📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Kindergruppe Wasserfloh is a private kindergarten and a non-profit organisation run by the parents of the children attending the kindergarten. The Kindergruppe offers a family like environment with a large garden in a romantic setting in the Vienna Woods. The Kindergruppe Wasserfloh’s educational bases are the concepts developed by Rebecca and Mauricio Wild and Maria Montessori. We respect our children as individuals and our meaning of education is more to accompany the children and help if they need it. but not lecture them.
💼 What the programme involves
Our kindergarten is a non-profit organisation run by the parents of the 14 children (aged 2 ½ to 6 years) attending.
For several years now we offer the chance for international volunteers to get experience in alternative pedagogy based on the concepts of Wild and Montessori.
We respect children as individuals and support them according to their individual needs while they are exploring and interacting with each other. As a volunteer you are invited to observe empathically and help, when needed. You can share cross-cultural inputs by telling stories, playing, cooking, singing and dancing together. We expect the volunteer to help the team in all daily routines and in creating a beautiful and healthy environment for the children to grow.
This also includes activities like cleaning facilities, washing dishes or preparing food.
🏠 Accommodation on site
For the time of the EVS project, which is lasting approximately 12 months, you are going to live in the village Kritzendorf approx. 15 minutes to walk from the kindergarten (shared apartment, with your own room) and 20 min. to Vienna by bus or train.
We'll provide you with a little pocket money and food(money) during the stay. On work days you eat with our team and the children. On days off you organise your own food with the money provided.
We will assist you in getting your VISA. Arrangement of bicycle is possible.
🎒 Leisure activities
A German intensive course matching your level at a renomated organization in Vienna is included. As well as your ticket for public transport to and in Vienna.
There are many aspects and levels of learning opportunities during your stay. You will build connections to the children, the team and the parents that you see almost daily and learn about their culture as well as share yours. You can meet other volunteers nearby and exchange your experiences.
Basics in german are required!
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for volunteers aged between 18-27 years. You should have some experience in childcare and be able to patiently support young children in their activities. Being attentive to the children’s needs is one of the most important qualities in a volunteer. You closely work with a team of educators and get involved in many aspects of the daily life in our small child care facility. You love to be out in nature and are a responsible and open minded person. You are interested in cultural exchange and alternative and respectful ways of educating children. Basics in german are required!
Deadline: Application deadline: 31/12/2037
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.