Aupair in Holland
You do not have to speak Dutch to be an aupair in Holland as English is widely spoken. Easy-going Netherlands is the home of historic figures such as Van Gogh, Rubens, Rembrandt and Anne Frank. Visit Teling (best theme-park of the world in 2001 and 2003) in the south of the Netherlands. Because of the location of this country you can play almost any outdoor (and indoor) sport you can imagine. Holland has lovely beaches during the summer and wonderful skating on frozen rivers in the winter. Riding a bike is an easy and efficient way of getting around the cities. Did you know that Holland is the most densely populated country in Europe? That the capital is in fact Amsterdam but that the government is seated in The Hague? That the Dutch are known for the colour orange? Why, you ask? because it's the colour of the Royal Family. That's why they dress in orange and paint their faces at soccer matches, at the Olympics and on April 30th (a typically Dutch national holiday, known as the Queen's b-day).As an au pair in Holland you can experience vibrant Amsterdam, live a stone’s throw from the Beach in The Hague, or work in bustling Rotterdam. Learn Dutch and get a feel for the easy going life style! Also, Holland is the portal to the rest of Europe: you can be in Paris within 4 hours and fly to London in an hour.
Australian au pairs are extremely popular in The Netherlands. If you have ever considered going abroad, if you like working with children and are truly interested in learning another language and in experiencing another culture, this program could be right for you!
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.
Aupair Visa:
Age group: 18 – 25 Female & Males. Single only. You may not have any children of your own.
Working Holiday Visa:
Ages 18-29 inclusive This visa is used if applying as an aupair plus age 26 – 29 inclusive or if you are a qualified nanny 18-29 inclusive.
Placement requirement: 12 months.
A driving licence is preferred but not essential. Being able to ride a bicycle is good as nearly everyone rides bikes.
Completed year 12 preferably but year 10 or 11 completion is accepted.
Experience: Preferably 200 hours interaction with children, baby sitting, care of younger family members or working with youth organisations. Applicants with Certificate 2 or 3 [Level 2 or 3 in N.Z.] in childcare are very welcome on this program and may apply for the Nanny placement.
You must be willing to learn Dutch and be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
AUPAIR
- Work for a maximum of 30 hours per week. Maximum of 8 hours per day. working with children and helping the family with light housework (families are required to have cleaners or must sign a document stating that they will do the heavy housework themselves)
- 2 full days off per week and a minimum of one full weekend off per month
- Have your own comfortable room plus shared or own bathroom
- Full board and lodge
- Earn Euro 340 pocket money per month plus 25 Euro for Orange Au Pair Club activities and 60 Euro towards travel expenses in the Netherlands (total of 425 euro) per full month worked to be paid at the end of the month;
- Attendance at Dutch language classes is compulsory.[Does not apply to Working Holiday Visa]. Families pay for the language course to a max. of € 275 per year, provided you finish the course and stay at least 6 months with the family.
- 1.5 weeks paid leave per 6 months of stay.
- Phone allowance of 20 Euro per month.
- Visa costs paid by the host family (according to program conditions)
- Orange Au Pair Club membership and welcome package;
- Airfare PAID by the family up to a maximum of 800 euro [If you do not complete the 12 month aupair period you will have to refund the family pro-rata for the months not worked. E.g. if you leave after 8 months you will refund the family 4/12ths of the airfare. You will be required to sign an agreement to this effect.]
Health insurance is paid for by the family.[Does not apply to Working holiday visa holders but there is a reciprocal agreement between Holland and Australia which allows you to use the Dutch health scheme while you are there.]
Australian applicants once matched with a family, fly to Holland where they apply for the aupair visa.
Qualified Nannies:
- Work 4-0-45 hours per week.
- 12 month commitment,
- 2 days free per week with one full weekend per month
- 1.5 weeks paid leave per 6 months of stay
- Own room, bathroom private or shared with children
- Full board and lodge
- Sole charge of children
- Light housework for the children
- Earn around 1000 Euro net per month
- 800 Euro family contribution to cost of airfare
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 credit card.
It is suggested that all applicants have at least 200 words of Dutch on arrival. There are helpful books and internet programs.
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