We take great pride in supporting the AuPairCare Community, which is made up of families, au pairs, Area Directors and AuPairCare staff all over the world. In this section stay up to date on what our au pairs and host families are up to around the country, as well as AuPairCare initiatives and awards.
At a recent virtual event, au pairs and host children took part in a pumpkin decorating and craft session for a fantastic cause. Participants were asked to decorate a pumpkin with gold in support of children’s cancer research led by the Little Hero Foundation with $1 donated to advanced children's cancer research.
AuPairCare au pairs and host families in Illinois got to enjoy a virtual magic show with Mike the Magician, who brought magic and joy right into their living room! It was a great way for au pairs and host families alike to bond over a classic magic show - perfect for all ages!
Exchange Day 2020 looked a little different this year! While au pairs couldn't gather in-person, New York state au pairs decided to celebrate the day by supporting hospitals, healthcare workers, and COVID-19 patients.
In the midst of stay-at-home restrictions, au pairs, host families, and their Area Director took creative measures to connect virtually with members of their community.
In the midst of stay-at-home restrictions, au pairs, host families, and their Area Director took creative measures to connect virtually with members of their community.
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Earlier this year, au pairs were able to spend an afternoon volunteering at a senior citizen's home for a special Valentine's Day surprise.
Earlier this year, au pairs in Portland, Oregon spent time volunteering at a local book bank for children. Au pairs Isa and Keletso shared how meaningful their volunteering work was by stating "It is good to know we have people that care about child literacy. This work makes [us] believe that the outlook for the future generation will be bright."
In January, au pairs in the San Francisco Bay Area attended a special traditional cultural event that happens each year - the Japanese Mochi Pounding Festival. Read on to hear what au pairs thought of this colorful New Years tradition!
For over 10 years, AuPairCare au pairs have participated in the Festival of Trees, a community event on Long Island that raises funds for the Cerebral Palsy Association.
AuPairCare was proud to cheer on Eric and Adrien, two AuPairCare au pairs from France that ran in the race, and over 60 local AuPairCare au pairs sponsored by the Department of State that volunteered at the annual NYC Marathon!
