The educational institution is located on the outskirts of Magdeburg in Ottersleben.Magdeburg is the capital of Sachsen-Anhalt with approximately 215.000 inhabitants.The unemployment rate is about 17-18% (March 2007)The educational institution is approachable through public transport. It offers 37 rooms that may be used by 2-3 persons. Because of this the qualifications for housing many different groups are fulfilled. The new building features modern functional arranged rooms with sperate bathrooms. 2 of the rooms are handicapped accessible. The reconstructed original style three floors high villa and its parkway create a pleasant atmosphere. The villa provides appartments as more lodging rooms and big, technical well equipped seminar rooms, freetime rooms and dining-halls.The kitchen, supply and administration rooms are also located in the mansion and have an equal capacity as the lodging rooms.The employees are resposible for the organisation and accomplishment of seminars, workshops, forums and events. The kitchen is also capable of treating big events (60 to 80 persons) like wedding parties.The institution of education acts as a training post for apprentice in the kitchen and service branche.

The volunteer should participate in the education branche, primary in the preparation, accomplishment and postprocessing of projects.The volunteer is directly responsible to the project management and will be introduced and briefed regarding the following field of duty:Developing ideas, Public relations and AdvertisingContacting and communicating with partner organizations and cooperating institutionsAccomplishment of education activitiesTo take care of participantsOrganisation and accomodation of guests in the context of activitesParticipation in team meetings and staff meetingsAs soon as the volunteer is familiarised in his scope of duties he/she can perform tasks independently. (coordinated with the project management)Knowledge of the german language is useful for the whole assignment and can be improved in different tasks during work. The volunteer will be integrated in the staff of the Bildungsnetzwerk gGmbH and has the oppurtinity to get to know every branche of institution of education. We expect individual work in our team. Work schedule:The labour time is 35 hours per week (During education activities it may exceed 8h per day) and will be adjusted dependent on demand and arranged with the project management.At regular intervals team meetings take place in which necessary working steps and tasks are discussed.For the accomplishment of activites flexibility, creativity and joy at working with persons are required.Holidays:Weekends are usually free, exceptions may occur during education activities. (Overtime compensation through time off) During a european volunteer duty of 6 months, the volunteers has 12 days of holiday, that can be used at free will, but it has to be coordinated with the project management.

Basic knowledge of german and english, other languages would be a big advandage but are not necessary. Ability to cooperate with others and to work individually as well willingness to work in different branches, joy at communication, motivation and organisation talent, social competence and basic knowledge of education work with children, youths and adults. Preferable experience with international projects ability to work with pc and internet readiness to improve

Is to be examined in individual cases. Restrictions are not made by our side for the first.

The volunteer works in the context of the voluntary service in our educational institution according to the actual law. According to the law and concerning her/his field of work he/she will be instructed at length. The volunteer constantly corresponds with his/her responsible mentor.