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ESC: Join our unique children's group in central Vienna

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About the project

ESC: Join our unique children's group in central Vienna

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Our independent and unique children’s group is looking for a volunteer to interact with the children (aged 2.5 to 6 years) and provide a valuable cultural exchange. With guidance from experienced child carers, the volunteer will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the pedagogical concepts developed by Maria Montessori and Emmi Pikler, and to learn about non-violent communication. Through regular excursions with the group, the volunteer will also have the opportunity to get to know Vienna and the surrounding countryside. German-language courses will also be provided to ensure that the volunteer is able to make the most of their time in Austria. Volunteers will be actively encouraged to develop and share their own interests with the group. Past volunteers have found this to be a very rewarding experience that allows plenty of time to learn and reflect on the learning process, psychology and personal development of children and adults.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation for the volunteer will be located in central Vienna. He/she will live either with a family, in a flatshare or a dorm, and will have her or his own room. On weekdays, lunch will be served in the children's group, while the volunteer will be provided with sufficient pocket money to cover the cost of all other meals. Depending on the location of the room, we can provide a bike (Vienna is super bike-friendly) and/or public transport tickets.

🎒 Leisure activities

The project will equip the volunteer with a broad skill set that can be applied to a range of professional and personal settings, including childcare skills, knowledge of different childcare concepts and techniques, intercultural communication and listening/observational skills. Weekly meetings with child carers/mentors will ensure that the volunteer is able to discuss her/his learning experiences. He/she will also have the opportunity to learn and practice German with the children on a daily basis. German-language courses and trainings with other volunteers in Vienna are also organized.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: You have a strong interest in working with children, and in the social and psychological development of young children (aged between 2.5 and 6 years). Although experience in this field is not necessary, we are looking for a self-motivated and out-going individual who has a readiness to share her/his culture and language. Basic German skills will be necessary. We can only consider candidates who are allowed to stay in Austria without a residential permit (especially EU-citizens).
Deadline: Application deadline: 05/06/2023

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

AT34844

01/09/2023 → 31/07/2024

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 05/06/2023

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Schubertgasse 10, 1090 Wien, Austria

Austria

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:54 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German