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ESC: Youthcenter - 12 month ESC in Jena, Germany (student city)

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About the project

ESC: Youthcenter - 12 month ESC in Jena, Germany (student city)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Eurowerkstatt Jena e.V. is a non-profit association that was established in 2006. The goal of our organization is the creation of offers for young people to develop social and vocational abilities, particularly intercultural abilities. We want to sensitise young people to their possibilities and chances they have within Europe. It is very important for us to promote intercultural aspects in the children and youth work of Jena, this is why we cooperate with other non-profit organizations, associations, kindergartens, schools and youth centers of the city. All our actions have the goal of promoting the idea of a united and peaceful Europe and to show the variety of the European culture especially through and for young people who will build up the next generation. Eurowerkstatt is working mainly as a supporting and hosting organization in the European ESC-programme. We are a partner of eurodesk and have trained staff in the field of international youth mobility. On one hand we support German youngster who want to go abroad and on the other hand we coordinate a big network of hosting projects in Jena. As the coordinating organization of this network, we are in charge of the application process, the prearrangements and the mentoring of the volunteers leaving or coming to Jena and the proper implementation of past, current and following ESC-projects. Besides, we also organize youth exchanges between German and Russian youngsters or intercultural learning opportunities. --- Eurowerkstatt Jena e.V. ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der 2006 gegründet wurde. Das Ziel unserer Arbeit ist die Schaffung von schulischen und außerschulischen Angeboten, um junge Menschen dabei zu unterstützen soziale, berufliche und interkulturelle Kompetenzen zu entwickeln. Wir möchten Jugendliche und junge Menschen für ihre Möglichkeiten und Chancen als Europäer*innen sensibilisieren. Die Internationalisierung der Jugendarbeit in Jena ist ein wichtiges Anliegen für uns, weshalb wir mit anderen gemeinnützigen Vereinen und Verbänden, Kindergärten, Schulen und Jugendzentren der Stadt kooperieren. Alle unserer Aktivitäten zielen darauf ab, die Grundwerte eines solidarischen und vereinten Europas zu vertreten und jungen Menschen die Vielfalt europäischer Kultur als Chance für eine friedliche Zukunft aufzuzeigen. Eurowerkstatt Jene e.V. ist hauptsächlich als entsendende und aufnehmende Organisation im EU-Programm Europäisches Solidaritätskorps tätig. Wir sind eurodesk-Partner und unsere Mitarbeiter*innen sind gut ausgebildet im Bereich der internationalen Jugendmobilität. Auf der einen Seite unterstützen wir junge Menschen aus Deutschland, die für einen Freiwilligendienst ins Ausland gehen möchten und auf der anderen Seite koordinieren wir ein großes Netzwerk an Aufnahmeprojekten für internationale Freiwillige in Jena. Hierbei sind wir insgesamt für den Bewerbungsprozess, die Vorbereitungen sowie die Begleitung und Betreuung der durch uns entsendeten oder bei uns aufgenommenen Freiwilligen, sowie für die Planung, Durchführung und Abrechnung von vergangenen, aktuellen und zukünftigen ESK-Projekten zuständig. Ergänzend hierzu führen wir auch regelmäßig ein Jugendaustauschprogramm zwischen Deutschland und Russland durch und bieten außerdem unterschiedliche interkulturelle Lernangebote für interessierte junge Menschen und Schulen in Jena an.

💼 What the programme involves

The Youthcenters Westside and Freizeitladen are still looking for volunteers! Eurowerkstatt is working as a sending and hosting, but mainly coordinating organisation in the European ESC-Program. We coordinate the application process, the prearrangement and the mentoring of the 10-13 volunteers coming to Jena each year. We work together with 10 hosting projects in Jena, which are mainly active in the field of child and youth welfare or international youth work. The volunteers are involved in the daily work in kindergartens, youth centers or a sports club and get the chance to plan and organise their own projects. This gives you the opportunity to bring your culture closer not only to local children and young people but also to your new colleagues. Our goal is the creation of offers for young people, to develop social and vocational abilities, particularly intercultural abilities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will stay in a shared flat with one or two other volunteers as your roommates. Everybody will have their own room but share the bathroom and kitchen together. The flats are furnished and there is everything you need for your daily life, such as dishes or a washing machine. We have six flats in two houses next to each other and near to the city center of Jena. There is also a large garden for barbecuing and relaxing. Basically, you don't have to pay for your voluntary service! We reimburse your travel costs, you don't have to pay rent and receive monthly pocket money/food allowance (520€) .

🎒 Leisure activities

We want to sensitize young people to the possibilities and chances they have as European citizens. The duration of a European Voluntary Service programme is 12 months. You have to work 30-35 hours per week on 5 days, but have 2 days off per month. At the beginning we organise a "month of orientation" to show you Jena and daily life in Germany. We will also organise three intercultural training days and other workshops for the group of volunteers in Jena. You will also take part in 2 training seminars lasting 5 to 7 days. At the end, you will get a Youthpass-certificate.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for around 12 volunteers for our hosting projects in Jena from youth center to kindergartens and non-profit organizations. You can find more information on our website: http://eurowerkstatt-jena.de/hosting/ Please download our application form, fill it in and send it to us: http://eurowerkstatt-jena.de/hosting/application/ http://eurowerkstatt-jena.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/application_Eurowerkstatt_2024_En.pdf Mail-address: [email protected]
Deadline: 30/06/2024 12:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

DE40875

01/09/2024 → 31/08/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 30/06/2024

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

Löbstedter Str. 17, 07749 Jena, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:15 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German