Assist teachers in a non-profit bilingual Montessori kindergarten near Budapest, Hungary

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Helen, and I am the founder of a Montessori kindergarten in Fót, Hungary. Operating as a non-profit educational center, we are located just 20 Km from the center of the capital city of Budapest.

    Our school's mission is to enrich children's experience through the Montessori method, which allows them to be free and independent learners. We also believe that learning English and interacting with people from different cultures is very important at an early age, and this is why we offer this opportunity for young people to stay with us and introduce their culture and practice English with our children. At the same time, we hope our volunteers will also have great experiences in Hungary and learn a bit about our culture.

    My husband, Mark, and I always look forward to meeting and hosting enthusiastic, intelligent individuals who enjoy spending about five hours each school day interacting with kindergarten-age (3 to 6 year old) children. Your main task will be to guide these children in their constructive play activities using native or advanced English to help them explore the world, and assist in other school programs under the direction of our English-speaking kindergarten teachers. Our volunteers preferably have had some experience, either professionally or personally, working with small children. Knowledge of the Montessori method is a plus, but not required.

    We ask volunteers to commit to spending at least six weeks with us, as young children need the time to become familiar and bond with new volunteers and interact with them comfortably.

    We offer comfortable accommodations -- a small studio flat/apartment with private bath, washing machine and kitchenette that could be shared by two volunteers -- school breakfast and lunch and friendly, supportive English-speaking staff. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide vegan meals at this time. There's a school gym space in the building suitable for yoga, dance or other exercise. We help our volunteers to become familiar with the local culture and how to get around and make new friends.

    There is regular, affordable train and bus service into Budapest, a nearby nature preserve ideal for jogging or walking through the woods with panoramic views from the top of the hill and a new outdoor 800-meter running track a short walk away.

    We can offer volunteer opportunities throughout the regular school year -- from early September to mid-December and from early January to mid-June -- and during our six-week summer program from mid-June to the end of July. Our school is closed in August.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Babysitting and creative play
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Volunteers have the opportunity to get to know local Hungarian teachers, parents and others. My husband and I want our volunteers to feel at home, and we enjoy helping volunteers explore the local area, Budapest (about 30 minutes by train) and other nearby areas. We occasionally offer home-cooked meals or visits to interesting restaurants.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Your main task will be to guide children in their constructive play activities using native or advance English to help them explore the world, and assist in other school programs under the direction of our English-speaking kindergarten teachers.

    We ask volunteers to commit to spending at least six weeks with us, as young children need the time to become familiar and bond with new volunteers and interact with them comfortably.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    On-premise studio flat with bathroom/shower, kitchenette, washing machine, Wi-Fi. School breakfast, lunch and snacks. On weekends and holidays we do not provide food. We are unable to provide vegan meals.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood about 20 km from the center of Budapest. There is excellent transportation by train or bus to the heart of the city. A nearby nature preserve offers relaxing hiking/walking opportunities year round. Our team is young and friendly, and everybody speaks English. We look forward to hosting you here. We are unable to provide vegan meals.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Approx. 5 per school day

Host ref number: 559629289528

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