AU PAIR IN ITALY

To participate in the program, therefore, you need to:

• click on APPLY NOW and fill up the form, one of our coordinator will be back to you asap
• write a presentation letter in English or in the language of the country where you decided to go,
• attach some photos with your family, friends and possibly with some children,
• if possible, make a 1 minute video introducing your self
• two references for the child care experience, a reference on one’s character,
• a medical certificate,
• a criminal certificate,
• the secondary school diploma certificate.

If you want to spend a period living and working in Italy as an au pair, then you’ll need to meet the program requirements listed below. International Au Pair Italy will review your application and interview you to make sure that you:

• Have experience and enjoy caring for children if not you can apply as a language tutor
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 upon arrival in Italy if you wish to be a tutor you can even be between 16 to 60 years old..
• Have completed secondary school (high school)
• Be in good physical and mental health
• Pass a criminal background check
• Be able to provide personal and professional references

As an au pair, you are only permitted to work a maximum of 30 hours per week and no more than 6 hours per day. You will have time off so that you can meet up with friends, explore your community, take classes, or just relax.

Program regulations require that you receive the following time off during your program:

• At least 1 ½ days off per week
• 2  full weekend off per month
• Two weeks (11 days) of paid vacation

Being an au pair is one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll ever have! Every family is different and specific duties will vary; however, below are some common au pair duties.

• Managing daily routines (morning, bedtime, etc.)
• Doing activities with children
• Preparing meals and cleaning up afterward
• Driving children to school and activities
• Helping with homework
• Doing children’s laundry
• Going on special outings and adventures
• Teaching the children about your country and culture

Your responsibilities as an au pair are limited to childcare and related tasks. You are not responsible for heavy housework, pet care, yard work, etc. As a member of the household, you might contribute to small, everyday tasks like washing dinner dishes, but only in a way that is equal to the contributions of other members of the family.

Cost of the Program
The au pair program costs 390 euros for a short stay and 490 euros for a long one for most destinations and does not include health insurance and travel.
The payment is divided into two tranches: the first of 90 euros when after having been declared eligible for the program, a second and final tranche when there is confirmation of the match between you and the host family.
The payment can be made by bank transfer or PayPal

Financial Benefits

• A minimum weekly stipend paid by your host family of at least 80/120 euro per week
• Room and board provided by your host family
• Two weeks of paid vacation in one year, one week every 6 months

Personal Benefits

• Make new friends. Meet Italians, other au pairs, and bond with your host family.
• Learn a new culture. Discover Italian culture and share your own.
• Gain international work experience. Improve your CV and future career prospects.
• Improve the native language of the host country you have chosen  Quickly become fluent as you speak Italian every day.
• Travel and explore different areas  of Italy. The opportunities are endless!
• Become more independent. Open yourself to new opportunities and experiences.
• Experience Italian life style, food, wine, fashion and arts

It is included in the program cost.