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Au Pair in United States
Experience
Au Pair
Destination
United States
Duration
12 months
Ages
18 to 26
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Trip overview
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.
Inclusions
Host family match
Be matched with a host family who you have personally approved before you even leave home and earn $195+ USD stipend per week.
Flights & basic medical insurance
The cost of your flights and basic medical insurance are covered, so you can spend your money on more travel adventures.
Dedicated Trip Coordinator
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.
Trip visa guidance
Get your visa approved as cheap and easy as possible with our step-by-step instructions and personal guidance by your Trip Coordinator.
Personal Travel Concierge
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.
Access to family profiles
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.
Pre-approved family agreement
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.
Airport pickup or transfer
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.
Welcome orientation
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!
Private live-in accommodation
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!
Meals
As part of the family, you'll cook and dine together with your host family at home or in local restaurants.
$500 educational allowance
Broaden your knowledge and skill set while you’re there by enrolling into an academic course of your choice.
Paid vacation
You’ll receive two weeks paid holidays (plus public holidays), so you can explore neighbouring cities and countries.
Overnight stay in Las Vegas
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).
5 nights hostel accommodation
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.
Incompatible family re-match
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).
$200 Global Tour Voucher
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.
Certificate of completion
In recognition of your hard work and dedication throughout the experience. Employers will love this addition to your resume/CV!
Ongoing support from our local team
Think of us as your family away from home. Whether you need advice or a shoulder to lean on, our team will provide you with unlimited support.
24/7 Global Emergency Line
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.
gWorld access
Stay organised with your personalised portal where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global.
Marketplace deals
Get exclusive access to deals and discounts through our online Marketplace. Save big on a huge range of products and services from our brand partners worldwide.
$250 off your next trip
The “Travel Bug” is a very real thing! Once you catch it, it really doesn’t go away! Book any other trip with us later and save $250. Why would you ever stop travelling?
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Qualification
To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:
- Be between 18-26 years of age
- Be a citizen of an eligible country
- Have no criminal convictions in the past 5 years
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Trip details
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.
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Trip location
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.
Trip itinerary
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Au pair locations
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.
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- Chicago
- Denver
- Austin
- Seattle
Reviews
Sarah S
Booked in Nov, 2019
I think Global work & Travel is amazing and all the experience behind it all! The team is absolutely sweet and very helpful especially Clair, she helped me out a lot and made me feel very welcomed and not so nervous about the whole trip to the US!🙌🏽 I can’t wait for my journey to beginning, thanks to the Global work & Travel Team.
Marie L
Booked in Jul, 2019
I've always been well looked after. Just really happy over all with global work and travel.
Zeniya Q
Booked in Jun, 2019
Fabulous experience
Carla B
Booked in Nov, 2018
Awesome, Organised and motivating company!
Aleka M
Booked in Mar, 2018
Really good
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Frequently asked questions
Can I travel now?
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.
What happens if COVID affects my trip?
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!
Are you still taking bookings?
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.
Why should I book now?
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!
Can I travel with a friend?
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!
What happens if I want to cancel my trip?
Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 56 days 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 56 days notice 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!
How it works
Make your decision
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.
We become friends
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.
Time to go
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.
24/7 support
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.
Why go Global
Flexible trips
The unexpected can happen sometimes. Can't travel right now? Swap your trip, gift it or save it for later with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.
Worldwide support
Know that someone is always ready to assist throughout the journey & they’re only a call, tweet, comment, text or double tap away, 24/7.
We're the experts
With over 10 years in the industry and a team of over 100 passionate pros, you can bet we know our stuff better than anyone else.
Partner network
We have over 1,200 partners around the globe, so we have access to plenty of exclusive opportunities to make your trip the best it can be.
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deposit now
Deposit is 100% refundable if you don’t qualify.
Inclusions
Host family match
Be matched with a host family who you have personally approved before you even leave home and earn $195+ USD stipend per week.
Flights & basic medical insurance
The cost of your flights and basic medical insurance are covered, so you can spend your money on more travel adventures.
Dedicated Trip Coordinator
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.
Trip visa guidance
Get your visa approved as cheap and easy as possible with our step-by-step instructions and personal guidance by your Trip Coordinator.
Personal Travel Concierge
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.
Access to family profiles
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.
Pre-approved family agreement
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.
Airport pickup or transfer
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.
Welcome orientation
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!
Private live-in accommodation
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!
Meals
As part of the family, you'll cook and dine together with your host family at home or in local restaurants.
$500 educational allowance
Broaden your knowledge and skill set while you’re there by enrolling into an academic course of your choice.
Paid vacation
You’ll receive two weeks paid holidays (plus public holidays), so you can explore neighbouring cities and countries.
Overnight stay in Las Vegas
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).
5 nights hostel accommodation
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.
Incompatible family re-match
NEWIn 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).
$200 Global Tour Voucher
NEWWe 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.
Certificate of completion
In recognition of your hard work and dedication throughout the experience. Employers will love this addition to your resume/CV!
Ongoing support from our local team
Think of us as your family away from home. Whether you need advice or a shoulder to lean on, our team will provide you with unlimited support.
24/7 Global Emergency Line
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.
gWorld access
Stay organised with your personalised portal where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global.
Marketplace deals
NEWGet exclusive access to deals and discounts through our online Marketplace. Save big on a huge range of products and services from our brand partners worldwide.
$250 off your next trip
The “Travel Bug” is a very real thing! Once you catch it, it really doesn’t go away! Book any other trip with us later and save $250. Why would you ever stop travelling?
Trip itinerary
Week 1
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!
Week 2
A week’s flown by and it feels as though you’ve known your family for a lifetime. Ease into your new schedule. As an au pair you’ll generally work between 25 to 45 hours per week, including childcare, school runs, park outings and activities as well as some light household duties. You’ll generally have a minimum of 1-1.5 days off a week to fill with meeting other travellers and exploring more of the USA's spectacular views and wildlife.
Ongoing
We’ll constantly keep in touch with you throughout your stay. If at any point during your trip you need advice or support, our team will be on hand to answer all your questions. Don’t forget you can jump on our social media pages too or buzz our 24/7 emergency support line for urgent matters.
Get in touch with your Trip Coordinator when you’re ready to take off to one of (if not) the best parties of your life, by jetting down to Las Vegas for a wild night at a 4-star hotel by the strip, included in your trip. We’ll be here when you decide it’s time for something new.
Remember, you have 5 nights of free hostel accommodation up your sleeve to use at any point during your trip in the US! You can squeeze in that road trip from coast to coast or finally visit the fresh powder on a ski trip like you’ve always dreamed of.
Au Pair in United States
Experience
Au Pair
Destination
United States
Duration
12 months
Ages
18 to 26
Book with confidence
Limited spots. Earliest available arrival is currently Jan 2022, and closing very soon.
Au Pair United States Reviews
Ari K
Booked in Mar, 2020
Absolutely Amazing! Kirra was fantastic!! Read more
Minette P
Booked in Aug, 2019
Great service !!!! Read more
Danilia H
Booked in Jul, 2019
Ellie - Was so lovely and helpful. She made the experience of signing up so exciting, she was a pleasure to speak to and both myself and my parents where very happy t6o sign up to Global Work and Travel after a lovely chat with Ellie. Hannah - Is extremely easy to talk to and so so so so nice.... Read more
Rebeka B
Booked in Jun, 2019
Gemma is beautiful, such a beautiful person to speak to! Gets her point across really well! Read more
Ruby F
Booked in Jun, 2019
So amazing! Everyone has been so lovely. Read more
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