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 programmeWe are a kindergarten with 14 children between three and six years and 3 educators run by parents. The main languages spoken are German and Spain. The parents meet regularly and share functions in the kindergarten (e.g. cooking).The aim is to create a protective area for the children to convey joy of life, courage and self-assurance to them. Our pedagogy follows alternative educational ideas. It is anti-authoritarian, which means that children stand in a democratic contact with the educators ( they decide what and how to play. Some of the volunteer s tasks could be: U do handicrafts with the children: paint, play, sing or read U plan own activities (with the support of the team) U prepare meals U go for excursions or to the playground (together with the educators) FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT: https://melange.wien/en/vacancies-in-vienna/

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.

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