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ESC: Colours Daycare 2024 Volunteering

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About the project

ESC: Colours Daycare 2024 Volunteering

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Colours Daycare by Cynthia (Colours) was established in 2021 as a bilingual (English and Greek) progressive nursery school aimed at developing and nurturing the mind, body, and soul of children of different backgrounds aged 0 to 3 in a growth-facilitating, inclusive, and safe environment. Colours team comprises loving early childhood educators with diverse backgrounds committed to the principle that learning is an adventure that begins at birth. Colours has created play-based indoor and outdoor learning environments encouraging children to explore, discover and appreciate the world's diversity and wonders. A significant focus of the school is on fostering healthy socioemotional development, rich language and physical growth, cognitive development, and self-help skills through play-based learning.This is achieved through indoor-outdoor sensory integration play, role play, circle time, storytelling/puppet show, and experiential music classes offered by Colours team and other collaborating professionals. Understanding the cruciality of continuing learning and training for educators to ensure that they are equipped with the latest knowledge, tools, and skills to provide the best possible learning experiences for children and support their overall development, Colours constantly organises and engages its staff in a series of training. Among the staff are young volunteers and trainees wishing to gain field experience and cultivate their competencies in the early childhood field.

💼 What the programme involves

Colours is a daycare for children aged 0-3 with a team of dedicated childcare educators based in Nicosia, Cyprus. We believe that learning is an exciting journey that begins at birth. Our mission is to nurture the body, develop the mind, and inspire the soul of every child we serve. We're looking for three spirited individuals (including those with fewer opportunities) to join us for a transformative experience lasting up to 12 months. As a volunteer, you'll assist our teachers in planning learning activities, setting up learning stations, implementing play and learning activities, and assisting with our digital marketing and communications.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Fully furnished accommodation with private bedrooms.

🍲 Food

Monthly stipend of 350€ for personal expenses and food.

📍 About the location

Athinon Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia, is the capital of Cyprus and one of the oldest cities in the world. Its history dates back to antiquity, with traces of civilizations dating back thousands of years. Located in the center of the island, Nicosia is a vibrant city that blends past and modernity. Geographically, it is surrounded by Venetian walls, showcasing its rich architectural and cultural heritage.

The nonprofit sector in Nicosia is diverse, covering a wide range of areas such as education, health, culture, environment, and social assistance. Numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and charitable associations work to address the needs of the local community. They organize educational programs, awareness campaigns, environmental preservation initiatives, as well as support services for disadvantaged individuals.

As a cultural and economic hub, Nicosia is home to a lively nonprofit scene, with cultural events, festivals, art exhibitions, and sports events animating the city throughout the year. These initiatives contribute to strengthening the social fabric of the community and promoting the well-being of its residents.

🎒 Leisure activities

In Athinon Nicosia, there are plenty of activities to suit all tastes. You can start by exploring the historic city center, where you can admire iconic sites such as the fortified old town, the Archaeological Museum, and Saint John's Cathedral. For art and culture enthusiasts, visiting local art galleries and attending theater performances or concerts is a great option. If you prefer to enjoy nature, you can take a stroll in the city's green parks or go hiking in the surrounding mountains. Shopping enthusiasts will also be delighted with the quaint shops and local markets offering handmade products and unique souvenirs. Finally, don't miss out on tasting delicious Cypriot cuisine in the city's many restaurants and taverns.

⚠️ Requirements

The participant profile: our partner is looking for three spirited individuals (including those with fewer opportunities) to join them for a transformative experience lasting up to 12 months.
Application deadline: 30/06/2024.

ℹ️ Additional information

Travel expenses - Medical insurance coverage (if needed) - Training, supervision, and mentorship.

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

  • Training before and after the project;
  • health insurance during the project;
  • round-trip travel reimbursement;
  • accommodation and food;
  • pocket money;
  • language course;
  • return week-end;
  • Youth Pass and SVI international volunteer passport.
Before applying for this volunteering project, volunteers need to enroll themselves at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify their European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

CY39973

01/08/2024 → 30/11/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 30/06/2024

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Αθηνών 12, Nicosia, Cyprus

Cyprus

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

GMT+02:00

Local time: 21:15 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Greek Turkish