Obcianske zdruzenie Detske centrum Hlavicka
Bratislava, Slovakia
⭐️ Activity Title
Early English Start: Kindergarten Teacher Wanted 1
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
We are excited to offer you this opportunity - to be a volunteer at our kindergarten!
A volunteer will be volunteering in kindergarten Hlavička (hosting organization). The participant activities are: teaching English language, working directly with kids in the kindergarten by organizing educational activities and games, bringing new ideas, help with daily running of the kindergarten (including cleaning) and with organizing community events, a little of administrative work, cooperating on other activities with the staff. Hlavička is a small kindergarten in the heart of Bratislava situated in the family house. It offers family atmosphere in which small kids are being taught how to be independent, respectful to their friends and environment. It also welcomes children with other mother tongues than Slovak. Participant with fewer opportunities are welcome. www.dchlavicka.sk
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation is provided in a separate room within the Cvernovka cultural and creative center. Accessibility to kindergarten Hlavička by local public transport, approximately 30 minutes.The volunteer is entitled to pocket money, food arrangements and contribution to local transportation (380eur/month) and travel arrangements to and from Bratislava according to the distance calculator. In Hlavička, the volunteer is offered a morning snack, lunch, coffee, and tea during working days. Working hours are from 8,00 till 13,00. Afternoons and weekends are free.
Training during the activity
BDC (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum - lead organization) provides Orientation training the day after arrival. Volunteer attends compulsory Slovak language course, coaching sessions and meetings. Hosting organization provides volunteer with information from the field of preschool pedagogy and psychology on a daily basis. Volunteer is required to participate on On-arrival and Mid-term training organized by the National Agency where she/he will meet other ESC volunteers. At the end of the program a participant receives the Youthpass certificate.
Participant profile
In this project we are looking for someone ready to take on new challenges, who enjoys working with children. The required qualities include: good communication skills in English, flexibility (working with children requires good adaptability to changes), creativity, openness, empathy, independence, patience and responsibility for assigned tasks. Education in the field of childcare or experience working with children is an advantage, but not necessary. Singing, dancing and playing a musical instrument are welcome. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The project lasts the entire school year (September 2026 – August 2027), and the candidate must be available for the full duration, except for vacation time.
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💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 20/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Hlavatého 1360/3, Bratislava, Slovakia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/09/2026 23:44
Project code
2025-1-SK02-ESC51-VTJ-000348838
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54203_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
