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Step 1: Read and agree our terms and conditions

Au Pair Agreement

I confirm that I have read all written materials provided by the au pair agency in my home country and my host country ant that I fulfil all criteria. I understand that the au pair programme is a cultural exchange programme and not a contract of work. I am aware that being an au pair requires a high degree of both responsibility and flexibility and that I must take my duties seriously.
I confirm that I have answered all questions honestly and that all information in the application form is true.
After confirmation of placement, I shall stay in touch with my host family and with the au pair agency and shall inform them of my travel arrangements. I agree not to travel to my host family until I have received an official confirmation of placement from the au pair agency.
I shall familiarise myself with all (if any) visa requirements. I shall obtain necessary documents (e.g. a valid passport) prior to departure and shall not enter my host country without a proper visa (if required).
I agree to cover all costs for language courses, travel to and from my host country (unless otherwise stated in the programme guidelines) and any debts incurred (e.g. telephone bills etc.) I shall bring emergency funds with me (as recommended by the au pair agency) to pay for unforeseen expenses.
I am familiar with and agree to abide by all programme guidelines and conditions, in particular those regarding the number and distribution of working hours, au pair duties, pocket money, free time, holidays, language courses, transportation costs, insurance and the termination of the au pair arrangement.
Upon arrival in my host country, I shall discuss in detail with my host family the daily or weekly routine and my and their expectations of the au pair programme.
I shall carry out my childcare and light housekeeping duties with diligence. In addition to my au pair duties, I agree to keep my room clean and neat and to make a fair contribution to the cleanliness of the "common areas" of my host family's home.
I agree to abide by all house rules set by the host family (e.g. use of telephone and facilities within the home, daytime and overnight visitors, curfew, smoking, etc.) During my stay I shall behave in a manner which does not reflect badly on my host family, both au pair agencies or my home country.
I shall seek the advice of the host family before administering any form of discipline on the children. Under no circumstances shall I hit the children or leave them alone.
I shall discuss with my host family any arrangements for holidays well in advance.
I shall make a concerted effort to experience the culture of my host country and to learn the language. I shall respect cultural differences and display tolerance towards others.
I realise that the success of my au pair stay depends largely on my own initiative. I shall try to integrate myself into family life and, should any problems arise communicate openly with the family and actively seek a solution.
If I have any problems or questions which cannot be discussed and resolved with the host family, shall contact the au pair agency in my host country for assistance.
I shall make every effort to resolve any differences with my host family. If no solution can be reached and I decide to leave the family, I agree to give advanced notice (in accordance with programme guidelines). During this time period, I shall perform my normal duties and receive room board and pocket money. If I request to be placed with a new family, I realise this might involve moving to a different city, town, village or area.
I understand that I shall be expelled from the programme and must return home if
(a) I fail to abide by this agreement or programmer guidelines;
(b) I falsify any information in my application (e.g. regarding smoking, childcare experience, health etc.);
(c) I begin my au pair stay before receiving an official confirmation of placement from the au pair agency or a proper visa;
(d) I am responsible for repeated problems with several families;
(e) I disobey the laws of my host country.
I agree to leave my host country before my visa or residency permit expires (if applicable).
I shall not undertake any other paid employment and will perform only those tasks related to the au pair programme.
Should I decide to cancel my application, I shall inform the au pair agency at once.
I shall notify the au pair agency immediately if there are any changes to the information included in my application.

I have read and agree to the terms set out above
I do NOT agree to the terms

Step 2: Complete and submit the form below
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name
Are you	MALE FEMALE
Address
Postcode/Zip
Telephone (including area code)	Home Work
Mobile Number
Fax Number (or fax number of a friend so that we can get documents and messages to you)
E-mail Address (If you have one)
Date of Birth	Day Month Year
Age
Height	Weight
Colour of hair	Colour of eyes
Do you have any visible tattoos or piercings?	yes no - If so, where and what
Passport Number
Date & Place of issue	Date Place
Expiry date	Day Month Year
Nationality
Religion
Do you regularly attend religious services?	Yes No
Father's profession
Mother's profession
Number of brothers
Ages
Number of sisters
Ages

EDUCATION
Please give some information about your education. What school you have attended, what examinations you have passed and what qualifications you have. You can use a separate sheet if you need to.

