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Build as a guest house it is able to host groups throughout the year and offers a various educational programs
visitors are mainly school classes, church-related groups, seminars and conferences, families, youth organizations, associations and scouts
groups
it offers accommodation and fare for 134 people at a time as well as a camping ground for up to 100 people
For more information visit: http://www.burg-rieneck.de/
located in the middle of Germany in a small and old town called Rieneck (2000 inhabitans)
you will find the essentials for your every day living within the town
for extended shopping you might visit Würzburg (1 hour by train) or Frankfurt (2 hours by train)
You must: possess good knowledge of the German and English language
… possess a driving license type B
… be able to concentrate and remember things well
… ideally have experience in working with youths
… possess various manual skills
… enjoy working with children and youths (playing, talking, do handicrafts)
tasks:
In the program area:
o Working mainly with children and youths who visit the castle
o Run workshops on your own
o Care taking of the materials in the program office and lending game and sport articles
o Support the group leader with planning trips and scouting games
Cross-departmental tasks:
o Welcoming arriving groups, showing them around the castle and grounds, explaining the rules
o Support the groups in their questions and wishes
o Working in the kiosk, ordering, receiving and selling goods
o Inspection of the rooms and the camping grounds when groups depart
o Taking out the trash from the kitchen and guest areas
o Transport the guest’s luggage with the tractor
Occasionally, volunteers may also be asked to assist in the kitchen, housekeeping or in the janitorial area
You will learn:
Development of your personality
Professional experience in various areas that might help to decide a future career
New friends
Self-confidence
Responsibility
Social skills
Organizing yourself in a professional environment
Working hours
38 hours of work per week
Working on weekends is required (therefore you will get appropriated time off in lieu)
Working on public holiday is sometimes required
You will have 24 days of vacation
Accommodation and extras
You will stay within the organization where you will get your own room
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided in the castle
if you’re absent during your days off, the meals will be replaces with an appropriated amount of money
BahnCard50: will reduce the price of most train ticket in Germany by 50%
you will be provided with a bicycle from the organization during your stay
Monthly pocket money of 200 €
Selection of Participants
Selection process
We will study carefully all application and selected candidates will be invite for Skype interview. The selection of volunteers will take place in the coming weeks.
For the selection of the volunteers we will need:
– CV with picture (made in the last month) with skype name included
– Motivational letter, writing that your sending organisation will be “Building Bridges”. We ask all candidates to send a specific letter of motivation – why they want to volunteer with us rather than just a general EVS one. The volunteer is chosen according to his/her motivation and interest to the project and to the activities. It will be paid special attention to cover letters.
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All documents written in english you can send to: asociacionbb@gmail.com with subject “EVS Germany Lage Castle”.
You should also write a short explanation on:
Oriana
22 abril, 2018 at 11:43 pmHello! I have a question: If my birthday is on 4th September (I will be 18 years old this year), could I still apply for this volunteer?
admin
23 abril, 2018 at 7:24 amhola solo te puedes incorporar una vez cumplidos los 18 no teniendo 17
gracias
Alexis
5 mayo, 2018 at 7:44 amHola! Desde q edad hasta q edad podes ser voluntario? Me gustaría recibir más información! Gracias!
admin
5 mayo, 2018 at 10:11 amhola, el voluntariado es de 18 a 30 años, te esperamos!
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