Becoming a granny au pair is the perfect way for single, fun-loving seniors to stay working and travel abroad.
When we think of an au pair, it is usually a young person who has just finished school that first springs to mind. Many of them want to travel abroad to gain experience, learn a new language and get to know a new and exciting culture. But this is not always the case.
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The typical au pair has found some competition in recent years. More and more single women of retirement age are availing of the au pair year to travel abroad and get to know new cultures.
Living with a suitable host family, the au pair Grannies look after the children, take care of light household duties and, sometimes, help look after the family pet. Often close friendships arise between the au pair and the host family. As well as their duties, au pair Grannies should have enough time to travel, take a language course and engage with locals.
Host families appreciate Granny au pairs
There are a wide range of benefits to being a Granny au pair. Firstly, the new experience and feeling of being needed can have a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of the elderly person. Secondly, many host families appreciate the commitment of the older generation. The families respect their life experience, sense of responsibility, patience and, sometimes, their cooking skills!
Granny au pairs who have their own children or grandchildren gain the trust of host families much faster. Au pair Grannies usually do not have to prove themselves as much and can find it easier to secure an au pair job.
If you are tempted to discover the world as a Granny au pair, you can register now on Care.com and search for suitable host families that meet your requirements. It is important to check the requirements of the host country before you decide where you would like to go. Countries that require a visa for au pairs may stipulate that the au pair is between a certain age.
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