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Teach in a bilingual English and Hungarian kindergarten bordering Budapest, Hungary

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My name is Helen, and I am the founder of the Montessori kindergarten in Fót, Hungary, 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. 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. 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 distance 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We are located about 20 km from the center of Budapest. There is excellent transportation by train or bus to the heart of the city. Our team is young and friendly, and everybody speaks English. We look forward to hosting you here.
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28 feb 2023

Staying in a Montessori Kindergarten and being hosted by Helen and Mark are simply amazing! I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to get to know my super kind and lovely hosts as well as learning about the Montessori methodology firsthand.

About my incredible hosts and great stay:
Helen and Mark have become like my family now. They are… read more super super nice and go above and beyond to make sure my comfortable stay. They took me hiking and showed me some of the most beautiful views in the area. We had quite authentic Chinese food in Budepest. Also, they introduced me to their lovely friends, invited me over for meals, and shared their life stories with me, which I found truly inspiring. I learned so much from them!
My room is also very comfy and has everything I need. Also, the food at the kindergarten is absolutely delicious, and I enjoy every meal.

About what I have learnt from these amazing teachers for educating 3-6-year-old children:
1. Establish basic rules and demonstrate, guide, repeat, and reinforce them. Freedom is built upon rules, and rules should be minimal and aim to maximize freedom for everyone. For example, children must use a mat when playing with toys, and they must quickly clean up and return items to their original position when the music stops.
2. Avoid interfering and observe closely, only providing guidance when necessary. Allow children to work at their own pace, even if it's slow. For example, instead of dressing the child, encourage them to dress themselves, as this fosters independence.
3. Encourage the natural tendencies and internal drive of the child to develop, without using punishment or rewards. Teachers should provide praise for children's small achievements and calmly explain their inappropriate behaviors.
4. Use simple and clear language during lessons. Avoid giving unnecessary and unclear instructions to children. Montessori teachers generally follow a 3-period methodology: 1) introduction ( this is...) 2) association ( show me...) 3) recall ( what is this...？）.
5. Focus on sensory development in children which can reinforce their learning. For example, have children touch mud and then explain that it is called mud. Use sandboxes to show them how to write letters and numbers.
6. Use specific teaching aids and create a suitable learning environment. Greens, bunnies, child-sized furniture and utensils … The kindergarten environment is intricately decorated with attention to detail, showing the substantial investments of time and effort. For classroom activities, besides Montessori tools, teachers have created their own useful and interesting teaching aids, such as using pizza ingredients for counting or using collages to teach the characteristics of the seasons.
7. Focus on children's personalized development with a step-by-step approach. Apart from half an hour of circle time and group physical training, children spend most of their time playing independently. Teachers guide them to play with more challenging educational toys based on each child's unique situation.
8. Note that making mistakes is normal for children, and often it may just not be the right time for them yet. Unless it's a matter of principle, it's important not to rush to correct them with a condescending attitude of "let me show you how to do it." Otherwise, it could lead to the child feeling discouraged and resentful.
9. Respect a child's choices and allow them to develop according to their natural instincts. The kindergarten provides opportunities for children to play with rabbits, cultivate small gardens, play in sandboxes, go down small slides and climb small rocks, and even soft artificial turf and rubber surfaces instead of bare concrete floors. When a child wants to play with sand, water, or slide down a slope, let them do it, and the adult's role is to buy waterproof clothes and wash them afterward.
10. Ultimately, the most crucial thing is the teacher's unconditional love for all children, treating them as their own.

Once again, I feel so fortunate and thankful for the deep connection with Mark and Helen, and for the opportunity to learn the Montessori method firsthand! I'm 100% sure this experience will be one of my most treasured memories when I look back on it.

