ESC: Supporting Children with Special Needs- ESC Volunteering at Kindergarten-School in Tallinn, Estonia

Name: ESC: Supporting Children with Special Needs- ESC Volunteering at Kindergarten-School in Tallinn, Estonia
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2027-06-20
Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Code: 51278 Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Tallinna Laagna Lasteaed-Põhikool (Tallinn Laagna Kindergarten-Basic School) is a special municipal institution, which main aim is to support the development of the child in several ways. There are 100 children in the kindergarten and 38 students in school. Our institution is a supporter of the inclusive education, a lot of our children are with special needs. There are 74 specialists at our institution working for welfare of the children - teachers, assistant teachers, physiotherapists, speech therapists, a nurse and ohter supportive personnel. The main values of our institution are reliability, caring, abundance of options and openness. Our organisation provides an environment where the child can study both in lessons as well as through playing and recreational activities. We support the development of the child by organizing excursions and interesting events.

💼 What the programme involves

Tallinna Laagna Kindergarten-School is a combined kindergarten and elementary school dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. Its aim is to provide education and help students develop essential social skills so they can lead independent lives in the future. The school creates opportunities for children's development by offering a safe, joyful, and comfortable environment, along with an individual approach tailored to each child’s needs. The target group consists of 36 school-aged children with special needs, ranging from 7 to 17 years old. Regular daily activities include lessons based on the national curriculum, as well as a variety of additional sessions led by teachers and therapists. After the obligatory classes, children enjoy a rest and lunch break, followed by optional leisure activities such as indoor and outdoor games. FOR MORE INFO & HOW TO APPLY: https://estyes.ee/en/projects/tallinn-laagna-kindergarden/

🏠 Accommodation on site

ESC Volunteers will be provided with suitable accommodation conveniently located near their respective hosting organisation. Accommodation will typically be in a shared apartment or hostel, furnished with essential items. Rooms may be private or shared, depending on availability, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers receive €5/day pocket money and additional €7/day food allowance, managing their own meals. International travel is reimbursed based on set travel budget and task related local transport is covered to full extent.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will take part in the ESC training cycle organized by the Estonian National Agency, which focuses on personal development and intercultural learning. Additionally, EstYES organizes hikes and other activities for volunteers throughout the service period, providing opportunities for social interaction.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: - Ready and willing to work with kids with special needs - Sociable - Considerate - Cheerful - All sorts of artistic skills are welcome as they can be used in art lessons and other therapeutic activities.
Deadline:

ℹ️ Additional information

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, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your 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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

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01/10/2026 → 20/06/2027

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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

Tallinn, Estonia

Estonia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 22:12 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Estonian Russian