This project supports youth growth through activities promoting teamwork, leadership, and personal development, building a brighter future for everyone.
Project Details
Estonia
June 10, 2024
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June 9, 2026
Project overview
European Solidarity Corps 2024-2025
PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-1-EE01-ESC51-VTJ-000228473
DURATION: 10/06/2024 - 09/06/2026
TOTAL BUDGET: 250.000,00€
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED: 20
The project aimed to develop the key competencies of volunteers, promote volunteering and active citizenship for solidarity, and give hosting organisations valuable experience that engages long-term volunteer offers.
Volunteer Activities
Nataliia Sidenko — Volunteer from Ukraine in Noored Uhiskonna Heaks in Tallinn
Hosting Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: 30.06.2024 – 07.06.2025
Description: Managing the organization’s social media; Creation of the content for the website; Assistance in the project coordination; Creation and implementation of local activities; Promotion of UN Sustainable Development Goals; Promotion of Ukrainian culture.
Marie Keppler — Volunteer from Germany in Lauliku Lasteaed in Tallinn
Hosting Organisation: Lauliku Lasteaed
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: September 2024 / June 2025
Description: The volunteer supports teachers with educational activities, material preparation, cleaning, and assisting children. They create seasonal decorations to enhance the atmosphere and introduce English and German words to the children while learning Estonian. Additionally, they participate in and organize special events, such as baking workshops and music activities, aimed at engaging children and fostering a sense of community.
Rusudan Janjalashvili — Volunteer from Georgia in Let's Do It World in Tallinn
Hosting Organisation: Let's Do It World
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: 22.07.2024 - 31.05.2025
Description: The volunteer responsibilities focus on supporting the international campaign for World Cleanup Day (WCD). This includes assisting the Call & Media Centre, coordinating with global representatives, preparing campaign materials, collecting and analyzing data, and participating in cleanup activities and network events. The volunteer also contributes to Digital Cleanup Day (DCD), managing LinkedIn social media efforts, providing network support with DCD materials, and researching digital waste topics.
Manon Legardinier — Volunteer from France in Academy of Childhood in Tallinn
Hosting Organisation: Academy of Childhood
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: October 2024 / October 2025
Description: Assisting with daily activities for the younger children, including setting up chairs and guiding them through dexterity-building games. Providing physical support to children who need help with tasks. Supervising the children during fruit time and outdoor play, ensuring safety. Helping the children get dressed, promoting independence in self-dressing. Supervising children during lunch, break, nap time, and playing with them as needed. Assisting in the indoor pound and providing support when parents arrive.
Ayşenur Küçükçakır — Volunteer from Türkiye in Maarja Küla in Põlva maakond
Hosting Organisation: Maarja Küla
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: September 2024 / September 2025
Description: Supporting inhabitants in daily activities such as art workshops, household tasks, clay work, and music activities. Organizing and participating in various workshops and activities, including board games and walks. Assisting residents with mobility challenges and ensuring smooth daily routines. Taking initiative to create new workshops or activities based on personal interests to add to the weekly schedule. Ensuring that the activities align with the established schedule while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
Mohamed Rabea — Volunteer from Egypt in Maarja Küla in Põlva maakond
Hosting Organisation: Maarja Küla
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: September 2024 / September 2025
Description: Supporting the residents of Maarja Village is a fulfilling experience that involves assisting with daily activities such as art workshops, music sessions, and household tasks. I organize and participate in various activities, from board games to creative projects, ensuring everyone feels included and valued. I also support residents with mobility challenges and take initiative to design new activities that bring joy and variety to their routines. Collaborating with staff, I help maintain a warm and welcoming environment, fostering connections and creating meaningful shared experiences.
Giorgi Sharikadze — Volunteer from Georgia in Linnupesa Kindergarten in Tallinn
Hosting Organisation: Linnupesa Kindergarten
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: September 2024 / September 2025
Description: Supporting children in daily activities by organizing engaging and educational play sessions. Assisting with creative projects, storytelling, and cultural activities to enhance their learning experience. Helping with outdoor playtime, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Contributing to special events, including Independence Day celebrations and themed craft days. Leading group projects, such as sustainability-focused crafts, to encourage creativity and teamwork. Collaborating with teachers and fellow volunteers to foster an inclusive and dynamic learning atmosphere.
Riccardo Boriosi — Volunteer from Italy in Maarja Küla in Põlva maakond
Hosting Organisation: Maarja Küla
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: January 2025 / July 2025
Description: Providing support to inhabitants with disabilities in their daily lives. Collaborating with others to manage household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and creating a comfortable environment. Volunteer role also includes accompanying the inhabitants to various activities and meetings, as well as organizing and assisting with workshops or group events, such as hiking, walks, group games, and art sessions. Days follow a structured weekly schedule with planned activities for all inhabitants. Helping them stay on track with their routines while also encouraging engagement during free time, ensuring they have a proactive and fulfilling daily experience. Main goal is to improve their quality of life and overall well-being at Maarja Küla.
Tatiana Tarasova — Volunteer from Estonia in United Societies of Balkans in Thessaloniki
Hosting Organisation: United Societies of Balkans
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: 08.01.2025 – 15.07.2025
Description: Writing and editing articles for the blog and magazine, including topics on social issues; Designing visual content, such as magazine covers and comics; Proofreading and content review for publications; Organizing and actively participating in local events like Tandem language exchanges, movie screenings, picnics, and creative workshops; Contributing to community initiatives, including charity events, protests, and cultural projects; Supporting teamwork in coordinating and implementing various activities within the organization.
Maia Doman — Volunteer from Estonia in Casa Pia de Lisboa
Description: As a volunteer, I support teachers and students in Casa Pia de Lisboa. My responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, helping children with daily activities, and engaging them in educational and recreational activities. I also introduce basic English, Estonian, and Russian phrases to the children while improving my own Portuguese skills. Through this experience, I am gaining valuable insights into education and child development while immersing myself in Portuguese culture.
Kristiina Kivimäe — Volunteer from Estonia in Eurosud
Hosting Organisation: Eurosud
Support Organisation: Noored Ühiskonna Heaks
Duration: 11 months
Description: The objective of this project is to contribute meaningfully to the local community through a variety of socially impactful activities. These include supporting operations at a social restaurant in Triggiano, assisting primary school students in Capurso and Bari with their English language development, and engaging in various initiatives organized by EuroSud. Additionally, the project involves participating in educational and recreational activities with children during summer camps, as well as contributing to the planning and implementation of local events and youth exchange programs. Through these efforts, the project aims to foster community engagement, cultural exchange, and social inclusion.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
The project is supported by the Estonian Agency for Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps from the Erasmus+ program. euroopanoored.eu
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