We are looking for 2 Volunteers at this location!

• Hostel for students, project for refugees, youth centre, office of the Salesian Youth Movement, parish
• Community with 11 Salesians, 8 staff members, 50 volunteers

Activities: Assistance in the education programs, collaboration in environmental projects of SYM, Support in administrative tasks and building services, Support in regular youth pastoral activities), Projects and Public Relations.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Since 30 years the Salesians of Don Bosco have been offering orientation days for school classes. We give pupils the space to ask themselves questions about life, togetherness and faith. We offer age-appropriate methods and current topics in order to be able to tie in with the lifeworld of young people. Depending on the topic, we work with methods from different pedagogical disciplines (social, religious, play, experiential, environmental, theatre pedagogy, etc.). Through the various dimensions of methodological engagement, it is possible to accompany young people holistically and to respond to the interests of the young people. Don Bosco Volunteers offers many volunteering opportunities. The target group are especially kids and youngsters. Volunteers of the European Solidarity Corps contribute their youthful dynamics and they are positively present and close to kids and youngsters. Their presence opens a space for mutual learning processes and underlines the European idea.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

The volunteer lives in a “shared flat” in rooms of the student hostel of the Don Bosco Network in the city centre (Vienna) https://studentenheim.donbosco.at/en/. He/she has a double room (shared with another volunteer) with shower and bathroom. There is also a big community room for the volunteers and the other facilities of the student accommodation can be used as well. Food: Our host organisations organise food in different ways. Transport arrangements: The means by transport for the arrival in Austria will be organised with the office of DB-Volunteers.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

The participants join the obligatory trainings (On Arrival, Midterm) organised by the Austrian National Agency. Additionally Don Bosco Volunteers organise for the volunteers of the organisation three trainings: 4-day trip to Turin for our national and international volunteers, one-day study programme on educational issues and a weekend for reflexion.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

A volunteer should be motivated to work with kids and youngsters, creative, communicative, willing to learn, active and reliable.

Websites:

https://www.donbosco4youth.at/

https://studentenheim.donbosco.at/

EU-Youth Portal – APPLY

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/33877_en

Address:
Salesian Youth Ministry - Salesianum
Hagenmüllergasse 31
1030 Wien

We are looking for 5 Volunteers at this location!

• Salesian centre for refugees with homes, counselling and training programs
• Circa 20 staff members 

Activities: Assistance in the education programs, Support and companionship in the homes (housekeeping, free time activities, health centres, etc.), Support in administrative tasks and building services

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

“Don Bosco Sozialwerk” in Vienna is a Salesian centre for refugees with homes, counselling and training programs with circa 50 staff members. Activities for volunteers are assistance in the educational programs, companionship in the homes (housekeeping, free time activities, accompaniment to doctors and appointments with authorities, etc.) and support in administrative tasks and building services. Don Bosco Volunteers offers many volunteering opportunities. The target group are especially kids and youngsters. The tasks of the volunteers are, for example, the organizational help for a day of games and fun, the educational support of young refugees, sports and leisure activities with children and young people or the organization of joint excursions. European Solidarity Corps volunteers bring their youthful vibrancy and are positively present and close to children and young people. Their presence opens up a space for mutual learning processes and underlines the European idea.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

The volunteer lives in a “shared flat” in rooms of the student hostel of the Don Bosco Network in the city centre (Vienna) https://studentenheim.donbosco.at/en/. He/she has a double room (shared with another volunteer) with shower and bathroom. There is also a big community room for the volunteers and the other facilities of the student accommodation can be used as well. Food: Our host organisations organise food in different ways. Transport arrangements: The means by transport for the arrival in Austria will be organised with the office of DB-Volunteers.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

The participants join the obligatory trainings (On Arrival, Midterm) organised by the Austrian National Agency. Additionally, Don Bosco Volunteers organise for the volunteers of the organisation three trainings: 4-day trip to Turin for our national and international volunteers, one-day study programme on educational issues and a weekend for reflexion.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

A volunteer should be motivated to work with kids and youngsters, creative, communicative, willing to learn, active and reliable. - Age 18-25

Website: www.sozialwerk.at

EU-Youth Portal – APPLY

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/33875_en

Address:
Don Bosco Sozialwerk
Oldenburggasse 34
1230 Wien

We are looking for 1 Volunteer at this location!

