🇫🇷📚 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in France – Educational Support in Montessori Elementary & Middle School (Ages 3–15) in Villers-lès-Nancy 🌱✨ Learning Through Care, Inclusion & Alternative Education 🇫🇷

🌍 About the Volunteering Opportunity
This European Solidarity Corps volunteering project takes place at Espace Montessori Nancy, an educational association located in Villers-lès-Nancy, France, close to the city of Nancy in eastern France. The organisation brings together a micro-daycare centre, a Montessori kindergarten and elementary school, an alternative middle school, and a recreation centre.

Around 90 children aged 0–15 are supported by a dedicated team of educators, staff members, and parent volunteers. The project promotes Montessori education, inclusive learning, openness to the world, and respectful, caring relationships with children.

The ESC volunteer will mainly work with children aged 3–11, supporting daily educational and extracurricular activities in line with Montessori principles.

🧩 Main Activities & Tasks
🎒 Supporting classroom activities based on Montessori pedagogy
🌿 Assisting children during daily routines and extracurricular moments
🚶 Participating in outings, outdoor learning, and recreational activities
🎨 Leading or co-leading workshops (art, sports, nature, culture, etc.)
🤝 Supporting a caring, inclusive, and multicultural learning environment
🌍 Sharing personal culture, interests, and skills with children and staff

🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport
🏡 Single room in shared accommodation near downtown Nancy
🚌 Easy access to the school via public transport
🍽️ Food costs covered according to ESC rules
🚍 Local transport costs covered in line with ESC programme conditions

🎓 Training & Support
📘 Introduction to the Montessori educational project and methodology
👀 Classroom observation and mentoring support
💬 Training in caring and non-violent communication
👥 Participation in team meetings and regular follow-up sessions
🇫🇷 On-arrival and mid-term seminars organised by the French National Agency

👤 Participant Profile
This opportunity is ideal for young people who:
🌱 Are 18–30 years old
📚 Are motivated by education, youth work, and alternative teaching methods
🤍 Are patient, caring, curious, and open-minded
🎨 Wish to share personal interests through workshops
🌍 Enjoy working in a multilingual and multicultural environment

No previous experience or training is required — motivation and willingness to learn are essential.

🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪

📅 Application Deadline
📌 15 January 2026 – 12:00

🔗 Application Link
Application details and official listing:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49276_en

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