Germany Görlitz European Solidarity Corps

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The “Hort” is an after school centre which is an additional offer for families, who need a daily care for the children after the lessons until 5 pm and even during holidays (9am-5pm). The” Hort” is located in the school building of the Christian primary school. 40 children take part in the program. 4 staff care for children during the lunch-time; help them with their homework and offer several projects in the afternoon. Offers: – Free and guided play – Project work (to plan celebrations (e.g. Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, Children’s Day, Mother’s Day) – Nature and environmental awareness – Homework – The “Hort” is involved in all-day offers of the school e.g. Musical, Acrobatics, Flute, sport, Chess, handicrafts and more. – Christian offers: Regular devotions, prayer before eating Tasks: – to play with the children – to start new activities or do sport – to care for the children during lunch or in the garden

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

The volunteer will live together with other EVS volunteers in a shared flat in the immediate project vicinity. Lunch is provided in the school. For the other meals the volunteers will get money for food. Through short distances in the city the volunteers get a bicycle.

TRAINING DURING THE PROJECT

The volunteer takes part in an appropriate language course. They can also take part in seminars about youth work organised by the YMCA.

VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Great interest to work with children Team spirit, sportive and active person, willing to play with the children outside the school, German language skills, open for our Christian profile, able to build relationship with children and young people