Step into the vibrant world of early childhood education at Tihase Kindergarten in Tallinn, Estonia! This long-term ESC volunteering opportunity invites motivated young people to work with children aged 2–7 in a warm and supportive environment that values outdoor learning, creativity, health, and cultural celebration. A great opportunity to make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in preschool education and youth work!
💼 Activity Type: Individual Volunteering (ESC)
🏢 Host Organization: Tallinna Tihase Lasteaed
📍 Location: Tallinn, Estonia
📆 Period: 01/10/2025 – 14/06/2026
⏳ Duration: 36 weeks
📚 Fields: Early Childhood Education, Health and Wellbeing, Outdoor Learning
💬 Language(s): English (basic communication required)
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?): Volunteers aged 18–30 from:
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
🧪 Responsibilities / Tasks:
- 🧸 Support daily activities in one assigned age group (2–7 years)
- 🖍️ Suggest and lead creative activities (games, crafts, songs)
- 🌳 Take part in outdoor education and nature-based learning
- 📖 Help during lessons, story time, and events like “health days”
- 🎭 Assist with celebrations and international awareness days
- 💡 Propose your own creative mini-project during your stay
🌟 Why to join?
Develop practical skills in youth work, creativity, and early education. Experience Estonian culture, enjoy community life, and contribute to the positive growth of children in a beautiful Northern European setting.
📩 Application Info:
Apply via:
🔗 https://estyes.ee/en/projects/tallinna-tihase-kindergarden/
📅 Application Deadline: Not specified
💰 Compensation:
- Private/shared accommodation provided
- €5/day pocket money + €200/month food allowance
- Full travel cost reimbursement (based on ESC distance bands)
- Local transportation and support from EstYES
🌐 Official link:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47264_en