What are your future educational plans?
Do you want to take a language or educational course in the host country?	Yes No
Do you have any knowledge of first aid or lifesaving?	First Aid Life Saving
If so, do you have any certificates?	Yes No
Have you taken any courses related to childcare?	Yes No
If so, what
Agency name (if applicable)
What is the earliest date you can start?	Day Month Year
What is the latest date you can start?	Day Month Year
How long do you want to stay for?

LANGUAGES
What is your mother tongue?
Do you speak English?	YES NO
How long have you been learning English?
Is your English?	Fluent Good Average Basic Poor
Do you speak any other languages?	YES NO
Please list languages and level of competence
Language	Fluent Good Average Basic Poor
Language	Fluent Good Average Basic Poor
Language	Fluent Good Average Basic Poor

CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE AND REQUESTS
What experience do you have with children?

What ages do you have experience of?	0-4 4-10 10+
What ages do you prefer to care for?	0-4 4-10 10+
Would you like a family with:
One child	Yes
Two children	Yes
Three or more children	Yes
Three or more children where the mother does not work	Yes
OR Don't mind about the number of children	No
Are you willing to care for a disabled child?	Yes No
Do you have any experience of caring for a disabled child?	Yes No
If so, what experience do you have?
Would you accept a family without children?	Yes No
Would you help with a new born baby if the mother is present?	Yes No
Would you help look after the elderly?	Yes No

DOMESTIC WORK
What experience do you have of domestic work?
Can you cook?	Yes No
Can you do washing and ironing?	Yes No
Can you hoover/vacuum and dust?	Yes No
Are you prepared to help with light domestic work? (Most families require this)	Yes No
PETS
Do you like pets?	Yes No
Are you happy to live with a family who have pets?	Yes No
If so, would you help look after them?	Yes No
Are you allergic to any animals ?	Yes No
Are there any animals you do not like?

HEALTH
Do you have any allergies?	Yes No
Are you in good health?	Yes No
If no, please explain:


SPECIAL DIET
Are you a vegetarian?	Yes No
Do you eat (please select the ones you eat)	FISH? DAIRY PRODUCTS? PORK? RED MEAT?

HOBBIES, SPORTS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
What are your hobbies?

Do you participate in any sports?	Yes No
Can you swim?	Yes No
Do you have a background in music or dance?	Yes No
Do you play any musical instruments?	Yes No
Do you have any special skills, such as horse riding, or sailing etc.?


DRIVING
Do you hold a full driving license?	Yes No
When did you get your license
How much experience do you have?
Do you drive regularly?	Yes No
Are you prepared to drive in the host country once you get to know the area?	Yes No

SMOKING
Do you smoke? Yes No	How many per day?
Are you willing to refrain from smoking in the family's house or in front of the children	Yes No

AREA PREFERENCES AND SPECIAL REQUESTS
Would you prefer to be in:	COUNTRY TOWN VILLAGE ANYWHERE
Would you accept a village that is near a town?	Yes No
Do you wish to be in a specific area?	Yes No
If so, why?
If we cannot find a family in that area, would you consider other areas?	Yes No
Would you consider a one-parent family where:	The mother only is present? Yes No The father only is present? Yes No
Are you willing to work with families of all ethnic and religious backgrounds?	Yes No
Do you want to be:
AU PAIR	Yes
AU PAIR PLUS	Yes
MOTHER'S HELP	Yes
DEMI AU PAIR	Yes
SUMMER AU PAIR	Yes

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Have you travelled to any other countries before?	Yes No
Have you lived away from home before? (i.e. two months or more)	Yes No
If so, where and for how long?
Have you been to the host country before?	Yes No
Have you been an au pair in the host country before?	Yes No
Are you already in the host country (in the case of au pairs changing families)?	Yes No
If Yes what date did you come
How long were you here for?
Please give the name and telephone number of the family where you were (or are) an au pair	NAME PHONE NUMBER
Please give the name, address and telephone number of whoever we should contact in case of an emergency while you are in the host country (like your parents)	NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE AN AU PAIR AND WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN THE HOST COUNTRY?

IMPORTANT NOTICE You must have enough money for your journey home, or an open ticket. You are responsible for your own health insurance while you are in the host county. We can supply information about insurance if you wish. You must NEVER hit the children or leave them alone and unsupervised. You are responsible for their care while the parents are away.