Based on the philosophy of our organisation, at the heart of our work is the integration of children with risk of abnormal development or disabilities as well as children from different national and social backgrounds. In our modern educational concept we encourage the interaction and companionship of children from different social backgrounds and disabilities.

Requirements
We are looking forward to applications from Europeans interested in the care and nursery teaching of pre-school children. What is most important to us and indeed an absolute requirement is that the candidates are respectful, sensitive and have a caring way with children from the ages of 3 to 7. We expect that the candidate possess the capability to work independently in the kindergarten and accompany the children throughout their daily routine e.g. washing, dressing and eating.
We would very much like to work with volunteers who have a qualification in nursery teaching, who have recently qualified or are planning to qualify in the near future. As an alternative, applicants who possess a degree in child care or education, or are presently taking relevant courses or planning to study in these fields will be most welcome.
Preference will be given to those who are qualified or those seeking such qualifications. However others who do not have qualifications in this field but have a desire and interest to work with pre-school children are also invited to apply and will be given full consideration. The candidate should possess strong social skills and a positive attitude to the exchange of cultures.

Age restrictions
The applicants should not be younger than 18 or older than 26 years of age.
Language skills
English language skills are preferred.. To ensure adequate communication with the kindergarten teachers basic German language skills are preferred.
Selection process
The selection of the candidates will take place through a committee which will consist of the director of the kindergarten, two kindergarten teachers and two parents. The selection process will be documented and the decision explained. All applicants will be notified of the decision.
Support
Our application is supported by our organisation Humanitas Leipzig gGmbH. We work with the co-operation and support of the organisation LeISA GmbH/Soziokulturelles Zentrum Die VILLA in Leipzig. The volunteer who would come to us would be offered accommodation in the an apartment in the villa for European Volunteers. They will receive full board and lodgings and would be supported in their recreational time and in any unforeseen difficulties that may arise.