📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Tallinn Linnupesa Kindergarten has 50 year history. Kindergarten belongs to local municipality. Our name is Linnupesa- nest, from that name we have vision- Cozy nest for everyone: COZY- play areas, playgrounds, friendly atmosphere; NEST- cozy environment; EVERYONE- our kids, workers, teachers, volunteers, parents, partners, friends etc.
Our kindergarten consists of twelve groups (children aged 1,5 to 7 years). 24 pedagogues work in kindergarten. Besides working with curriculum on daily basis, our kindergarten especially focuses on children’s healthcare, environmental awareness, outdoor learning and preparation for school. We are also working on STEAM and free from bullying projects, Our kindergarten also belongs under Eco Schools and it it very important for us because we like green environment and teaching kids to be eco friendly so they would have also safe environment to live in.
💼 What the programme involves
* We are looking for a young person with an open mind and bright eyes who wants to work with children
* Always there for the kids, playing games, coordinating activities, helping and guiding them while working individually or in groups.
* Once a week, I will do a morning circle (depending on the week’s theme, plan and organize everything for the circle and conduct it.
* Taking part in our meetings and at the beginning introducing themself to our organization personnel. Planning intercultural night for personnel.
* Taking part in everyday activities in our group and helping teachers with artworks.
* Taking photos and videos in our daily activities and putting together a blog- with the help of teachers or assistants.
* Preparing worksheets if necessary
* Taking part in the study visits (expeditions), in outdoor education, and in the movement activities Assisting the teachers in preparing the traditional house events – sports days, study visits, field trips, excursions, etc.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: The accommodation costs are covered. Volunteer will live in a shared flat equipped with all the necessary utilities for comfortable living. The flat will be located not far from the activities place. Allowance: Each month volunteer’s receive a total of 270€ pocket and food money.
The means of transportation vary according to the voluntary workplace.
🎒 Leisure activities
The language support offered for volunteers varies according to the voluntary workplace. But all volunteers will have access to the Online Language Support to learn Estonian.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Our volunteers have to be open-minded and ready to work with kids. This work needs a calm and creative person. Our volunteer likes to try new things and is not afraid of multimedia and robotics. Our volunteer has some extra value they want to spread with us. An educational degree isn’t needed. Our volunteer has to have shiny eyes and a singing heart. Hopefully, they have a little child inside who wants to get out. Our volunteer is ready to jump into the frozen sea.
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.