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If your card just got declined while trying to buy a coffee, dreams of galivanting around European beaches, shopping in America or snowboarding down Canadian slopes might seem like a far off fantasy. But, being strapped for cash doesn’t mean your gap year is completely off the cards – all you need to do is look into working gap years and we’ve got the perfect one for you: work overseas and be an au pair or nanny.
As an au pair or nanny, you’ll be paired with a family (your host) from across the globe and look after the kids by taking them to school, supervising and feeding them and helping them with their homework. You live with your host family which means your accommodation and food (two things that normally drain your account while travelling) are covered. On top of that, you get paid which will cover some sightseeing in your free time. A pretty sweet deal if you ask us.
One of the best ways is with JCR Au Pairs and Nannies. They’re Australia’s number one trusted agency and will guide you every step of the way starting with finding you a family that has been carefully screen and is safe, all the way through to offering 24/7 support while you’re away. It’s the perfect way to travel if you’re stressing about heading overseas by yourself and will give your parents peace of mind knowing you’re going to be supported.
JCR Au Pairs and Nannies offer tonnes of destinations to tempt you with. Maybe you’d love to go to the UK or maybe you’re keen to hike around Canada, seeing views to die for. Maybe America, Italy or Spain tickle your fancy. Not only are there so many locations to choose from, there are different program lengths ranging from 2 to 24 months long.
Au pairing or nannying obviously has an abundance of perks. Not only does it let you jet off without a tonne of cash, you get the opportunity to meet so many people from around the world. Your hosts will treat you like you’re one of the family, and no doubt you’ll become best mates with other au pairs, nannies, travellers and locals along the way. You’ve also got the added perk of a local perspective on wherever you’re staying so you’ll feel like a local in no time.
You can check out all the info and register your interest over here.
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