Austria: ESC: ESC Volunteering at komm!unity: Youth, Culture and Community

About the local hosting organization

Komm!unity is a non-profit NGO based in Wörgl, that is specialized on youth, integration and community work. The association was established in 2012 and has been growing since. komm!unity networks with committed people and organisations, takes up exciting and meaningful initiatives, implements projects and events for a vivid and inclusive society. We run seven youth centers (open youth work), a street work department (mobile youth work), a youth information center, an integration and diversity department and a leisure time work project for youngsters. Additionally, we manage a small culture facility in Wörgl. Our target groups are young people and migrants in our region. Furthermore, we also work with multipliers (all people in our region working or living with young people and migrants) and the local community in general. We organize events for our target groups in and around Wörgl and run different social projects in our working area. Our youth centres work according to the principles of professional open youth work and are places for young people between 10 and 18 years to spend their leisure time. The youth centres provide space for various needs of young people and are open to all, regardless of social, religious or ethnic background. The volunteers we host, are mainly supporting the teams of our youth centers, but can also be involved in other departments and projects, according to their interest.

Presentation of the programme

The association komm!unity is active in the areas of youth, integration, and community work in Wörgl and the surrounding area. We operate several youth centers, mobile youth work, a youth information center, a small event center, and a department for integration and diversity. Our main target groups are young people and migrants in our region. Youth centers are places for young people between the ages of 10 and 18 where they can spend their free time. They provide space for different needs of young people and are open to everyone, regardless of their social, religious, or ethnic background. The youth workers also organize events, workshops, and projects there. For more information, visit our website: www.kommunity.me

About the accomodation

The volunteer will live in a shared apartment in Wörgl together with another ESC volunteer. While the apartment is shared, each volunteer will have their own private room, ensuring personal space and privacy. The apartment is spacious, fully furnished, and provides a comfortable living environment. In addition, the volunteer will receive a daily allowance of 7 EUR pocket money and 12 EUR food allowance. To support mobility throughout the project, a Tyrol public transport ticket (Tirolticket) for trains and buses will be provided for the entire duration of the volunteering period.

About the leisure activities

The volunteer will have access to a German language course to support language learning and integration into daily life in Austria. In addition, the volunteer will participate in an On-Arrival Training and a Mid-Term Training, organised within the framework of the European Solidarity Corps. These trainings provide opportunities for networking, reflection, and exchange with other volunteers. The volunteer will travel independently to these training activities.

Requirements

The Participant profile: JOB: YOUTH WORK Supporting youth workers in the youth center Youth bar service: offering and selling drinks and snacks Participating and assisting in various events Planning and implementing small projects with the youth Office tasks, social media, and public relations at the youth information center I-Motion: youth project for meaningful leisure activities OTHER PROJECTS: Holiday care for different vacation offerings Lernfreude: youth helping children with learning and homework for school Women's Café: project where women with a migration background learn German and can exchange ideas YOUR PROFILE: APPLY IF YOU: Are between 18 and 30 years old Want to engage in work with young people, children, and the local community Are open-minded and communicative Are motivated to contribute your own ideas Want to speak German in the project - improve and share your language skillsDeadline: 20/07/2026 10:00