Volunteering in Kindergarten - Haapsalu, Estonia
Uuemõisa Lasteaed-Algkool
Haapsalu Kesklinna Lasteaiad
Haapsalu, Estónia
Descrição
Want to spend a school year working with children in Estonia? Haapsalu Kesklinna Lasteaed is looking for an ESC volunteer for September 2026 – June 2027!
You'll join a friendly kindergarten team of ~300 children aged 1.5–7 across 3 buildings in the coastal town of Haapsalu.
Our approach is child-centred and play-based, using the Step by Step methodology with a strong focus on outdoor learning, inclusion and family cooperation.
As a volunteer you will:
Support creative, music and movement activities
Spend time outdoors and join excursions
Help children in small groups
Prepare materials with teachers
Share your culture and ideas
Learn Estonian naturally on the job!
We're looking for someone open-minded, a team player, genuinely interested in working with children, with basic English and EU citizenship.
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Formação durante a atividade
Perfil do participante
We are looking for a motivated and open-minded volunteer who is genuinely interested in working with young children aged 1.5–7.
The ideal candidate is a team player who feels comfortable in a dynamic, child-centred environment and is willing to actively participate in daily kindergarten life — from creative and outdoor activities to supporting routines and preparing materials with teachers.
You should be curious and adaptable, ready to immerse yourself in a new culture and learn some Estonian along the way. Being able to share your own cultural background and ideas with children and colleagues is a big plus!
We expect:
Openness and curiosity
Team player attitude
Genuine interest in working with children
Basic English skills
EU citizenship
No prior experience in education is required — enthusiasm and a positive attitude are what matter most!
Datas da atividade
De 30/09/2026 a 04/06/2027
Local da atividade
Põllu street 6, Haapsalu, Estónia
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Albânia, Alemanha, Argélia, Arménia, Aruba, Azerbaijão, Açores, Bielorrússia, Bonaire, Santo Eustáquio e Saba, Bulgária, Bélgica, Bósnia-Herzegovina, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Curaçau, Dinamarca, Egito, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Geórgia, Gronelândia, Grécia, Guadalupe, Guiana Francesa, Hungria, Ilhas Canárias, Irlanda, Islândia, Israel, Itália, Jordânia, Kosovo * UN resolution, Letónia, Listenstaine, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Líbano, Líbia, Macedónia do Norte, Madeira, Maiote, Malta, Marrocos, Martinica, Moldávia, Montenegro, Noruega, Nova Caledónia, Palestina, Países Baixos, Polinésia Francesa, Polónia, Portugal, Reunião, Roménia, Rússia, Suécia, São Bartolomeu, São Martinho (parte francesa), São Martinho (parte neerlandesa), São Pedro e Miquelão, Sérvia, Síria, Terras Austrais e Antárticas Francesas, Tunísia, Turquia, Ucrânia, Wallis e Futuna, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 13/06/2026 21:00
Código do projeto
2026-1-EE01-ESC51-VTJ-000402727