Explore a new country and become a local, whilst getting paid with a seasonal job.
See another side of the world as you travel with a purpose, and leave a lasting impact.
Join an international host family and care for children, with living expenses covered.
Get internationally accredited, teach English at a local school, fund your travels further.
Join an international firm, gain leading real-world experience, then watch future doors open.
Have the best summer of your life, shaping young lives and exploring the world whilst at it.
Mentor children of an international family and explore in your free time.
Explore a new country and become a local, whilst getting paid with a seasonal job.
See another side of the world as you travel with a purpose, and leave a lasting impact.
Join an international host family and care for children, with living expenses covered.
Get internationally accredited, teach English at a local school, fund your travels further.
Join an international firm, gain leading real-world experience, then watch future doors open.
Have the best summer of your life, shaping young lives and exploring the world whilst at it.
Mentor children of an international family and explore in your free time.
Embrace your passion for travel and children and experience a new life overseas on our Au Pair in the US trip. Become part of an American household and help care for the children of a local, loving family whilst you form a close bond with the host parents. Spend your days inspired in the concrete jungle, cruising from coast to coast, ticking off jaw-dropping landmarks or taking the kids to your local national park.
We offer the complete package for those wanting to kickstart their au pair journey, and most importantly, ensure you are matched with a safe and welcoming host family and home. Our team will get you sorted with all the essentials from visa assistance, to finding an approved host family before you go, bank account advice, accommodation nights to use when you please, 24/7 support, and more. You’ll be more than ready to begin your exciting au pair adventure. Plus, regularly chat with your host family prior to taking off, so you’ll know all about them before you meet them face-to-face!
Completely immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends and, best of all, break away from your usual routine back home as you embark on an adventure to au pair in the USA. With the freedom to explore the country’s incredible beauty in your time off or paid trips with your host family, this experience is perfect for a first-time traveller or someone ready to experience a genuine, local American lifestyle.
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Just in case it’s not clear already, we’re not an employment or recruitment agency, so please don’t book with us if that’s what you’re looking for. We sell and organise amazing international travel experiences for the purpose of cultural exchange & education. If a trip has a paid work option, this is not mandatory to do and is there as a means to fund your travels only, and no fee is charged by us for this component. All payments you make are for travel and local support services. If you’re still confused, please get in touch.
Our Au Pair in the US trip is designed to get you set up safely and securely abroad with a welcoming host family. Our expert team offer assistance with all the essentials you need to get set up overseas, from a local bank account and the perfect host family to 24/7 support and live-in accommodation, to ensure your transition to living abroad in the US is seamless.
Arrive into the country with the confidence that you are many steps ahead of every other person looking to be an au pair in America. We offer you the security of an approved placement with a local pre-screened and loving host family, flights, insurance, accommodation and an agreement set up before you’ve even left home! With the hard work done for you, you can settle into your home-away-from-home straight away, get to know your new family and embrace the American lifestyle with open arms. Our 24/7 support team will guide you throughout the entire journey to ensure you feel confident knowing you are in the best hands possible.
With most of your living expenses covered, you can spend your stipend exploring the natural beauty of the US, touring the different landscapes and joining your family on weekend getaways. Don’t waste your precious time sweating the logistical stuff. That’s exactly why we’re here - to save you time, money, stress and even the risk of having to return home early. Make your time count on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and prepare to immerse yourself in the friendly and relaxed culture, foster your personal growth and develop important life skills your future-self will thank you for!
To qualify for this trip, you will need to have 2 months of proveable child-caring experience, have your high school certificate or diploma and have your full driver's licence, as well as meet the visa requirements. As an au pair, you can not smoke or have suffered from any mental health or eating disorders, will not require orthodontic or medical treatment whilst abroad you will be required to obtain and pass a medical examination as proof. You must attend an interview at our office as part of the government's regulations.
Visa, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.
The beauty of this trip is that your days will be filled with au pair duties and then you’ll have the evenings and weekends to explore however you please! As a rough idea, here’s what you can expect:
It’s finally here - the first official week of your new life in the US! Once you’ve touched down, you will be taken to your 3-day orientation in New Jersey organised by our partner organisation.
Head to your 3-day orientation in New Jersey, where you’ll meet other au pairs starting at the same time as you! You’ll receive CPR training, learn important driving & child safety techniques, discipline strategies and development games & activities.
If you have experience with children under 2, you may qualify for the infant-specialised program, where you will you have an extra day of training at the hotel in New Jersey.
Once you’ve completed your orientation, it will be time to start your au pair adventure! A flight will be arranged to take you to a major airport closest to your host family, where they will be eagerly waiting to take you to your new home. Spend your first week getting to know the family, setting up your bedroom and navigating around your new neighbourhood!
From the sunny shores of California to the booming city life in New York state, we have au pair opportunities dotted all over the US.
From the concrete jungle where dreams are made of in New York to the golden coast where nothing comes close in LA and some incredible places in between. You could find yourself au pairing in any of these amazing places.
