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ESC: Connecting Ukraine-Germany: work with children in residential care

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About the project

ESC: Connecting Ukraine-Germany: work with children in residential care

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Das "S'Einlädele" ist eine eigenständige, gemeinnützige Gesellschaft (gGmbH) in Trägerschaft der Ev. Stadtmission Freiburg e.V.. Solidarität und Nächstenliebe sind die zugrundeliegenden Werte. Dies spiegelt sich auf verschiedenen Ebenen wider: Auf internationaler Ebene sind die Ziele und Aufgabe des S'Einlädele: Gelebte Solidarität über Grenzen hinweg, d.h. Fundraising und Hilfsgüter sammeln, um die Partnerorganisation in der Ukraine zu unterstützen, die Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Hilfetransporten und die Förderung eines kulturellen Austausches. Hierbei wird nicht nur mit der Ukraine kooperiert, sondern auch mit einer Hilfsorganisation in den Niederlanden. Auf regionaler Ebene versteht sich das S'Einlädele als Ort der Begegnung und Seelsorge, wo Menschen ein solidarisches Miteinander erfahren und konkret Ansprache sowie Verständnis finden können. Es ist ein niederschwelliges Angebot, in dem Menschen, die in der Gesellschaft Ausgrenzung erleben (z.B. durch Obdachlosigkeit, Sucht, psychische Erkrankung) eine warme und herzliche Aufnahme und Anteilnahme finden. Regelmäßig werden kulturelle Veranstaltungen organisiert mit ausländischen - häufig ukrainischen - Künstlern: z.B. Chorauftritte, Theatergruppen, Blechbläser, u.a. Seit 2015 ist die Flüchtlingshilfe als neuer Aktivitätsbereich hinzugekommen. Das S'Einlädele betreibt in Freiburg zwei Verkaufsläden (Second Hand Waren wie Kleidung, Haushaltsartikel, Möbel, Antikes sowie Bücher) und ein Café. Die Projekte werden über Spenden finanziert. ---Englischer Text--- "S'Einlädele" is an independent, non-profit company (gGmbH), under the umbrella of Evangelische Stadtmission Freiburg e.V.. Solidarity and charity are the underlying values. This is reflected on various levels. On international level, the goals and tasks of the S'Einlädele are such: active solidarity across borders, for example collecting funds and supplies to support the partner organizations in Ukraine, preparing and implementing aid transports and promoting cultural exchange. The cooperation does not only take place with Ukraine, but also with an organization in the Netherlands. On a regional level S'Einlädele sees itself as a place of encountering and pastoral care, where people can experince solidarity with one another. They can find someone who listens and understands. It is an offer of low-threshold for people, who live in social exclusions (e.g. homelessness, addiction, mental illness). They can find a warm welcome and empathy. Cultural events are regularly organized with foreign artists, often from Ukraine: e.g. choirs, theater groups, brass instruments, etc. Since 2015 the Refugee aid has been added as a new area of activity. The S'Einlädele operates two shops in Freiburg (second hand goods such as clothing, household items, furniture, antiques and books) and a café. The projects are financed through donations.

💼 What the programme involves

S'Einlädele coordinates different projects in Freiburg/Germany. The main goal is humanitarian aid for Ukraine and we have a history of more than 30 years of supporting partner organisations in Ukraine. We are looking for volunteers, who like to be part of this support. This particular project is work in social protection centers for Ukrainian children and young people. It provides specialized care, accommodation and support for Ukrainian children in care. Tasks: Helping with homework, organizing leisure activities (sports, outdoor walks, playground, board games, handicrafts), day to day support (shopping with children, cleaning rooms, accompanying them to appointments, cooking together), planning and implementing events and projects. Locations: Freiburg/Germany and in Bad Krozingen, a smaller town nearby. Volunteers will be part of a professional team in the shelter, but also part of a group of volunteers working in various locations.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accomodation: volunteers flat together in groups of 2-6 international persons. Food and transport: During working hours food is provided for volunteers. For the other meals, volunteers receive money according to German budget regulations for volunteering. Also a certain amount for transport is provided, which allows volunteers buying a monthly ticket. Language course: volunteers attend language courses at an evening school for learning/improving their language skills.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers attend an on-arrival-training (7 days) as well as a mid-term-meeting (5 days). Regular sessions about political issues and sustainability are offered and volunteers are expected to play an active role. We would be very happy, if volunteers are willing to take over responsibility and like to initiate own (small or big) projects.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Applicants need to be open to working in an organization with a Christian profile and community life. We cooperate mainly with disadvantaged volunteers. In your application you need to make clear, which obstacles you are facing. According to priorities of ESC a program to political and sustainable issues take place regularely and volunteers are expected to participant actively. You also need to answer the following questions: Why do you want to work in our organization? Do you have experiences working with children/refugees? What are your learning expectation during this year of volunteering? Are you open to learning more about political issues and sustainability? If you ignore these questions, we can not consider your application.
Deadline: No application deadline

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.

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📅 Available sessions

DE42713

15/10/2024 → 31/12/2025

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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

79 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:05 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German