Educational Support in the Toddler Community (2–3 years)

Opis

Espace Montessori Nancy is a non-profit educational organisation near Nancy, France, including a Montessori school, an alternative middle school and a leisure centre for 50–60 children aged 2–15. As a European Solidarity Corps volunteer, I supported the Toddler Community (ages 2–3) by assisting with daily routines, preparing Montessori materials, encouraging children's independence and development, and taking part in outdoor activities. I also led songs, stories and games in my native language to introduce children to a new language and culture. In addition, I contributed to communication with families and social media content. The project took place in a multicultural, supportive environment alongside another ESC volunteer.

Ubytovanie, strava a doprava

The volunteer will have a private room in shared accommodation near Nancy city centre, with easy access to the school by bus. Food and local transport costs will be covered according to European Solidarity Corps rules. The school is closed during French school holidays and every Wednesday, providing free time to explore the region or work on personal projects.

 

Odborná príprava počas činnosti

Volunteers receive progressive and personalized training: introduction to the educational project and Montessori method, classroom observation, mentoring support, learning caring and non-violent communication, participation in team meetings, and regular follow-ups to review projects and address any challenges. Moreover, the volunteeer will attend two Seminars organized by the French Agency : the first one is an on-arrival seminar and the mid-term one. This is a special opportunity to meet all European volunteers in France.

Profil účastníka

We are looking for a young person who:

• is between 18 and 30 years old and is motivated to work with children, especially toddlers aged 2 to 3, and interested in education, early childhood and alternative pedagogies;
• is curious, patient, caring and attentive, enjoys interacting with young children respectfully, and is eager to discover Montessori education;
• would like to design and lead activities based on their own interests and talents (art, music, sports, nature, etc.);
• is willing to become involved in a multilingual and multicultural environment and share their language and culture with the children and the team, preferably in English or French.

A basic command of French would be an advantage to communicate with the children.

No previous experience or qualifications are required. Motivation, open-mindedness and a willingness to learn are the most important qualities.

Obdobie činnosti

A total of 25 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 28/02/2027

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Miesto činnosti

2 bis rue de Crédence , Villers-lès-Nancy, Francúzsko

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Druh činnosti

Individuálna dobrovoľnícka činnosť

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Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín

Belgicko, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Cyprus, Dánsko, Estónsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Holandsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko

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Témy aktivít

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

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Lehota na podávanie prihlášok

termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 31/08/2026 12:00

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Kód projektu

2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000346054