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ESC: Volunteers wanted: Windrad Wilhelmshaven – Residential Groups for Children and Young People with Special Needs – Start now!

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About the project

ESC: Volunteers wanted: Windrad Wilhelmshaven – Residential Groups for Children and Young People with Special Needs – Start now!

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

- ENGLISH VERSION - The Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V. is a non-governmental organisation which provides a wide variety of different offerings in the social sector. The main goal is to help people in need of support in difficult life situations. The 3.400 employees assist and care for old/young people in need, people with disabilities, refugees and people with different illnesses. The Paritätischer represents more than 800 member organisations which carry out more than 1.900 social service offerings in Lower-Saxony. It provides a network for these member organisations and is working actively on advancing social offerings for people in need. Furthermore the Paritätischer Niedersachsen is lobbying for social justice and people without a strong voice in society and politics. - DEUTSCHE VERSION - Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V. vertritt als parteipolitisch ungebundener und überkonfessioneller Spitzenverband der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege die Interessen seiner mehr als 800 Mitgliedsorganisationen mit über 75.000 Arbeitnehmer*innen und Zehntausenden Ehrenamtlichen in Niedersachsen gegenüber Politik und Öffentlichkeit und macht seinen Mitgliedern ein umfassendes Beratungsangebot. Der Paritätische engagiert sich für benachteiligte, hilfebedürftige und diskriminierte Menschen und steht für Demokratie, Toleranz, soziale Gerechtigkeit und Teilhabe und gegen jegliche Form sozialer Ausgrenzung und politischen Extremismus. Die rund 3400 Beschäftigten unterstützen und pflegen alte und junge Menschen, Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen, Geflüchteten und Menschen in verschiedenen Notsituationen. Zu den Angeboten vor Ort gehören Ambulante und Tagespflege, Inklusionsassistenz, Essen auf Rädern, Kindertagesstätten und weitere Dienstleistungen. Zudem betreibt der Paritätische 29 Kontakt- und Beratungsstellen für Selbsthilfegruppen im Land. Sie sind unverzichtbare Anlaufstellen für mehr als 4500 Selbsthilfegruppen, in denen sich 80.000 Menschen für sich und andere einsetzen.

💼 What the programme involves

Your volunteer service can start flexibly from now or latest on November 1, 2026.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The Windrad Wilhelmshaven facility by the GPS has four residential groups, each accommodating 10 to 12 children and young people with disabilities. The aim is to enable them to lead as independent a life as possible. Specialists provide support with personal care, daily and leisure activities, and therapeutic appointments. They also promote personal development and social skills. Your tasks include providing support, personal care and assistance with household duties. You assist the specialists with daily activities and support measures and help the young people develop new skills. You encourage them to participate in activities and events. You accompany them when shopping, going out for meals or taking part in other activities. Personal care includes assistance with personal hygiene and getting dressed and undressed. Household tasks include laundry care, helping to keep the rooms tidy and preparing meals.

🎒 Leisure activities

There will be a group of eight international volunteers who will spend a year at GPS and live in three shared apartments. A volunteer coordinator will show you how to spend your free time in and around Wilhelmshaven, including cultural events, theatres, museums, the beach and anything else that interests you. You will all receive a "Deutschlandticket" (public transport ticket), allowing you to explore nearby cities such as Bremen or Hamburg, or travel to other parts of Germany on your days off.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: At your workplace, you will be guided by a qualified and experienced person who will be responsible for helping you settle into your daily work routine. A personal mentor from the Volunteer Services Department will be your main point of contact and stay in regular contact with you. They will provide educational support and be available to answer your questions and address your needs. In addition, you will take part in our educational seminars together with a group of German volunteers and receive German language lessons. At the end of your placement, you will receive a Youthpass certificate.
Deadline: 15/09/2026 23:59

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

DE53993

01/10/2026 → 31/08/2027

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 15/09/2026

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

Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:16 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German