Internship in language school in Tallinn
- Duration - 20 days - 40 days
- Fees - $ 341
- Salary - Unpaid
- Country - Estonia
- City - Tallinn
- Industry - Education
Internship in language school in Tallinn
The project is organized for local schoolchildren in the age of 10 to 16 years old. Some international teenage participants may randomly join. The common project’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures, customs and traditions to participants, develop their cross-cultural thinking and tolerance. At the same time, the project opens wide perspectives for the participants to gain and improve their soft skills, which will make their educational and future working career more successful – such as communication and teamwork skills, language and intercultural competences.
The participants will discover why it is of a great value to be a skilful person either in the professional or emotional sphere, how the life skills are integrated in our everyday habits helping us to build up strong personal relationships and successful professional career, to support peaceful diplomacy and global sustainable development, and how to become one of those happy people. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for participants will be organized.
Intern will be involved as a leader in summer camps. All summer camps are held under one common theme, though every camp has its own focus within which everyday activities for youngsters are organized. Each day of the camp program has a special topic to be discussed and a related activity to work out the outcome. There is also a creative and interactive presentation of a country-participant every day to introduce general and interesting facts about the country as well as cultural customs and national traditions to schoolchildren. The standard number of days in a shift is 10 plus 1 optional Saturday, and there is a special agenda on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 10th camp days (camp introductory and final events, the mid-camp event, the day outside Tallinn). The related activities suitable to support topic discussions and country presentations are as follows: various intellectual and sport games for youngsters, creative team projects like posters and sculptures or board-games, pieces of amateur drama or other types of performances, excursions and workshops, playing the games and music popular in the countries interns represent, teaching their songs or folk dances, etc.
There are 4 camp shifts during this summer project, 10-11 days length with an opportunity for kids/teens to join every Monday. Every shift has an option for different ages from 10 to 16 years old. All of them are day camps that are held in Tallinn. The working language is English.
Based on described above, the work and duties of the intern include the following: prepare and facilitate topic discussions and camp activities for smaller teams of youngsters as well as larger all-camp events, support and lead youngsters in their work on team projects; help the youngsters in their performances and country presentations; assist the program leader implementing camp activities; work on the documenting camp events and support the local staff in their work with an international team of volunteers – organizing folders with working materials, making on-line reports and advert, making analysis, compiling the camp albums and leaflets, providing feedback. Other work will include taking turn in assisting with catering and taking care of volunteers, staying on overnight securing the international teenagers who are accommodated at school, etc. The work can be quite hard, involving long working hours on some days, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program. Mainly Sundays and Saturdays (also sometimes weekdays) are days off that are given to every intern according to the schedule to secure the camp and accommodation site(s) access and security. Break in the middle of Julyis also foreseen in case internship lasts for 2.5 motnhs. During the break intern will be provided with some pocket money and the same accommodation or will be offered another place to stay on the school’s expense; they may also travel leaving their luggage on the accommodation site.
During the first week of the project after arrival, interns will be given the training and some time to prepare themselves to carry out their tasks in the camp.
- Age: 20 - 35
- English - Upper-Intermediate
- an experience of working with children is an advantage
- motivation to work with kids
- criminal clearance
- COVID-19 vaccination
Depends on the program duration:
| Start Date | Application Deadline | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | 20 days ‐ 40 days | $ 341 |
The fees includes:
- accommodation
- meals
Does not include:
- flight
- insurance
| Salary | Extra |
|---|---|
| Unpaid | - |
The camp will take place in Tallinn, in the premises of The Language School “In Down-Town”. The school is based on the 4th and 5th floors in a business building in the centre of the city. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the volunteers’ accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided.
Catering will be organised by the School on an agreement with the interns (selection of times, meals - provided or independent cooking, etc). Public city transport cards will be provided as well.
Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for kids are essential. We ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc., which can be used during your country presentation. We expect active interns with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. Please note that before making a final decision about your participation in the camp, the project coordinator will have a Skype interview with you.
Concerning dates, you can start for longer period approx. on 15th of June until 20/08 or join for one or several shifts such as 23/06-08/07, 16/06 - 08-07. Dates can be discussed.
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