Volunteer with teenagers at Haltegriff organisation
About
"Haltegriff" means a support strap, symbolizing guidance for young people transitioning to adulthood. “Haltegriff” is an institution offering living and work training for young people aged 16 to 21 with NEET status (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) who cannot live at home. "Haltegriff" helps them develop independence both personally and professionally.
There are two teams: the work coaching team, which organizes internships and workshops to build job skills, and the living facility team at youth home, which provides accommodation for up to 16 youngsters and supervises their daily lives. The teams consist of pedagogues, social workers, and psychologists.
"Haltegriff" supports youths facing issues at home or in education. The team of workers helps them develop social and professional skills. There are many activities offered, such as workshops, outdoor days, and trips, to enhance personal growth.
The volunteer will support both the work training and living facility teams, providing assistance in various areas. The volunteer will receive guidance from a task-related mentor and have the opportunity to develop and implement their own project ideas. They can introduce their culture to broaden the teenagers' perspectives. This role is ideal for those interested in education, social work, and psychology. The volunteer must be 21 or older and have basic German skills to engage with the team and youth.
Starting Date: September - October 2025
Duration: 9 - 11 months
Your profile
Tasks in Work Training:
- Help prepare and participate in training sessions, assisting trainers.
- Visit companies offering internships, gaining insight into the Austrian labor market.
- Attend meetings with teachers and schools to learn about the Austrian education system.
- Participate in team and social worker meetings to understand the Austrian social support system.
- Plan and implement leisure activities for the youngsters.
Tasks in Youth Home:
- Assist with social skills training by observing behavior, providing feedback, and managing reports.
- Help youngsters with daily tasks such as cooking and fulfilling responsibilities.
- Participate in outdoor activities and excursions (e.g., hiking, skiing).
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Interest in youth education, social work, or psychology.
- Proactive and creative, willing to contribute new ideas (e.g., workshops, sports sessions).
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, with basic German skills to engage in meetings and with youngsters.
- Enthusiastic about participating in outdoor activities and supporting personal growth for youths in need.
Application Deadline: 27.07.2025
Selection: End of August 2025. We will notify you after the selection process is over.
How to apply
- Please read the information about the vacancy carefully. You can find an infopack attached.
- You are a person, not an AI. Be authentic and use your own ideas. AI-generated answers are similar to each other and does not give you an advantage.
- Fill out the questionnaire below.
- Add your CV and a specific motivation letter to the form. Prepare the documents in PDF or Word format. Please keep the file size small.
- If the questionnaire or upload function does not work, please download the questionnaire in Word and send it along with your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]. if you have uploaded the documents correctly, you don't need to send them per email.
