🇪🇪 ESC Volunteering in Estonia 🏫 School & Kindergarten Volunteering at Laulasmaa School on the Baltic Coast 🇪🇪
Are you a young person passionate about working with children, supporting education, and immersing yourself in Estonian culture? You can join a long-term European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering project at Laulasmaa School in northern Estonia — a unique school community made up of three schools and three kindergartens nestled on the shore of Lahepere Bay, just 29 km from Tallinn. As a volunteer you will actively contribute to the school community, support children aged 1 to 15 in a rich non-formal learning environment, and experience authentic Estonian culture including folklore, crafts, folk dances, and choir music. Accommodation, pocket money, a food allowance, and travel reimbursement are all included.
What Will You Do as a Volunteer?
👧Work with children of all ages — from kindergarten children aged 1 to 6 through to primary school pupils — supporting their learning, play, and daily activities
🎨Contribute to creative and cultural activities including folklore, crafts, art, folk dances, choir songs, and music that form a core part of the school’s identity
🎯Support the school’s non-formal learning activities, hobby classes, contests, and other projects that enrich children’s lives beyond the standard curriculum
⏸️Help organise and facilitate the variety of activities offered to children during school breaks, contributing to a lively and engaging school environment
🌍Bring your own cultural background and international perspective to the school community, enriching the intercultural experience for pupils and staff alike
🤝Actively contribute to the life of the school community across three school and three kindergarten locations at Laulasmaa, Klooga, and Lehola
Accommodation, Food & Travel
🏠Accommodation is provided conveniently near the hosting organisation — typically in a shared apartment or hostel, furnished with essential items, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Rooms may be private or shared depending on availability
🍽️You will receive €5 per day in pocket money plus an additional monthly food allowance to manage your own meals independently
✈️International travel costs are reimbursed based on the set ESC travel budget — task-related local transport is covered in full
🌊You will be based in Laulasmaa — a peaceful village on the shore of Lahepere Bay in northern Estonia, 29 km from Tallinn, surrounded by stunning Baltic coastal nature
Training & Learning
🎓You will take part in the ESC training cycle organised by the Estonian National Agency, focused on personal development and intercultural learning
🥾The coordinating organisation arranges hikes and other social activities for volunteers throughout the service period — providing opportunities for connection, exploration, and community building
🇪🇪You will gain a deep immersion in authentic Estonian culture through daily involvement in folklore, traditional crafts, music, and community life at the school
🔗More information and how to apply: estyes.ee/en/projects/laulasmaa-school/
Participant Profile
👶You are willing to work with both younger and older children and are able to demonstrate patience and care in educational and play settings
💚You are genuinely interested in and motivated to be involved in youth work, non-formal education, and community-based activities
😊You are friendly, approachable, open-minded, and able to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and colleagues
🚀You are proactive and ready to actively contribute to the daily life and activities of the school community throughout your volunteering period
Activity Dates & Key Information
Eligible Countries
🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Application Link
🔗 Apply here: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50404_en
🌐 More info: estyes.ee/en/projects/laulasmaa-school/
⚠️ Important Notice
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💡 Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
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