Au Pair in Spain
The Au Pair in Spain program gives you the best opportunity to gain a deep insight into the Spanish people and their way of life by living with a host family as an Au Pair. You'll get to experience the culture and the interesting places of Spain while working and earning money during your stay.
"Au Pair" is a French term meaning "on par" or "equal to", that is, living on an equal basis in a reciprocal, and caring relationship between the Au Pair and the host family and children. The Au Pair in Spain program is truly a life enriching travel opportunity, you will learn more about Spain, you will make new, long lasting friends, and you will have lots of fun!
As an Au Pair in Spain you will provide child care assistance in exchange for the opportunity to experience family life in Spain. As an Au Pair, you will become a regular member of your host family, providing in home child care and bonding with the family's children, enriching their lives with your language and culture at the same time that you enrich your own. In return for some hours of childcare and light housework, you will receive full board, accommodation and pocket money.
Au Pair in Spain Program Details
AU-PAIR:
- Works for 5/6 hours a day, 6 days per week
- Baby-sits for 2 evenings per week
- Has 1 free day
- Receives 55/60 Euros a week
AU-PAIR PLUS
- Works for 6/7 hours a day, 6 days per week
- Baby-sits for 3 evenings per week
- Has 1 free day
- Receives 80/90 Euros a week
Requirements
Every family has different requirements and since you as an Au Pair in Spain will be a guest in your host family's home, you will need to be flexible and adaptable. In order to be eligible for the Au Pair in Spain program you need to:
- Be a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 28 years old,
- Be an European Union citizen
- Stay in Spain for a maximum of 12 months,
- Be able to communicate in Spanish,
- Be single and without children,
- Be able to submit at least two childcare employment references from non-family members,
- Pay your own travel expenses,
- Present a good health certificate and full travel insurance including third party liability; we recommend you to bring your European Social Health card (E 111),
- Be fond of children, committed to the program, easy going, flexible, and energetic.
Length and Dates
Most of the families receive Au Pairs either during the school months or during the summer months; thus, we suggest the following dates:
- School period: September up to June
- School holidays: July and August
Application Deadline
You need to hand in the complete Application Package and documents at least 8 weeks before your desired start date.
Registration Process
In order to register for the Au Pair in Spain Program you need to:
- Thoroughly complete the Application Package and hand it in at least 8 weeks before your desired start date,
- Hand in at least 2 good references from non-family members, preferably previous employers, teachers, etc.
- Write a nice, descriptive letter, if possible in Spanish, introducing yourself to your future host family,
- Include at least 1 smiling passport photo, and if possible a few photographs with family and friends,
- Include a medical certificate stating good health and suitability of the applicant (this document must be legible, suitable for photocopying and written in Spanish),
- Include a police or Ministry of Justice certificate verifying that you do not have a criminal record.
Au Pair - Family Matching
When we have a suitable Au Pair-family matching, we send both, the Au Pair and the family, a profile description with the most important details and information. If both parties are interested, then the family will phone the Au Pair for an informal conversation to get more information and to get a first impression.
If the family decides to invite the Au Pair to live with them, each part will receive a confirmation. It may take some time until you receive your family confirmation, so you need to be patient. Also, make sure to receive your family confirmation before booking your tickets and arranging your travel details.
Au Pair Guidelines
- Make your best to adapt to the family's ways of life and routine.
- You will help at home with the care for the children and you will assist in the house (vacuuming, dusting, light washing, ironing, preparing some meals), though you will not be expected to take sole responsibility for any of these tasks on a permanent basis.
- Commit to the program length agreed with the family. If for any reason you need to go back home before the agreed date, you must give at least two weeks notice.
- Have a responsible attitude and commitment towards your family and treat the family's home and possessions with respect: especially regarding the use of the phone, computer and Internet, inviting friends, etc.
08015 - Barcelona - Spain
Tel: +34 93 4254901 | Fax: +34 93 4234156 | Email: spain@intercoined.org