Did you grow up watching and loving "Mary Poppins?" Now is your chance to live the Disney magic, and let your umbrellas lift you away to another country, and care for adorable children. This is one of the most rewarding experiences in all forms--traveling and experiencing a beautiful new location, being immersed and living with a carefully screened and selected family, earning a basic living even though your expenses abroad are included (ie: housing, meals, etc), practicing and learning new culture [ie: Turkish language, pottery, Ebru (paper marbeling), how to make baklava etc.], and receiving support before, during, and after your time abroad, which will undoubtably provide experience, exposure, and references for your personal, academic, and professional endeavors. 

We work closely with our in-country partners to match you with a family that will be mutually beneficial for all parties involved. Enroll in Cultural Embrace’s Turkey Childcare program to be a part of this wonderful experience. 

You will be assigned a Coordinator from our Austin, TX office before you go abroad, and then you will also have an in-country representative that may assist with any questions while you are in country. However, our host families are warm and welcoming, and do everything they can to make you feel like a family member. 

Turkish language skills are helpful, but not required, and childcare experience is highly preferred. Female candidates are preferred, yet we have made successful placements for male candidates with families that prefer their son to have a male role model. For those staying longer than 3 months, your family will help you apply for either a Student Visa or a Tourist Residence Permit. Our Coordinators will assist you with with obtaining the proper visa, but please note that we have no control of visas. If you would like to travel on a Student Visa, we will assist you in enrolling in language courses, but you will have to cover the cost of the courses yourself. The language school provides you with more opportunities to meet and network with other foreign students in the area. Our in-country representatives partners also offer monthly au pair meetings to give you a chance to meet and greet other au pairs in your area.   

As an Au Pair, you will be responsible for the daily care of your host family’s children, including assisting the children dressing, eating, cleaning up and transportation to and from school and extra-curricular activities.  Placements are available from 3 months to 1 year, depending on destination, nationality, and family availability. Contact our Program Coordinator to discuss visa options and availability!

Past participants have indicated that their experience with their host family and children were like "my own family." Most have stayed friends with their families and have returned to visit through the years. View blogs of current and past participants working abroad as Au Pair. Click here for a PDF version of our Program Details for Turkey Childcare.

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Turkey Childcare Offers:

• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities and lifestyles (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
• A chance to learn or build foreign language skills

 Cultural Embrace Offers:

Cultural Embrace will help set up language lessons (if needed) if you wish to take classes at your own expense. Some destinations may require you to take classes if staying 90+ days. You are responsible for any additional costs for classes, however, some families have contributed some of the tuition fees. 

• Guaranteed Family Placement Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace guarantees a pre-arranged paid position in the with a pre-screened host family.
• Compensation
  Weekly stipend and room and board included.  Stipend varies according to the number of hours worked per week: $150/week for 30 hours, $200 for 40, and $250 for 50. You will have one or two days of the week off and often times you will have much of the day to yourself while the children are in school.
• Room & Board
  Your placement includes a private room, and typically a shared bathroom with your sponsored family.  All meals are included with your local family.  
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will assist you with attaining your visa.  Your Program Coordinator will help you find an appropriate visa, however we cannot guarantee visa approval.
• Cost of Visa and Residence Permit
  Your host family will reimburse you for your visa. For au pairs staying longer than 3 months, your family will help you apply for either a Sudent Visa or a Tourist Residence Permit.
• Arrival Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will see to it that you are met at the closest airport, train or bus station by your host family and taken to your new home.
• International Traveler's Insurance with Basic Major Medical Coverage
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Additional policies and premium plans are available at extra cost.
• Language Lessons and  Networking Opportunities
  Cultural Embrace will set up language lessons (if requested) that match your skill level. Our local partners have frequent meetings for Au Pairs in each area to maximize your social opportunities (shopping days, weekend trips, coffee & chat days).
• Orientation
  Information upon arrival on how to be a good au pair, communication, how to navigate the city, and where to obtain items you need, etc. A similar orientation is given to host families about how to give feedback and support open communication.
• Additional Paid Employment Options
  Au pairs can choose to take part in additional paying part time jobs beyond the required childcare. Options exist to be a nanny, tutor, or ESL teacher. Please see our Program Details section "Additional Paid Employment Options" for the full details.
• Program Completion Bonus
  Based on length of stay, $300 for 6 months, $600 for 12.
• Cell Phone and Local GSM Card
  A certain amount of credits are provided for the au pair to call the host family; more can be added at your own discretion.
• Wi-Fi Access in Home
  All host families are required to provide wireless internet connection in the home.
• Cultural Embrace "Culture Kit"
  Before your departure, we will send you a cultural kit that is filled with useful tips, advice, information, and your insurance card to prepare you for your adventure.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides full-time English-speaking representation in the United States and Turkey prior to, during, and after your placement. 

Want a quick glance view of ALL our programs and destinations, including Turkey Childcare Work requirements? Click here.

• Age Requirements: 19-29 years of age
• Childcare experience; references from previous childcare work required
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High school diploma and high level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment 

Not sure if this program fit your needs, or if you meet the requirements? Consider TEACHING ABROAD, or VOLUNTEER ABROAD.

 
Click here for quick tips on how to make a smooth and successful placement.

1. Obtain the Work Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Application Form (PDF).   Turkey Childcare Program Details and FAQ (PDF) . 

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be e-mailed to you within 2-3 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural Embrace to have the forms mailed to you in 3-4 days. 

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to: 

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

Completed packet should include:

• Work Program Application
• Signed Work  Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• University/College transcript (official please)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to work as a childcare provider in your host country, and why you think you are capable of handling this type of work
• Two Childcare Recommendation letters
• Two Character References
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$250 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural.Embrace.

Read blogs from current and past participants to get a better idea of life abroad as an International Au Pair.

Upon receipt of your application, a Cultural Embrace coordinator will contact you for a 20-30 minute phone interview. Once we accept you in to our program, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your program fee. In order for us to contact our local partners to start your placement process, we require at least 50% of your program.

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12-16 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.

*Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or fewer before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received fewer than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.

Check out our quick tips of how to apply and make a successful placement.