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Beschreibung
Non-profit project of Vrchlabí (Czech Rep) municipality looking for enthusiastic Workawayers! Aim & description: helping local kids (5-15) to familiarize with English as foreign language and improve their speaking/comprehension through play, talk, work, sports, arts, cooking & lots of other fun stuff - all for free and for all local children without any expenses, barriers or limitations. Workplace: schools, afterschool clubs, youth centers. Offer: Accommodation in the heart of picturesque town of Vrchlabí surrounded by beautiful mountain nature, possibility of having lunch at the school canteen/refund of receipts, variety of benefits (skiing, biking, swimming, hiking, ice skating/hockey), support & guidance from local authorities, warm heartful welcome by kids, teachers and educators. Project running since September 2020.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Sprachpraxis
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UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Great & perfect possibility to live and learn real cultural exchange! Vrchlabí is a small, cosy but modern town and close-knit community, gateway to the highest Czech mountains (Krkonoše). Aiming to open up as much as possible to innovations and different cultures with modern and future-oriented industry, the attractive destination for travellers heading to the nearby national park, with a lively atmosphere upbeat cafes and pubs and lots of sports facilities (including an ice hockey arena, football & athletic field, ski slopes and cross-country skiing centre). You will have a unique opportunity to benefit from all this and to meet with local families, kids, young people and other residents every day.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Arbeit
Helping local kids (5-15) to familiarize themselves with English as a foreign language and improve their speaking/comprehension through play, talk, work, sports, arts, cooking & lots of other fun stuff. English as a first language or full proficiency is necessary.
There is a fully functional little kitchen in the lodging house so workawayers prepare their meals. We offer a refund of the shopping/restaurant receipts up to the limit of 250,-Kc per day / roughly 10 euros /.Gesprochene Sprachen
Deutsch: Fließend
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Fließend
Französisch: FließendUnterkunft
Small lodging house in the town centre, provided and operated by the municipality. Up to 7 people, kitchen, bathroom and all usual comfort included.
Was noch ...
Vrchlabí is easily accessible by public transport (bus & train/2,5 hrs from Prague). Packed with leisure & sports activities both in winter and summer, gateway to Krkonoše, the highest Czech mountains and national park, ideal take-off place for hikes, ski trips & bike tours – just pick up your trail and go!
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
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The town is quaint, serene, and calm with plenty of vibrancy and activity to keep busy.
Spending the winter there was especially exciting to me as I live in a hot climate. I even enjoyed some Christmas festivities like the local Christmas market.
My… read more
Initially, I came to this project to learn something about teaching, working with children and broaden my horizon in regards of self development and self presentation in front of people and I can say that my expectations were exceeded even beyond the project’s “borders”! I learned a lot, got hands on… read more
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The town is quaint, serene, and calm with plenty of vibrancy and activity to keep busy.
Spending the winter there was especially exciting to me as I live in a hot climate. I even enjoyed some Christmas festivities like the local Christmas market.
My… read more
Initially, I came to this project to learn something about teaching, working with children and broaden my horizon in regards of self development and self presentation in front of people and I can say that my expectations were exceeded even beyond the project’s “borders”! I learned a lot, got hands on… read more
I have to say, one of the best volunteers we have had a chance to host here this year.
They are both so wonderful!
Very engaging, fun to be around, very active and ever so inspiring.
Kids and students absolutely loved the classes with Alex and Alba- they… read more
Linda is super friendly, and positive and always carries a smile on her face.
The kids enjoyed her classes very much and we were happy to learn a lot of interesting facts about Austria.
We would welcome her back anytime as she is the kind of person who fits… read more
It was such a pleasure to work at school and get to know so many… read more
I felt welcomed immediately: the teachers are so happy to have you around, they always try their best to make you feel at home and, trust me, you will never feel uncomfortable. Lucy is so organized and open-minded: she… read more
I am going to address this feedback to you and only you because...
First of all, I have never come across such a beautiful girl inside and out!
When you came you were a little unsure and it felt like you had a little shell around your generous and ever so special self....and it was calling for a breakthrough and boom! That is… read more
Mi was an absolute pleasure to meet, work, and spend time with!
What a talented individual and yes, a woman of many talents!
Well-experienced as far as working with any age group of kids, open-minded, able to lead the classes herself, very friendly, and loved by all the kids for her ability to engage in any activity… read more
Charlotte is a beauful person with open heart, always smiling , always positive and fun to be around.
Children and students loved her company and enjoyed her presentation about her home country, Australia.
We also had a lot of fun… read more
She was a great contribution to our project and we enjoyed having her here in Vrchlabi.
Rossana is easygoing, kind, friendly, pleasure to be around.
