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The principles of our work are based on the anthroposophic remedial teachings of Rudolf Steiner. We accompany and encourage young people in need of psychological care during their school and employment seeking time. Our main aim is to assist them to lead as and meaningful a life as is possible.

We see it as our task to encourage and provide a second home for children, youth and young adults who suffer from a mental or psychological disablement. The young people are the focal point of our community. With appropriate fostering and leisure activities, accompaniment through anthroposophische treatment and therapeutic stages we offer several impulses in their development. Important elements in our work are rythmically arranged daily, weekly and annual routines. In this the fostering of religion and the celebration of religious events have a firm place. The social community receives special emphasis. The Laibach-Hof offers a protected environment in which the young people can explore and discover their strengths and weaknesses. As a part of this social organism they discover themselves. The Laibach-Hof e.V. is a recognised charitable society. We are a member of the Association of Anthroposophic Remedial Teaching, Social work and in the German Association of Charitable Trusts.
The Laibach-Hof is an old farmhouse with its origins in the 16th century which is close to the small town of Halle in westfalen. our property is situated in attractive natural surroundings and offers lots of space. Halle in westfalen has a population of approx 20,000 and is a busy commercial centre. The Laibach-Hofis in Halle-Bokel. This part of town is a smallfarming community and about 3kms from Halle. Bus connections are infrequent. There is a good rail connection from Halle to Bielefeld (university, industry, leisure facilities).
The Laibach-Hof has regularly hosted volunteers from the european voluntary service since 1999. We are still in close contact with many of them. Several of our groups visit our former volunteers in their home countries, many of them come to us in their holidays.
The daily routine at the Laibach-Hof is clearly regulated. The morning begins with a morning circle at which the morning prayer is spoken. At meal times and at the evening circle special prayers are said. Before going to bed a communal group will meet for an end of day session. This can take the form of singing together, preparation for a party or scanning through pictures. The volunteer should be present during these rituals even if he is unable to utter the prayers.

The children, youths and young adults who live at the Laibach-Hofare well cared for by our specialist staff. One of our aims is to make our familiar area available for free and natural living. The international volunteers bring with them a treasure trove of intercultural experience which can be accessed by the inhabitants of the home if they are interested. To date the volunteers have always been a welcome source of learning. Additionally the volunteers can learn from us. We want to give young European volunteers an insight into anthroposophic remedial education. However the volunteers should also independently decide how and if they wish to learn during their time at the Laibach-Hof.
The volunteers live and work in one of the communes at the Laibach-Hof. They should accompany their charges and their colleagues throughout the day. In this it is not only the normal daily banalities such as laying tables or assisting with getting up etc but also help to create and organise leisure activities. The volunteers are fully integrated into group life and are accepted both by the employees and their charges as welcome partners who bring renewed energy and ideas into the community.
The day at the Laibach-Hof begins as in a family. The volunteers support the employees by waking and dressing those in their care. Then breakfast is taken as acommunity. Whilst those in care are in school, the afternoon activities are being prepared which then take place after their return and lunch. The volunteers can help the carers with this or, under direction, develop own activities and projects. In the family-like environment of the childrens and youth groups the emphasis is placed on practical living skills (washing themselves, dressing, preparing meals, planning their time) and the integration of the individual in the social community. In the youth and young adult groups the emphasis is placed on achieving as much independance as possible. Self criticism and understanding the social environment, including outside the Laibach-Hof becomes more important.

The volunteers at the Laibach-Hof should above all be open to new experiences. It is also important that you should have a firm basic knowledge of the German language. Communication is particularly important to us and those in care. A driving licence would be useful for the volunteer as a car is also available for private journeys.

more information: www.evs4u.ro

Deadline: 2008/08/25