ESC at the after-school club of the International Montessori School Berlin
Montessori & Friends Education gGmbH
Berlin, Germany
Description
We are looking for a volunteer for the after-school club at the International Montessori School in Berlin-Wannsee. One of the volunteers’ main tasks is to support the permanent staff in implementing the set daily routine and its various activities for the children. Volunteers may therefore be asked to act as a point of contact for the children during the early morning session, free play or study groups. club children; for example, there are regular forest walks, a creative workshop and various sports activities. In addition, there are various after-school clubs where volunteers can support the teaching staff according to their own interests and preferences (e.g. school newspaper, sewing, crafts, gardening, etc.) Most of the activities take place with seasonal themes, public holidays and festivals in mind.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers are accommodated in a furnished and fully equipped shared apartment (together with up to 6 other ESC volunteers) in the district of Berlin Lichtenberg (commuting time around one hour per way). Each volunteer has a single bedroom, kitchen and bathroom are shared. Internet access and a washing machine are included. Volunteers receive a monthly pass for public transportation in Berlin and local public transport in all around Germany and a monthly pocket money of 210 €. Volunteers are paid a monthly meal allowance, including during vacation days (around 350 €).
Training during the activity
The volunteers will receive at least one German language course and additionally the online language course via the online system. The volunteers get the possibility to take part in the meetings of the team and will also have meetings only with the tutor on a regular basis. Moreover, volunteers will take part in two seminars, conducted by the German National Agency (one during the first weeks of the project and one in the middle).
Participant profile
The motivation of the volunteer to do a voluntary service and work with children is the most important criteria in selecting the volunteers. Other criteria might be: - very good English language skills (B2/C1), since the children are bilingual - basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage, but not mandatory - desirable: initial experience in the field of education Since 2021, it is obligatory that people working in kindergardens and schools in Germany have a measles immunisation. If you do´t have it, please be prepared to get the vaccination soon after your arrival in Germany.
Activity dates
From 01/11/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Zum Heckeshorn 38, Berlin, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 09/10/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000347960