🇦🇹 ESC Volunteering in Austria 🏓 Open Youth Centre Work and Social Support 🍳

Description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED HERE: www.logo.at/esc | applications in this system are not considered. ARENA in Gratkorn and AUSZEIT in Gleisdorf are open youth centres that provide safe and welcoming spaces for young people to meet, relax and spend their free time. ARENA has a youth café atmosphere and makes use of the nearby park, AUSZEIT has a particularly strong focus on youth social work and support. Both centres offer a variety of activities, including games, sports, cooking, creative workshops, events and excursions. Young people are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and actively participate in shaping activities at the centres. Experienced youth workers are available for conversations, confidential counselling and support with personal challenges. Volunteer is expected to support our daily work, organise activities like cooking, crafts, sports, playing soccer, help with homework, assisting with social media.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation is provided in a student dormitory in Graz, a single room in a shared flat. Local transportation to the youth centre (public transport ticket) is covered.

As a volunteer you receive food allowance 330 Euro/ month and pocket money 210 Euro/ month (according to ESC program guidelines). Travel costs are covered.

Training during the activity

As a volunteer, you will be welcomed as part of the team and supported in finding your role. You will have a mentor, join team meetings and supervision, and receive continuous support from the team. You will also take part in the On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Training provided by the Austrian National Agency. A German language course will be offered.

Participant profile

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED HERE: www.logo.at/esc

In case of technical problems with the application system, you can send your CV, motivation letter and completed questionnaire by email to esc@logo.at. Please use YOUTHCENTRE as the email subject.

We welcome volunteers who are: motivated to work with young people with different cultural backgrounds, open-minded and communicative, interested in youth work, inclusion, and creativity, excited to join a team and contribute actively, able to run your own projects, bring ideas and specific skills. Bring a positive mindset and genuine interest in making a difference in young people’s lives.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 01/11/2026 to 30/10/2027

Location

Karmeliterplatz 2, Graz, Austria

Deadline

12/10/2026

Project code

2026-1-AT01-ESC51-VTJ-000400771

Topics

Looking for participants from

37 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇦🇹 Austria.