carry with you from working as an au pair. If you are someone that adores travelling somewhere new and love challenging yourself to embrace new cultures, this is the role for you. Develop connections that will be beneficial in years to come with new friends and your host family, learn a new language and explore a different culture.
Why Should You Choose An Agency?
By choosing an au pair agency, you are using a secure, safe company that you can trust to place you with a host family that meets your requests and requirements. What’s more, they will be there to support you throughout your new adventure, so you won’t ever feel alone.
By using an agency, you can guarantee that time and thought is put into finding the best family for you to join.
Choose Your Destination
One of the first decisions you need to make is the destination you wish to live in with your host family. From France, to Spain, to Germany, the choice is yours!
Get Registered
Once you have done plenty of research and you have decided that you want to become an au pair, you then need to register with a reputable au pair agency. Throughout your registration you will be required to fill out a number of sections, including:
- Personal Information
- Health
- Information About Your Stay
- Education/Qualifications
- Upload Documents
- Terms And Conditions
Find A Host Family
Depending on the agency, you can either look at host families before you register to find one you think would suit you, or you will be matched with one after you have registered. Whichever way it is done, you will be put in contact with a family that is suited to what you have requested. Therefore you can rest assured that you will have hobbies, traits or beliefs that are similar, which will allow you to feel more at ease when you arrive as you will have something to talk about.
Look At Success Stories
Au pair agencies will usually have reviews and stories from current or previous au pairs who have used the agency, so we strongly recommend that you take a look at these success stories, so you can make any alterations to your application, or just for peace of mind that what you are about to do is going to be one of the best experiences of your life.
We hope that this guide has been very beneficial if you are just starting out on your au pair adventure and you now know how to get started with an au pair agency.