Alternative elementary education at Andolina School

Activity description

Andolina School -a non-profitable cooperative constituted by the families of children, located in Northern Spain- is looking for a motivated international/national person who would like to contribute to our project in the frame of the European Solidarity Corps. The volunteer will be part of the teaching team and main duties include: - Providing support to the school staff when developing the English classes. - Working for the maintenance and development of the school vegetable garden following permaculture principles. - Contribute with any proposal based on the volunteer´s experience that fits school philosophy. Mentoring will be provided to support the volunteer. Dates from 04/09/2023 until 28/06/2024. Volunteer´s time contribution of 30 to 38 hours a week. We especially wellcome applicants with fewer opportunities. For more information contact us at voluntariado@colegio andolina.org

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Travelling, accommodation, food expenses and allowances are covered following the regulation of the European Voluntary Corps. A designated person will organise the airport/station pick-up to the final destination. Accommodation will be provided in a shared room at a shared flat or youth hostel. Commuting to the school would be possible whether by public transport (travel card would be provided ) or bike (bicycle not provided by the programme).

Training during the activity

A member of the teaching team will support the volunteer during the whole placement and will act as its mentor. Support will be provided to understand the school dynamics, philosophy and the role that the volunteer will carry out. The mentor will also track the volunteer performance in order to provide the necessary tools to support and integrate the participant along the teaching team. Regular training to the teaching staff is organised at the school and those opportunities will be also open to the volunteer.

Participant profile

We are looking for a motivated person between 18 to 30 yo interested in getting to know an educational method around the child, based on observation and support rather than teaching specific contents. The potential candidate will have some previous experience and interest in elementary education (3 - 11yo) in addition to some interest in permaculture. Low to intemediate levels of Spanish are needed. Good levels of English is required. People with fewer opportunities will be favoured (geographical, social and economic obstacles, disability, educational difficuties, cultural differences, LGTB)

Activity dates

A total of 42 week(s) during the period 04/09/2023 to 28/06/2024

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Activity location

Camino Barreo, 203, 33394 Gijón, Asturias Spain

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Estonia, Ukraine, Ireland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain

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Activity topics

Education and training

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 19/05/2023

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