Young children are still in the process of developing and have a strong need to play and have fun. By giving them enough attention and encouraging them, you contribute to their positive development. In a childcare setting, carers are kept busy looking after all the children. If you’d like to contribute to this, the 'Schildpadjes' childcare project in Paramaribo offers a unique opportunity. Here, you’ll be welcomed with open arms by the young children, and they’ll be excited to do fun activities with you. At this childcare centre, you’ll be working with babies, toddlers, and primary school children.
You’ll build a bond with the children and get to experience a new culture. Suriname’s population is made up of a mix of many different ethnic groups, bringing with it diverse religions and customs. These cultures live together in harmony. The Dutch culture is also noticeable in Suriname, as Dutch is spoken, and many Surinamese people have family and friends living in the Netherlands. So, despite being on the other side of the world, you’ll still get a bit of a sense of home here.
In the morning, you’ll start the day gently with the youngest children at the daycare, as the older children are still at school. For breakfast, the children are served a warm meal. You’ll help the younger children who aren’t yet able to feed themselves. You’ll also assist the carers by looking after the children and engaging them in fun activities. You’ll have a lot of freedom in this role, so you can take the initiative and do activities like reading stories, playing games, or drawing.
Later in the day, you’ll pick up the next group of children from school. The school is nearby the daycare. There’s a playground at the childcare centre where the children can play and have fun. Your role is to supervise them, and if you’re keen, you can also come up with games to play with them.
Finally, the oldest group of primary school children arrives at the daycare. You won’t need to pick them up as they are allowed to walk there independently. This group is also very eager to play with you and learn more about you.
Aline vrijwilliger in Suriname
Ik ben ontzettend dankbaar voor deze mooie en leerzame ervaring op een plek waar vrijwilligers hard nodig zijn om de kinderen net dat extra beetje aandacht, hulp en liefde te geven.
Vrijwilliger in Suriname
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Luna vrijwilliger in Suriname
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