Job Day
On Job Day, you put your time and energy into making a difference.
For others and for more humanity.
How Job Day works
Find a workplace, agree on your day and get started. Four simple steps turn your Job Day into real impact.
Find a job
Choose a company, organisation or workplace you find interesting and ask if you can spend your Job Day there.
Make a plan
Together, agree on your tasks, working hours, supervision and the amount the workplace will contribute for your work.
Get to work
On Job Day, you join in, lend a hand and get a real glimpse into working life.
Create impact
Your work supports a WOW-Day project and turns one day of effort into real help.
Good to know
A local shop, a workshop, an office, a farm, a social organisation or somewhere completely different – find a place that interests you.
The exact organisation of Job Day may differ from school to school and from country to country. Your school will tell you what applies to you.
The money raised through your Job Day supports Waldorf and social projects around the world.
Well prepared for Job Day
Handout for Partner Organisations
Like the sample employment agreement, this handout helps your employer get a clear overview of the project and the time and effort involved.
Handout for Partner Organisations →Legal Parameters
These documents can help you and your employer prepare your Job Day. Please make sure to check which rules and requirements apply in your country.
The process
Your WOW-Day took place and was a great success? Great! Now it is time to collect and transfer the funds.
- Follow the payment procedure provided by your school or national WOW-Day partner.
- Students who work in a company on WOW-Day should ask their employer to transfer the agreed amount according to the instructions provided by their school.
- Schools should transfer the WOW-Day funds as soon as possible so that the money can be forwarded quickly to the projects.
Payment procedures and legal requirements may differ from country to country. Please follow the information provided by your school or national WOW-Day partner.
FAQ: Working on Job Day
Job Day works a little differently from country to country. Here you will find the most important general information.
01What is Job Day?+
On Job Day, students spend a day working in a company, organisation, social initiative or another workplace. The money raised through their work supports Waldorf and social projects around the world. At the same time, students gain first-hand experience of working life.
02Do I need an agreement or contract?+
In many countries, schools use an agreement or Job Day form to record the workplace, working hours, tasks and consent of parents or guardians where required.
The exact form and legal requirements depend on your country. Please use the documents provided by your school or national WOW-Day partner.
03How many hours can I work?+
The permitted working time depends on your age and on the laws and regulations in your country.
Your school should let you know how long you are allowed to work and which breaks or other requirements apply.
04Is there a minimum wage?+
Minimum wage rules and exemptions for school activities, work experience or similar programmes vary from country to country.
Before Job Day, your school and workplace should agree on an appropriate amount and make sure that local regulations are followed.
05How should the money be paid?+
The payment process can differ from country to country and from school to school. In many cases, the workplace transfers the agreed amount to the school or directly to the organisation coordinating WOW-Day.
Please follow the payment instructions provided by your school or national WOW-Day partner.
06Am I insured during Job Day?+
Insurance arrangements differ between countries and school systems. In some countries, students may be covered through their school when Job Day is officially organised as a school activity.
Please make sure that your school has clarified accident and liability insurance before you begin your Job Day placement.
07 Does the employer receive a donation receipt? +
This depends on the legal and tax regulations in your country. In many cases, money paid in return for a student’s work is not treated in the same way as a voluntary donation.
Employers should therefore check the applicable rules with the school, national WOW-Day partner or their tax adviser.
08 Do social security contributions apply? +
Social security regulations differ significantly between countries. Whether contributions apply may depend on the student’s age, the type of activity and how Job Day is legally classified.
Schools and workplaces should check the national requirements before the placement takes place.
09Is income tax due?+
Tax rules differ from country to country. Some jurisdictions may provide special rules or exemptions for school-based activities, while others may treat the payment differently.
Please follow the tax guidance provided by your school, national WOW-Day partner or the relevant local authorities.
10 How should Job Day be recorded in the accounts? +
Accounting requirements vary between countries and organisations. The workplace should keep the Job Day agreement or other supporting documentation and record the payment according to local accounting rules.
If you are unsure, please check with your accountant, tax adviser or national WOW-Day partner.