Become an ESC volunteer at KERIC — in the heart of Slovakia
OBCIANSKE ZDRUZENIE KERIC
CADCA, Slovakia
Description
KERIC is a non-governmental youth organisation based in Čadca, northern Slovakia, running international volunteering and youth work since 2003. We're opening a long-term ESC place for a young person who wants to teach, play and grow while sharing English and their own culture with local children and youth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead fun, non-formal English communication classes for children (aged 8–15)
- Run language and culture sessions in your own native language for youth and adults
- Support teachers across 2–3 local schools (English, sports, art, IT, science and more)
- Help prepare and run summer camps for children and youth - July
- Take part in workshops, sports, creative activities and international events
- Some office work, leaflets and project admin, plus class preparation
You don't need to be a fluent English speaker — your role is to motivate kids to try. We provide methodology, training and full support throughout.
https://canva.link/keric-esc-2026
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
As a volunteer, you will spend your first week with a welcoming host family to settle in and experience the local culture. Afterward, you’ll move into a fully furnished shared apartment designed for community living, with two volunteers per room. The apartment includes a washing machine and dryer, and you’ll have access to shared café and seminar rooms. Financial support for food is provided, and the project covers travel costs for activities. The building is in a prime location near the train station, city center, and shopping malls.
Training during the activity
1. Pre-departure Online Training 2. Methodology training for teaching through non-formal methods, conducted weekly in an online format. 3. Leadership Training for Summer Camps: Training focused on developing leadership skills tailored for roles in summer camps. 4. On-arrival and Mid-term Training 5. Psychologic support during whole project
Participant profile
Motivated, open-minded young people ready to work with children and youth. Curiosity and energy matter more than teaching experience. Space for 8-10 volunteers.
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 14/09/2026 to 14/09/2027
Activity location
Nabrezna 1351, CADCA, Slovakia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Germany, Italy, North Macedonia, Spain
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 01/10/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-2-SK02-ESC51-VTJ-000367837