{"id":2960,"date":"2025-11-27T11:29:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/?page_id=2960"},"modified":"2025-11-28T07:52:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:52:17","slug":"voor-au-pairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/voor-au-pairs\/","title":{"rendered":"For au pairs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With Holland Host Families, you\u2019re never on your own! \n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our psychologists ensure a thoughtful match with a family that truly fits you. We work with our own local South African agent, who has extensive experience as an au pair herself (also in the Netherlands). She prepares you thoroughly for your arrival and makes sure all your documents are in order. When you land in the Netherlands, you\u2019ll be warmly welcomed. Our psychologists remain available throughout your entire year for any questions or support. We also organise fun events so you can make new friends quickly and feel completely at home during this unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmall-scale and trustworthy au pair agency in the Netherlands\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What does an au pair?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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An au pair is a young person aged 18\u201325 who lives with a Dutch host family for one year to help with the daily care of the children. You support the family with routines such as playing, school drop-offs and pick-ups, preparing meals, and evening or bedtime routines. You also take care of light household tasks related to the children, such as preparing lunchboxes, tidying up, cooking, and looking after their clothes and rooms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What can I expect as an au pair in the Netherlands?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the Netherlands, you work a maximum of 30 hours per week as an au pair, spread over 5 days, with at least one free weekend each week. The program is meant for cultural exchange, not regular employment. In return for your help, you receive pocket money, room and board, and you become part of the family\u2019s daily life. You also receive an allowance for phone expenses so you can stay in touch with your family and the host family.<\/p>

At Holland Host Families, we want you to truly experience the Netherlands. That\u2019s why we provide you with a Museum Card and an NS Weekend Free Travel card (free weekend travel + weekday discounts), making it easy to explore cities, museums, and sights. The au pair program is a unique opportunity to get to know the Netherlands from the inside, meet new people, travel, and grow personally \u2014 all while feeling at home in a new country.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What can I expect from Holland Host Families?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Holland Host Families, we make sure your au pair year in the Netherlands is safe, meaningful, and unforgettable! We work closely with au pairs from South Africa \u2014 intentionally \u2014 because we know the culture well and see how beautifully it aligns with Dutch family life. If you speak Afrikaans, you\u2019ll notice how quickly you pick up Dutch.\nWe collaborate with a local agent in South Africa who helps you with all preparations for your visa application. She has extensive experience as an au pair herself (including in the Netherlands) and helps you prepare realistically and practically for everyday life here.<\/p>

To truly experience the Netherlands, we organise a welcome session and a cultural outing each season (paid for by your host family), where you can meet other au pairs and learn more about Dutch culture. We also offer additional events and workshops you can join at a reduced rate.\nThroughout your stay, you can always rely on our team of psychologists and child-development professionals. Whether you have questions about childcare, cultural differences, situations within the family, or simply need someone to talk to \u2014 we\u2019re here for you, and always reachable by phone in case of emergencies.\nTogether, we\u2019ll make sure your time in the Netherlands becomes an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Een jaar vol nieuwe plekken, cultuur en avontuur.\"\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Als au pair heb je tijd en mogelijkheden om Nederland \u00e9cht te ontdekken: van Amsterdam tot de tulpenvelden of het Anne Frank Huis. Met de museumjaarkaart en gratis reizen in het weekend (en korting doordeweeks) kun je gemakkelijk op pad en het land leren kennen als local.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Een jaar in het buitenland, maar nooit alleen.\"\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Je staat er niet alleen voor: je wordt begeleid door ons team \u00e9n door een lokale agent in Zuid-Afrika tijdens de voorbereiding. Tijdens je jaar in Nederland kun je altijd bij ons terecht voor advies, vragen over opvoeding, cultuurverschillen of praktische zaken. We zijn 24\/7 telefonisch bereikbaar in geval van nood.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Becoming an au pair is for you if..\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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You enjoy working with children\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You love being around children and enjoy playing with them, doing school or sports pick-ups, and helping with meals and bedtime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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You\u2019re excited for adventure and culture\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You want to discover the Netherlands, travel, meet new people, and truly experience a year abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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You\u2019re open to living as part of a family\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You feel comfortable in a family environment, take responsibility, and adjust easily to new situations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bij Holland host families sta jij nooit alleen! Onze psychologen zorgen voor een zorgvuldige matching met een gezin dat echt bij je past. Wij hebben een eigen lokale Zuid-Afrikaanse agent, die veel ervaring heeft als au pair (ook in Nederland). Zij begeleidt je goed voor op je komst naar Nederland en zorgt dat al je […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2960","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2960"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2960\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3368,"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2960\/revisions\/3368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hollandhostfamilies.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}