Alternative school in Austria | Vulkanschule
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Vulkanschule
Graz, Austria
Description
The Vulkanschule is a primary and secondary school for pupils aged 6–14. It is a small school, with all together 47 pupils, situated in the countryside of Austria. We create a home-like atmosphere at school and inspire kids to learn with joy. We teach according to Montessori and Jenaplan methods. Our principles are: non-violent communication, respect for the development of the child, respect for each human-being.. Central ideas of our pedagogy are a holistic, project-oriented, interdisciplinary, and mixed-age education. One volunteer is supporting the school staff mainly during the classes and afternoon activities. S/he helps preparing learning materials, assists during lunch time and breaks, develops his/her own project.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will live in an apartment in Graz and have their own room. We will provide a ticket for the use of public transport in the Region of Styria. The volunteers will go from Graz to Feldbach to school. The volunteers will receive a monthly allowance for food. Pocket money is 7 Eur/day.
Training during the activity
A volunteer will participate at On-Arrival Training and Mid-term meeting, organized by the National Agency. He/she will be supported by a task-related and a personal mentor. A volunteer will be able to take part in a German course and use the Online Language Support Tool.
Participant profile
Apply by sending a CV and motivation letter to esc@logo.at. Applications on this system will not be considered. We look for a person, who is responsible and motivated to help students, as well as assisting teachers. Ideal candidates should be open-minded, active, and initiative-taking, capable of interacting with children of different ages and social backgrounds. An interest in alternative pedagogy and specific skills in arts, music, handicrafts, or sports are also desirable.
Activity dates
From 09/09/2024 to 30/06/2025
Activity location
Karmeliterplatz 2, Graz, Austria
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine
Activity topics
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 17/07/2024 12:00