Where can I find a safe Au Pair job in France?

Question

I've checked out some websites but I want to be safe and not end up with a random family. Is there any phone number or any other resource I can use?

Answer 1

I was looking for an aupair last summer for my young boys, and went online also, the agencies ask fees on both sides but indeed there is no safeguard what if the characters do not work out etc.

When I was living in London I remember a lot of agencies scattered all over the place, they would help if things did not work out, but the word of mouth seemed to be the most effective at the time.

You could place and ad in the paper of the country of your choice and screen families, get referrals etc. I remember seeing such ads in Liberation.fr and le figaro.fr, a long time ago people used to place ads in the lady (UK) monthly magazine.

Good luck, agency will do some screening and that is important , also they will set the rules (what is expected and limits etc)

this site may help you select a good agency that will be there if needed.

http://www.iapa.org/Docs/index/index.php...

Answer 2

I understand from another question you have asked that you will be in shcool in France. If you are attending a French university can consult the Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) which will have job opportunities on file.

A good source of information about temporary employment in France is the Centre d’Information et de Documentation Jeunesse (CIDJ) 101 Quai Branly, 75740 Paris Cédex 15, Tel: [phone]. The CIDJ offers a useful information sheet: Reglementation et Recherche d’Emploi pour les Edudiants Etrangers pendant les Vacances Universitaires (No. 5.543.) There are several CIDJ in France.

The Council on International Educational Exchange provides assistance for students seeking employment in accordance with the French Ministry of Labor’s requirements. This program allows international higher education students to obtain the necessary documents to work legally in France. Students on the Work in France program need to have an intermediate, or advanced level of French. Students will be asked to find employment and are free to choose almost any position offered. Program participants typically work as waiters/bartenders, salespersons, teachers, amusement park and hotel staff.

If you would like to know more about this C.I.E.E. program, or find out how to apply, contact:

Council on International Educational Exchange

112 ter rue Cardinet

Paris 75017

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Au-Pair organizations: The organizations listed below assist students in finding au-pair employment. They have been checked by the American Embassy. They usually charge a registration fee for their services.

Accueil Familial des Jeunes,

23 rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris;

Tel: [phone]

L’Alliance Française,

101 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris;

Tel: [phone]  

Institut Catholique,

21 rue d'Assas, 75006 Paris;

Tel: [phone]