Switzerland Au Pair Voyage
Ski in the Swiss Alps, explore the charming villages of the Bernese Oberland, and cruise on the pristine lakes of Switzerland.
Summer months
June to August
Winter months
December to February
Capital City
Bern
Languages Spoken
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Currency
CHF
Swiss franc
Timezone
Central European Time
Switzerland Au Pair Voyage
• Take the children to school and extra-curricular activities.
• Prepare meals for the children and/or family.
• Assist the children with homework/projects.
• Help dress and prepare the children for the day’s schedule.
• Assist with all child-related household chores.
• Assist with household chores, help keep the house tidy, do the children’s laundry, keep the play areas and kid’s rooms tidy, vacuum parts of the house. You will also be asked to keep your own bathroom and bedroom clean.
• Work for a maximum of 30 hours per week.
What to Expect
• Assistance with the Visa.
• Furnished bedroom in host family's home.
• Access to WIFI.
• Support from World Voyage through the application process and your Au Pair year.
• Support from our Swiss partnering agency through the course of the Au Pair year.
• A minimum stipend of 600 – 700 CHF per month (this may be more in different cantons)
• FREE Accommodation and meals with the family for the entire year's stay
• Access to other Au Pairs in your area
• A German or French language course paid by your host family
• 50% of your medical insurance paid by your host family
• FREE background and criminal check
• Application assistance
• A chance to make your dreams come true
Requirements
• Be between 18-25 years old (non-EU citizens)
• Be between 18-30 years old (EU citizens)
• Have a Grade 12 High School Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4.
• Have non family related childcare experience with a minimum of 200 hours. This you can obtain by babysitting, tutoring, being a volunteer at a day-care or teaching practicals.
• Provide a minimum of 2 childcare references
• Understand and speak English well.
• Have a passion to work with children
• Commit for one year
• Be in good physical and mental health (candidates on anti-depressants or anxiety medication will not be considered).
• Be a non-smoker.
• South African and Namibian citizens are accepted.
• Be unmarried & have no children.
• Have no criminal record or previous convictions.
• If you have a First Aid Training and/or any degrees and diplomas it will count in your favour and will give you an advantage with a stronger profile.