Sustainable Gardening at Waldorf School
Weöres Sándor Oktatási, Kulturális és Szabadidős Egyesület
Gödöllő, Hungary
Description
Gödöllő Waldorf is opening a volunteering opportunity at one of the first schools of the Hungarian Waldorf movement. Our school was founded in 1991 in Gödöllő, the town outside of Budapest, home to the famous and popular castle that Sissi received from the Hungarians as a coronation gift in 1867. Today almost 250 children attend the eight classes of the school and kindergarten. Our school has been conducting organic farming for over 15 years, under the direction of experienced horticulture teachers. The school also has some goats, chicken and a sheep that the students take care of every day. Children also enjoy free play during the afternoon hours and they learn English and German as a foreign language. We are looking for a long term volunteer for the school months (Sept-June) who enjoys the company of elementary school children, speaks English and cares about our environment so that he is happy to take part in gardening activities!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation can be provided in the town of Gödöllő (30 min far from Budapest by suburban train) so visiting the capital city is easy and affordable. Our school children eat at a local caterer just 2 mins outside the school building but also streetfood facilities in Gödöllő downtown are about 10 mins by walk. Transportation within town is very convenient, there are buses, the suburban train and a rent a scooter service. Many of us use bicycles for local trasport.
Training during the activity
ESC training provided by TEMPUS Budapest Erasmus center Hungarian Language training online Cooking, baking, preserving food locally at school lessons. Biodynamic gardening at school lessons.
Participant profile
We are looking for an active person who - likes being outdoors and be part of projects in a garden e.g. building, repairs, gardening and is concerned about our environment, - enjoys time spent around elementary school children communicating with them in English or German (or Hungarian), - is flexible and creative, is not afraid of changes, - likes playing, cooking, baking, crafts, creating something, - is ready to share his culture (songs, games, dishes etc) in different projects with our kids.
Activity dates
A total of 32 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 01/06/2026
Activity location
Tessedik Sámuel utca 4, Gödöllő, Hungary
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 11/07/2025 23:59