YOUR COMMUNITY COUNSELOR AND YOUR ‘CLUSTER’
By becoming an au pair with Au Pair in America you become part of a cluster - a group of other au pairs within a community. The cluster, under the guidance of the Community Counselor, acts as a support system for the group of au pairs and eduCare companions and their host families. Some clusters are small and other clusters are large.
Within 48 hours of your arrival in your host family’s home your Community Counselor will be in touch with you and within two weeks of your arrival she or he will arrange to meet with you and your host family. The Community Counselor is Au Pair in America’s local representative and is there to provide information and guidance to all members of the cluster.
During the year your Community Counselor will plan monthly meetings or activities for you and the other au pairs in your cluster to attend. These are opportunities to socialise with other participants, share your experiences, talk about any concerns and have some fun! Your Community Counselor will also help you select and register for educational courses.