ESC: Volunteering opportunity for a Steiner-Waldorf primary school Ireland

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Ireland European Voluntary Service Education European Voluntary Service Education Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

We have volunteering opportunities at our school, a Steiner-Waldorf school in County Kilkenny, rural Ireland. The ages of the children are 4 - 12 years. You will be a volunteer classroom assistant. One position is to primarily assist with a child with special needs, the other/s to assist in various classes and age groups, as required. You will volunteer under the guidance and mentorship of the class teacher. Depending on the position, daily tasks are set out at the beginning of the week and can include helping clean the classroom, as well as possibilities for self-development and creativity. You will become part of our school community. Experience with children is essential, as well as being able to communicate in English. Studies in teaching, and exposure to Steiner-Waldorf education are not essential but a bonus in selection. Positions are for one full school year (August 2026 to June 2026)

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation is provided with a host family or in an independent apartment/house. Food and transport are arranged for you.

🎒 Leisure activities

Training is in situ - if you are already studying or have studied, or are considering teaching as a career, this will be a great learning experience for you.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: You must love children, and the education of children. You should be flexible in your thinking and working, especially if you are new to Steiner-Waldorf pedagogy. Openness is required.
Deadline: 31/07/2026 23:59

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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24/08/2026 → 30/06/2027

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Deadline: 31/07/2026

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

Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

Ireland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Irish Standard Time

Local time: 22:00 (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