ESC @ Children's and Youth Culture Centre 'JoJo'
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About the project
ESC @ Children's and Youth Culture Centre 'JoJo'
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner association, an institution for Youth, Family, and Education in the City of Leipzig, plays an active role in regional and national professional associations and engages in discussions on cultural education. Their focus lies on children and adolescents aged between 3 and 20 years, offering various courses where they can explore their creative and artistic ideas with the support of artists. Emphasizing theatre/role play, dance, fine and applied arts, and media, the association provides opportunities for participants to showcase their work to the public. International collaboration is integral, allowing young people to engage with peers from other countries, fostering cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. Projects involve participants from Spain, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Ethiopia, funded through EU programs, municipal support, and various foundations. Additionally, the association hosts German volunteers who enrich their work with their experiences, ideas, and projects, providing young people with opportunities for personal development and engagement.
💼 What the programme involves
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will live together with other volunteers in a shared flat, with your own single bedroom.
Check our partner's website for more information about the ESC project in Leipzig: https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting
🍲 Food
Volunteers will receive food- & pocket money as well as a ticket for public transportation in Leipzig.
📍 About the location
Located in eastern Germany, Leipzig is a city steeped in history and culture. Founded in the Middle Ages, it served as a major trading center for centuries due to its strategic position on European trade routes. Leipzig is also known for its significant role in German history, notably as the birthplace of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, which led to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today, the city boasts a vibrant nonprofit sector, with numerous organizations dedicated to various causes such as environmental preservation, human rights, education, and culture. These associations play a vital role in promoting social well-being, preserving cultural heritage, and advocating for citizens' rights. As a cultural and economic hub of the region, Leipzig continues to attract people from around the world, offering a wealth of opportunities for community engagement and civic participation.
🎒 Leisure activities
In Leipzig, there are plenty of activities to do and sights to discover. History enthusiasts can visit the impressive Nikolaikirche, which played a key role in the peaceful revolution of 1989 in East Germany. The Bach Museum, dedicated to the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach, is also a must-visit for music lovers. For nature lovers, Clara-Zetkin Park offers vast green spaces for walking and relaxing. Art enthusiasts should not miss the city's art gallery, the Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an impressive collection of European artworks. Lastly, shopping enthusiasts can explore the city's bustling shopping street, Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse, where they'll find a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants.
⚠️ Requirements
The participant profile: interested in our partner's creative, cultural and social work and have the desire to work in artistic fields with young people and kids. Some practical experience in working with children and youth is welcome. Our partner is delighted when volunteers come to them with their own ideas or projects and bring some skills in artistic / creative fields.
OUR PARTNER ONLY ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS THROUGH THIS FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1f-AYOt5RzjcaCM87Ujmni2pJ7BL7XD7ipxZcej7DYdU/edit?pli=1
Application deadline: 28/04/2024.
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, volunteers need to enroll themselves at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify their 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.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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📅 Available sessions
DE39570
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2025
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
04 Leipzig, Germany
Germany
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 22:00 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken