Alternative elementary education at Andolina School 25/26
Colegio Andolina Soc. Coop. Asturiana
Gijón, Spain
Description
Andolina School -a non-profitable cooperative constituted by the families of children, located in Northern Spain- is looking for three motivated international/national persons who would like to contribute to our project in the frame of the European Solidarity Corps. The volunteers will be part of the teaching team and main duties include: - Providing support to the school staff when developing the English classes. - Working for the maintenance and development of the school vegetable garden following permaculture principles. - Contribute with any proposal based on the volunteer's experience that fits school philosophy. Mentoring will be provided to support the volunteer. Dates from 01/09/2025 until 30/06/2026. Volunteer´s time contribution of 30 to 38 hours a week. We especially welcome applicants with fewer opportunities. For more information contact us at voluntariado@colegio andolina.org
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Travelling, accommodation, food expenses and allowances are covered following the regulation of the European Voluntary Corps. A designated person will organise the airport/station pick-up to the final destination. Accommodation will be provided in a shared room at a shared flat or youth hostel (subject to the volunteer´s preferences). Commuting to the school would be possible whether by public transport or bike (bicycle not provided by the programme).
Training during the activity
A member of the teaching team will support the volunteer during the whole placement and will act as its mentor. Support will be provided to understand the school dynamics, philosophy and the role that the volunteer will carry out. The mentor will also track the volunteer performance in order to provide the necessary tools to support and integrate the participant along the teaching team. Regular training to the teaching staff is organised at the school and those opportunities will be also open to the volunteer.
Participant profile
We are looking for three motivated persons between 18 to 30 Y.O. interested in getting to know an educational method around the child, based on observation and support rather than teaching specific contents. The potential candidate will have some previous experience and interest in elementary education (3 - 11) in addition to some interest in permaculture. Good levels of Spanish are desirable. Good levels of English are required. People with fewer opportunities will be favoured (geographical, social and economic obstacles, disability, educational difficulties, cultural differences, LGTB)
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 30/06/2026
Activity location
Camino Barreo 203, Gijón, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Spain
Activity topics
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 16/05/2025 20:00