AU PAIR IN THE NETHERLANDS
A life-changing experience
Being an Au Pair is not just about taking care of children in another country.
It's about growing, adapting, discovering, making mistakes, and learning.
It's about opening your world.
And with Bon Voyage, you don't do it alone.
We guide you through every step of this cultural and emotional journey.
What is an Au Pair?
An Au Pair is a young woman who travels abroad to live with a host family, care for children, and share everyday life in exchange for accommodation, meals, a monthly allowance, and a rich cultural exchange.
Being an Au Pair means:
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Learning a new language
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Immersing yourself in a different culture
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Living with a local family
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Caring for, playing with, and supporting children
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Discovering a new version of yourself in a new context
Living the experience in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is where we currently run our programs a multicultural, safe, and inspiring place to start your Au Pair journey.
What can you expect from this experience?
Improve your English and the possibility to learn Dutch
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Pocket money (€340 per month)
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2 weeks of paid vacation to travel around Europe
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Language course or personal development training
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Bicycle transport and accessible cities
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Healthy and active lifestyle
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Open, respectful, and caring parenting style
Meet and make friends from all around the world
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Health insurance
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SIM card
Requirements to become an Au Pair in the Netherlands
To apply through Bon Voyage, you must:
Be between 18 and 25 years old
- Genuine interest in children and family life
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Willingness to commit for 12 months
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Good physical and mental health
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Know how to swim and ride a bike
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Conversational English level (B1)
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Latin American nationality
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Be single and have no children
Your responsibilities as an Au Pair
Your main role is to help the host family with child care. You are like a big sister.
Examples of tasks:
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Take the children to school and pick them up
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Make simple meals for them (lunch, snacks, dinner)
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Plan activities for the children
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Play with them, read stories, and keep them company
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keep their spaces clean and tidy
Important! This program is not a job. It is a cultural exchange. You live as part of a family and help with children and simple household tasks.
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Maximum 30 hours per week (up to 8 hours per day)
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2 free days every week
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Paid holidays and time to learn Dutch
The Bon Voyage support
At Bon Voyage, we don't just help you find a host family. We guide you with care and structure before and during your journey.
What's included in our program?
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A personalized initial interview
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Full support to collect your documents, prepare for interviews, and apply for your visa
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Access to interviews with trusted host families
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Personalized templates for your introduction letter and photos
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Step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process
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Access to a real community of other girls who are also going on this adventure
You're one step away
If you feel that desire to leave, explore, and grow somewhere new… you're ready to become an Au Pair.
Bon Voyage is more than a program. It's a way to travel with your heart wide open.