📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The alternative Schule im Pfeifferhof is a non-profit institution initiated by parents for their children in 1993. 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, and the main principle of the school is “learning by doing”: living their own experiences, the children can both acquire cultural techniques and develop social competences. They also learn to handle rules and borders in a democratic way. You will be part of the intercultural dimension of the school, and will assist the teachers both in everyday school activities and after-school care. There is a wide range of creative educational possibilities to be explored, such as arts, sports, music, dance, theatre, games, but also talking about your country and people.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The hosting organization will provide you with a single room in a flat. To reach the school, in a quiet and pleasant place on the hills, you can use the public transport (monthly tickets are provided by the hosting organization). You’ll have breakfast and snack in school from Monday to Friday, and lunch from Monday to Thursday. Additionally, you’ll get a supplementary allowance for food, and the pocket money fixed by the European Union. The travel costs from and back to Italy will also be completely reimbursed. You’ll be covered by the insurance agreed with the European Solidarity Corps.
🎒 Leisure activities
You will attend a pre-departure training before leaving Italy, and a so-called “on arrival training” a few weeks after your advent in Austria. You will be provided with a German Language Course. Through the experienced school staff acting as tutor, you will receive task related support, supervision and guidance to well perform your duties during the volunteering experience and acquire competences on working with children.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for a volunteer who is responsible and motivated to help students and assist teachers, someone who can be open-minded, active, and have spirit of 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 ideally specific skills in arts, music, handcrafts or sports.
Deadline: Application deadline: 05/03/2023
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.