Au pair in Italy - help the family with English and learn Italian
Work with children in Italian host families. By communicating with children in English, you will be able to simultaneously learn or improve Italian. Such a cultural exchange will give you an idea of what real la dolce vita is.
While in the country, you will get acquainted with the history, traditions and national customs, taste authentic cuisine: pasta, pizza and, of course, various wines. Visit Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice and other colorful locations.
Requirements
18-30 years
know foreign language
childcare experience
without bad habits
be active
driving license
become a part of the host family
do not have own children
Contract
Each participant signs an agreement with the host parents. The contract must specify the main responsibilities, conditions, schedule (time table) and its duration. Once everything has been discussed and noted, feel free to sign the document.
If it is impossible to resolve the situation by means of communication, one of the parties must notify the other party in writing about the termination of the contract 2 weeks in advance. During this period, the au pair will be offered potential local families.
Salary, working hours, vacation
Weekly 30-35 hours, average day: 6-7. Flexible schedule (at least 1 free day). The main tasks are mostly with kids. You need to play, help with homework and spend time together.
There is no salary as it is, but there is a monthly pocket money of 320-400 euros. It can be spent on personal needs (buying clothes, internal travel or going to other EU countries), or you can save it for the next cultural exchange program abroad.
Vacation for short-term (up to 90 days) is not provided. 6 months duration allows 2 weeks paid vacation.
80 — 100 €/week
private room
insurance
3 meals a day
1-2 days off
monthly ticket
Au Pair Italy visa
There is no visa as such. Visa-free (3 months) or you can have an open tourist visa. For a period of more than 90 days - you must apply for a student visa, where you will attend a local school to study the national language. We will help you collect documents for applying for a student visa at the Italian embassy in Ukraine.
Documents
1. International passport.
2. Application.
3. Pass photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
4. Invitation letter.
5. Registration for a language course.
6. Bank statement.
7. Insurance.
8. Air ticket.
A student visa allows you to obtain a work permit in Italy. For a stay of more than 3 months, you must apply on a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days of arrival. Submit the application to the local immigration office.
Immediately upon arrival (no later than 48 hours), notify the local public security authority in writing in accordance with Article 7 of TUI (Testo Unico Immigrazione - D. Lgs. 286/1998).
Au pair in Luxembourg might be alternative program.