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Kindergarten in Crete

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Support educators in their work with children
  • Play games with the children
  • Promote the early childhood development of the children
  • Learn about the history and culture of Crete
  • Enjoy the beautiful nature and good weather of Crete

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples

About the program

Get involved in a kindergarten in Crete and help improve the situation on site. You support the educators by taking care of the children and playing with them.

Many kindergartens and schools on Crete receive no or insufficient support from the Greek state. The institutions are often responsible for financing their own materials, activities and staff. As a result, there is often a lack of the most basic things and many schools and kindergartens are ...

About the program

Many kindergartens and schools on Crete receive no or insufficient support from the Greek state. The institutions are often responsible for financing their own materials, activities and staff. As a result, there is often a lack of the most basic things and many schools and kindergartens are understaffed. Of course, these conditions are far from ideal for children's development. For this reason, committed volunteers who want to help out on Crete are always welcome. 

This is also the case for the kindergarten that you will support as a volunteer. The institution is located in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, and has been ensuring that the youngest members of society are well off for about 30 years. A special focus is on early childhood development, but of course there is also a lot of fun, games and laughter on the agenda.

Typical day

In the first days there will be a training session to help you settle in. You will get to know the program, all procedures and of course your new colleagues. You will work six hours a day from Monday to Friday. 

Afterwards you will take care of the children and assist the educators. It should be ...

Typical day

In the first days there will be a training session to help you settle in. You will get to know the program, all procedures and of course your new colleagues. You will work six hours a day from Monday to Friday. 

Afterwards you will take care of the children and assist the educators. It should be age-appropriate activities, from learning through play to being creative or even sporting activities. What exactly you do, you discuss with the team leaders on site. This can vary on a daily basis and depends on your skills and previous knowledge. Of course, the kindergarten must also be kept clean and you divide up the tasks. 

It is important that the development of the children is promoted in the best possible way and that you bring a lot of dedication and patience.

Free-time activities

Crete is the largest Greek island and one of the sunniest in the Mediterranean. The paradisiacal island seduces you with 300 hours of sunshine per year and invites you to a beach vacation. But it is also worthwhile to put the numerous cultural sights on the to-do list. Probably the most important is ...

Free-time activities

Crete is the largest Greek island and one of the sunniest in the Mediterranean. The paradisiacal island seduces you with 300 hours of sunshine per year and invites you to a beach vacation. But it is also worthwhile to put the numerous cultural sights on the to-do list. Probably the most important is the Palace of Knossos, closely followed by the Arkadi Monastery near Rethymnon and the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio. Here you will learn a lot about Greek history and there are several other destinations, such as the Samaria Gorge or the coastal city of Chania.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, letter of motivation, criminal background check and visa document

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

You don't need any special previous knowledge to participate in the project. All that is important is commitment, team spirit and enjoyment of working with children.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Rainbow Garden Village

Included:

  • Individual consultation by the RGV team in Munich
  • Organization of the entire stay including placement in the project
  • Support with travel preparations (if necessary, vaccinations, insurance, safety)
  • Comprehensive RGV Travel-ABC for your travel preparations
  • RGV T-Shirt
  • Accommodation on site
  • Orientation program by the team on site
  • Personal contact and guidance by the team on site
  • 24/h emergency number
  • Certificate of participation
  • Introductory course in personal development
  • Pick up from the airport
  • Meals provided: breakfast

Airport Pickup at Heraklion Airport

You will land in Heraklion and will be picked up from the airport by a team member. On the way to your accommodation you will make a short tour through the city by car. During this tour you will be explained the schedule of the next days and you will already be shown some important places, buildings, shopping facilities and restaurants. Afterwards you will be taken to your accommodation and have the rest of the day free.

Accommodation

During your assignment you will live in one of the volunteer apartments on site. Depending on how many volunteers are participating in the project and how long you will stay on site, it will be decided in which apartment you will stay.

Each apartment can accommodate up to four volunteers together. All apartments are fully furnished, have a modern bathroom and are equipped with all kitchen utensils, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Towels and bed linen are provided. However, volunteers must take care of the cleanliness of the premises. The accommodations will also be divided by gender, unless there is a request for couples.