We learned about life in Peru and the way kids learn at local… read more
Oh, you´ll be so lucky to have this incredible human being at your workaway.
Super friendly, down-to-earth, open-minded, charismatic, engaging, smart, kind, a pleasure to work with...
Chase spent 7 weeks running English classes at two schools and… read more
This is a very fun and interesting experience… read more
The work was mostly fun and easy. Mostly we were just… read more
Mary spent 6 weeks with us. It was crystal clear from the inicial contact it was going to work. Mary was very organized and flexible at the… read more
First and foremost thank you to Sarka for great communication before and during my stay and for the overall organisation of the Workaway.
The ' work' involved assisting teachers in their classes. This averaged out about 5 lessons per day Monday to Friday.
I was fortunate to… read more
Giulia spent six weeks with us. I genuinely liked working with her and spending time with her as she had amazing calming down air about her. My collegues left the same. And of course she was wonderful with kids, always smiling, very… read more
I stayed in Vrchlabí for four weeks and got the chance to join classes between grade one and grade nine.
All the teachers I met were incredibly nice, open and welcoming. They all did their best to incorporate me into the lessons and I interacted with the… read more
Tom, a primary English teacher: Paul is a calm smart young man who gets the students easily engaged. With his own prepared teaching material he acts like a real teacher!
Johan, a primary school pupil: My opinion is… read more
We mainly worked at Školni in Šárka's class and it was great! Šárka and… read more
I stayed there for 3,5 weeks and loved the experience. Working with local teachers was fun, smooth and reciprocal - I learned a lot, and they did too. Sarka makes sure everything works as supposed and helps with anything you may need or if you encounter any… read more
This was my first Workaway, and from the beginning I had a great experience messaging Sarka about the placement. She was very prompt and helpful and was happy to videocall with me to make sure we were a good fit. She also sent me helpful information… read more
Hi Vivi, we were sorry you couldn´t stay longer with our class. We experienced how wonderful teacher you are. I appreciate your preparation for the lessons. Luckily we have a little piece of art to remember :)
Vivi is very calm person alway seems to be in good mood. Very flexible, we had some troubled situation with the… read more
Lucy to Niamh:
Niamh visited our school before Christmas and stayed there for two weeks. So we had the opportunity to compare Christmas traditions in our country and in Irland. That was very nice and interesting. Niamh visited also French, Art… read more
Project host Sarka is welcoming, kind and makes always sure you feel good. Teaching English in small Czech schools is a unique opportunity to be engaged into the school community and interact with local children. In… read more
Lucy:
Lisanne stayed for two weeks at our school. Pupils had the opportunity to meet her in subjects such as English, Biology, Music and she also visited the after school club. We had fun.
Maureen:
I saw Lisanne as a super hardworking young girl, a go… read more
Marco was the star at our school. A friendly, empathetic young man with ability to adapt to the school mood. The advantage - he could stay longer time (more than a month). He was excellent in all subjects where he was teaching. In short time he was able to hold the lessons himself. Kids and teachers loved him. Marco also visited climbing… read more
I will definitely come back.
-WORK:
work is divided in two different schools plus some afternoon clubs depending on what YOU like.
Twenty-five hours a week, some days you could have more than five hours and others just three. You will be… read more
Coco was very flexible working with a wide range of age groups. It was great to have such a calm person around. Coco went to French, PE, Art, Cooking, Music and Biology… read more
The teachers that had me in their classes were very open and tried their best to include me. I was working at the school and it was a very different experience than the one I had when I was going to school. It was so interesting to be… read more
When Catherine and I met, there was an instant sparkle between us. Nevermind the age difference, we found ourselves in parallel universe and instantly became friends for life. She is a very talented individual and the kids at school fell in love with her immediatly. We have had so much fun teaching, singing, talking, riding… read more
I stayed in Vrchlabí for a little over than a month during which I met incredible people and had memories that I will remember all my life. Šárka, the host, is an amazing person who will always go out of her way to make you feel comfortable and help you with any problems you may encounter. She is an incredibly… read more
"Leonardo is very heartwarming person with a broad skill set. His hardwork was reflected in cooperation with the kids.
However he easily improvized when it was necessary. It was a pleasure to see his calm and asertive energy during his performance."
Šárka,the teacher/the coordinator:
I accepted Leo´s offer… read more
We were very pleased that Ruta could stay at our school for 3 weeks. Very nice young lady, with sense of teaching. She was able to teach independently, was always well prepared. Her excellent English was of benefit to our pupils not only in English lessons but also in Geography, History and other school subjects. She was… read more
For us, the project involved working across three schools (mostly primary) in the town, as well as a few sessions in after-school… read more
The work in… read more