ESC: Intercultural activities for children in a kindergarten in Pułtusk

Name: ESC: Intercultural activities for children in a kindergarten in Pułtusk
Start: 2024-09-02
End: 2025-07-31
Location: Pułtusk, Poland

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Poland Culture Education European Voluntary Service Social work Culture Education +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

"Our partner," which translates to "Municipal Kindergarten No. 4 and No. 5," are preschool educational institutions located in Poland. These kindergartens provide educational services to children aged three to six years old, before they enter primary school. They are managed and funded by the municipal or local authorities of the region where they are located.

Przedszkole Miejskie No. 4 and No. 5 offer a comprehensive educational program aimed at promoting the holistic development of children, with a focus on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. Educational activities include games, artistic activities, songs, stories, and educational outings.

These kindergartens play an important role in preparing children for their future schooling by nurturing their natural curiosity, fostering their autonomy, and promoting socialization. They are also places where parents can receive support and advice on education from educators and teaching staff.

💼 What the programme involves

Przedszkole Miejskie nº4 and nº5 are the municipal kindergartens of the Mazovian city of Pułtusk, that provide everyday care and education to more than 300 children from 3 to 6 years old. The kids are divided into groups of 15 to 30 pupils and are assisted by two teachers, which are responsible for the correct development of the core curriculum.

The four volunteers of SPW in Pułtusk (two per each kindergarten) help in organizing everyday activities and assist teachers but are also invited to take the initiative and promote the development of workshops, presentations and other activities thought to introduce their culture and language to the group. The kindergarten is open from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, but the main activities take place from 9 AM to 3 PM, which are volunteers' working hours. During this time, they will be taking part in all kinds of activities, including excursions, outdoor activities and language classes. For this project, SPW asks volunteers to be patient, willing to work with children, creative and reliable. Having a "certificate of no criminal record" is required in order to work with children.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Studio flat shared with one more volunteer of the same gender.

🍲 Food

The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, where the volunteers can cook their own meals after having bought their groceries. To do that they will receive a food allowance of 150 euros per month.

📍 About the location

The project is located in Pułtusk, a town of 19 thousands inhabitants, located in northern Masovia. Pułtusk is located around 60km north from Warsaw and has a bus connection (around 1h 10 min by bus)

Pułtusk is a charming medieval town in northeastern Poland, 60 km away from Warsaw. With a population of around 19,000 people, it offers a peaceful and friendly atmosphere that is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle of city life.

🎒 Leisure activities

In Pułtusk, volunteers can enjoy the richness of its historical heritage by visiting medieval sites such as its castle and cathedral. They can also explore the natural beauty of the region by strolling along the Narew River or taking excursions in the surrounding green areas. The town also offers opportunities to discover local culture through its festivals, markets, and artistic events. In essence, Pułtusk offers a harmonious blend of history, nature, and culture, providing volunteers with a rewarding and diverse experience.

⚠️ Requirements

The participant profile:

friendly, making relationship with people easily, open;
patient, willing to work with childre;
communicative English;
creative, likes to take initiative;
reliable and diligent.

Deadline: no application deadline.

ℹ️ Additional information

Pocket money: 180 EUR/month - International travel: reimbursement up to 211 EUR, 309 EUR or 395 EUR depending on the distance* - Language support: online language course (EU Academy) provided.

- Orientation training (coordinating organization): introduction to the project, getting to know the cooridinators and the organization, integration with other volunteers and mentors, planning - On-arrival training (National Agency): Getting to know Poland, ESC introduction (5 days) - Mid-term evaluation meeting (National Agency, 5 days) - Final evaluation (coordinating organization) - Evaluation meetings/trainings (coordinating organization): intercultural education, learning, cultural adaptation, communication (once every two months).

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 your 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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