Service Volontaire International

About the local hosting organizationGrenzenlos 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.

Presentation of the programmeThe kindergarten is organized as a parent-managed corporation. It is open to the children of students and university employees. It is located in Vienna. The kindergarten has one toddler group (1-3 year old children) and two family groups (2-6 year old children), in each group there are two teachers and one assistant. In addition, there is a cook who cooks fresh and mainly organic food for the children and staff every day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack). Additionally,our members ( the childrens parents ( are actively involved in the Kindergarten and join excursions as extra support for the staff and care about all administrative duties. The philosophy of the kindergarten is one of individual care. The pedagogy is based on the situational approach. The kindergarten teachers offer activities according to the needs of the children, such as creativity and sports, andpay attention to an appreciative functioning of the community as well as to individual needs. More info: www.melange.wien

Local accommodationYou 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. More information on: www.melange.wien

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