ÖJAB – Österreichische JungArbeiterBewegung / Austrian Young Workers Movement

ÖJAB (Österreichische JungArbeiterBewegung / Austrian Young Workers Movement) is a nonprofit organization in Austria. As one of Austria´s largest residence operators and as a youth organization independent of any political party and without any religious affiliations, ÖJAB offers living quarters for more than 4,500 individuals at 21 dormitories for students and other young people, an intergenerational dormitory, an intercultural dormitory, and three senior citizen residences as well as nursing homes for the elderly. The dormitories provide young people with opportunities to make new friends, to pursue common activities, and to have formative experiences. Seniors at ÖJAB facilities receive warmhearted and professional care and also enjoy intergenerational encounters. And in Vienna, ÖJAB’s offerings for the elderly are complemented by home care services. Additionally, each year sees ÖJAB support 2,000 young people and adults (for the most part from socially underprivileged backgrounds) in acquiring education as well as training that qualifies them for the job market. ÖJAB also participates in Europe-wide educational projects. Asylum seekers and refugees are provided for at ÖJAB facilities and can take part in ÖJAB training programs. ÖJAB also pursues development cooperation projects in Burkina Faso (West Africa). Altogether, ÖJAB’s activities extend to cover 38 locations, including 26 dormitories and residences. ÖJAB has over 650 employees, of whom over 500 work in the fields of caregiving and education. And ÖJAB’s work is also supported and strongly characterized by the numerous individuals who provide their services to the organization on a voluntary basis. Two subsidiaries operate ÖJAB’s student dormitories as youth hostels, usually during holiday periods.