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Can a boy become an Au Pair?
Is the Au Pair program for girls only? Obviously the answer is NO!
Every boy who wants to take a part in the Au Pair experience and become an Au Pair abroad should keep in mind that the application process may take a bit longer than in the case of Au Pair girls.
How can a male Au Pair speed it up? Make sure to:
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add a few great pictures to your profile
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offer families references from your previous childcare jobs
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write detailed letters to the Host Families in your profile
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send many requests daily and be active
Au Pair is not a gender restricted job, so it is possible for boys to find a place in a
Host Family. The truth is that it can take much longer for a male Au Pair to be placed, but some families are looking exactly for an elder brother for the kids and they are willing to
hire a male Au Pair.
As a male Au Pair you are free to register,
create your profile and start
contacting Host Families at AuPair.com. There are many families that prefer having a female Au Pair, but there are also families that are willing to give guys a chance. It is up to the Au Pair to do his best to persuade the families of his qualifications for the job.
Please, note that AuPair.com may not accept male applicants whose chances of finding a Host Family are limited by reasons beyond its control, or if you do not meet AuPair.com requirements stated in our
Terms and Conditions.
A picture is worth a thousand words! Your picture is the most important component of your profile at AuPair.com.
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We recommend you to create a really
attractive profile that will convince Host Families to choose you. It is very important to
add pictures and provide references in childcare to prove, even to skeptical families, that you are suitable for the program.
If you are a Host Family and you are open to host either a male or female Au Pair, we recommend you to encourage boys to write to you as well so they consider you as a potential Host Family.
How to find a Host Family
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Create a great profile and be active
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Add pictures from your life at home
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Add some childcare references you can prove later
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Explain why you would like to work as an Au Pair
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Describe the advantages the family would have hiring you as the Au Pair
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Use our searching tool to find families with no gender preference
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Keep in mind that Host Families with boys usually look for a “big brother” for their children so the chances might be higher.
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