Community centre, sustainability and active lifestyle

Activity description

Join the Community - Stadtteilzentrum Lend and Nachbarschaftszentrum NaNet Floßlend are meeting points of our vibrant Lend district in Graz. These two community centers are not just buildings; they provide an inclusive space for all residents. Our mission is to create a welcoming and engaging neighborhood. We Offer: Information & Social Counseling; Community Building & Engagement; Sustainability Initiatives; Food Sharing Network; Community Gardens; Active Lifestyle Promotion. As a volunteer, you'll assist in organizing and executing community events that bring our residents closer together. You'll be communicating and collaborating with people of different backgrounds and generations. You'll be active in sustainability initiatives, working to reduce food waste through our food sharing network and promoting eco-friendly practices like maintaining our community garden and cycling in the town. You'll be assisting our team in the office, social media and project management.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

JUKUS will provide the volunteer with a room at a student's dormitory. There is the opportunity either to use a provided bicycle to reach the organization or to use public transportation (ticket provided). The locations are reachable by bus or tram. Food allowance is €270/month, pocket money €180/month.

Training during the activity

The Volunteer will be provided at least with an On Arrival Training and a Mid Term Training, organized by the Austrian National Agency. The volunteer will have the possibility to attend a German course.

Participant profile

APPLY by filling a form here: https://formfaca.de/sm/WdxOcTZcc | Please add CV and Cover letter on the form (if it doesn't work, send it to esc@logo.at) | Applications on the system are not considered | Info: www.logo.at/hosting | Profile: open, communicative, proactive and self-organised person, eager to work in team; interested in community work and sustainability; experienced with office suite and social media platforms; some knowledge of pedagogical and social work; motivated to learn German and be able to communicate freely with the people.

Activity dates

A total of 48 week(s) during the period 02/11/2023 to 30/09/2024

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Activity location

Annenstraße 39, 8020 Graz Austria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Kosovo * UN resolution

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 01/10/2023

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