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.
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!
Au pairs in Fort Worth, Texas spent their weekend volunteering at a birthday pool party for children with special needs, after being inspired by their local Area Director.
In early September, a group of Pittsburgh-based au pairs participated in the Walk for Apraxia, an annual event held in 70+ cities across the United States that raises funds and awareness for apraxia among community members who have never heard of the disorder.
Like many that choose to do the au pair program, Marijana, an au pair from Macedonia, had a great interest in childhood education and development. To expand her knowledge and experience she decided to become a weekly volunteer at her host children’s elementary school in Louisville, Co.
In Washington DC, nearly 1 in 5 residents’ live at or below the poverty line and struggle to meet even their basic needs. In an effort to do their part, AuPairCare au pairs based in Falls Church, Virginia had the opportunity to give back and learn about the homeless situation in the DC Metro Area by volunteering with SOME.
Earlier this year, AuPairCare au pairs spent the day learning about American history and culture when they visited the White House in Washington, D.C.
Last month, California au pairs gathered at the LA Marathon to volunteer at a Department of State-sponsored water station. “Cultural Exchange” was the chosen theme for the water station, which was complete with au pairs, local foreign exchange students, and other J1 visa holders.
Last month, au pairs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania volunteered their time as “blanketeers” for Project Linus, organization dedicated to providing a sense of security and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets.
