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ESC: Christian child- and youth work in and around Görlitz

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Germany European Voluntary Service Social work Education European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Christian child- and youth work in and around Görlitz

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Die Evangelische Stadtjugendarbeit ist anerkannter Träger der freien Jugendhilfe und Mitglied im CVJM schlesische Oberlausitz e.V. Der esta e.V. ist ein CVJM in der Görlitzer Innenstadt. Der Verein betreibt neben speziellen Projekten folgende Arbeitsbereiche: Jugendcafé WB 21 (offene und mobile Arbeit) Kellerkirche im Jugendhaus „Wartburg“ (verbandliche Arbeit) Arbeit um den Berzdorfer See (missionale Gemeinwesenarbeit) Kinder- und Jugendarbeit in Kooperation mit zehn Kirchengemeinden Kooperationen mit jeweils einer Grundschule, einer Oberschule und einem Gymnasium Freundeskreis Rumänien (Begegnungs- und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit) Pension zur „Wartburg“ (wirtschaftlicher Geschäftsbetrieb) Hauptgesellschafter der Lebenshof gGmbH in Ludwigsdorf (sozialer Betrieb Produktionsschule) Die vielfältige Arbeit des esta e.V. in Görlitz wäre ausschließlich durch öffentliche Förderung und hauptamtliche Tätigkeit nicht zu verwirklichen. Nur weil Menschen ihr Leben mit allen seinen Möglichkeiten als Gottes Geschenk betrachten und mit uns teilen, ist es uns möglich, in dem auf der Liste dargestellten Umfang, tätig zu sein. Jede Woche erreichen wir in Görlitz und der näheren Umgebung bis zu 300 junge Menschen mit unseren Angeboten. Aus der Satzung des Vereins: §2: „Der Verein verbindet Christen unterschiedlichen Alters, um sie zur Gemeinschaft und zur Arbeit mit Kindern, Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen zuzurüsten. Kinder, Jugendliche und Erwachsene sollen auf der Grundlage der Botschaft von Jesus Christus das eigene Leben als sinnvoll und wertvoll erkennen, mit dieser Motivation Schwierigkeiten bewältigen lernen und bereit werden, sich für das Heil und Wohl anderer Menschen einzusetzen.“ - - - english version Esta e.V. is foundet in Esta e.V. is a YMCA in Görlitz near the Polisch/German boarder. We are a NPO and an NGO with 12 professional staff members and about 50 voluntarys. We do socialwork in 3 schools in Görlitz. We also have contracts with 10 parishes and give support for their youthwork. In Görlitz we are engaged in the local streetwork. As we are a YMCA we represent the "Paris Basis" from 1855, the "Kampala principles" from 1973 and the "challenge 21" from 1998 as you can read at YMCA History - YMCA International - World Alliance of YMCAs. In the statute of our Organisation you can find a text that present our target with only a few words. We are connecting Christians of different ages in order to equip them for community and youthwork. Children, adolescents, and adults should, based on the message of Jesus Christ, recognize their own lives as meaningful and valuable, learn to overcome difficulties with this motivation, and become ready to work for the salvation and well-being of others.

💼 What the programme involves

The work of the esta e.V., a Christian youth association, is related to Germany’s most easterly town, Görlitz, with 60.000 inhabitants. The geographical location is characterized by the triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The focus of the work of the association: - developing programs and services that empower young people and their communities to take increased responsibilities - organizing programs that work towards encouraging young people to develop their skills and abilities - Support children and youth to spend their leisure time with creative sportive programs The tasks of the volunteer are: - project work in cooperation with schools in Görlitz (Secondary School, Primary School) - weekly Christian child – and youth groups (including games, sports activities, stories from the bible and devotions, singing songs) - involvement in open children and youth work.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will live together with German and other EVS volunteers in a shared flat in Görlitz with other volunteers. For food, the volunteers get 8,77€ per day. Through short distances in the city, the volunteers will get a bicycle.

🎒 Leisure activities

-language course in German -intercultural training -training for the youth leader card in Germany

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profil: -team spirit, kindness, self-reliance, readiness to take responsibility -openness for Christian values -basic German language skills
Deadline: Application deadline: 30/04/2022

ℹ️ Additional information

Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/ This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.

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📅 Available sessions

DE29657

30/08/2022 → 29/08/2023

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 30/04/2022

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

Görlitz, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:18 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German