1. What the family should provide for the Au Pair?
2. Au Pair’s function with the family in the home.
3. How do I register to find my favourite Au Pair?
4. Visa’s & Sponsorship
5. Pocket Money
6. What Document & References should I receive from the Au Pair?
7. Disreputable Impersonators acting on behalf of the Au Pair
8. Why Should I include family photographs?

1. What the family should provide for the Au Pair!

• A “Dear Au Pair letter or ‘Invitation letter ‘ from the Host Family
• A group family photograph
• A Private Room (a friendly comfortable room is important) to include TV, stereo, desk with lamp for study purposes, Closet/Wardrobe storage space for clothing and personal items.
• Full board and accommodation for 7 days per week
• Weekly pocket money
• Two full days free per week – one of these can be made up of two half days, because the Au Pair may wish to attend Language classes.(Totally depending on the country and the Au Pair Programme).
• Paid vacation money per 6 months (depending on the receiving country).
• If the Au Pair is required to drive, all expenses i.e. insurance, maintenance, gas/petrol etc. pertaining to the car must be covered by the host family.
• A contribution towards tuition at a Language School/College, bus or train, mobile phone cards, medical insurance or airfare (at families discretion only).
  

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2. Au Pair’s function with the family in the home

• The Au Pair is to share the life of the receiving family, while at the same time enjoy a certain degree of independence.
• Keep in mind there is always an adjustment time when engaging an Au Pair.  Try to be patient and supportive, remember the Au Pair is in unfamiliar surroundings and with new people.
• Be very specific about the Au Pairs duties & schedules. (Make a list to avoid problems)
• Au Pairs are expected to baby-sit weekly, should never be asked to baby-sit on their free days.
• Childcare duties are defined by the parents, which may include, washing, dressing, prepare the children for school, prepare snacks, light meals, keep playroom & kitchen areas tidy & clean.  Transportation to and from school. Homework. Take the children for walks.  Swim, play & talk to the children.
• It is important to remember that the majority of Au Pairs do not have any formal childcare training, and are not in the same category as Nannies or Nursery Nurses.
• It is important that the Au Pair should be treated as part of your family, share the meals with the family, and be invited to share in their activity pursuits whenever possible.

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3. How do I register to find my favourite Au Pair
REGISTER FREE – Click on “Register Host Family” start your free registration and complete in full.

• Upload – your photograph and write a “Dear Au Pair Letter” or Invitation Letter
• Login – access your account with your password
• Au Pairs – search for suitable Au Pairs, target your favourite country, all this from the website
• Become a Member – You have now chosen a list of your favourite Au Pairs and you need further information.  At this stage membership is required.
  To become a Family Member - Click on “Membership Account” button and follow the steps.
• Payment – We accept payment through Visa, Pay Pal, MasterCard through our secured payment system.
• If you do not possess a Credit Card – we can accept Western Union Transfers.
  
  Arrange for Western Union transfers through (Bank Account No.) in R.O.I. in the amount of Euro… Email us immediately with the Money Transfer Control (MTC) number, your full name and Membership ID Number after you send the membership fee.
  
  Only then can we activate your Membership.  Full Membership gives you full access to contact information on the Au Pairs on our database (system).
  
  Membership is absolutely dependent on this information.

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4. Visa’s or Sponsorship

• “Invitation Letter” or ‘Dear Au Pair Letter’ is an absolute requirement from the family.

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5. Pocket Money

• Pocket Money depends on the Host Family, and guidelines of the Families country of origin.  It is very important to inform the Au Pair the amount of pocket money on offer before they make a final commitment.  It is important the Au Pair should be happy with what is on offer.

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6. What Document and References should I receive from the Au Pair?

• Medical Certificate stating the Au Pair is in good health.
• Two character references (Previous employer, Teacher, or school/college – No relatives).
• Police Clearance Certificate from the Au Pair’s home country.
• Copy of Driving licence
• Copy of Passport
• For USA citizens – “Child Abuse Clearance Certificate”

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7. Disreputable Impersonating Scam Artists acting on behalf of Au Pairs

 Beware of the Impersonator or scam artist acting very deviously on behalf of the Au Pair, who will try to convince you they are the Au Pair’s former College Professor, Study Dean, Specialist Tutor, Travel Agent, Airline Agent, local clergyman, and above all the parents, saying they have been authorised by the Au Pair to act on their behalf and request monies from you on the Au Pair behalf.

 Always verify the reference e-mail address you received from referees to make absolutely sure they originated from the employers mentioned.  Check the country where the referee supposedly resides. Do not be fooled or conned.

Under no circumstances send cash money drafts or payments of any kind to any Au Pair or supposed Agent acting for an  Au Pair from any part of the World.

8. Why should I include family photographs?

The majority of au pairs search for the family with the family album or at least one family photo.  This is important to them because it gives them a picture of what you are like, and it also helps them to make upn their mind.  If you have not uploaded your family photo then the au pair can not see you in their searches. It is now a proven fact that the  more photos you upload, the more au pairs will contact you. 

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