Information For Girls only

The quality of family life is greatly improved for many by the

help of an au pair. Young adults come for six to twenty-four

months to work in Christian families. The most popular is ONE

YEAR. They are given full board and lodgings. Having a

Christian Au Pair in the home is a great bonus when spiritual

considerations are so important.

Families also provide a wonderful opportunity for the guest to

become part of their family and to benefit by the wider

fellowship of their local church. Relationships begun in this way

are often deep and long lasting.

 

What does the term 'au pair' mean?
The word is a French term and literally means 'on equal terms'. (A home help)
An au pair is expected to take an equal share of the life and culture of a family. You generally support in all aspects of light house-work and child-care. You are not domestic workers and are not subject to the minimum wage with tax and insurance. You primarily come to learn the English language, therefore usually attending a language school or course. You live in a family and receive the full benefits of a family life.

 

Why 'Christian' Au Pairs?
Most au pairs have made a personal commitment to God and desire to have the opportunity to live in a home where the family share in their belief and commitment. Christian Au Pairs provides a service to enable 'Christian' au pairs the opportunity for 'mutual' spiritual as well as cultural benefits in Britain.

 

Who can be an au pair?

• Nationals of: Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand.
• A single person without dependents.
• A young adult from 17 to 27 years.
• Having some experience in house-work, baby-sitting, or child care.

 

Why become an au pair?

• Many young people wish to extend their capability and understanding of the English language.
• They desire to improve status within work through further understanding of the English language.

 

What is the role of the au pair in the family?

• An au pair should live with, eat with and share in all the aspects of social, spiritual and cultural life within the family. It is important that you have the opportunity to communicate in English. You should be given the opportunity to go to a local language school/college if you wish.