{"id":9339,"date":"2020-06-30T16:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T20:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=9339"},"modified":"2021-11-18T13:58:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T18:58:14","slug":"local-coordinators-supporting-au-pairs-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/cultural-exchange-stories\/local-coordinators-supporting-au-pairs-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Local Coordinators Have Been Supporting Au Pairs During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you heard the expression \u201cbloom where you are planted\u201d? Even when life is difficult, one can make the most out of opportunities in their current situation. While social distancing has forced the world to plant themselves indoors, people are blooming. Many au pairs remained in the USA after sheltering in place to continue supporting their host families. Au Pair USA\u2019s team of Local Coordinators has been working to support au pairs during these difficult times. We\u2019re proud to report that our Local Coordinators have helped their au pairs bloom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Local Coordinator team has been making sure that their au pairs are safe and healthy via frequent check-ins and virtual group meetings. Local Coordinator Pamela Piggott reports that her Washington state check-ins continued virtually, with games such as \u201ctwo truths and a lie,\u201d and \u201chow many states can you name in thirty seconds.\u201d \u201cWe shared laughs and everyone got really creative,\u201d she said. Local Coordinator Emily relates that one of her au pairs did a virtual make-up session, but she \u201chad no idea there were so many steps to applying makeup!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things weren\u2019t always easy, however.&nbsp;<em>Exchange<\/em>&nbsp;is, of course, an essential part of cultural exchange. Au pairs came to the USA eager to experience American culture. Like much of the world, they\u2019ve had to change their expectations over the past months. Understandably, some have gotten restless. An important Local Coordinator duty has therefore been ensuring that au pairs and host families are on the same page regarding safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional Supervisor Cara Harper had to remind her au pairs that, even as businesses in Georgia opened up, they were still expected to follow host family guidelines. Nevertheless, she strove to find a balance and accommodate cultural exchange. For example, she suggested that families might be supportive of au pairs meeting friends so long as they wear masks and ensure physical distance. Communication and planning are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 20, Local Coordinator Tracy Hanover held her first (socially-distanced) meetup for Pennsylvania au pairs since quarantine began. It went great,\u201d she says. \u201cI loved seeing my au pairs in person. I\u2019m still amazed at how well they are all handling this, and even more blessed that their host families are so loving and understanding during it all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/hanover-cluster-meeting-1.jpg\" alt=\"Several au pairs and their local coordinator sit on folding chairs outside while social distancing\" class=\"wp-image-9341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/hanover-cluster-meeting-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/hanover-cluster-meeting-1-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>Six feet apart, but close at heart \u2764\ufe0f<br><small>Image courtesy of Tracy Hanover<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pride in au pairs has been contagious. To show their appreciation, many Local Coordinators have prepared small, thoughtful gifts. A few North Carolinians stood out. Mary Beth Grealey dropped off candy and gift cards to a local ice cream shop, along with a personalized note to each au pair. Suzanne Miller took microwave popcorn and sidewalk chalk to hers. Similarly, Tauryn Beeman, in Washington, mailed gift cards to a local Washington ice cream spot, in \u201csweet\u201d cards noting how much better they\u2019ve made this time for their kids and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/beeman-gifts-for-au-pairs.jpg\" alt=\"Thank-you cards and gift cards for ice cream on a table\" class=\"wp-image-9342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/beeman-gifts-for-au-pairs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/beeman-gifts-for-au-pairs-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>How &#8220;sweet&#8221; is that? \ud83e\udd17<br><small>Image courtesy of Tauryn Beeman<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s not all: Suzanne made posters with her own children, and when she dropped off the gifts, they honked, waved, and formed a mini-parade. She also put her graphic design skills to use. In addition to a bag of goodies, she dropped off packets of sunflower seeds and a card with this design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/miller-canva-design.jpg\" alt=\"A Canva design of a sunflower over the text &quot;Bloom Where You Are Planted&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-9343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/miller-canva-design.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/miller-canva-design-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/miller-canva-design-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/miller-canva-design-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption><br><small>Image courtesy of Suzanne Miller<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Au Pair USA\u2019s team of dedicated Local Coordinators, au pairs are both literally&nbsp;<em>and figuratively<\/em>&nbsp;blooming where they\u2019re planted!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard the expression \u201cbloom where you are planted\u201d? 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