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What is Global Awareness?

What is Global Awareness?

The Global Awareness program brings expanded educational and​ ​cultural opportunities to the forefront for au pairs. It gives them the​ ​opportunity to share their culture with others.

How do au pairs get involved?

Au Pairs can volunteer in pre-school, elementary and middle school classrooms. They have the opportunity to share their culture, customs and language with young American children. The mission of this volunteer experience is to bring multi-cultural understanding into the classrooms and help children form positive first impressions of people from other countries. Visit the Get Involved page of our website for all the info you need to get started.

Is Global Awareness just for schools?

No. Au pairs have done presentations for scout groups, at birthday parties and at children’s story times.

Are you interested in scheduling a Global Awareness presentation?

Teachers, parents or others who would like to schedule a presentation, please visit the Global Awareness website for more information and a contact link.

How can Global Awareness help host parents?

Global Awareness offers a webinar series for host parents. The goal is to increase their cultural awareness, improve communication with their au pair and ensure the most successful exchange possible. Your community counselor can provide you with the webinar schedule and how to register.

November 2017 – Cluster Meeting

 November Cluster Event 2017

What a wonderful group of girls! I am honored to have met each of you at this event. it was wonderful to listen to your stories. It was hard to send off Maria J., but as we listened to her Au Pair Journey through America, we really got to understand the beauty of Au Pair in America. She had highs and some lows, and she navigated them by using her resources like talking to her CC and always attending events with other Au Pair’s.

We also welcomed a new AP and we listened to the beginning of her journey with APIA. Starting a new adventure can some times be scary or hard, but I admire each of you and your ability to see right through the fear and really make your experience unique.

I noticed that education was a hot topic of discussion, I will continue to work with Allison in Stamford as we navigate finding the right schools.