Volunteers in local kindergartens 2025-2026, round 1: 16.04.2025 – 16.01.2026
Regionalne Centrum Wolontariatu w Gdansku
Gdańsk, Poland
Description
We are looking for 2 motivated young people that interested in being volunteers in kindergartens located in Gdańsk that we cooperate with and support them on a daily basis. Your main tasks will be supporting teachers and instructors to prepare classes, school performances, decorations, assisting during the trips and additional activities. Also, it's important for us that you share with children your country's culture: cuisine, history, language- using different creative, non-formal learning methods, conduct games and animations. Each volunteer's schedule is prepared individually together with the coordinator from the kindergarten. You can be active in areas corresponding to your hobbies and interests. At the same time, be flexible to follow the Kindergarten’s daily educational and recreational activities. Previous experience in working with kids would be much appreciated. We are looking volunteers for: Kindergarten nr 86 (ul. Dywizjonu 303) and Kindergarten nr 8 (ul. Fundamentowa 9).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers live in a rented flat, equipped with basic necessities, and share a double room with one roommate. Volunteers receive monthly financial support: pocket money and a food allowance. Travel costs for work-related purposes are reimbursed (single tickets or transport card charging). Travel to/from Gdańsk and your home country is covered based on the Erasmus+ distance calculator.
Training during the activity
Before coming, volunteer will receive support in preparation and Pre-departure training from supporting organization (home country organization). After arriving, volunteer will have support of coordinator from RCWG and will be introduced into the activities of organization. During the project, volunteer can take part in 2 training sessions (depends on the duration of mobility): 1. ON ARRIVAL - to find out more about volunteering in Poland 2. MID TERM - to evaluate achievements There will be organized evaluation meetings each 1-2 month in the office of RCWG.
Participant profile
We are looking for someone with experience working with children aged 3-6 who will enthusiastically and actively support daily activities in the kindergarten. The ideal volunteer is creative, open, and able to easily connect with both children and adults. Kindergartens values teamwork, patience, and a positive attitude towards young children. Artistic skills, such as a passion for visual arts or music, are highly appreciated as they can enrich the educational and creative activities for the children. At least basic knowledge of English is mandatory. As volunteers will also conduct activities for kids we search for candidates without criminal records and addictions. Due to Polish Law volunteer will need to have certificate of no criminal record from his National Criminal Register.
Activity dates
A total of 41 week(s) during the period 16/04/2025 to 16/01/2026
Activity location
Plac Solidarności 1/3.35, Gdańsk, Poland
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Lithuania, Norway, Ukraine, Portugal, Romania
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
No application deadline