Volunteering for Green Steps

Activity description

Green Steps is a small international NGO which was originally founded by two Europeans in Shanghai. In St. Pölten, we have developed 25 different routes in city parks and suburban spaces, which we use as "mobile campus" to drive environmental empathy and systems understanding. Our Nature Guides lead these routes several times a year to learn about local plants, animals and ecosystem services and collaborate with local schools.  We divide our work time between the office and nature. Outdoor activities: - supporting nature guides, mapping old trees - possibly leading outdoor activities (once you have completed the nature guide training) - assisting in the design of new activities. Office activities: - designing flyers, social media management, translating English teaching material, designing and proofreading species & concept ID cards, designing offline games.

Сместување, храна и транспорт

Volunteers will receive a public transport ticket which enables them to travel within the municipality. They will be reimbursed for all travels beyond the municipality borders connected to Green Steps projects. Accommodation with kitchen and kitchen utensils, beddings, towels, and internet will be arranged in student dorms or shared apartments. If necessary, mobile phones with local SIM cards will be provided to communicate with team members. The volunteers will receive monthly food and pocket money as defined by ESC standards.

Training during the activity

Green Steps offers training on the job regarding most tasks. Candidates receive an opportunity to improve their skill set in a team of purpose driven educators. The following training courses are offered and provided during the project: - nature guide training offline and online - German language course - On-arrival training and Mid-term meeting delivered by National Agency - Bioregional identity training - Personal development. - In addition, there is the possibility to complete a course on environmental psychology with us.

Participant profile

We expect an affection for nature and children. Candidates should have a growth mindset and digital literacy. We request strong English language command both written and spoken. German proficiency is required for nature guides. We do not request training or certificates in the field of nature education. You will receive training. ESC volunteers are invited to assist in all areas, in particular web app development. For details also check out our website: https://www.greensteps.me/join-us/ IMPORTANT: only full applications with CV and MOTIVATION LETTER will be considered

Activity dates

Во вкупен број од 52 недели во времетраење од 01/05/2024 до 31/07/2025

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Activity location

Heinrich-Schneidmadl Straße 15 Top 1-21, 3100 St. Pölten Austria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Белгија, Бугарија, Кипар, Република Чешка, Германија, Данска, Естонија, Грција, Шпанија, Финска, Франција, Хрватска, Унгарија, Ирска, Исланд, Италија, Лихтенштајн, Литванија, Луксембург, Летонија, Малта, Холандија, Норвешка, Полска, Португалија, Романија, Шведска, Словенија, Словачка

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Activity topics

Заштита на животната средина и природата

Образование и обука

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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