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The Bona Fides Association and the Latvian organization “Siguldas Alternativa izglitiba” are looking for Polish volunteers for the “EVS 4 sustainable life” project (Waldorf kindergarten of Sigulda) project.
The Applications (CV and cover letter) should be sent to: mariachiara@bonafides.pl, magdalena@bonafides.pl and info@valdorfabernudarzs.lv. In the title of the email, please write: “EVS in Sigulda, LATVIA (Waldorf kindergarten of Sigulda) – application”

 

 

Receiving organization : Siguldas Alternativa izglitiba
Location : Sigulda, LATVIA
Deadline : 26/09/2018
Duration : 10 months  
Start  : 01/10/2018 
End  : 26/07/2019

Tasks of the volunteer :

Waldorf kindergarten of Sigulda is the institution of the non-governmental organization “Siguldas Alternativa izglitiba” (SAI) established in 1998 to promote alternative education for children as well as family education. izglitiba” (SAI) established in 1998 to promote alternative education for children as well as family education. In 2009 SAI acquired a public benefit organization status. There are 2 groups in the kindergarten for children of 1.5 years. The alternative (Waldorf) educational methodology. The kindergarten is working all year round. Waldorf (Steiner) is a pedagogue based on the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy, which is the human body, soul, and spirit. Waldorf pedagogy distinguishes three broad stages in child development.Early childhood education, providing hands-on activities and environments. Throughout, the approach of the integration of intellectual, practical, and artistic themes. The educational philosophy’s overarching goal is to develop free, morally responsive, and integrated individuals with a high degree of social competence. the approach stresses the integration of intellectual, practical, and artistic themes. The educational philosophy’s overarching goal is to develop free, morally responsive, and integrated individuals with a high degree of social competence. the approach stresses the integration of intellectual, practical, and artistic themes.The educational philosophy’s overarching goal is to develop free, morally responsive, and integrated individuals with a high degree of social competence.
Christmas Fair, Masks, Marsh and Lantern Festival, Christmas Fair, Christmas Story, Path of Light, Candlemas Day, Shrovetide, Easter Fair, Mother ‘s Day, Graduation Celebration. For more information see here: www.valdorfabernudarzs.lv (in Latvian).

Requirements to youngster:  Active, emphatic, calm in work with children. No previous experience but loving children, get fun from organizing activities with children. The daily rhythm seems to be a very different day according to Waldorf’s pedagogues, but in the children’s activities. So we know their day.

The main activities or tasks of volunteers: staffs will help you with the kindergarten activities and the chance to learn Waldorf pedagogy by watching and participating in all kindergarten activities. The man will be able to participate in classes (painting, music, crafts, theater, gymnastics, etc.), help to make the meals, dress up, dishwashing, making beds, doing different outdoor activities, etc. and participation in the work of a non-governmental organization as valuable team member.

What we can offer:  Latvian traditions, festivals. organization, friendly colleagues, children’s work, creative lifestyle, work experience in alternative education, Latvian traditions, festivals.

Accommodation and funding

Accommodation-rented and well-equipped rooms or a shared room in  the city. Public transport available very often to Rīga, Cēsis.
• Transport
and the Midterm training, is paid.
• Transport to other hosting organizations in Latvia is paid 2 times per
EVS period.

Pocket money-EUR 90 per month for household, hygiene, medical goods. 

Food- EUR 150 per month to shop for grocery stores or coffee shops (but not alcohol,
cigarettes, household, hygiene or medical goods). The volunteers have to collect

recipes for the food and make expenses report every month.
It will be possible to have meals (breakfast, tea break and lunch) in some hosting organizations! and lunch) in some hosting

Insurance- EVS insurance plan: https://www.cignahealthbenefits.com/en/plan-members
For European Union citizens with EHIC, the medical expenses will be
reimbursed in their home country. We are suggesting checking the possibilities,
in order to get reimbursement in your National Health Department before EVS.

Communications – prepaid telephone card with limited amount (for calls in Latvia, Limited Internet)

Free time-EVS volunteers have 2 additional free days per months. In case of infection / health problems, volunteers are allowed to stay 3 days without doctor’s notice. EVS volunteers will be informed about the city (dancing, theater, trekking, music, sports, etc.) See also: http: //tourism.sigulda .lv /

Participants’ profiles :                                                                                                       

 – be available for the duration of the volunteering period and pre-departure training;
– strong motivation for work in a different area;
– work requires psychological and physical resistance, patience and compassion;
– volunteers must be active, flexible, creative, responsible, with good communication skills, ready for teamwork;
– volunteers must be non-smoker and without substance abuse or criminal history;
– volunteers should be ready for independent life, winter season, open to living for people from different countries.

How to apply :

The Applications (CV and cover letter) should be sent to: mariachiara@bonafides.pl, magdalena@bonafides.pl and info@valdorfabernudarzs.lv no later than August, 25th. In the title of the email, please write: “EVS in Sigulda, LATVIA (Waldorf kindergarten of Sigulda) – application”