Our Agents
We value professionalism and a personal way of working. Thus we expect to work with partners abroad who honor these same values. We choose our partners with care. We expect our agents to find motivated candidates, with the right attitude and traits. That they screen and guide them in a personal way through the process so we can match them with a suitable host family and guide them the whole year to eventually give them the best Au pair experience!
Nadja – “More than just administration, at HBN we listen, we care. I’m more than an agent, I’m a counsellor, a confidant and I live this experience with all my girls. Having lived this whole amazing experience myself and working with HBN for a little more than two years, I have grown, matured and built a strong professional base on the au pair field. And as always, I intend to keep on going and growing side by side with the HBN team.”
Alua – “Together with Nadja, I intend to bring all attention and dedication needed, so you can have an amazing year in Netherlands! As an ex-au pair I know how you feel, what your expectations are and I intend to share all my “fresh” experiences with you. Do not be afraid and let’s build this dream together!”
I started the company in May 2012 with a dream and a passion. I have a background in teaching and holds a B(Ed) Foundation Phase degree (cum laude) attained at University of Pretoria. I was also an au pair in USA in 2001.She is an avid traveller with more than 70 countries under her belt. She has a passion for cultural exchange and working with young people. Her open-door policy to all Au Pairs creates an environment where Au Pairs feel safe and cared for.”
Tel: +27 (0)11 822 9670
“A warm South African hello to you, my name is Amanda and I am the program manager for the OVC Au Pair Netherlands program. OVC is the largest youth travel agency in South Africa with 18 offices nationwide and we pride ourselves in creating opportunities for young South Africans to explore the world, one being the cultural experience of au pairing in the Netherlands. All of our staff have travelled and worked abroad at some stage. Every single one of us believes in the power of travel, how it enhances one’s mind and manages to connect us all.”
“Lina – A friend who is going to help you fulfill your dreams. Tu agente en Colombia. Te invito a compartir una experiencia inolvidable. Holanda es un país increíble en donde puedes aprender sobre muchas cosas. Los niños son maravillosos. la gente es muy amable y ni qué hablar de la comida quesos, yogures y ensaladas además todo el mundo está dispuesto a ayudarte para que aprendas el idioma de tu preferencia inglés o dutch. Lo que a mi más me encanto fueron las bicis te puedes recorrer todo el país en bici. aunque ya verás qué extraño se siente ir al mar en invierno es una locura. Cualquier cosa, no dudes en comunicarte conmigo. Déjame hacer parte de tu experiencia de vida.”
Ana Luisa – “Feel stronger when you are honest, sincere and share with people. Love helping girls to have the opportunity to experience knowing and living with a different culture.”