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Description
Ours is a small international NGO which was originally founded by two Europeans in Shanghai. In St. Pölten, we have developed 25 different routes in city parks and suburban spaces, which we use as "mobile campus" to drive environmental empathy and systems understanding. Our Nature Guides lead these routes several times a year to learn about local plants, animals and ecosystem services and collaborate with local schools.
You can learn more about us by checking our website - ask us for the address!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer training on the job regarding most tasks. Volunteers receive an opportunity to improve their skill set in a team of purpose driven educators. During your volunteering time, we offer a nature guide training offline and online. In addition, there is the possibility to complete a course on environmental psychology with us.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We divide our work time between the office and nature.
Outdoor activities: - supporting nature guides - mapping old trees - possibly leading outdoor activities (once you have completed the nature guide training) - assisting in the design of new activities.
Office activities: - designing flyers, social media management, translating English teaching material, designing and proofreading species & concept ID cards, designing offline games.
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We offer an accommodation with kitchen and kitchen utensils, beddings, towels, and internet in a student dorm located near our office in or shared apartments.
What else ...
Welcome to Austria!
As you may already know, St. Pölten is the largest city and the capital of the state of Lower Austria and the home of around 55.000 people. It lies on the Traisen river, and it is located north of the Alps and south of the charming Wachau Valley. In this valley you can enjoy long hikes or bicycle ride along the Donau river and drink some local wine!
The attractive little town with its appealing historic city centre is just 25 minutes away by train from Vienna, where you can visit numerous museums, theatres, art galleries, attend many cultural events and eat delicious food in the many traditional and international restaurants!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
