FAQs

How do you answer those questions? You know, the ones you don’t want your kids to ask. I think any parent can relate to the unbelievable amount of questions children…

Full-time working moms have very tight and busy schedules; many days it is very hard to make the time necessary to spend with our kids. As a mother of two…

As we reach the final installment of our five-part blog series for National Volunteer Week, today’s topic highlights volunteer opportunities close to home. We’re not talking about chores. Though many…

Organized volunteer events and activities appeal to certain people because of the cause, but the activity is often a big part of what motivates participation. For example, some people participate…

When you identify a need within your local community and would like to help, a good first step is to reach out to existing organizations related to your cause for…

Yesterday, we discussed principles behind volunteering to help get you thinking about volunteer activities for au pairs and host families. Today, and over the next few days, we will provide…

It’s National Volunteer Week! Let’s take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers working in communities across the country and think of some ways we can empower ourselves to make…

To participate in the au pair exchange program, au pairs agree to stay with host families for a period of one year. Often, au pairs and host families want additional…

With shorter days and colder weather, you and the children are probably spending more time inside the house. While your home may already be “child proofed,” there are plenty of…

At Au Pair in America we offer monthly webinars for our au pairs. Why? These webinars, led by our Orientation Team, help au pairs learn about and manage life in America,…