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ESC: Volunteering in Kindergarten - Haapsalu, Estonia

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Estonia European Voluntary Service Education Culture European Voluntary Service Education +1 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Volunteering in Kindergarten - Haapsalu, Estonia

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Want to spend a school year working with children in Estonia? Haapsalu Kesklinna Lasteaed is looking for an ESC volunteer for September 2026 – June 2027! You'll join a friendly kindergarten team of ~300 children aged 1.5–7 across 3 buildings in the coastal town of Haapsalu. Our approach is child-centred and play-based, using the Step by Step methodology with a strong focus on outdoor learning, inclusion and family cooperation. As a volunteer you will: Support creative, music and movement activities Spend time outdoors and join excursions Help children in small groups Prepare materials with teachers Share your culture and ideas Learn Estonian naturally on the job! We're looking for someone open-minded, a team player, genuinely interested in working with children, with basic English and EU citizenship.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a motivated and open-minded volunteer who is genuinely interested in working with young children aged 1.5–7. The ideal candidate is a team player who feels comfortable in a dynamic, child-centred environment and is willing to actively participate in daily kindergarten life — from creative and outdoor activities to supporting routines and preparing materials with teachers. You should be curious and adaptable, ready to immerse yourself in a new culture and learn some Estonian along the way. Being able to share your own cultural background and ideas with children and colleagues is a big plus! We expect: Openness and curiosity Team player attitude Genuine interest in working with children Basic English skills EU citizenship No prior experience in education is required — enthusiasm and a positive attitude are what matter most!
Deadline: 07/06/2026 21:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

EE52069

30/09/2026 → 04/06/2027

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 07/06/2026

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

Haapsalu, Lääne County, Estonia

Estonia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:49 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Estonian Russian