There are various options for Austrian school leavers to spend constructive time out before starting university or beginning a career. Look at the pictures. What kind of volunteer work do you think they refer to? What other options can you think of? Speaking & Writing 30 posted by Alec I can’t decide whether to look for a job straight away or go to university. So I thought I’d take a gap year and do something useful in the meantime. Where can I find out about gap-year options? posted by J-D Organisations like G adventures, Raleigh International, i-to-i, Ripple Africa or STA specialise in arranging meaningful volunteer projects or work experience abroad. Check them out! posted by Norah Austrian youngsters can apply for placements with the Austrian Service Abroad, an NGO organising Holocaust Memorial Service, Social Service or Peace Service all over the world. Young men often prefer this option to doing compulsory military service. Media task. Research some of the websites of the organisations mentioned in the posts above and decide what kind of gap-year activity would appeal to you most. ■■ find out requirements, costs and period of duration ■■ research the kind of work or activity involved and the location (climate, health hazards, political situation, etc.) ■■ assess your personal benefits and gains of this type of gap year Present your gap-year activity to your class. You have decided to apply for a placement with the Austrian Service Abroad. In your letter of application, you should: ■■ explain why you are writing ■■ outline your personal history including your strengths and weaknesses ■■ persuade the organiser that you are the right person for the job Write about 250 words. 1 Writing guide: Letter/Email, p. 204. 31 32 Language skills Extras Explore 12 Me and the world 163 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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