Make Italy your ideal GAP YEAR or EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

 Be part of the au pair world now while you are young and free

 
AU PAIR or be a MOTHER'S HELP IN ITALY

JCR Au Pairs & Nannies is the most trusted aupair/nanny agency for safe and secure placements and "in country" back up and support.

Au Pair Age Group:  18 - 30  
Females may apply. There are a small number of opportunities for males. You are able to apply but must be patient as it can take some time for a placement.

Education:   Completed year 10 or higher.

Childcare Experience: Minimum 50 hours but up to 200 hours is preferred. This can be any fairly regular interaction with children not related to you, up to age 12.    Experience with children related to you is acceptable but only in addition to that of non related children. 

Period of commitment:    3, 6 and 12 months placements all year round.

Summer aupair placement:  Mid June - mid September only.  Applications open in October and close 31st March.

Visa:
12 month Working Holiday Visa

Holders of an EU passport are not subject to any visa conditions but they have to register with the Italian authorities. EU passport applicants are not restricted by age and families will accept candidates over the age of 30.

Applicants to Italy must speak English well as families wish their children to learn to speak English.  

All positions are live in. All salaries are net of tax unless otherwise advised.You pay your own return airfare.

You pay your own health insurance cover.Please see note under General Information.

AU PAIR

• Work 25 hours per week.
• Childcare and light housework which could include, shopping, dusting, vacuuming, ironing.
• Baby sit for 2 evenings per week.
• Have 2 days free per week.
• Be a non smoker.
• Preferably have a valid driving license.
• Be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
• Have a good sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.

AU PAIR PLUS   

• Work 35 hours a  week.
• Childcare and light housework which could include, shopping, dusting, vacuuming, ironing.
• Baby sit for 2/3 evening per week.
• Minimum of 1 and a half days free per week.
• Be a non smoker.
• Preferably have a valid driving license.
• Be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
• Have a good sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.

 
MOTHER'S HELP

• Work 48 hours a week.
• Childcare and light housework which could include, shopping, dusting, vacuuming, ironing.
• Baby sit for 3 evenings per week.
• Minimum of 1day free.
• Be a non smoker.
• Preferably have a valid driving license.
• Be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
• Have a good sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.

IN YOUR AU PAIR/MOTHER'S HELP WORLD YOU GET

• Your own comfortable room, shared or own bathroom.
• Full board and lodge.
• 2-3 weeks paid leave per year.
• Earn minimum 75 Euros per week as an aupair.
• Earn minimum 95 Euros per week as an aupair plus.
• Earn up to 135  Euros per week depending on age and experience as a mother's help.
• Full back up and support from JCR's associates in Italy and from JCR Head office.
• Telephone numbers of other aupairs.
• Opportunity to meet young people from all over the world.
  

Becoming part of the family is the spirit of the au pair program.

GENERAL INFORMATION

JCR doesn't offer live out placements. All placements with a family are live in.

You may choose to take Italian lessons but it is not a requirement of the program.

Italian families do not provide health insurance cover. There is a reciprocal agreement between Australia and Italy that permits use of the Italian National health scheme for the first 6 months in the country. If you are going for longer than 6 months or you are not Australian you will need 12 months travel health insurance cover.

The WH Visa takes about 3 weeks to be issued from time of applying. The visa requires 12 months health insurance cover. You will need to show the Consulate that you have an amount of about $7000 available to you before the visa will be issued. You have to show proof of having health insurance cover.

Australian and New Zealand passport holders may apply for the 12 month working holiday visa to Italy.  If you are from any other non EU country you will have to check if there is such a visa agreement with your country.

Families will want you to speak English to their children. If requested, the host parents will speak Italian to the au pair to help them learn the language. We suggest that all applicants have at least 200 words of basic Italian before they leave. Knowing some vocabulary will help you to settle in. There are good books and internet sites to learn from. We recommend www.rosettastone.com

The amount paid to you is pocket money and should be accepted as that. It is suggested that should you wish to travel in Europe, you take additional money with you or a debit card.

Italy is well placed to visit France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Corsica, Sicily, North Africa.

Apply for this country 4 months in advance of when you wish to go.

There is always a demand for aupairs and those with a qualification are highly valued. Families will give preference to applicants with the JCR childminding/aupair certificate. Obtain your aupair certificate now through the on-line JCR Aupair course. Benefit by being given priority placement.

• Professionalism, safety, security and care are four of the basic elements of JCR. Our programs aim to help you to find the perfect family match for you so that you have a great time in Italy.
• JCR has been sending au-pairs on cultural exchange and care, legal programs since 1992.
• JCR are so confident of their programs that they will not charge a placement fee until you accept a proposed host family.
• JCR ensures a valid contract that protects you. You will receive calls from host families that are interested in your application.
• JCR provides full support during your au pair year, including back up and support in case of emergencies; rematches should there be problems and fully vetted host families.