ESC: Volunteering in an atelier for children

Name: ESC: Volunteering in an atelier for children
Start: 2024-10-07
End: 2025-09-30
Location: Bremen, Germany

Code: 399246633ae2c3c29c Copied

Germany Culture European Voluntary Service Social work Culture European Voluntary Service +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner is a German association dedicated to promoting and disseminating local culture. Founded with the mission of fostering cultural participation in local communities, the association organizes a variety of events and cultural activities accessible to all. It showcases local talents, encourages creativity, and provides platforms for artistic expression in all its forms, through exhibitions, artistic performances, workshops, or festivals. Our partner also engages in community development projects aimed at strengthening social ties and promoting cultural diversity within German society. As a dynamic player in the local cultural landscape, the association plays an essential role in preserving and valorizing regional cultural heritage while fostering innovation and creative collaboration.

💼 What the programme involves

Are you into arts and crafts and want to work with children? Our partner mainly works with 7 – 16 years old children and youngsters with fewer opportunities. Most of them have a migration background. Their approach is resource-oriented, which means the focus is on the children’s abilities and strengths. In Atelierhaus Roter Hahn they organize artist exhibitions and art projects in collaboration with different schools and daycare centers. They also hold larger events as for example the biggest storytelling festival in Germany. Volunteers will have an opportunity to work in a multicultural group of experts from different areas and participate in all of the arts and design projects and festivals. They will get basic knowledge of artistic techniques in printing, free design, clay, woodwork and sculpture making. They will also have the opportunity to develop your own ideas and turn them into projects.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Our partner organisation will be the coordinating organisation in charge of all logistical matters. Volunteers will be accommodated in a flat or a house in Bremen with 4 other ESC volunteers. They will have their private bedroom and share the kitchen, bathroom and other spaces in the flat/house with other volunteers.

🍲 Food

ESC volunteers will receive health insurance, monthly pocket money for food and other expenses (266€ + 180€).

📍 About the location

Bremen, a historic Hanseatic city located in northern Germany, boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Founded in the 8th century, it became one of the founding members of the Hanseatic League, an important trading network in the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the banks of the Weser River made it a significant economic and port city.

Today, Bremen is a vibrant city with a strong presence of associations. It is home to numerous nonprofit organizations active in various fields, such as culture, education, environment, and social services. These associations play a vital role in promoting social welfare, preserving cultural heritage, and advocating for citizen rights.

Additionally, Bremen is renowned for its historic architecture, including the Gothic-Renaissance-style Town Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as its numerous museums, art galleries, and theaters. With its picturesque neighborhoods, green parks, and lively atmosphere, Bremen provides an ideal setting for associative engagement and cultural exploration.

🎒 Leisure activities

In Bremen, volunteers can enjoy a wide range of cultural, historical, and leisure activities. They can explore the beautiful historic Hanseatic old town with its picturesque cobblestone streets and historic buildings, including the famous Renaissance-style town hall.

They can visit the city's numerous museums, such as the Kunsthalle Bremen, which houses a collection of European art spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day, or the Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst, dedicated to contemporary art.

For relaxation, volunteers can take advantage of Bremen's vast green spaces, such as the beautiful public park of Wallanlagen or the natural park of Bürgerpark, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic.

They shouldn't miss a walk along the banks of the Weser River or a boat cruise to see the city from a different perspective.

For those who enjoy shopping, volunteers can head to Bremen's bustling shopping districts, such as the pedestrian shopping street of Sögestrasse or the historic Schnoor district, known for its craft shops.

Finally, they can experience Bremen's diverse culinary scene by sampling traditional regional dishes at the city's many restaurants, cafes, and breweries.

⚠️ Requirements

The participant profile: candidates can apply, if they can communicate in English (A2-B1) AND German (A2-B1) - more criteria can be found on our website post. Candidates MUST apply here: https://www.naturkultur.eu/en/esc-volunteering-at-atelierhaus-roter-hahn-in-kultur-vor-ort-e-v-in-bremen-germany/
Application deadline: 19/05/2024.

ℹ️ Additional information

Travel costs will be reimbursed depending on the travel distance (normally between 180-360€).

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 the 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, volunteers need to enroll themselves at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify their 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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