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15 nov 2022

My experience of spending time in the kindergarten for 2 months was wonderful! I feel really grateful to have Helen and Mark as my hosts. They are very warmhearted and generous people, and I like the story of how they met each other in the US a lot!They took good care of me, and I appreciate that they would invite me to join interesting activities… read more

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14 nov 2022

My experience in Fót, and Hungary was superb. I absolutely loved exploring the city, teaching myself the very hard language and exploring the cuisine. Working at the Montessori school was pleasant, the teachers are so kind and sweet. The kids are so adorable and friendly. I visited in the summer and note that it is very hot, Air conditioning is… read more

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28 feb 2023

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15 nov 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Lulu) para el anfitrión

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14 nov 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Gabriela) para el anfitrión

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2 nov 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Isabela) para el anfitrión

This was my first workaway and my goal was to specifically work in a Montessori School. I got so lucky when I found this opportunity! Mark and Helen are the best, very nice people, they showed me around Fot and Budapest, explained me so much about the local culture and were very easy to communicate with. Staying in the flat/studio apartment, which… read more

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13 may 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Charleen) para el anfitrión

Where to start.. My time in the kindergarten and in general in Budapest was just amazing!! I have quite a lot experience working in kindergarten and schools, but I never worked somewhere where the climate between all the workers is so good. From the beginning on till your last day and furthermore all the workers, especially Helen and Mark are so… read more welcoming and heartful. Your team but also Helen and Mark as your hosts are always (!) willing to help you and to answer all the questions you have about the montessori method and everything else. You really become part of the team which is not a matter of course. You work in one group or you switch between the groups depending on how many workawayers are around. The kids are soo lovely and open up to you. Some of them faster then others but all of them are really kind and fun. Don’t worry about the english part – the kids are used to listen and speak english and you can have proper conversations with them. Trust me, they are not just learning from you – you can also learn from them. There were so many kids I have taken to my heart. But also the montessori method is really interesting and I personally like it a lot. Monika, one of the teachers, is also willing to explain it to you if you are interested.

You are working from 9am to noon and then from 3pm to 5pm, which I think is really good. You can grab some coffee and cake in a shop close by, go shopping or just relax. There is also a gym we sometimes went to in our break. You get the lunch from the kindergarten and there was no problem to get vegetarian food. I shared my room with another girl and it is really nice to exchange about your day and to make good friendships. In the evenings and on the weekends we did a lot of sightseeing and unforgettable trips. Budapest is an amazing city and very diverse. You can go party, get to know erasmus students, go for sightseeing and cultural things, relax near the Danube, in parks or in one of the baths,.. But also a lot of other towns nearby and cities of Hungary are pretty nice. Helen and Mark are always up to spending time with you if you want to (what I really recommend!!). They took us to the Sisi Castle, to Szentendre, to delicious restaurants, to the aqua world, to a english conversation meetup, to walks with the dogs,… But you can also always plan your own trips (f.ex. to Pécs, Vàc, Siófok, Eger, Debrecen or also to cities of other countries: Vienna, Bratislava,…).

All in all I can say that these 2 months have been with the best time of my life. On the one hand the daily life in the kindergarten, where I learned so much about the montessori method and had so much joy with the kids and on the other hand all the trips I have done in that time, all the conversations with Helen and Mark and the other volunteer girls, to get to know a new culture and to make memories which will last forever. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to volunteer in this kindergarten and I know that all the other 4 volunteers I got to know during my time there feel the same about this amazing kindergarten. You are treated fair and with a lot of respect. The working hours are define and there is really nothing I could complain about this workaway place.
A big THANK YOU to Helen and Mark who always made the best of our days and who always take care of you no matter what! You really gave us a second home and we know we can always come back and appreciate our time a lot! Lots of love to Fót!!

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10 mar 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Patricia) para el anfitrión

Being a volunteer in this kindergarten was one of the best workaway experiences I’ve ever had. Helen and Mark made me feel like home since the very first moment. I feel so inspired from spending time with these children and learning about the Montessori method. I loved being part of the team and contributing to the daily kindergarten routine with… read more

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11 feb 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Katalin) para el anfitrión

Fabulous stay in Fót - that'd be the shortest version of my enriching experience in the kindergarten.
I've previously volunteered in organic gardens and here was my first time volunteering in a wonderful place which is all about children. I've only done occassional babysitting before. Helen, Mónika, all teachers and everyone else were… read more

