Don't let this opportunity pass you by...
Do you want to personally contribute to children’s education? Are you looking for a real growth opportunity and an unparalleled experience? Join PIECES as a Volunteer for one of our Winter Projects in 2022!
In 2022 we are currently planing on organizing three projects taking place in Asia, Africa and South America. You will be sent in a team of four to six students to teach English in a school of our project site for approximately three weeks. With the help of our benefactors, we cover all of your daily expenses such as food, housing & living costs. However, you will be asked to bear the costs of your flight.
Pieces Projects Winter 2021/2022
PIECES gives you the unique opportunity to teach at schools all over the world and the unforgettable experience of being a volunteer abroad.
Application schedule 2022 (Winter):
25.10-03.11.2021: Board's Decision: Startpoint
Board's decision on whether projects will be carried out - dependent on covid-19 status of host countries
03.11-23.11.2021: Application Period for Volunteers
Period during which candidates can send in their CV and motivation letters
12.11-26.11.2021: Interviews of Volunteer Candidates
The interviews will take place online (Zoom) or at the University of St. Gallen
26.11.2021: Selection of the Volunteers
Volunteers will receive a confirmation e-mail with the final Board decision and respective details (including volunteering contract and further travel details)
26.11-27.11.2021 Bootcamp*
The Volunteer Bootcamp will take place in person. Exciting day where the volunteers get prepared for the projects.
*Attendance to the Bootcamp is mandatory
Exact dates of volunteering (to be announced)
We highly recommend that applicants keep the 28th of January - 20th of February open. Warning: Exact dates will be subject to change but will fall within the lecture-free-period.
Do you want to personally contribute to children’s education? Are you looking for a real growth opportunity and an unparalleled experience? Join PIECES as a Volunteer for one of our Winter Projects in 2022!
In 2022 we are currently planing on organizing three projects taking place in Asia, Africa and South America. You will be sent in a team of four to six students to teach English in a school of our project site for approximately three weeks. With the help of our benefactors, we cover all of your daily expenses such as food, housing & living costs. However, you will be asked to bear the costs of your flight.
Pieces Projects Winter 2021/2022
PIECES gives you the unique opportunity to teach at schools all over the world and the unforgettable experience of being a volunteer abroad.
Application schedule 2022 (Winter):
25.10-03.11.2021: Board's Decision: Startpoint
Board's decision on whether projects will be carried out - dependent on covid-19 status of host countries
03.11-23.11.2021: Application Period for Volunteers
Period during which candidates can send in their CV and motivation letters
12.11-26.11.2021: Interviews of Volunteer Candidates
The interviews will take place online (Zoom) or at the University of St. Gallen
26.11.2021: Selection of the Volunteers
Volunteers will receive a confirmation e-mail with the final Board decision and respective details (including volunteering contract and further travel details)
26.11-27.11.2021 Bootcamp*
The Volunteer Bootcamp will take place in person. Exciting day where the volunteers get prepared for the projects.
*Attendance to the Bootcamp is mandatory
Exact dates of volunteering (to be announced)
We highly recommend that applicants keep the 28th of January - 20th of February open. Warning: Exact dates will be subject to change but will fall within the lecture-free-period.
Okay I'm interested. What's the next step?
Step 0: Have a look at the dates of the application period
Step 1: Fill out the application form on our website
Upload your CV and a motivation letter (both in English) in ONE PDF-document, naming it “firstname.surname” (e.g. “frida.kahlo.pdf”). Introduce yourself in the motivation letter (1 page A4), and mention one or two preferences regarding the project destination, as well as why you are interested in going to these countries.
Step 2: Meet the PIECES Recruiting Team for an interview
Your English level will be tested while we get get to know you. We will also assess if you are fit for teaching at one of our projects. The interviews will take place on a weekly basis between the 12th and 23rd of November. If you meet our internal application standards we will send you a selection of possible interview time slots that you will be able to choose. The later you apply the less choices you will have so keep this in mind when applying at the end of our applicaiton period.
Step 3 - If you are selected: Meet and get to know your team members
PIECES will assign you to the project that fits you best and will bring you together with your new team members. You will get the opportunity to get to know each other in order for you to prepare for your volunteering experience. This will be facilitated through organised events as well as through your own personal initiative.
Step 4: Prepare your trip
By attending several events, including meetings with former volunteers from your project, you will be personally introduced to your specific project. We prepare you for the teaching experience with our mandatory PIECES teaching workshop.
Step 5: Travel to the project site and teach for several weeks
Prepare lessons with your team and teach school classes while experiencing and discovering the location and the local culture. Write daily blog-posts about your volunteering experience in order to share your unique PIECES experience with the entire community.
Step 6: Share your unique experience with the Projects Team
You will report on how the project went and share information with PIECES. You will also present your project at the Info Sharing Session that interested applicants will attend and finally assist in the preparation of the new volunteers for your project. You will support PIECES by participating in fundraising events such as the Bake Sale and providing assistance and information if required.
And last but not least… WELCOME to the PIECES Community!
You are now one of us! We are an active and passionate community…events and initiatives to strengthen our cause will be held during the entirety of the academic year - SHARE THE LOVE and be a part of something life-changing and gratifying!
Step 1: Fill out the application form on our website
Upload your CV and a motivation letter (both in English) in ONE PDF-document, naming it “firstname.surname” (e.g. “frida.kahlo.pdf”). Introduce yourself in the motivation letter (1 page A4), and mention one or two preferences regarding the project destination, as well as why you are interested in going to these countries.
Step 2: Meet the PIECES Recruiting Team for an interview
Your English level will be tested while we get get to know you. We will also assess if you are fit for teaching at one of our projects. The interviews will take place on a weekly basis between the 12th and 23rd of November. If you meet our internal application standards we will send you a selection of possible interview time slots that you will be able to choose. The later you apply the less choices you will have so keep this in mind when applying at the end of our applicaiton period.
Step 3 - If you are selected: Meet and get to know your team members
PIECES will assign you to the project that fits you best and will bring you together with your new team members. You will get the opportunity to get to know each other in order for you to prepare for your volunteering experience. This will be facilitated through organised events as well as through your own personal initiative.
Step 4: Prepare your trip
By attending several events, including meetings with former volunteers from your project, you will be personally introduced to your specific project. We prepare you for the teaching experience with our mandatory PIECES teaching workshop.
Step 5: Travel to the project site and teach for several weeks
Prepare lessons with your team and teach school classes while experiencing and discovering the location and the local culture. Write daily blog-posts about your volunteering experience in order to share your unique PIECES experience with the entire community.
Step 6: Share your unique experience with the Projects Team
You will report on how the project went and share information with PIECES. You will also present your project at the Info Sharing Session that interested applicants will attend and finally assist in the preparation of the new volunteers for your project. You will support PIECES by participating in fundraising events such as the Bake Sale and providing assistance and information if required.
And last but not least… WELCOME to the PIECES Community!
You are now one of us! We are an active and passionate community…events and initiatives to strengthen our cause will be held during the entirety of the academic year - SHARE THE LOVE and be a part of something life-changing and gratifying!