Alternative school in Austria | Sonnenhaus School

Activity description

CHECK INFOPACK www.logo.at/esc -> Padlet | APPLY THROUGH AN ONLINE FORM: https://formfacade.com/sm/8vrKzkLxT | Private School "Sonnenhaus" offers an alternative education for 6-14 y.o. children, based on principles of progressive education, Montessori and nonviolent communication. We support and guide children on their way to becoming responsible confident and open-minded persons. 60 children attend our school. The school integrates volunteers closely into the daily work and community. Two volunteers support teachers in classrooms. Daily work in school has project groups, which work independently but are guided by teachers. We look forvol unteer who are interested in pedagogy, love working with children, are able to assist teachers during lessons and in after school activities.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will stay in an apartment in Leibnitz and have his/her own room. We will provide a ticket to use the public transport in the region. Volunteers will get monthly allowance for food. Pocket money for Austria is 7 € / day.

Training during the activity

Volunteers will participate in On-Arrival Training and Mid-term meetings organized by the National Agency. They will have the opportunity to take part in a German course and use the Online Language Support Tool. The school provides task-related support, supervision, and guidance through experienced staff.

Participant profile

Apply through an online form: https://formfacade.com/sm/8vrKzkLxT | Check infopack on www.logo.at/esc | 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

A total of 43 week(s) during the period 02/09/2024 to 06/07/2025

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Activity location

Wagnastraße 43a, 8430 Leibnitz Austria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

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

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Physical education and sport

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 28/04/2024

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