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2 nov 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Grecia & Tzam) para el anfitrión

if you are looking for a workaway experience, stop scrolling. You have found it! it was my first workaway experience and I loved it.
where do I begin? since the first moment, Helen and Mark made me feel at home. They picked me up at the airport and they integrated me in their routine everytime there was a chance to by inviting me to join them on… read more their hiking walks , discovering another town , sharing a meal together, joining Hungarian- English conversation clubs in either Budapest or Fot , inviting me to local festivals etc. They were very attentive and I could reach to them for any doubts or concerns during my stay. I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity to get to know these amazing human beings that I know happily called friends.

during my 6 weeks at the kindergarten I was introduced to the Montessori methodology in a friendly environment by all the staff and rest of the teachers, they are very patient and friendly and are glad to share conversations with volunteers or help in any way they can ( be it with public transportation questions or where to explore during the weekends, special thanks to Andy, Katinka and Judith) .
They explain the use of the material for the children and the time tables for each activity ( you will have fun!, you get to speak with the children in English while you play, do handcrafts or even make walks into town) and you will also get a chance to learn about Hungarian traditions (. during my stay, we welcomed autumn and the children had a chance to pick grapes and make their own wine (without alcohol) , and another time they had a bicycle parade at the kindergarten where everyone brough their own bikes and got awarded by it (soooo cool!).

be prepared to enjoy delicious food and try some Hungarian specialities like sweet pasta! , the kindergarten gives the students delicious good quality food which you will be able to try , also you will get to eat some snacks throughout your day! ( this will lead you to learn Hungarian words as you might be asked to serve the children fruits, and in general with the daily interaction of the conversations, you will pick up Hungarian songs and phrases )

the accommodation is beyond anything you can imagine, perfectly situated, with everything you need for your stay, a comfortable bed and kitchen, spacious bathroom in a cozy environment.

what I regret? only been able to stay longer. This experienced made me gain further experience in my current studies in pedagogy but also made me fell in love with Hungary , its cultures and gain many friends among which the hosts remain my favorite,

all the best and loads of light and love

grecia

i will gladly welcome you in mexico/france and keep my wish to return one day even if its to visit you.

gracias infinitas, i miss you all already!

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1 sept 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Samantha) para el anfitrión

Mark and Helen are the best hosts! Mark and Helen were so kind to me and treated me like part of the family during my time there. They showed me around and we even ate Chinese food together! I was engaged in their summer camp and it was such a lovely experience as it was a delight to interact with the creative, energetic and bright children in the… read more

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2 feb 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Isaias) para el anfitrión

It was my first experience on Workaway. I spent one month in the Kindergarten interacting with the children and learning many things with them and also with the teachers. I have acquired interesting knowledge about the Montessori methods, with the different approach of teaching.
I was an amazing life experience close to the cute children. I would… read more

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5 ene 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Martina & Martin) para el anfitrión

I am so grateful for having the opportunity to visit this Montessori kindergarten and meet all the people around here. Looking back 2 months after my stay here, it was so enriching even if I stayed just few weeks. :)
Helen and Mark are amazing hosts, helped me to feel like home just from the beginning on my arrival. They are very kind and showed… read more

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13 dic 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Sara) para el anfitrión

Helen, Mark and Judit are just great! Before arriving here, I wouldn't have imagined such a warm welcome and the super comfortable and pleasant stay I actually had! Everything was perfect, the staff is amazing and they all help make you feel at ease from the very beginning. It's also easy to get into town and coming back at night is absolutely… read more

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24 ago 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión

My First and it certainly will not be my last visit. Amazing 2 months interacting with the children and the staff at this great kindergarten. Mark and Helen were exceptional and very caring hosts. All of the staff were amazing and are a credit to your community. I hope to see you all again in the future. I look forward to learning more about the… read more

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4 may 2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rachel)

Rachel is a very nice girl, during her stay she managed to do the work we were expecting from her. She was a good teaching assistant, kids liked her a lot.
We all wish her good luck for her next workaway experience!

(Muy Bien )

3 may 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Rachel) para el anfitrión

I spent approximately one month sharing in the joy that comes from teaching at this Montessori kindergarten and early primary school run by the lovely Helen. She and her husband, Mark, were friendly and thoughtful -- as were the staff and some of the parents!
Fót was, in my opinion, a great introduction to Hungary: somewhat "off the beaten track",… read more

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