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 programmeFarbklecks is a non-profit organization located Vienna. Our focus lies on intercultural education. The Farbklecks children s group is organized and run by parents with two teachers. Our target group are parents and their children who support our pedagogical aims as well as the day centre on a voluntary basis. The group consists of up to 14 children between the age of 2 and 6. The different ages of the children should empower the social learning aspects of younger from older children and vice versa. As a volunteer, you will support the teachers in the daily activities with the children. Tasks can be supporting the preparing and leading activities for and with the children, helping with the daily routines (cooking, dressing of kids, assisting excursions, preparing lunch, etc.) You are asked to bring in your own personal skills, knowledge, and cultural background in the activities with the kids. PLEASE READ THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION ON www.melange.wien BEFORE APPLYING

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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