On June 18, 2016, a dozen au pairs from Au Pair in America joined hundreds of volunteers from the surrounding communities of Venice Beach to clean up the trash on…
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Community ServiceNews
Sixteen Au Pairs Honored for Volunteer Work Across the United States
by Au Pair in America August 23, 2016We are excited to announce the winners of our 2016 Au Pair Community Service Awards! These awards are a special way Au Pair in America celebrates au pairs making a difference…
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30 Hours of Community Service to Celebrate 30 Years of Au Pair in America
by Au Pair in America August 4, 2016Two of our Community Counselors (CCs), Christine Connally and Lisa Maxwell, along with their au pairs in the Washington D.C. metro area, have taken a special pledge to celebrate a…
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Cultural ExchangeEvents
DC Metro Area Cultural Fair 2016: A Smashing Success!
by Au Pair in America May 24, 2016A crowd of more than 1,000 people recently descended upon Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. to participate in the DC Metro Area Cultural Fair 2016, organized by Au Pair in…
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Host Family Tips
National Volunteer Week (Part 5 of 5): Be a good neighbor!
by Au Pair in America April 15, 2016As 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…
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Host Family Tips
National Volunteer Week (Part 4): Share a special talent!
by Au Pair in America April 14, 2016Organized 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…
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Host Family Tips
National Volunteer Week (Part 3): Make It a Game!
by Au Pair in America April 13, 2016When 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…
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Host Family Tips
National Volunteer Week (Part 2): Go to the Park!
by Au Pair in America April 12, 2016Yesterday, 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…
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On November 1st, Au Pair in America was honored to be a part of one of the most exciting events in New York City: the annual NYC Marathon, or as…
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When I was little, I had a dream to be like a Power Puff Girl and help people in the world. Now I am older, and I am not a…