🏢 About the local organisation
The Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach is a corporation under public law and was founded in 1880. It is a social service provider in the diaconal sector and sees itself as a regional and supraregional provider of services for people with disabilities and people with comparable support needs. The purpose of the Johannes-Diakonie is to promote - the assistance of people with disabilities and people who are disadvantaged in other ways or dependent on the assistance of others, - the inclusion of people with and without disabilities in the sense of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, - public health and public health care, - child, youth and elderly welfare, - education and vocational training, - the international spirit, tolerance in all areas of culture and the idea of international understanding, - art and culture, - sports for people in need of help, - civic engagement for charitable, benevolent and church purposes. For this purpose, in particular outpatient, day-care and inpatient facilities and services for living and working, for education and training, for assistance, support and care, for promotion and counseling, for care as well as fur inclusion, treatment and therapy are established, expanded and maintained. The Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach currently employs around 3,200 people. Die Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach ist eine Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts und wurde im Jahr 1880 gegründet. Sie ist ein sozialer Dienstleister im diakonischen Bereich und versteht sich als regionaler und überregionaler Anbieter von Dienstleistungen für Menschen mit Behinderungen und Menschen mit vergleichbarem Unterstützungsbedarf. Der Zweck der Johannes-Diakonie ist: - die Förderung der Assistenz von Menschen mit Behinderungen und Menschen, die in anderer Weise benachteiligt oder auf die Hilfe anderer angewiesen sind, - die Förderung der Inklusion von Menschen mit und ohne Behinderungen im Sinne der UN-Konvention über die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen, - die Förderung des öffentlichen Gesundheitswesens und der öffentlichen Gesundheitspflege, - die Förderung der Kinder-, Jugend- und Altenhilfe, - die Förderung der Erziehung und Berufsbildung, - die Förderung internationaler Gesinnung, der Toleranz auf allen Gebieten der Kultur und des Völkerverständigungsgedankens - die Förderung von Kunst und Kultur, - die Förderung des Sports für hilfsbedürftige Menschen, - die Förderung des bürgerschaftlichen Engagements zugunsten gemeinnütziger, mildtätiger und kirchlicher Zwecke. (siehe Satzung der Johannes-Diakonie, Stand August 2022) Zu diesem Zweck werden insbesondere ambulante, teilstationäre und stationäre Einrichtungen und Dienste zum Wohnen und Arbeiten, zur Bildung und Ausbildung, zur Hilfe, Betreuung und Pflege, zur Förderung und Beratung, zur Pflege sowie zur Eingliederung, Behandlung und Therapie errichtet, ausgebaut und unterhalten. Die Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach beschäftigt derzeit rund 3.200 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter.
💼 What the programme involves
Join our vibrant school community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of over 100 children with disabilities, aged 3 to 20 years in elementary, and secondary school levels. You have a crucial role in supporting teaching staff and children in classroom and sports activities. Your responsibilities include assisting during mealtimes and breaks, preparing classrooms for engaging activities, welcoming the kids every morning, as well as helping with classroom activities. During the school holidays, you will help with holiday programs at the Youth Farm with the animals and outdoor activities. Our enthusiastic team is keen to welcome individuals who can bring creativity into the learning environment and effortlessly connect with both children and staff. An open and engaging attitude towards children of all ages is essential. If you bring expertise in music, art or sports your skills will be very welcome as part of our dedicated team, making a positive impact every day.
🏠 Accommodation on site
A fully furnished apartment is provided locally and fully paid by Johannes Diakonie Mosbach. Full board (333€) and the volunteer allowance (210€) is paid monthly direct to your German bank account. A ticket for local and national transport (Deutschlandticket) is also paid by Johannes Diakonie. Schwarzach is a small town on the edge of the Odenwald region and close to Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Heidelberg for travelling through Germany and Europe. Schwarzach is an excellent choice if you love the outdoors.
🎒 Leisure activities
Arrival and mid-term training through the National Agency. On-the-job training at the location. Events arranged for all volunteers by Johannes Diakonie, including regular online meetings with the coordinator. Free German language courses provided during the year. You'll receive a Youthpass at the end of the volunteer period.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Experience of working with or helping people with special needs // Empathy, team-player, sense of responsibility // Reliable and punctual // Creativity and openness // Sharing activities and skills (eg. music, crafts, sports, walks). Ideally A2-B2 German and/or English language skills and be willing to learn German quickly // A heart for connecting with children with disabilities and animals and be passionate about enriching their lives and improving their health. Preference given to candidates who send a relevant motivation statement for the opportunity.
Start Sept 2026 for 12 months
Deadline: 01/03/2026 00:00
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (
https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.