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New Canaan Au Pairs Volunteer!

Despite the pandemic, Au Pair in America au pairs in New Canaan found ways to help those less fortunate among us and give back to the community that has welcomed them so warmly.

In September, Staying Put in New Canaan asked for help decorating face masks to be included in food baskets being delivered as part of it’s Celebration of Generations virtual luncheon. Au pairs in New Canaan volunteered to decorate 60 of the white cotton masks. An international group from Brazil, the Czech Republic, Peru, New Zealand, Germany, Colombia, Latvia, South Africa and Poland participated.

During the month of November, the group participated in an individual Turkey Trot 5K and raised $310 which was donated to the CT Food Bank. We celebrated doing good for others while promoting healthy habits.

To add cheer to the holidays for New Canaan’s elderly residents, au pairs decorated dozens of hand made cards that were distributed along with poinsettias and cookies to Staying Put in New Canaan clients. During virtual meetings in December, the girls shared holiday traditions and recipes from their home countries, promoting the cultural exchange which is the heart of the au pair program.

 

 

New Canaan Au Pairs Decorate Face Masks

When Staying Put in New Canaan asked for help decorating face masks to be included in food baskets being delivered as part of it’s Celebration of Generations virtual luncheon, Au Pair in America au pairs in New Canaan volunteered to decorate 60 of the white cotton masks. An international group from Brazil, the Czech Republic, Peru, New Zealand, Germany, Colombia, Latvia, South Africa and Poland enjoyed doing something good for the community that has welcomed them so warmly.

Au Pairs Volunteer!

More than two dozen au pairs with Au Pair in America helped the Young Women’s League of New Canaan fill 10,000 plastic eggs with candy for the town Easter Egg Hunt! The au pairs, from around the world, enjoy experiencing American traditions during their time in the US. They are quite eager to volunteer in the community, meet new people, and have fun!

Au Pairs Volunteer in the Community!

In New Canaan, CT, the Young Women’s League holds a free, town-wide Easter Egg Hunt each year. And each year au pairs from Au Pair in America help to fill 10,000 plastic eggs with candy! This year a dozen girls from around the world came together in the mansion in Waveny Park to assist the League in this task.

Volunteer at the NYC Marathon

Aupair_logo_4CAu Pair in America is pleased to present a wonderful opportunity for you to be a part of a very exciting New York Event – the Annual New York City Marathon! The Department of State has arranged for J1 visa programs to volunteer at the marathon at one of the points along the route that hands out drinks to the runners as they pass by. This is a truly one of a kind event that you don’t want to miss!

The New York City Marathon is an annual marathon (42.195 km or 26.219 mi) that spans the five boroughs of New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world, with 50,304 finishers in 2013. Along with the Boston Marathon and Chicago Marathon, it is among the pre-eminent long-distance annual running events in the United States and is one of the World Marathon Majors.

Volunteer Details are below. In order to volunteer, you must register on your own using the link below. This is a very popular event and you will need to volunteer quickly in order to secure your place.

  • Date: 11/01/2015
  • Time: 07:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Location: Fluid Station Mile 18 (First Avenue between 96th and 97th Street)

Click here for instructions to register and volunteer. Registration takes a few minutes. Please follow the instructions carefully be sure to choose the Au Pair in America Group when you register. Good luck and we hope you will take advantage of participating in the iconic NYC event!

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