Alternative school in Austria | Vulkanschule

Activity description

CHECK INFOPACK www.logo.at/esc -> Padlet | APPLY THROUGH AN ONLINE FORM: https://formfacade.com/sm/8vrKzkLxT | 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 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 42 week(s) during the period 09/09/2024 to 06/07/2025

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Activity location

Wetzelsdorf 160a, 8330 Feldbach 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, 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, Türkiye, Ukraine, Kosovo * UN resolution

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 28/04/2024

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