Support for non-formal education in a kindergarten
Cool'eurs du Monde
La forêt du Je Libre
Marsac, France
Description
"La forêt du Je Libre" is a non profit organisation founded in 2017 in order to create and manage the first forest kindergarten in France, called l'École en Forêt de Marsac. The school is located on the Domaine de Chantemerle, a private, ecologically renovated and farm, where it has access to 30ha of forests and fields. We focus on outdoor learning responsive to each child's interests, strengths, and needs, in order to equip them to make the world of tomorrow. Mission : *interact with the children in your language, share your culture *hosting the 'morning circle', play games in the classroom in the afternoons *host nature and other activities (setting up wildlife cameras, identifying animals, building a hut) *help the educational team to organize work and activities *help to create content for our website, facebook and other social media *support the work of the association https://ecole-foret.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/reglement-interieur-maternelle-en-foret-2020-2021.pdf
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Transport return travel costs are covered within the limits of the reimbursement grids of Europe and according to the distances in kilometres. We encourage and appreciate green travel (train, bus...) *Everyone brings their own lunch to school *The accommodation will be located in Angoulême (host family or shared, rented flat). Buses and bikes are available to volunteers to travel to Angoulême and around *Allowance: the monthly allowance of the ESC in France is 510€/month including the pocket money *Insurance: an international insurance is taken in charge by the ESC.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will take part in the arrival and mid-term seminars organised by the National Agency. La Forêt du Je Libre will develop individual projects with you, and ensure that you acquire a wide range of experience and new skills. The activities of the association are very diverse, so there is plenty of scope for getting involved outside of school time. Language courses: online language courses are offered free of charge to volunteers. You will also need a support organisation in your country to keep in touch with your home country and get prepared for this project.
Participant profile
We are looking for a volunteer to join the educational team on a daily basis in order to share his culture and language in playful manner. This is a flexible position, which can evolve according to your interests. You enjoy being mostly outside in nature - during all seasons, spending time with young children and helping them grow up, enjoy communicating and working in a small close-knit team. You need to enjoy being outdoors. We would be pleased to welcome english, spanish, german, italian native speakers. You can send your CV and cover letter directly to Davina Weitowitz : ecolenforet@gmail.com
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 08/07/2026
Activity location
183 Chemin de Chantemerle, Marsac, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline