Founded in 1974, Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe in Austria provides rescue, transport and medical services with its ambulances and realises first aid training. With five regional organisations throughout Austria, Johanniter is also active in civil protection, services for people with disabilities, palliative care, youth work, and first aid at public events.
The Project
The Neustifter Kirtag is an event which has been staged in the 19th district in Vienna since 1754. The Viennese Winegrowers situated in this beautiful area celebrate their harvest and this year’s wine with thousands of people. It takes place annually on the third weekend of August and lasts from Friday until Sunday. During this time the Mainstreet in Neustift becomes a pedestrian-zone with market booths, food trucks, music and much more.
Austrias capital Vienna has 1,9 million inhabitants. Vienna offers its visitors touristic highlights, as the city center, the Vienna Prater, museums and other sightseeing attractions besides the visit of the Vienna branch of Johanniter.
The Volunteer
A maximum of four volunteers will join the volunteers of the Johanniter Unfall-Hilfe Vienna and take care of the visitors’ medical needs. About 40 voluntary paramedics are on duty every evening from 4pm to 2am to take care of up to 30.000 guests a day.
Where?
Vienna, Austria
When?
21st until 24th of August 2025, shifts are approximately 10 hours
Who can apply?
Johanniter Volunteer over the age of 18 with training and experience in prehospital emergency medical treatment or medical services at Events (for example: Paramedic, EMT, Rettungssanitäter:in, Rettungssanitäter:in, Notfallsanitäter:in, …).
Standard vaccinations for medical stuff are required, volunteer gets detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
Food is not provided for. Simple accommodation may be provided upon availability.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
Johanniter’s disaster relief service provides support with medically trained staff and the necessary infrastructure, including emergency vehicles, medical tents, emergency shelters, technical equipment or medical material.
Austrias capital Vienna has 1,9 million inhabitants. Vienna offers its visitors touristic highlights, as the city center, the Vienna Prater, museums and other sightseeing attractions besides the visit of the Vienna branch of Johanniter.
The Volunteer
The volunteer is invited to be part of Johanniters biggest annual disaster relief exercise scenario. The exercise with different scenarios takes place at a military training area, including collapsed buildings or tunnels. Without a permanent water or electricity supply on site, an independent supply must be established with our own means.
Where?
Vienna, Austria
When?
The exercise takes place from 27nd to 28th September. Plan for at least 5 days including arrival and departure.
Who can apply?
Johanniter Volunteer over the age of 18 with training and experience in prehospital emergency medical treatment (for example: Paramedic, EMT, Rettungssanitäter:in, Rettungsassistent:in, Notfallsanitäter:in, …).
Standard vaccinations for medical stuff are required, volunteer gets more detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
A joined kitchen is available at the ambulance station. Simple accommodation may be provided upon availability.
During the exercise, food as well as accommodation (tents and camp beds) are provided.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
The volunteer will participate in the ambulance service provided for big events in the city of Vienna. The events at the National Holiday at Heldenplatz and Rathausplatz in the very center of Vienna invlude
presentations of the Austrian Army and a broad variety of institutions involved in security, disaster prevention and health services. About 100.000 visitors regularly participate at the events. Johanniter provide the most ambulance resources together with Malteser, Red Cross and Samaritarians.
JOIN Volunteers learn about Johanniter ambulance service provided for big events and get involved in Vienna’s health and care system.
Austrias capital Vienna has 1,9 million inhabitants. Vienna offers its visitors touristic highlights, as the city center, the Vienna Prater, museums and other sightseeing attractions besides the visit of the Vienna branch of Johanniter.
The Volunteer
A maximum of four volunteers will join the volunteers of the Johanniter Austria and take care of the visitors’ medical needs. About 60 voluntary paramedics are on duty to take care of the visitors.
Where?
Vienna, Austria
When?
25th until 26th October, shifts are approximately 12 hours
Who can apply?
Johanniter Volunteer over the age of 18 with training and experience in prehospital emergency medical treatment or medical services at events (for example: Paramedic, EMT, RettungssanitäterIn, RettungsassistentIn, NotfallsanitäterIn, …).
Standard vaccinations for medical stuff are required, volunteer gets detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
Food is not provided for. Simple accommodation may be provided upon availability.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
The volunteer will participate in the unique acute care service of Johanniter in Vienna and be part of a team of care and ambulance staff. The team provides acute care emergencies with a wide variety of care situations.
Volunteers will learn about this specific service and get involved in Vienna´s health and care system.
Austria’s capital Vienna has 1,9 million inhabitants. Vienna offers its visitors touristic highlights, such as the city centre, the Vienna Prater, museums and other sightseeing attractions besides the visit to the Vienna branch of Johanniter.
The Volunteer
Volunteer will assist and support the team in acute mobile care situations.
Where?
Vienna, Austria
When?
The project continues throughout the year. Please plan for at least 5 days. Shifts are 12 hours.
Who can apply?
Volunteers with first aid qualifications or care qualifications.
Standard vaccinations for medical staff are required; volunteers will receive detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
A shared kitchen is available at the ambulance station, food is not provided. Simple accommodation may be provided upon availability.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
Johanniter in Vienna provides a 24/7 patient transport and emergency medical service throughout the whole city of Vienna. Scheduled patient transports to and from the hospital or doctors’ offices are common. The ambulance car, with two trained paramedics on board, also responds to emergency calls.
Austria’s capital Vienna has 1,9 million inhabitants. Vienna offers its visitors touristic highlights, such as the city centre, the Vienna Prater, museums and other sightseeing attractions besides the visit to the Vienna branch of Johanniter.
The Volunteer
The volunteer is invited to accompany different teams throughout his/her stay, working in patient transport and emergency medical services in Vienna.
Where?
Vienna, Austria
When?
The project continues throughout the year. Please plan at least 5 days. Shifts are either 8 or 12 hours.
Who can apply?
Every volunteer of JOIN member organisations, over the age of 18 with training and experience in pre-hospital emergency medical treatment (for example: Paramedic, EMT, RettungssanitäterIn, RettungsassistentIn, NotfallsanitäterIn, …).
Standard vaccinations for medical staff are required; the volunteer will receive detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
A shared kitchen is available at the ambulance station, food is not provided. Simple accommodation may be provided upon availability.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
Johanniter in Carinthia provide a 24/7 patient transport and emergency medical service throughout the rural and attractive alpine area. Scheduled patient transports are to and from the hospital or doctors’ office. The ambulance car, with two trained paramedics on board, also responds to emergency calls.
JOIN volunteers learn about the ambulance service provided by Johanniter and get involved in the Carinthian ambulance system.
The Volunteer
Volunteers are invited to accompany different teams throughout their stay working in patient transport and emergency medical services in Carinthia.
Where?
Carinthia, Austria
When?
The project continues throughout the year. Please plan at least 5 days. Shifts are 12 hours.
Who can apply?
Volunteers aged over 18 with training and experience in pre-hospital emergency medical treatment (for example: Paramedic, EMT, RettungssanitäterIn, RettungsassistentIn, NotfallsanitäterIn, …).
Standard vaccinations for medical staff are required, volunteers will get detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
A shared kitchen is available at the ambulance station, food is not provided. Simple accommodation may be provided upon availability.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
The volunteer will participate in mobile care service of Johanniter in Tyrol and support employed care staff. The Johanniter care service (not stationary) assists elderly and ill persons. The Volunteer will learn about the care system in Tyrol and get involved in Tyrol health and care system in the city of Innsbruck.
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and located in the middle of the Alps. With its 120,000 inhabitants, it is the political, economic and cultural centre of one of the most popular touristic regions in Austria.
The Volunteer
The Volunteer will participate in mobile care service in Tyrol, support and assist care team.
Where?
Tyrol, Austria
When?
The project continues throughout the year. Up to one week on workdays. Shifts are 8 hours.
Who can apply?
Volunteers aged over 18 with experience in mobile care.
Standard vaccinations for medical staff are required, volunteer will get more detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
Food is not provided. We will assist in searching for accommodation.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
Johanniter Innsbruck provides a 24/7 patient transport and emergency medical service throughout the rural and attractive alpine area. Scheduled patient transports are to and from the hospital or doctor’s office. The ambulance car, with two trained paramedics on board, also responds to emergency calls.
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and is located in the middle of the Alps. With its 120.000 inhabitants, it is the political, economic and cultural centre of one of the most popular touristic regions in Austria.
The Volunteer
The volunteer is invited to accompany different teams throughout his/her stay, all working in patient transport and emergency medical services.
Where?
Tyrol, Austria
When?
The project continues throughout the year. Please plan at least 5 days. Shifts are either 8 or 12 hours.
Who can apply?
Johanniter Volunteer over the age of 18 with training and experience in prehospital emergency medical treatment (for example: Paramedic, EMT, Rettungssanitäter:in, Rettungsassistent:in, Notfallsanitäter:, …).
Standard vaccinations for medical staff are required; volunteers will receive more detailed information upon request.
Languages: English or German
Other important information
Food is not provided. We assist with looking for accommodation.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