Yes! There are several destinations that are open to travellers right now! And if you’re from Australia, you could be able to get an exemption to travel if you’re travelling for over 3 months*, which is the majority of our trips. We can advise how to apply for this exemption. We recommend our travellers book their trips at least 6-12 months in advance, so by the time you’re ready to depart we’re confident your destination (if it’s not already open) will be open and ready to go. *Full exemption info here.
If you have to make any changes to your departure date, you’re protected by our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. With this, we will change your trip dates for free. If this doesn’t fit around you and you can’t go on your trip anymore, we will give you a 100% refund in the form of a Trip Credit with us (See terms). If you’re unable to use it, you can also transfer that credit to someone else for them to put towards any trip too.
If you’re affected by COVID while you’re overseas, you will have all the support you need from our team or partners in-country as well as have access to our 24/7 Global Emergency Line. We work with a travel insurance company that provides COVID protection, and people going on Volunteer trips will get this for free currently!
Yes we are! All of our trips are still being planned for and taking new bookings. We always recommend that our travellers take 6-12 months between booking their trip to departure. This gives you plenty of time to arrange all the finer details of your trip, and pay it off. If things don’t go as planned you are always able to rearrange your trip using your Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility! So there is really nothing to worry about.
In 2020, the world stopped. This means that we have a backlog of travellers, just like you, who are desperate to get out and explore the world! Global Work & Travel works on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Booking earlier ensures that you don’t miss out on the best intake, season, placements and more! We recommend our travellers take 6-12 months to plan their trip for a reason - to make sure you’ve got everything organised perfectly, stress-free. If COVID affects your trip, you are protected for any changes with our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. Why not give yourself something to look forward to, by booking that trip!
Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together. Meaning that you can live together and work together. If availability doesn’t allow it, we’ll get you in the same area. So you’ll be able to have this experience together!
Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 28 days (45 days for Teach Trips) before departure without incurring ANY charges, and you’re able to rebook it for ANY time (or even any other trip) in the next 2 years from your original start date.
In the event that you want to cancel your booking altogether, if you give us over 28 days notice (45 for Teach Trips) you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Travel Credit which you can put towards booking absolutely anything travel related with your Travel Concierge within the next 3 years!
Choose your trip style and destination, and confirm your spot with a deposit. Then, open your gWorld account and celebrate, the hardest part is over and the fun is about to begin.
You’ll be matched with a personal Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs. They’ll guide you through everything we need to do together, so you can leave your worries behind.
We’ll get your tickets in-hand and your transfers ready. Then, our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared for your arrival. It’s now time for the real adventure to start.
Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.
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Be matched with a host family who you have personally approved before you even leave home and earn $195+ USD stipend per week.
The cost of your flights and travel insurance are covered, so you can spend your money on more travel adventures.
To guide you through your entire journey, assist with profile building, interview preparation, matching you with the perfect host family and leaving no question unanswered.
Get your visa approved as cheap and easy as possible with our step-by-step instructions and personal guidance by your Trip Coordinator.
You'll get a personal Travel Concierge to plan your flights, insurance or any add-ons to synchronise perfectly with your trip. Deal with a real human and get a personalised booking experience that ticks all your boxes.
You’ll get exclusive access to view family profiles and video call each family before accepting your placement to ensure you’re both an ideal fit for each other.
Your agreement will be set up once you’ve matched with a host family and outlines your duties, stipend, time off and expectations, so you can feel comfortable before you arrive.
A private driver will be waiting to take you from your arrival airport in New York or New Jersey to your comprehensive orientation in New Jersey.
Start your trip with our partner organisation’s 3-day orientation in New Jersey. Meet other au pairs, receive CPR training, learn important driving and child safety techniques, take part in development games and activities, plus much more!
You'll be set up in your own private bedroom, so you'll feel right at home with your new host family. With rent and utilities covered, spend your earnings on travelling instead!
As part of the family, you'll cook and dine together with your host family at home or in local restaurants.
Broaden your knowledge and skill set while you’re there by enrolling into an academic course of your choice.
You’ll receive two weeks paid holidays (plus public holidays), so you can explore neighbouring cities and countries.
Spend a wild night in the infamous Las Vegas! We’ll put you up in a 4-star hotel so you can see the strip in style! Party the night away, then take to the tables to strike it lucky. There’s an option to add a 2nd night too. (Flight not included).
During your trip, we’ll give you 5 nights to stay in a hostel anywhere in the US, so you can keep travelling on us.
In the unlikely event you feel your host family and you aren't a good fit once you've settled in, we'll re-match you with a new host family (subject to good behaviour).
We know this will be the trip of a lifetime, so you also get a $200 Global Tour Voucher to put towards any Contiki, Busabout, Topdeck or G Adventures tour so you can go and explore some more of the world whilst you’re over there. You’re welcome.
In recognition of your hard work and dedication throughout the experience. Employers will love this addition to your resume/CV!
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Feel confident knowing we have a worldwide emergency team on standby, 24/7/365, so you can feel safe and secure throughout your whole trip no matter where you are in the world.
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