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May 17, 2009May 17, 2009  1 comments  Homestay

 

Do you love to travel? Or are you having difficulty finding a job in your hometown due to the unemployment problem? Or perhaps you want to study abroad? All these are certainly possible, but more often than not, the main hindrance that keeps people from fulfilling these goals is the financial aspect. In these difficult financial times, as the recession continues to affect a lot of lives, these goals and dream vacations seem to be receding farther and farther out of reach.

 

Fortunately, Host and Care offers a solid solution that can help you reach your goals. Surely, instead of having to spend a lot of money, you would be more willing to offer your services in exchange for free accommodation. After all, nothing comes for free. But with the wonderful opportunity offered by Host and Care, accommodation and the fulfillment of your goals is almost free, considering that aside from accommodation, you also get a wonderful experience in the package.

 

Through Host and Care, you can be connected with residents in your desired destination who are willing to take you into their home for a time. Hosts in Host and Care may have extra space in their homes to spare and may need some help around the house. For example, some hosts need free child care. Most of these hosts are working parents or single parents who cannot provide sufficient care for their kids due to their responsibilities and to the need to work in overcoming the recession. Some may also need senior care, house sitting, pet sitting, or tutorials at low prices, or if possible, for free. This means that not only will you get benefits for yourself; at the same time, you also know that you are able to help others out.

 

The concept of homestay is not a widely popular one yet, though it has been growing in popularity in recent times, especially due to the recession that the global community is facing. In some way, the homestay concept is a good way to show one another that each is willing to extend a hand for everyone to be able to overcome the current recession and unemployment problems.

 

There are also several other benefits of the homestay concept. Host and Care can also connect you with hosts who will welcome you warmly into your new environment, thereby making it easier for you to get settled in. With a friendly and welcoming family around, you won't easily be homesick. Aside from that, the chance to be exposed to a different family lifestyle and culture can certainly teach you a lot about the new culture you are immersed into. And when you stay in countries where a different language is spoken, you will also be easily exposed to the new language, providing you with additional learning opportunities.

 

If you are a student who wants to experience studying abroad, don't let the recession and financial difficulties get in your way. If you are a new graduate or someone looking for a job, don't let the huge costs of accommodation get you even before you get a job to pay for these expenses. And if you are a traveler, you can stay in your chosen destination longer and really immerse yourself into its lifestyle for a more unforgettable experience. All these are possible, with absolutely no hindrances anymore, thanks to Host and Care.

 

 

 


May 14, 2009May 14, 2009  0 comments  Child Care
A Volunteer Au Pair is typically a young woman between the late teens to mid-thirties who is looking to spend a summer or a gap year abroad and provide part time child care in exchange for free room and board. They trade room and board abroad for their services in child care. An Au Pair will volunteer with the hopes of furthering their education outside of their country of origin, or having the luxury of traveling where they may not typically have been able to afford to do so, giving them the experience of being with a host family in a foreign country. Au Pairs usually have some previous childcare education and experience. However, sometimes this is not the case. The best benefit to hiring an Au Pair is receiving free, part-time child care. Getting a background check and reference check performed by a professional and reputable company is always a good idea. You can also install surveillance to assure that your children are in safe hands. In addition, you can chat with each other on chat, exchange e-mail, watch videos and pictures and get to know each other in the safety and comfort of our website. This is a much more intimate process versus going into the great unknown with an agency. When searching for an Au Pair you will want to host someone you feel comfortable leaving the well being of your child with. You need to host someone you feel could be an asset to your family and fit in with the setting and environment which you have created. Make sure the candidates you review have experience with children in the age range of your own children, this ensure if any problems or concerns should arise with your child, the Au Pair will be able to handle the situation and act accordingly. If you need part time child care a free and volunteer Au Pair might be a cost effective answer to your child care needs. If you need full time care for your child or for your children and don’t want to spend any cash you can host 2 volunteers to take turns caring for your kids. It will be more fun for a couple of friends looking to travel abroad for the summer or for the year and you will have all your childcare needs met. Alternatively, you can agree on hourly rate for any additional hours beyond part time employment.

May 14, 2009May 14, 2009  0 comments  Child Care
American families spend several thousand dollars a year on child care. What do you do if you can’t afford it? What if you want to get out of debt or save some money? What if you are unemployed and have no cash inflow in your household? You still need to be able to search for a job, interview and spend some time away from your children. Hiring an au pair cost about $ 320 a week. Hiring a nanny costs usually over $500 a week. Many of us don’t even bring home that amount after taxes. And we still need to pay for our mortgage, car loan, groceries and other living expenses. Host & Care allows you to find a volunteer care provider in exchange for hosting a student in your home. You provide free room and board while volunteer nanny provides part-time childcare in exchange. This type of barter helps you with your child care needs and it offers a student an opportunity to live for free in their desired destination. This arrangement saves you thousands of dollars in childcare bills while a student saves huge amount of money in rent expense. You both have save time and money this way. As job opportunities shrink in all over the world, the free room & board option for part time work looks increasingly appealing. A desire for adventure is also a lure for young Europeans. Western Europeans love to travel and spend a summer abroad. Many U.S. households have reined in their spending to cope with the economic downturn getting a volunteer is typically is definitely less expensive than hiring a babysitter locally or enrolling children in day care. Last week, the U.K. reported that its economy shrank at its fastest pace in almost three decades in the first quarter of 2009. While this solution might be financially sound during the recession it is also a wonderful cultural exchange for every economy.

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