Programmes

Social Service Abroad

The aim of social service abroad is to contribute to a country’s economic and social development.

Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service Abroad

The aim of the Holocaust Memorial Service is to commemorate the victims of National Socialism and to support related awareness-raising and educational work.

Peace Service Abroad

The aim of the Peace Service Abroad is to contribute to peacebuilding in countries affected by armed conflictt.

More information and organisations active in this field

oesterreich.gv.at

This page explains social volunteering in Austria, including its legal definition, recognised service programmes, and eligibility requirements.

Freiwilligenweb

This page provides an overview of Austria’s voluntary service programmes abroad: social service, peace service, and Holocaust memorial service.

WeltWegWeiser

WeltWegWeiser is an independent information and advice centre that helps people prepare for international volunteering and find suitable organisations and placements.

https://www.jugendinfo.at/eu-projekte/eurodesk/

Eurodesk Austria provides young people and youth workers with free, reliable information and advice on EU opportunities, funding, and international mobility.

Austrian Youth Portal

This page lists youth information centres across Austria, where young people can find reliable information, materials, and individual advice.

Interesting links

Austrian Youth Portal

This section of the Austrian Youth Portal provides young people with information about opportunities and practicalities for travelling, studying, working, volunteering, and living abroad.

Youth Wiki

The Youth Wiki’s Austria profile outlines the country’s youth policy framework and provides data on young people and key policy areas.