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Work-Study Program Agreements, Terms and Fees
Agreements:
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FAMILY
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AU PAIR
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BEST
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1. Agree to treat the
au pair as a family member.
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1. Agrees to provide
the
contracted number of hours of childcare and child related services
per week and to baby sit according to the program's stipulations.
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1. Will provide emergency
contact numbers to the au pair.
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2. Will allow 2 free
days per week and give 2 weeks notice in case of dismissal.
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2. Agrees to speak English with the
children of the family.
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2. Will provide the names
of private or public enterprises offering educational opportunities
and health related services.
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3. Will allow to attend
classes and cultural activities.
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3. Agrees to share ordinary household
chores but not heavy housekeeping.
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3. Will act as a liaison
between the families and the au pair to assist in clarifying expectations
or resolving disputes.
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| 4. Will pay 50 Euros
(approximately 60 USD) in exchange for 25 hours of childcare. |
4. Is responsible for
personal expenses such as telephone bills, cost of classes, health
insurance and transportation.
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4. Will replace the au
pair in the unlikely event that any problems cannot be arbitrated,
provided that all of Best's suggestions have
been followed.
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| 5. Will provide private
room and board. |
5. Will give 2 weeks
notice in case of an early departure and will not take any action
in this respect without previously notifying BEST. |
5. Promises to screen
and interview every potential host family. |
Terms
In consideration of Best Services, by accepting placement in the
Work-Study (Au Pair) in Spain program, you
A. promise that all information given in the application
is accurate and complete.
B. agree:
1. to abide by all appropriate regulations
and laws of Spain.
2. to carry out your duties as an intern to the best of your
ability.
3. to pay your way, to and from your home country and Spain.
4. to contract health/accident insurance.
5. to stay as long as you have indicated on your application.
6. indemnify BEST Programs and their staff against
any loss or damage suffered by any of them or any claims made against
them as a result of any breach or negligence by me during my participation
in the program.
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Fees
• The cost of the program is: $1050
USD for 3 months, $990 USD for 2 months or $800 USD for one month.
• The application fee of $300 USD is deductible from the total.
The application fee is non-refundable.
• Payment of the application fee is due before any processing
begins and should accompany the application form and documentation.
• Payment in full is due no later than 30 days prior to
your desired start date in the program. You will be subject to a 50 USD late fee for payment after arrival.
• All documents must be sent by Priority Mail.
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Methods of Payment:
1. By normal US dollar MONEY ORDER made
out to JILL ARCARO sent by PRIORITY MAIL to:
Jill Arcaro
BEST
Calle Solano, 11, tercero C
Pozuelo de Alarcón
28223 Madrid, Spain
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2. Or BANK TRANSFER of USD to:
Wire to:
TD Bank, N.A
Wilmington, Delaware
ABA#: 0311-0126-6
Swift for US currency transfers: NRTHUS33
Credit to:
Jill Arcaro
146 Arch Street
Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
Account Number: 3450494228
Please be sure to mention "sender's name".
All banking costs must be paid by the sender.
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BEST requests that you notifying us once you have made
payment so that we can be on the alert for it and promises to confirm
reception immediately.
Refund policy
Cancellation prior to 30 days before starting the program entitles you
to a 100% refund.
Cancellation 15 - 30 days prior to starting the program entitles you to
50% refund.
Cancellation 0 - 15 days prior to your expected arrival does not entitle
you to any refund (0%). Neither do we refund if cancellation occurs once
in Spain.
Note: Your travel insurance covers some unexpected emergencies which might cause cancellations. Robbery is not covered by your program insurance. Inquire about broader coverage through your home or local renter's insurance where you can schedule specific personal belongings (e.g., laptop, camera). This is usually possible at a nominal fee with no deductible. Often this will cover fire, theft, loss, etc. in your apartment here as well as while travelling.
Contact and further information: best@bestprograms.org
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