LAR Responsabilities

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People always ask me aboout what exaclty a LAR does, so, here's an idea what we are here for.

LAR Responsibilities


goAUPAIR®'s support network of Local Area Representatives (L.A.R.'s)
Wherever goAUPAIR® has host families, we have our network of Local Area Representatives to support our au pairs during their one-year stay in the United States.

Local Area Representative's provide support to host families and au pairs by:

Calling to introduce themselves to every Au Pair within 48 hours of her/his arrival at the family's home.
Arranging an orientation with the host family and au pair meeting within two weeks of arrival. This orientation is designed to help both parties establish a good working relationship, to explain cultural differences the au pair may face, and to acquaint her/him with the area.
Showing her/him how to open a local bank account.
Telling the au pair how to obtain a driver's license for the state you're in.
Explaining what unique educational opportunities exist in your area and how she/he can take advantage of them.
Introducing the au pair to other Au Pairs living in your area. This will help her/him start her/his experience in the United States with a circle of friends from many different parts of the world, friendships that may last a lifetime!
Contacting each host family and aupair monthly to make sure everything is going well.
Arranging Au Pair group activities throughout the year. These activities are planned to help the au pair make friends with other au pairs and to build a good relationship with the Local Area Representative.