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ESC: Working with children and teenagers in boys group - Small village of Rhüden in the Harzregion - Sonderpflege e. V.

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About the project

ESC: Working with children and teenagers in boys group - Small village of Rhüden in the Harzregion - Sonderpflege e. V.

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

More than 880 member organizations, around 1,900 services: The Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen eV, one of the six umbrella organizations of the independent welfare sector, represents the full diversity of social work. Member organizations from all areas of social work throughout Lower Saxony are gathered under its umbrella. They offer advice and support to people who are disadvantaged or in need of assistance due to their age, gender, social status, origin, illness, or disability. The Paritätische represents its members in the umbrella bodies of the independent welfare sector and in political circles. The Paritätische is always involved in social legislation – to ensure that laws in Germany serve the people. The member organizations participate in this important work at all levels, making fundamental association policy decisions and developing statements. We can operate independently because the Paritätische is non-denominational and non-partisan. Paritätische member organizations benefit from extensive advice and information services, a strong network, and diverse funding opportunities. Let’s get talking and become a member – of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen eV

💼 What the programme involves

For 45 years, Sonderpflege e.V., based in Barntrup, has been providing a second home for children and teenagers who cannot live with their parents. Sonderpflege is non-denominational and non-profit. The boys' residential group (WG) in Rhüden, run by Sonderpflege e.V., accommodates 8 boys aged 12 to 18. The group lives in an old villa in the village of Rhüden in the Harzregion. Each teenager has their own room, and there are cozy common areas and a garden. Supermarkets are right across the street. The nearest large city is Goslar, which can be reached by train from Seesen. A team of dedicated educators and a housekeeper are there for the boys 24/7, 365 days a year. We share daily life together, including school and leisure activities. We celebrate holidays and vacations in special ways and love going on trips. The boys are in school in the mornings, so work starts at lunchtime with a communal meal and ends after the evening routine.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You'll live in a 3-room apartment, possibly with a roommate, just a 5-minute walk from the residential group. In the WG team, you have a dedicated contact person and colleagues available anytime. During your work, you can join the communal meals for free and have access to drinks. You'll get a Deutschlandticket. The train station in Seesen is accessible by bus from Rhüden.

🍲 Food

In your free time, you cater for yourself.

🎒 Leisure activities

The Harz region is a recreational area with many leisure activities, and we are happy to support you in exploring them.


⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: You're the perfect match if you're an open, friendly, and humorous person who is excited to contribute to the youth group's daily life with your strengths and interests. Feel free to share your hobbies with the teenagers. We'll support you in finding your place within the team. German skills at A2 or B1 level and a valid driver's license in Germany would be helpful. You'll also receive 30 days of vacation, 210€ pocket money, food allowance, 27 seminar days, a German course, a 58-Euro monthly transport ticket, and a Youth Pass Certificate.
Deadline: No application deadline

ℹ️ Additional information

You have a dedicated contact person in the WG-group team, who is also the team leader. They will coordinate your shifts and assignments with you. During work, there's always a colleague available for you. You'll have regular reflection sessions with the team leader, participate in team meetings and supervision, and join training opportunities offered by the organization. Additionally, you can attend a German language course and seminars provided by ESK and Paritätischer. At the end, you'll receive a "Youth Pass – Certificate."

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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01/07/2025 at 00:00 → 31/12/2026 at 00:00

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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

Lamspringer Str. 18, 38723 Seesen, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:21 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German