ESC: Volunteering at OJA Dornbirn | Solidarity; Diversity in Vorarlberg

Name: ESC: Volunteering at OJA Dornbirn | Solidarity; Diversity in Vorarlberg
Start: 2026-10-05
End: 2027-06-30
Location: Dornbirn, Austria

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Austria Culture Education European Voluntary Service Social work Culture Education +3 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner organisation in Austria is a non-profit association dedicated to open youth work. Operating several youth centres in the Dornbirn area, they provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for young people aged 12 to 25. Their mission is to support youth in their personal and social development by offering a wide range of activities, from leisure and sports to educational workshops and individual counselling. By fostering intercultural dialogue and active participation, they empower young people to become confident and responsible members of their community. You will be working alongside a team of experienced professional youth workers who are passionate about making a positive impact.

💼 What the programme involves

*PLEASE apply by writing an E-Mail to [email protected], with your CV and Motivation Letter!* Here you can find a detailed description: https://aha.or.at/ojad-esc The volunteer will learn a lot about youth work and will get a practical insight into the various fields of youth work: leisure time activities, intercultural dialogue, employment, education + training in youth work. In the daily contact with the young people s*he will increase her*his social competences in establishing contacts and building relationships. Helping with projects or doing her*his own projects the volunteer will learn project management “by doing” and practice teamwork. S*he will get an insight into various youth cultures and will meet (young) people of different cultural origin. The volunteer will be part of our team and the areas he/she can participate are; o Kulturcafé Schlachthaus o Youthcafé Vismut o Youthcafé Arena o Youthcafe “Chill Out” in Höchst

🏠 Accommodation on site

As a volunteer, you will live in a student housing where also other residents with different backgrounds live. You will have a room with bathroom on your own and share a kitchen with the other residents. You will receive your food- and pocket money always in the beginning of the month. The infrastructure with trains and buses is easy, quick and frequent. Also you will have a bicycle at your disposal and you will receive a ticket for free use of any public transport in the whole region of Vorarlberg during the complete project time.

🍲 Food

You will receive a monthly food allowance to manage your own meals, giving you the flexibility to cook in your shared kitchen or explore local eateries. Vorarlberg has a distinct culinary tradition influenced by its proximity to Switzerland and Germany. This is a fantastic chance to try regional specialties like Käsespätzle (a rich dish of egg noodles and cheese, often topped with fried onions), Riebel (a polenta-like dish made from corn and semolina), and a variety of delicious Alpine cheeses and cured meats.

📍 About the location

The project is located in Dornbirn, in the state of Vorarlberg, the westernmost region of Austria. Nestled between the majestic Alps and the scenic shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee), this area is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, high quality of life, and unique cultural identity. Vorarlberg is a hub of innovation, particularly in architecture and sustainable technology. Its unique location in the "four-country corner" makes it an ideal base for exploring Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will have following trainings and opportunities: - On-arrival Training; organised by the NA Austria - Midterm-Meeting; organised by the NA Austria - German course; organised by the supporting/coordinating organisation - Regular evaluation meetings together with the supporting/coordinating organisation - Regular meetings with your mentor in the hosting organisation.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Our volunteers should like to work with young people and should be interested in different youth cultures, music, sports, night life and youth centre work. They should be interested in caring for young people and be prepared to take the initiative to get in contact with them. They should be flexible and motivated to take part in different kinds of projects. Since our opening hours are mainly in the afternoons, evenings and on weekends they should be prepared to work throughout these times as well. Of course, they will not work every weekend and will have two consecutive days per week.
Deadline: 28/02/2026 23:58

🤝 Meeting point

The exact meeting point and arrival details will be communicated to you after your selection. This will likely be at the train station in Dornbirn or at your accommodation.

Please verify this information before your departure.

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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