Ready to support children in a unique Montessori environment in the picturesque Tyrol region? ๐๐ Freie Montessorischule Stams invites passionate volunteers aged 18โ30 for a 10-month European Solidarity Corps (ESC) journey from September 2025 to July 2026! ๐ Engage with 35 children aged 6โ17 in a self-directed learning setting, fostering their growth in a stress-free, creative school! ๐ค๐ฑ
๐ What Will You Do?
๐ฏ Prepare materials & organize the school garden ๐ฟ
๐ฃ๏ธ Lead workshops in your native language ๐จ
๐ Handle simple administrative tasks ๐
๐ Accompany kids on day trips & excursions ๐ญ
๐ค Participate in parent training programs & team meetings ๐ฃ๏ธ
๐ Reflect on childrenโs development with teachers ๐
๐ก Support daily activities in a relaxed, child-centered approach ๐
๐ Where Will You Stay?
๐ Fully equipped room in Stams (or possibly Innsbruck, TBD) ๐ก
๐ฝ๏ธ Food allowance & pocket money provided ๐ธ
๐ Public transport ticket; 40 min bus ride to Innsbruck ๐
๐ Live in Stams, a charming village with 1,500 residents ๐๏ธ
โ๏ธ Travel costs covered by ESC; full insurance included ๐ฉบ
๐ง What Support Will You Get?
๐ Training on Montessori methods & school dynamics ๐
๐งโ๐ซ On-Arrival & Mid-Term training by Austrian National Agency ๐ค
๐ Guidance from teachers to support child development ๐
๐ค Opportunities to immerse in Austrian culture & share your own ๐
๐ฏ A chance to grow in pedagogy & intercultural skills ๐
๐ค Who Can Apply?
๐ Aged 18โ30 from listed countries, committed to volunteering ๐ช๐บ
๐ฌ Fluent in English; basic German a plus ๐ฃ๏ธ
๐ Interested in Montessori & passionate about kidsโ growth ๐ค
๐ก๏ธ Creative, open to intercultural experiences, & motivated ๐
๐ Apply via the official ESC portal with your motivation & CV! โ๏ธ
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Project Dates: 15 September 2025 โ 10 July 2026 (10 months)
๐ Location: Stams, Austria ๐ฆ๐น
โณ Application Deadline: 29 June 2025, 23:55
๐ Apply via Official ESC Portal: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/46742_en
๐ Eligible Countries
Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Spain, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, Iceland, Hungary, Estonia, Portugal, Malta