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ESC: Volunteering in Kindergarten in Hammelburg, Germany

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About the project

ESC: Volunteering in Kindergarten in Hammelburg, Germany

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Wir sind der die Katholische Kirchenstiftung in Hammelburg und wir betreiben zwei Kindergärten. Wir betreuen Kinder zwischen 6 Monaten und 6 Jahren. Unsere Öffnungszeiten: Montag bis Freitag von 7.00 Uhr – 16.30 Uhr. Wir betreuen 76 Kinder im Kindergarten St. Josef und 118 Kinder in der Kindertagesstätte St. Marien. Wir sind eine Einrichtung der katholischen Kirche und christliche Aspekte sind wichtig für die Erziehung der Kinder. Wir achten auf die Besonderheiten jedes Kindes und helfen jedem Kind, sich individuell nach seinen Bedürfnissen weiter zu entwickeln. Die Kinder können selbst entscheiden, welche Aktivitäten sie machen wollen und welche Projekte sie besonders interessieren. Die Kindergärten liegen einer Kleinstadt. Es werden auch oft Ausflüge (z.B. in die Bücherei oder in die ländliche Umgebung) gemacht. We are the Catholic Church Foundation in Hammelburg and we run two kindergartens. We look after children between 6 months and 6 years. Our opening times: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. We look after 76 children in the St. Josef kindergarten and 118 children in the St. Marien daycare center. We are an institution of the Catholic Church and Christian aspects are important for the upbringing of children. We respect the special features of each child and help every child to develop oneself according to its individual needs The children can decide by themselves which activities they want to do and what projects they are particularly interested. The kindergarten are located in a small town. There are also planned many trips (for example to the library or the surrounding countryside).

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteers should bring to the institution her different skills, abilities, interests, personality. She should gather various experience and be aware of her pedagogical skills. She should learn to be aware of her talents and to propose specific offers to the children. Also she will have a chance to have contact with children of different ages and if they want, she can work with different age groups. The volunteer is part of the team, who will take part in the meetings, planning, evaluations and team trainings. The own initiative, proposals of the activities are wished and will be supported. The activities in which the volunteer is involved: speaking with the children, playing with the children indoor, morning gathering, games in garden (with balls, role games, playing in the sandbox), excursions, days in the forest, home economics tasks (order in the group room, garderobe), taking part in the planning meetings, team meetings, specific activities (handicrafts, singing, gymnastics).

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will live in the beautiful city of Hammelburg in the volunteer flat with single room, shared kitchen and bathroom with two other volunteers. The volunteer will receive a German language course (once a week), food and pocket money as well as insurance and monthly train ticket.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will take part in two ESC seminars and monthly meeting with other volunteers in the region and the project coordinators.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) who is motivated to work with children, open-minded and patience.
Deadline: 26/06/2024 15:00

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

DE40841

01/10/2024 → 01/08/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 26/06/2024

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

Oskar-Röll-Platz 3, 97762 Hammelburg, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:37 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German