• High school, school café, youth leadership programs, project for disadvantaged youngsters (Play bus)
• 28 Salesian Sisters, 100 staff members, 650 pupils

Activities: Support in activities of school pastoral (café, leadership programs, events), Play bus project (every Friday), Support in charity and formation events and public relations, Assistance for elderly people and daily duties in the community

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

“Don Bosco Schulen” in Vöcklabruck is a high school with a school café, youth leadership programs and a project for disadvantaged youngsters (Play bus). They have circa 100 staff members and 650 pupils and there is a community with 28 Salesian Sisters. Activities for volunteers are support in activities of school pastoral (café, leadership programs, events), the play bus project (every Friday), support in charity and formation events, public relations and assistance for elderly people. Don Bosco Volunteers offers many volunteering opportunities. The target group are especially kids and youngsters. Volunteers of the European Solidarity Corps contribute their youthful dynamics and they are positively present and close to kids and youngsters. Their presence opens a space for mutual learning processes and underlines the European idea.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

Accommodation: The host organisation offers a single room with shower and bathroom. Food: Our host organisations organise food in different ways (canteen, cook by yourself, etc.). Transport arrangements: The means by transport for the arrival in Austria will be organised with the office in Vienna. Our volunteering opportunities are all located in cities with a good public transport system. The host organisation gives to the volunteers a mobility ticket and/or a bicycle.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

The participants join the obligatory trainings (On Arrival, Midterm) organised by the Austrian National Agency. Additionally Don Bosco Volunteers organise for the volunteers of the organisation three trainings: 4-day trip to Turin for our national and international volunteers, one-day study programme on educational issues and a weekend for reflexion.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

A volunteer should be motivated to work with kids and youngsters, creative, communicative, willing to learn, active and reliable. - female - Age 18-25

Website: https://www.donboscoschulen.at/

EU-Youth Portal – APPLY

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/33879_en

Address:
Don Bosco Schwestern
Linzer Straße 98
4840 Vöcklabruck

We are looking for 1 Volunteer at this location!

• Parish, play school, youth centre with sports ground
• Community with 4 Salesians, circa 15 staff members

Activities: Support in activities with children and youngsters (homework, games, sport, dance, art, events), Support in the parish community (Visit elderly people, music and choir, altar servers, events), Projects and Public Relations

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

“Pfarre St. Josef” is a parish and has also a play school and a youth centre with sports ground. There is a community with 4 Salesians and circa 15 staff members. Activities for volunteers are support in activities with children and youngsters (homework, games, sport, dance, art, events), support in the parish community (visit elderly people, music and choir, altar servers, events), projects and public relations. There is also a Youth Centre. Don Bosco Volunteers offers many volunteering opportunities. The target group are especially kids and youngsters. Volunteers of the European Solidarity Corps contribute their youthful dynamics and they are positively present and close to kids and youngsters. Their presence opens a space for mutual learning processes and underlines the European idea.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

Accommodation: The host organisation offers a single room with shower and bathroom. Food: Our host organisations organise food in different ways (canteen, cook by yourself, etc.). Transport arrangements: The means by transport for the arrival in Austria will be organised with the office in Vienna. Our volunteering opportunities are all located in cities with a good public transport system. The host organisation gives to the volunteers a mobility ticket and/or a bicycle.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

The participants join the obligatory trainings (On Arrival, Midterm) organised by the Austrian National Agency. Additionally Don Bosco Volunteers organise for the volunteers of the organisation three trainings: 4-day trip to Turin for our national and international volunteers, one-day study programme on educational issues and a weekend for reflexion.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

A volunteer should be motivated to work with kids and youngsters, creative, communicative, willing to learn, active and reliable. - male - german-speaking (B2)

Website: https://www.kath-kirche-kaernten.at/pfarren/pfarre/C3088/

EU-Youth Portal – APPLY

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/33880_en

Address:
Pfarre St. Josef-Siebenhügel
Siebenhügelstraße 64
9020 Klagenfurt