Aupair in Denmark
You do not have to speak Danish to be an aupair in Denmark. This is where Hans Christian Anderson was born – the author of wonderful fairytales including “The little mermaid”, whose statue you can see in Copenhagen. Denmark is made up of many islands and whilst Copenhagen is a first-world city it is like living in a fairy tale village. Great seafood and wonderful friendly people.
There is always a demand for aupairs and those with a qualification are highly valued. Families will give preference to applicants with the JCR childminding/aupair certificate. Obtain your aupair certificate now through the on-line JCR Aupair course. Benefit by being given priority placement.
Age group: 18 – 29 Single females only.
Completed year 10 or higher.
Minimum 50 hours but 200 hours is preferred, of baby sitting, care of younger family members or working with youth organisations. Qualified or well experienced applicants are welcome on this program. There is a demand for qualified or well experienced aupairs.
A driving licence is preferred but not essential as there will be some families who will not require a driver.
AUPAIR
- Work for 30 hours per week.
- Light housework and childcare.
- Baby sit for 2 - 3 evenings per week.
- Weekends free unless agreed otherwise with the family.
- Earn D.Kr 2,500 [Euro 335, A$544] per month.
Commitment to the family is 12 months unless you have to be back to start University on a specific date.
The aupair pays for their own return ticket. At the end of the aupair year the Danish family will refund half the cost of the ticket [this is a ruling of the Danish aupair visa]. Often, we and our associate office are able to negotiate that the family refunds the full amount of the ticket.
Attendance at language school to learn Danish is optional. Families want you to speak English so that their children learn to speak English as a living language. As you will be hearing and seeing Danish all around you for a year it is most likely that you will soon pick up basic Danish.
Health Cover is available through the reciprocal EU National Health arrangement. It is recommended that you take your own insurance if you prefer to see a private Doctor.
The amount paid to the aupair is pocket money and should be accepted as that. It is suggested that should they wish to travel in Europe, they take additional money with them or a credit card.
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