Depending on the accommodation, the best way to get to your project location is either by bus or even on foot. Depending on how far it is from your apartment, you will need about 5-20 minutes. If you need to use the bus to get to your project site, you can get a bus ticket from the team on site (approx. 60€).

Supermarkets, restaurants, bars and other stores are all nearby. The beach is also not far away and invites you to swim.Occasionally there are social events or joint excursions in which you can participate.

The nearest town, Hersonissos is about 3 km away and can be easily reached by bus and also Heraklion is only 12 km away and can be easily visited by bus.

Food & Beverages

Breakfast is already included in the program cost. You can inform us about your diet before your departure. The vegetarian diet is possible.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Heraklion Airport (HER) in Heraklion. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

You will land in Heraklion and will be picked up from the airport by a team member. On the way to your accommodation you will make a short tour through the city by car. During this tour, the schedule of the next days will be explained to you and you will be shown some important places, buildings, shopping facilities and restaurants. Afterwards you will be taken to your accommodation and have the rest of the day free. You will have time to rest, explore your surroundings or get to know the other volunteers.

The day after your arrival, your orientation program will start and you will learn a lot about Greek culture, customs and the house rules. If necessary, you will go together to the city to get a monthly ticket for public transportation or you will go directly to your workplace. There you will be shown your workplace and the further procedures will be explained to you. If you have any questions, you can always contact the team on site. After the orientation program, you have the rest of the day free.
Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,450€
6 weeks 1,910€
8 weeks 2,370€
10 weeks 2,830€
12 weeks 3,290€
24 weeks (max. stay) 6,050€
Average fees 307€/week

Program fees

307€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Rainbow Garden Village during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Rainbow Garden Village

Fantastic 4.5 rating (22 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 1999

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Steffen

Spoken languages: German, Spanish, English

About the project

Rainbow Garden Village specialises in worldwide volunteer placements and has been sending volunteers on impactful, life-changing trips since 1999.

Meet your organization

From Africa to Asia and Europe to Latin America and Oceania - through volunteering or internships our participants gain unique impressions and experiences abroad. Rainbow Garden Village (RGV) offers sustainable projects in more than 30 countries worldwide in various fields, such as social work, teaching, animal welfare, environmental protection, medicine, etc..

While our participants are engaged in their project, they broaden their horizons and become more open-minded. They strengthen their personal skills, grow from the challenges in their volunteer projects and also improve their language skills. Countless new impressions, experiences and special moments round off the stay abroad - and lead to a return with many exciting stories in the luggage!

22 reviews · rating4.5

Sophie rating5

2022 at Kindergarten in Crete

For the first four weeks I worked in a kindergarten. My day started at 8:30 am. At this time, we were picked up by a bus right in front of our apartment and drove to the kindergarten together with the children. We were there until about 2 pm. My duties included keeping an eye on the children when ...
Eliot Jacquemin rating3.8

2024 at Penguin Sanctuary

J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce projet. L'organisation fut globalement assez bonne, je n'ai pas eu de soucis. J'ai appris énormément de choses sur les pingouins et les défis qu'ils doivent combattre au quotidien, c'était très inspirant. ..
Swenja G rating5

2023 at Street Children

Now I would like to tell you about my time in Ghana: I lived in Accra for 6 weeks and worked in the street children project there. In the time before my departure, I mainly took care of my health care (vaccinations and tablets against tropical diseases) and read the pages about the country, culture, ...
Greta Moser rating3.8

2023 at Veterinary Clinic Assistant

Ich habe als Praktikant in der Tierklinik während meiner Zeit in Heraklion sehr viele verschiedene Dinge mitbekommen. Da ich vorher einige Praktikumserfahrung bei Tierärzten gemacht hatte, durfte ich auch im OP so viel helfen, wie es rechtlich als Praktikant zulässig ist. Auch neben den ...
Charlotte W rating1

2023 at Assistant for an Animal Shelter

I decided to spend 2 weeks in the animal shelter in Crete. Everything went wrong from the beginning. I was placed much too far from the shelter and took 2 hours to get there. After a complaint I was put in a dirty house with cockroaches, no air conditioning and mouse droppings. After another ...
This was a very bad experience for my sister and me. Firstly, we were sent to a different riding school than what had been advertised, without any warning. When we saw the place we had doubts about the animal's welfare. Not to mention the fact that the organization didn't listen to us when we ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Heraklion

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