📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
We are looking for one volunteer who is willing to work in a kindergarten and primary school in Valmiera with kids with special needs.
You will spend your days with children, aged 4-6, as well as with primary school graders who attend this special kindergarten and school. It is important to take into account that kindergarten in Latvia is a pre-school educational institution, so you will be involved in learning process, not just in leisure time activities. Together with the kids and teachers, you will assist and lead sports, language and music lessons, as well as just play and spend time inside or outside of the rooms, and organize activities and visits to other institutions in order to expand the horizon of kids.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be provided: a rental apartment together with other volunteers, having 1-2 persons per room.
Food money will also be given (150 euros per month, either for meals or cooking), as well as pocket money (120 euros). Bikes are also available for volunteers and it is a good way to commute in dry season (from April to October). Valmiera town is not too big and previous volunteers have never used public transport, but there are also city buses available.
🎒 Leisure activities
You' ll receive a pre-departure training in Italy before leaving to Latvia. Moreover, on-arrival and mid-term trainings organized by the National Agency of Latvia will be provided. As well, you will have access to Latvian language lessons through online tools.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: The ideal candidate for this position would be someone between 18 and 30 years old who is motivated to go abroad for a long period of time.
Someone who loves kids, who is creative and who has empathy abilities. It is important to have a high tolerance to stress and noise in order to keep up with the kids, as they are always full of energy!
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.