Cultural Exchange Program

1. Affordable and safe travel;
2. International work experience;
3.  Discovering new country and culture;
4.  Improve your language skills ;
5.  Find friends from another countries;
6. You will become mature and independent;
7. You will have experience in raising and educating children;
8.  Live in another country.

1. Free air ticket to the US and back, provided after successful completion of the program;
2.  Air ticket and organize your trip to the host family;
3. You will live in America with a verified American household family for up to two years on a J-1 Au Pair visa.
4. Accommodation in a carefully researched American host family;
5. USD 500 for school hours at an American college or university;
6.  A scholarship paid by your foster family plus room and full board;
7. Full coverage of travel and accident insurance during the program.

1. Childs wake up;
2. Taking the children to and from school;
3. Help with their homework for school;
4. Playing with children;
5. Walking with the children in parks, playing with other children and various activities;
6. Preparing a light meal for the children;
7. Washing and ironing the children’s clothes;
8. Making the children’s beds;
9. Cleaning the children’s bathroom.

1. Employment period: 12 months;
2. Place of Employment: US Foster Families;
3. Probation period: 3 months;
4. Weekly employment under the program: Minimum 32 hours, but no more than 45 hours per week;
5. Accommodation and transport: Accommodation is provided and is at the expense of the host family. The participant in the program is provided with a private room and bathroom facilities. Meals are at the expense of the host family. The participant becomes part of the host family for the duration of the program – 12 months. Transportation to the US is provided by the host family.
6. Airfare to the US and back: The amount of the onward and return airfare is reimbursed by the program. All domestic flights and transfers are at the expense of the host family.
7. Medical assistance and medical insurance: Program participants receive comprehensive coverage for all risks in the United States with a total liability limit of $100,000.
8. Holidays and Vacations: 20 days of paid vacation for the duration of the program. The J1 AuPair in USA cultural exchange program provides a 30-day grace period to travel and explore the culture, historical heritage and natural attractions of the USA;
9. Remuneration: For the duration of the J1 AuPair in USA Cultural Exchange Program, participants receive at least 10,000 (ten thousand) dollars. The amount is paid on a weekly basis. An agreement with the host family for additional payment is possible and permissible. This is allowed by the program.

Be unmarried, be 18 years of age by the date of the US Embassy visa interview, and be 27 years of age in the year of participation in the program. Both men and women can apply.

1. To speak conversational English;
2. Have at least 1,200 hours of childcare experience (proven by recommendation);
3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
4. Be in good health and willing to commit to a 12-month program;
5. Have a clean criminal record;
6. Have a driver’s license.

1. Obtaining a J-1 visa and preparing the documents for it;
2. Preparation of an application form for the J-1 Au Pair in The USA program;
3. Arranging an interview with a licensed US sponsor of the J-1 Au Pair in The USA program;
4. Organization of online training for the J-1 Au Pair in The USA program. The training takes place immediately before departure for the USA;
5. Organization of your trip to the USA and back.
6. A face-to-face interview will be held with the approved candidates at the office of the Bulgarian partner – Agency Without Borders EOOD – under the J1 AuPair in USA Cultural Exchange Program in Sofia.