🏢 About the local organisation
Grenzenlos is an Austrian NGO based in Vienna. It is independent of religions and political bodies. Grenzenlos is a non-profit association. Its main purpose is to promote world peace and respect between people through intercultural non-formal education programmes abroad which combine cultural integration with engagement at non-profit initiatives worldwide. The German word Grenzenlos means no boundaries and also no limits. The word explains the basic mission of Grenzenlos: to promote the personal development of individuals (no limits) and inter-cultural understanding through international encounters, trainings, intercultural living and work experience (no boundaries). Grenzenlos offers a variety of international mobility programmes. These programmes are dedicated to world peace through the promotion of inter-cultural exchanges. Traditionally, Grenzenlos organizes volunteering programmes (individual as well as in the frame of international camps). As an exchange organization, we send volunteers abroad and host volunteers in Austria The Inclusion approach is a high priority for Grenzenlos: special attention is given to promoting the participation of people with disabilities in all our volunteering projects as well as trainings and educational programmes.
💼 What the programme involves
Kinderladen HEtteldorf is a kindergarten founded by parents and pedagogues for the collective supervision of children aged 2 to 6. The kindergarten is located in Vienna and managed by the parents. Two pedagogues care for 13 children and in their everyday work value most of all respect, room for individual development, and a feeling of security. We let ourselves be guided by the needs of the children and deicide with them the daily activities. As a volunteers, you will be integrated in the daily schedule of the kindergarten and support the pedagogues. This includes welcoming the children, helping them with their clothing, participating in morning circles, and activities such as playing music, dancing, doing arts crafts, cooking and baking, and outdoor activities. We welcome the volunteer to give input to all our activities and to share their skills, knowledge, and culture. TO APPLY FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE AS DESCRIBED HERE: http://www.melange.at/en/application-govienna/
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be provided with a ticket for the public transport in Vienna. You will receive pocket money and a monthly food allowance. You will stay in a single room at a flat or student dorm, sharing facilities like kitchen and bathroom with others.