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ESC: Ottopia Summer Camps

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ESC: Ottopia Summer Camps

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Als geförderte Jugendbildungsstätte des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt und Europäische Jugendbildungsstätte Magdeburg (EJBM) bieten wir im Bildungsbereich regionale, überregionale und internationale Seminare, Workshops und Fachveranstaltungen an. Die inhaltlichen Schwerpunkte unserer Arbeit lassen sich wie folgt benennen: - politische Grund- und Europa-Bildung: nur wenn wir grundlegendes sowie tiefergehendes Wissen über die politischen und sozialen Strukturen haben, in denen wir leben, können wir auch dahinterliegende Mechanismen und Machtstrukturen in Deutschland als auch auf Europäischer Ebene erkennen --> Prozesse der Jugendbeteiligung sollen durch politische Grundbildung angeregt werden - Mobilitätsberatung: wir ziegen jungen menschen Wege auf, nach ihrer Interessenslage, zeitlichem und finanziellem Umfang pädagogisch begleitete Mobilitätserfahrungen zu machen - Workshops zu: interkulturellen Kompetenzen, Kommunikation, Teamentwicklung, Netzwerken - Trainings zur (Weiter-)Entwicklung und zum Aufbau beruflicher Fähigkeiten/Kompetenzen und von soft skills --> junge Erwachsene sollen befähigt werden, ihre interkulturellen und sozialen Kompetenzen zu stärken, Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten zu erkennen, ein respektvolles Miteinander zu gewährleisten und Prozesse der Selbstreflexion anzustoßen - Internationale Jugendbegegnungen - Ausbildungspraktika für Jugendliche aus dem Ausland im Gastronomie- und Service-Bereich Unsere Hauptzielgruppe sind junge Menschen zwischen 12 und 27 Jahren. In 2019 haben wir einen Jugendbeirat gegründet, um unsere Bildungsarbeit partizipativer zu gestalten und unser Haus jugendgerechter zu machen. Dieser trifft sich monatlich, um über die aktuellen Bildungsprojekte unseres Hauses informiert zu sein und gleichzeitig die Arbeit des Hauses aktiv mitzugestalten. Seit 2020 sind wir Infopunkt des Deutsch-Französischen Jugendwerkes in Sachsen-Anhalt. Wir arbeiten mit professionellen Referent*innen und Medienmacher*innen zusammen, um ein methodisch und inhaltlich rundes Seminarkonzept zu liefern, welches den Bedürfnissen der entsprechenden Gruppe entspricht. Gleichzeitig ist es uns wichtig, junge Menschen, die sich für den Bereich der non-formalen Bildung interessieren, zu empowern und ihnen die Rahmenbedingungen und Tools an die Hand zu geben, um sich auszuprobieren. Neben unserer Arbeit im Jugendbildungsbereich sind wir auch Mehrgenerationenhaus (MGH). Daher versuchen wir, in unser direktes Umfeld zu wirken und hier als Integrator für Jung und Alt im Stadtteil Magdeburg-Ottersleben sowie angrenzenden Gebieten zu fungieren. Unsere bisherigen regelmäßigen Tätigkeiten, um dieser Aufgabe nachzukommen und einen intergenerationellen Dialog anzuregen, sind folgende: - offener Treff - regelmäßige Sport- und Kreativkurse - Angebote und Feste für Kindergarten- und Schulkinder sowie deren Eltern und Großeltern – Grillabende, Weihnachtsfeiern, Lesenächte etc. - Tanzabende - PC- und Internetkurse - regelmäßige Café-Angebote und Informationsveranstaltungen Wir sind ebenfalls Ausbildungsstätte für Jugendliche im Gastronomie- und Service-Bereich und bilden derzeit drei junge Menschen im praktischen Teil ihrer Berufsausbildung aus. Wir bilden jährlich ca. 45 Praktikant*innen für während ihres zwei- bis vierwöchigen ERASMUS+ gefördertes Praktikumsaufenthaltes weiter. Zur Unterstützung unseres Jugendbildungsbereiches und um auch nach Innen hin die internationale Komponente umzusetzen, sind wir Einsatzstelle für junge Menschen im ESK, Service Civique und FSJ. Innerhalb eines Jahres unterstützen uns bis zu 5 Freiwillige in unserer Arbeit und entwicklen ihre eigenen Projekte. Seit 2019 gestalten wir jährlich mindestens ein ESK-Volunteering Team-Projekt, um auch andere Träger in der Sachsen-Anhalter Bildungslandschaft zur Aufnahme von internationalen Freiwilligen zu inspirieren. As a youth educational center fuinded by the federal state Saxony-Anhalt the European Youth Educational Center Magdeburg (EJBM) is an organisation dedicated to the implementation of European youth work. In our youth educational sector we organize our own seminars and projects and offer space for other institutions to host regional, supraregional and international workshops, seminars, conferences, and experts' meetings. In our own work, we focus on the following aspects: - political education: to have basic and in-depth knowledge of the political and social structures in which we live helps to understand mechanisms and power structures in Germany as well as on a European level > fostering youth participation processes is thus our aim - European education: we offer a lot of in-house and outside workshops about basics of Europe and the European Union as well as in-depth workshops about specific topics - counselling on (European) mobilities: we counsel young people on how to get abroad within the framework of their interests, their financial and social background and within a pedagogically guided process - workshops on: intercultural competences, communication, team development, networks - trainings to: gain/expand professional and soft skills and abitilities > young adults will be supported to strengthen their intercultural and social competences, to realize similarities and differences with others, to build a respectful cooperation with others and to foster elements of self-reflection - international youth exchanges - process- and product-oriented active media work: we focus on giving youth an efficient platform for sharing their views on the world - trainee offers for international youth in the gastronomy and service sector - sending organization for trainees learning to work in child care. Our main target group are young people between 12 and 27 years. In 2019 we founded our own youth council/youth embassadors in order to support our youth educational sector - to make it more participative for young people and to have a voice on how to make the facilities more attractive for youth (groups). Since the beginning of 2020 we are also an info point for the German-French Youth Organisation (DFJW/OFAJ) in Saxony-Anhalt. We work with professional trainers and creatives to guarantee a thematical focus as well as methods fit to the group of participants. At the same time, we wish to empower young people interested in non-formal education. Thus we offer them the tools and setting to experience themselves as trainers, group leaders, experts and to make their first steps in the international non-formal education sector. Next to our youth educational branch we are also a multigenerational house (MGH). Thus, we try to impact our direct surroundings and work as an integrator for young and old(er) people living in the district of Ottersleben. In taking on this task we try to expand our work and to organize regular offers to foster intergenerational dialogues: - open meeting space - regular sports and creative courses - organization of festivities for kindergarden and school children and their parents/grandparents - summer BBQ, Christmas celebrations, reading nights etc. - dance nights - computer and internet skills courses - regular cafés with different topics On top of that, we are also a training facility for youth in the gastronomy and service sector and currently educate three young trainees during the practical parts of their vocational training. In this capacity, we also host and educate approx. 45 international interns per year who are doing an ERASMUS+ funded internship for up to one month. In order to support our youth work, and to strengthen our international profile, we are a hosting organization for volunteers in the European Solidarity Corps, Service Civique and FSJ. Over the course of one year, up to 5 volunteers support all areas of our work and create their own projects. We have also been a hosting organisation for the first ESC Voluteering Team in Saxony-Anhalt in 2019 and will apply for more short term volunteering projects to further spread the European idea within our county and Germany.

