ESC: Hands on learning and community living in an educational project of young people in Germany!
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Germany
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
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About the project
ESC: Hands on learning and community living in an educational project of young people in Germany!
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
We are an Eco-Community in Bavaria, founded in 2016. We took over a former vacation village in the beautiful natural
area close to the Czech border, which used to be "the end of the world" from both sides for decades.
Currently we are approx 40 adults +15 kids, several dogs and cats.
We are trying to run a place where people develop together a field for living and working in connection with humans,
animals and the environment. By our way of living we aim to contribute an important step towards a world, where all
beings can live in peace, trust, freedom, joy and connectedness.
In detail we envision and work on :
vegan food and education in professional cooking
partilly energy and water supply
self-supply via permaculture
welcoming culture and hospitality
art & music
common and individual development
mutual support and solidarity
Trust via transparency and honesty
deep authentic partnerships and relationships
non-violent communication
gifteconomy
peace work
💼 What the programme involves
This ESC offers you the unique experience of living, learning, and building together in a community of young people— with responsibility, sustainability, and hands-on learning.
We are a group of young people creating spaces for self-determined education (Uniartcity´s). Currently we’re studying independently in an old hunting museum on the grounds of the Nature Community in Bavaria.
During the last European Student Conference (ESC) in October 2025, international volunteers helped us to build single rooms in the large main hall before the start of the semester.
Now, in the middle of the semester, we want to continue developing the building to gradually transform it into a true cultural, residential, and learning oasis for young people.
Will you join us for that?
Guided by Uniartcity mentors, you will not only be living and working with 15 other volunteers together but you will also share the accommodation with 15 German students, currently studying in this place.
🏠 Accommodation on site
All activities take place under the umbrella of the Uniartcity project which takes place in an old hunting museum on the ground of the Nature Community.
Volunteers stay at the old hunting museum with the Uniartcity team, sharing simple accommodation in shared bed rooms and vegan, organic meals. Travel costs are reimbursed according to ESC rules upon presentation of tickets.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers receive hands-on training in ecological building (wood, insulation, wall heating, clay) and vegan cooking. In addition, community tools such as sharing circles, deep listening, and group reflection sessions will support social learning, resilience, communication, conflict skills and teamwork.
Your tasks will include: Demolishing and building walls, creative room design and furnishing, installing wall heating, working with clay and wood, share cooking and social life in a community environment among other young people.
Your learning process will be guided by Uniartcity mentors.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people (20–30) who are open to community life and eager to learn. You enjoy varied tasks — from renovation to cooking and group activities — and bring curiosity rather than prior experience? You are willing to take responsibility, try out new skills, and reflect on yourself in a group setting?
You’re willing to sleep together with 8 other people in one room for six weeks?
If so, this unique experience of sustainable living and learning in a community of young people, teamwork and personal development will offer you the chance to grow individually while contributing actively to a growing youth movement.
We´re looking forward to your application.
Deadline:
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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 ?
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.
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.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
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01/02/2026 → 15/03/2026
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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
92539 Schönsee, Germany
Germany
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 22:10 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
German