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Volunteer Opportunity at UP Minds Micro School!

The experience

Are you ready for an adventure that will change lives—including yours? UP Minds, Istanbul’s most innovative micro school, is looking for passionate volunteers to join our family and revolutionize education! Why Join Us?
🌍 Prime Location – Our stay is in one of Istanbul’s most breathtaking spot, with a private Bosphorus-view garden.🎒 Experience Real Education – Be a mentor to curious young minds in a unique, hands-on learning environment. ✈️

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent Greek

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

UP Minds is a groundbreaking micro school in Istanbul, designed to revolutionize education by offering immersive, hands-on learning experiences. Volunteers will be part of an inspiring community, mentoring children in an environment that prioritizes curiosity, creativity, and exploration. Our school is located in a prime Bosphorus-view campus with a private garden, providing a breathtaking space for learning.

This program is perfect for individuals passionate about alternative education, cultural exchange, and travel. Volunteers will engage with children in small groups, guide them through experiential learning, and participate in unique educational excursions. In return, volunteers will enjoy deep cultural immersion, local and international travel opportunities (including private Aegean trips), and a chance to be part of a pioneering movement in education.

Activities & Shift

Mentorship & Learning Facilitation: Assist in guiding children (aged 4-12) through project-based and experiential learning activities.
• Outdoor Exploration & Field Trips: Accompany children on cultural excursions to museums, galleries, nature parks, and historic sites.
• Creative Workshops & Special Projects: Lead or support workshops in storytelling, arts, science experiments, or other areas of expertise.
• Flexible Schedule: Volunteers typically work 5 days a week, with flexible hours depending on the planned activities and trips.
• Travel & Cultural Experience: Selected volunteers may join private trips to explore the Aegean region and other destinations with the school.

Rules

Volunteers must be open-minded, respectful, and passionate about working with children.
• Punctuality and commitment to scheduled activities are expected.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute ideas to the learning experience are highly valued.
• Uphold the values of UP Minds by fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Participation in travel experiences is subject to school needs and volunteer performance.