Get involved at LenZ

We need you!

The LenZ is our learning and family centre for children, young people and families at risk of exclusion in Vienna. We offer free learning support, parent counselling and education and family support as well as a language café, women's german café and community action. We are always looking for volunteers to help us with this.

All activities are led by professionals from the LenZ team and implemented with the help of volunteers. In addition to intensive personal support, volunteers are also offered further training and intervision. An extremely appreciative attitude towards our volunteers is very important to us!

Contact:

Sonja Hamburger +43 664 120 01 34 sonja.hamburger(at)concordia.or.at

Currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:

  • Taking care of little children
    We are looking for volunteers who would like to engage toddlers from about 1.5 years old in the mornings. No previous experience is necessary, but we would like to see a high level of enthusiasm. You will play with the children and undertake leisure activities etc. You will be supported by a trained elementary teacher! From once a month to once a week, anything is possible.
    When: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 - 12:00 and Friday from 10:00-12:00.
     
  • Teaching German to women from different countries
    Volunteers who would like to help us teach German to women. (Speaking, listening, reading and writing, several groups from A0 to B1 level).
    Women and mothers of different ages and backgrounds come to our Women's German Café. On site we offer childcare, social work and two professional German trainers to support you. We are looking forward to people who would like to enrich our colourful and uncomplicated team of volunteers! No previous knowledge is necessary. We are looking forward to people who would like to enrich our colourful and uncomplicated team!
    When: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 - 12:00 and Friday from 10:00-12:00.
     
  • Learning support for primary and secondary school children
    The extracurricular learning support is offered 4 times a week and there are more and more children and young people taking up our offer. Accordingly, we increasingly need volunteers who would like to take on tasks in this area and donate their time.
    When: Monday to Thursday 13:00 - 15:30 for primary school children and 15:30 - 18:00 for NMS pupils.

All volunteer programmes take place at the LenZ Learning and Family Centre at Hochstettergasse 6, 1020 Vienna.

Your requirements

  • You have 2.5 hours of time once a month to once a week in the afternoon for learning support.
  • You enjoy imparting knowledge and may already have experience in this area.
  • in this field.
  • You are communicative, creative and reliable.

We offer:

  • A professional learning mentor to support you.
  • Social pedagogical support for the children and young people.
  • Accompanying and preparatory workshops and further training.
  • Regular exchange about your work, volunteer meetings.
  • A creative environment in which you can play a part.
  • Confirmation of your work
  • A creative, friendly and colourful team of volunteers.

Internship

Our volunteer programmes can be supported through an internship. Internships are available at LenZ in a wide range of areas, including

  • DAF/DAZ training
  • Preparation and practical experience for Teach for Austria
  • Training as a leisure time educator
  • Erasmus programmes
  • Practical experience for training in childcare
  • Social work
  • Various project work in the course of studies
  • Internships for pupils in the field of social work
  • Integration facilitator

If you are interested in working with us at CONCORDIA LenZ or have any further questions, please contact us at

sonja.hamburger@concordia.or.at,
+43 1 212 81 49 - 31 or +43 664 120 01 34

We look forward to hearing from you!

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