📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Schule im Pfeifferhof is a non-profit institution initiated by parents for their children. This alternative school was established by the association “Mit Kindern leben” in 1993. A team of eight teachers is responsible for the education of 85 children. The school works according to reform-pedagogical principles (Montessori, Piaget), which means that the work is oriented at the needs and wishes of children. The learning methods are based on “practical” work and projects. One of the principles of the school is “learning by doing”.
The volunteer will cooperate with teachers and should enrich the daily work with her input, also concerning his/her home country. There is a wide range of possibilities for activities for the volunteer in the school, such as arts, sports, music, dance, theatre, games, but also talking about
his country and people.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will stay in an apartment and have his/her own room. A ticket to use the public transport in Graz will also be provided.
The volunteer will have breakfast and snack in school from Monday to Friday, and lunch from Monday to Thursday. Additionally, the volunteer will get a monthly allowance for food, and 150€ of pocket money.
The travel costs from and back to Italy will also be reimbursed.
🎒 Leisure activities
You will receive a pre-departure training in Italy with your sending organization, and will as well attend in Austria the on-arrival and mid-term trainings organized by the National Agency. Also, you will be provided with a German language online course, and training from the school as well as support, supervision, and guidance.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for volunteers who are responsible and motivated to help students and assist teachers. Youngsters who are open-minded, active, and have an initiative. It is important to be able to deal with children of different ages and social backgrounds, as well as to have an interest in alternative pedagogy and specific skills in arts, music, handcrafts or sports.
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.