WINDS OF CHANGE - Kindergarten "U Karolka"

Activity description

The position is a part of Volunteering for Individual ESC "Winds of Change" Project. The volunteer will assist in preparing and organizing activities and games for children, including some that are part of the culture of the volunteer; the volunteer will actively participate in the daily life and take care of the kids (walks, trips, visits etc.); Teach basic words from the native language of the volunteer, English, and any other language. Share any passion or hobby that they may have (music, theatre, sport, drawing, handcraft, decoration etc.); Help with serving meals and tidying up. During the project all volunteers will take part in the events of the host organization, local celebrations, giving presentations about their countries, promote European Solidarity Corps etc. They will have chance to meet many other volunteers who participate in Summer and Christmas projects of the foundation and will gain a huge experience in meeting people, exchanging culture and experience.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will be accommodated in single or double room in normal flats. They will share bathroom, kitchen and common area; - Volunteers will receive monthly financial allowance for food and cleaning stuff (boarding money) as well as Pocket money; - Travel Cost will be reimbursed according to the Programme Guide; - A card for free public transportation in Bydgoszcz will be provided by the organizers; - Volunteer will be provided by Henner Insurance.

Training during the activity

Official Trainings: - On-Arrival Training; - Mid-Term Meeting. Trainings of "Wiatrak" Foundation: "Wiatrak" Foundation organize an introductory workshop for the volunteers as they arrive that includes Tour at the Foundation, Orientation information about the project, (training activities, ice-breakers, presentation of the project, rules, roles), Meeting the whole team (coordinators, other volunteers, facilitators, supervisors, translators, Polish teacher, mentor etc.), City game to get to know Bydgoszcz, etc.

Participant profile

In “Winds of change” Volunteering for Individuals ESC project we are looking for: - Young people between 18 and 30 years old, - Available to take part for 12 months; - Motivated, flexible, open-minded, positive, ready to gain new experience in international atmosphere, creative, supportive, ready to play with kids, disabled people, youngsters, seniors. The perfect profile for this opportunity is someone who want to take the chance to develop their own skills and interests while helping making unforgettable moments for the local community.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/05/2024 to 31/08/2026

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Activity location

7, Generała Mikołaja Bołtucia Str., 85-796 Bydgoszcz Poland

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Finland, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Canary Islands, Moldova (Republic of)

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 15/05/2024

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