Sport and health oriented Kindergarten "Zauberstein"


Sport and health oriented Kindergarten "Zauberstein"

Kindergarten "Zauberstein"

Potsdam, Germany

The application deadline has passed.

Activity description

We are searching for 1 volunteer for the APPROVED project in the Kindergarten “Zauberstein". The volunteer will get familiar with the "on the move and health oriented" educational method of the Kindergarten by supporting pedagogues in their daily activities. Sport, movement and healthy lifestyle are the key words in the work at the Kindergarten. The volunteer will help the pedagogues with on the move exercises, will communicate with children and lead them to a more health-conscious lifestyle. Furthermore, the volunteer will have the opportunity to organize his/her own cultural or linguistic projects. The main project activities include: - Look after 1 to 5 year-old- kids - Plan and implement movement oriented offers (aged-based movement exercises/ sport activities) - Plan and implement thematic workshops (handicrafts, music, sustainability) - Organize events and/or excursions with the children - Plan intercultural activities (about his/her own country, language, culinary culture).

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation: The volunteer will live in one of our 5 accommodations for the ESC volunteers in Potsdam. Each volunteer has his/her own room. All necessary living arrangements for the whole duration of the project have been done. A food allowance of 288,00 € will be provided monthly via bank transfer. A pocket money of 180,00 € will be provided monthly via bank transfer. Local Transport: A monthly travel card to use public transport within the area of Brandenburg/Berlin federal states will be made available to the volunteer. The volunteer will also receive a bike.

Training during the activity

Our organization offers the volunteer the possibility to take part in a language course, according to their current German level. The volunteer will have to participate in two mandatory seminars during his/her project: On-Arrival and Mid-Term Training. These are opportunities to meet volunteers from other countries, gain understanding of EU values and reflect on the ongoing project. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE USE EXCLUSIVELY THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS PORTAL. APPLICATIONS SENT TO EMAIL ADDRESSES OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION.

Participant profile

The organization expects the volunteer to: - be interested in work with children - be interested in sport oriented work in the kindergarten- be interested in the planning and implementation of sport orientated events and projects - be dedicated, committed and creative (e.g.: have skills in music, sport and games, dance) - be on familiar terms with children - be aware of being the role model for the children - be sociable, friendly, patient and open-minded - be willing to learn new skills - be interested in the German culture and language and be willing to learn about other countries.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 15/05/2023 to 14/05/2024


Activity location

Berliner Straße 27a, 14467 Potsdam Germany


 Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Liechtenstein, Ukraine


Activity topics

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Physical education and sport


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 19/02/2023