My Shop - Non-Profit Employment Project

The non-profit employment project in Burgenland targets long-term unemployed women and re-entrants facing barriers to the labor market. The focus is on employment positions in a second-hand shop as well as in the areas of moving and clearance services. Over a period of up to twelve months, participants acquire practical skills in merchandise presentation, logistics, and customer service while simultaneously strengthening social networks. Through guided instruction in business processes and team communication, the program promotes both professional and personal development steps and makes a sustainable contribution to professional and social reintegration.

Non-profit organizations, interest groups, and associations are eligible for funding; the grant is awarded continuously and does not require application deadlines. Prerequisites include largely secured project financing before commencement and the use of funds exclusively for the proposed project. Any changes during the project must be reported immediately to the Department for Women, Anti-Discrimination, and Equal Treatment. The funding application must be submitted through the responsible department and include justification of eligibility for funding, a financing plan, as well as evidence regarding objectives, methods, and documentation. This model project links social responsibility with economic sustainability and offers participants concrete opportunities for a successful reintegration into the labor market.