Au pair Netherlands

Description

Status : Program Open
Embassy : Open
Vaccination Required : No
PCR Required to Enter : No

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Do you enjoy working with children and are you looking for a European cultural experience? Do you see yourself eating stroopwafels, perhaps fancy Dutch cheese and experience Dutch traditions such as Sinterklaas, King’s Day and more? Then the Netherlands is the perfect place for you to experience all this and more.

As an au pair in the Netherlands, you will experience true European Culture and Lifestyle. You will become a valued family member and meet many new friends while you live with a family for a period of 12 months. During this year you will be able to travel and gain valuable life experience.

Au pairing is an enriching and rewarding experience. It teaches young people to become independent and gain valuable life experience. The program is recommended to any young South African who has a great love for children and would like the opportunity to experience a lifestyle and culture different to their own. As an au pair, you will have some free time in which to travel and see the sights of the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. In the Netherlands, one of the most popular modes of transport is the bicycle, so try and practice as much as possible before departure as this will become your favourite mode of transport! This experience will open up a world of opportunities and help shape your future.

OVC works hand in hand with our overseas agents in order to ensure each au pair has a successful and enjoyable year abroad. Our partners carefully screen the host families, prior to selection and arrival of the au pair.

Program Benefiits
- Maximum of 30 hours per week, including a possible 3 nights a week babysitting
- Placement with a carefully screened family
- Medical and accident travel insurance during your stay
- 2 Days off per week
- At least one weekend off per month
- 12 month contract
- Pocket money of 340 Euros per month
- 2 weeks paid vacation (per 12 months)
- Private room and food provided
- Contribution of 300 Euros for a Dutch language course once in the Netherlands
- Support by local agency
- Monthly activities hosted by Netherlands agency  
- Local network for au pairs
- Optional First Aid Course / Orientation - terms and conditions apply

Au Pair Responsibilities
- Doing light household chores such as vacuuming, dusting, ironing, dishes and laundry
- Playing with the children and keeping them safe
- Taking children to school, play park, play groups and other activities by bicycle
- Giving them snacks and drinks
- Helping with homework if any and helping them with their English if required
- Bathing and dressing the children
- Preparing meals for the family such as breakfast, dinner and lunch for the children
- Going on vacation with the family to care for the children

Eligibility

- Females aged 18 - 25 years
- South African, Namibian and EU passport holders only
- Single and have no children
- Good overall health
- Matric or high school equivalent qualification        
- Childcare experience and references
- Good health and a clear police record  
- Able to ride a bicycle and swim
- Holding a valid driver’s license is a bonus as this makes a strong applicant
- Speaking Dutch is a bonus
- Original Unabridged Birth Certificate with an apostille
- Letter of non-impediment to confirm you are not married or have not been married before with an apostille

Application

OVC will assist with all paperwork and visa needs. All fees for the interview and application process are non-refundable. Once you have been placed with a family, OVC will assist with the application to obtain your visa. The Dutch agency will also book your flight ticket. At the same time your paperwork for the visa application will be filed with the IND. Your OVC consultant will guide you through the process, prepare you for departure and put you in touch with other au pairs in the Netherlands or who are leaving at the same time as you.

More Info

Additional Costs:
- Background Check (with Verisource) – R195
- Visa appointments are in Cape Town and Pretoria ONLY - please budget to attend your interview in the these cities. Allow for additional expenses like transport, accommodation and courier costs to get your passport back after 10 working days processing time. There are no visa fees to be paid at the embassy or for the visa by the applicant though.
- Medical Evaluation completed by GP plus tests for TB, HIV, Pregnancy and Hep A and Hep B - GP and test fees vary so find out different rates from the doctor and labs. Speak to your OVC consultant for more details.
- Apostille and notarization of birth certificate and letter of non-impediment. DIRCO is free of charge, just  budget for courier costs to deliver the original documents to DIRCO.
-  Apostille through the High Court & Notary ranges between R2000 – R3000 approximately. Speak to your OVC consultant regarding this process.
- Application for letter of non-impediment with Home Affairs - R50
- Courier cost to send your original apostilled non-marital document to Netherlands (depending on partner) - speak to your OVC consultant about this.
- If you are a self-match au pair (finding a family on your own) there is different ticket fee structure. Speak to your OVC consultant about this.