ESC: Support for senior citizens

Name: ESC: Support for senior citizens
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2027-08-31
Location: Cologne, Germany

Code: 51702 Copied

Germany European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Our goal is to create a place of security and well-being of the residents. In our care and support we are guided by the wishes and needs of our residents. We provide qualified support and care of residents by our trained and experienced staff. A wide range of activities are offered daily. For senior citizens the integration into public life is very important. The individual abilities, desires and needs of the volunteers are taken into account and promoted. During the voluntary service the volunteers can choose different priorities. In general, the service begins at 7:30 or 8:00. Occasional morning service, evening events and weekend duty to do so. The international volunteers can participate in all offers and events, company outings, etc., because we consider them to be important people in our house. Volunteers can gain experience in a great church organisation. Especially in the field of caring for the elderly, we can provide knowledge in different fields.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation and food is provided. Volunteers receive a public transport ticket for local public transportation.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers take part in ESC training seminars as well as additional seminars organised by the Cologne Volunteer Agency, the leading organisation.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Language skills: good knowledge of German. A positive attitude towards the elderly. Willingness to work with nursing care (with dementia). Composure in dealing with behavioral peculiarities due to dementia and mental illness. Social, communication skills, sense of responsibility. Teamwork. Reliability. Criminal record certificate.
Deadline: 01/06/2026 00:00

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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

DE51702

01/11/2026 → 31/08/2027

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Deadline: 01/06/2026

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

Cologne, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:05 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German