ESC Volunteering at Võru Kindergarten Punamütsike in Estonia
MTÜ NOORTEVAHETUSE ARENGU ÜHING ESTYES
Võru Lasteaed Punamütsike
Võru, Estonia
Description
This European Solidarity Corps volunteering project takes place at Kindergarten Punamütsike in Võru, a municipality kindergarten with over 40 years of history. The volunteer supports teachers in daily activities with children aged 1.6–7, helping with play, creative learning, outdoor activities, and special events such as theme weeks, festivals, and excursions. The kindergarten has strong traditions of family and community involvement and long experience working with children with special needs. Volunteers can also experience local culture, community events, and the beautiful nature of Võru County while developing new skills and intercultural understanding. The project offers a great opportunity to gain experience in youth work while contributing to a friendly and supportive kindergarten environment. MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY: https://estyes.ee/en/projects/voru-punamutsike-kindergarten/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be provided with suitable accommodation conveniently located near their respective hosting organisation. Accommodation will typically be in a shared apartment or hostel, furnished with essential items. Rooms may be private or shared, depending on availability, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers receive €5/day pocket money and additional food allowance per month, managing their own meals. International travel is reimbursed based on set travel budget and task related local transport is covered to full extent.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will take part in the ESC training cycle organized by the Estonian National Agency, which focuses on personal development and intercultural learning. Additionally, the coordinating organisation arranges hikes and other activities for volunteers throughout the service period, providing opportunities for social interaction.
Participant profile
- Motivated and ready to work with small kids - Motivated to learn a new language - Friendly, positive and open-minded - Active and helpful - Interest in music and arts are an advantage. PS: the hosts would be especially happy to receive a volunteer also speaking German, as the teachers in the group have both previously learned German
Activity dates
A total of 39 week(s) during the period 14/09/2026 to 20/06/2027
Activity location
Vilja 10, Võru, Estonia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-EE01-ESC51-VTJ-000346616