💼 What the programme involves

We are looking for volunteers between 18 and 30 years old who are interested in working with children and youth to support our organization in the Ottopia Summer Camps during the summer 2025. The volunteers should speak English proficiently and ideally have already worked with children. Based on the pedagogical concept of the European Children's City, the OTTOPIA Summer Seminar offers children from 8 to 14 years the opportunity to discover international flair here in Magdeburg. With visiting groups of children from other European countries, English, French, Spanish and other languages are learned along the way. The program includes creative workshops, excursions, the planning of the Children's City 2024 and many other opportunities to try things out and discover your own abilities. The tasks of the volunteers will be to organize and facilitate workshops and activities for the children, as well as to offer foreign language lessons.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms (towels and sheets are provided) at the European Youth Educational Centre Magdeburg. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to fixed rates according to the distance traveled. We will share with you more details when you get accepted.

🍲 Food

They will receive 3 meals a day as well as pocket money.

🎒 Leisure activities


⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for people who can identify with at least one of the following: creativity, dedication, open mind, eagerness, curiosity, leadership, team-player, confidence, problem solving, confidence, initiative, adaptability. We are looking for someone who is outgoing and willing to enjoy a month living closely with people from all around Europe and likes an international environment and be happy to represent your country/region. It will be the responsibility of the volunteer to develop and facilitate activities in the program of Ottopia Summercamp.
Deadline: 03/07/2025 00:00

ℹ️ Additional information

During the short-term ESC program, participants will receive preparatory and ongoing training to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience. At the beginning, an on-arrival orientation will be provided, covering key topics such as intercultural communication, project goals, health and safety, and ESC values. Throughout the program, there will be regular reflection sessions, skills workshops, and mentorship support to help participants develop personally and professionally. Specific training will also be provided depending on the tasks involved (environmental awareness etc.)

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

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18/07/2025 at 00:00 → 24/08/2025 at 00:00

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Deadline: 03/07/2025

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

Lüttgen-Ottersleben 18A, 39116 Magdeburg, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 20:52 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German