This program is designed as a cultural exchange program, allowing you to immerse yourself in the American culture. Au-pairs are given an amazing opportunity to travel abroad and become a part of an American family. This is a very affordable way to see America.

 If you decide to become an Au-pair you will be taken in by your host family and be given free board and accommodation, a small amount of pocket money and the opportunity to attend language classes on a regular basis. In return you will help out your family by taking care of the children and helping with light household duties.

Applicant Requirements

• Between the ages of 18-26 and at least a high school graduate

• Enthusiastic to share customs and culture with an American family

• Experienced with recent documented “practical” childcare. (For children 2 years and under, the Au Pair is required to have 200 hours of recent documented infant care.)

• In possession of a valid international driver’s license and has no criminal record

• Open-minded with a positive and adventurous attitude to complete a one year commitment

What is expected of an Au pair?

The Au Pair provides up to 45 hours per week of childcare. Childcare duties will take up no more than five-and-a-half days per week and no more than 10 hours per day.

All the Au Pair’s duties will be focused specifically on the children; no heavy housework is expected. Daily tasks may include waking the children, dressing infants and toddlers, bathing and playing with them. You may also be expected to prepare preparing meals for the children, tidy their belongings, make their beds and do their laundry.

 An Au pair is also expected to complete 6 units of study at an accredited US education provider.

 What does the Au Pair receive?

·      The program will begin with an arrival orientation and training session in Washington, D.C., focusing on cultural adjustment, as well as child safety and development

·      A direct weekly payment from the Host Family of $139.05 per week

·      Educational allowance up to $500

·      Room and board

·      Medical insurance with no deductible

·      Two weeks of paid vacation; one full weekend off per month

·      Paid flight from an international gateway airport in the Au Pair’s home country directly into the largest airport near the U.S. hosting community

·      $500 Completion Refund (refundable “Good Faith Security Bond”)

·      Personal and on-going support from our partner in USA

·      Visa advice and DS 2019 form from our sponsor in USA

Program Fee

 AU$350 non-refundable administration fee plus a US$500 Bond which is refundable after successful completion of your 12 month contract

 Visa Requirements

 Au – pairs must obtain a J 1 Visa. MPI's partner in uSA will assist applicants with visa advice and will provide the necessary documents.