USA The requirements of the program are as follows: Au Pairs must: Be 18 - 26 yrs of age. Have a valid Drivers Licence. Have a matric certificate. Have at least 2 written childcare references from non-family members. (Baby-sitting, work in a crèche, Sunday School teacher, previous Au-Pair experience, etc - with a minimum total of 200 hrs experience). You receive: $500.00 study allowance $176.85 payment per week working with children 2yrs + $180.00 payment per week working with children under 2 yrs of age (please note that to qualify for this, you must have a minimum of 200 hrs childcare experience with this age group). 2 weeks paid vacation. LOCAL Requirements: 18 yrs + (although families are happier with girls generally older than 19). Drivers license & own car essential!! 2 childcare references (preferably non-family) or if only one very good reference is available, this will be considered. Of benefit would be some childcare training and first-aid related courses. Girls studying to be teachers are most welcome. You receive: A monthly income directly from your host family. Additional benefits as deemed appropriate according to the family hosting you. An opportunity to study while earning without leaving South Africa.