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In order to expand our team, we are constantly looking for leaders (m / f) to accompany our “delegations” of children / teenagers between 11 and 15 years onto our holiday programmes. Leaders must be at least 21 years old at the start of the program, co-leader (at Interchanges) are at least 19 years old.
CISV is a voluntary organization, so we can not pay you anything, at the same time there is no cost for you; travel, food and lodging are provided.
We can issue a testimony about your activity.
duties and responsibilities
- You are accompanying a group of 4-7 children between the ages of 11 and 15 to a up-to-4-week CISV programme
- Depending on the age, you are "mom and dad substitute" or understanding big brother / sister
- You are directing the children to participate in the CISV programme
- You are planning and coordinating activities, games and small demonstrations with the staff and the other leaders.
- Sometimes you prepare scrapbooks with the children and their families
- Sometimes you create a funny and interactive presentation of your home country with your delegation.
- Sometimes you prepare a “cultural activity” with your delegation. This activity links your country to the camp theme.
- You actively participate in compulsory training that will prepare you for your tasks as best as possible.
- You are holding preparatory meetings with the families of the children, facilitate at the PreCamp weekend and take part in preparing the whole family for the summer CISV experience
- During the program you are the sole communication interface between the camp and the parents of the children.
your competences
- Fond of children; Enjoy being there for them and working with them
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm
- Strong nerves and the ability to keep calm even in difficult situations
- Good organizational ability
- Good communication skills - with children as well as adults
- Good English skills (at least B2)
- Openness to other cultures, world views, religions, ...
- Do not be afraid of traveling
our offer to you
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If you feel joy and enthusiasm in working with and for children, then we offer you an experience that will shape you all your life. You are part of a CISV program in which children or young people are brought to a life without cultural or national differences. You grow in your responsibility for your delegation. You experience teamwork while planning with the leaders group. You will find a lot of new friends and have great international and intercultural encounters.
Interested? Then we would be pleased to receive a meaningful application!