(Berlin) Where Two Worlds Meet: The Binational Experience at Jorinde & Joringel Kindergarten
ICJA - FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV
Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn
Berlin, Germany
Description
“Pro Gemeinsinn” foundation is a non-profit association, focusing on early childhood education and after-school care, with currently 220 employees. The aim is to create a positive environment for children from 1 to 12 years for them to flourish, learn, enjoy and grow and to feel like important members of the society. We care for 92 children between 1 and 6 years in two houses. We work in mainly age-homogeneous groups. During walks and on our two playgrounds, the children play with each other mixed in age. It’s important to us, that the children in our care grow up with the language and culture of our neighboring countries. We practice the immersion method: during their day to day life the children hear both languages and additionally learn the languages naturally. Since Berlin is a melting pot of cultures, it is of highest importance to us, to work alongside young volunteers like you, to represent a divers and versatile Europe within our facilities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will be reimbursed for the costs of a monthly public transport ticket and will have a room in a shared flat. The pocket money will be 7 Euro/day in monthly payments. He/she will receive food fee (333 Euro/month). Financial support to the travel costs from his/her place of origin to Germany and back depends on the distance travelled.
Training during the activity
There is a mentor who is responsible for answering any questions and supervising the work of the volunteer. The volunteer can take part in the regular training for staff members and will attend an on-arrival and a mid-term seminar.
Participant profile
- basic knowledge of German language - English B2 - enjoy working with children - be open-minded and motivated - willing to take responsibility and work independently - ability to work in a team - willing to bring in own skills and interests - creativity - Polish mother tongue welcome but not required - Interest in learning Polish/German together with the children
Activity dates
From 01/08/2025 to 31/07/2026
Activity location
Dianastr. 2-5, Berlin, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 12/03/2025 23:59