The "Brandenburgische Sportjugend" (BSJ, Sports Youth Brandenburg) is an independent working youth organisation in the ''Sports Confederation Brandenburg'' (LSB, Landessportbund Brandenburg e.V.). Its members are children and teenagers, as well as, their youth representatives who are organized in more than 2.500 sporting-clubs. It counts more than 135 000 members under the age of 27. Therefore, it is the largest youth association in the state of Brandenburg. The Brandenburgische Sportjugend is of public utility and recognized as an independent supporter of the 'freie Jugendhilfe' (helping-service for young people). The organisation stands up for the co-operation and co-determination of young people in sporting-clubs and associations and acts as a representative of their interests. The work of the Brandenburgische Sportjugend is guided by the aim to make as many children and teenagers as possible find their way into the sporting-clubs. It is not only the aspect of fun that comes up, furthermore, the youth is supposed to have a place where they can spend their spare time in a sensible way. Within a close co-operation with other supporters of the ''Jugendhilfe'', for example the ''Landesjugendring Brandenburg'', and with the support of politics and commerce, the organization contributes to designing the society and provides assistance on social and youth political problems. The organisation offers numerous projects regarding sport, youth-work and social youth-work. Die Brandenburgische Sportjugend (BSJ) ist eine eigenständig tätige Jugendorganisation im Landessportbund Brandenburg e.V. Unsere Mitglieder sind die in mehr als 2.500 Sportvereinen organisierten Kinder und Jugendliche sowie deren Jugendvertreter. Wir vertreten die Interessen von ca. 135.000 jungen Menschen im Alter unter 27 Jahre und sind somit der größte Jugendverband in Brandenburg. Wir sind gemeinnützig und als freier Träger der freien Jugendhilfe anerkannt. Wir setzen uns für die Mitarbeit und Mitbestimmung von Kindern und Jugendlichen in den Sportvereinen und -verbänden ein und sind der Anwalt ihrer Interessen. Wir fördern ihre ganzheitliche Entwicklung, das Ehrenamt und unterstützten die Einheit von Nachwuchssport und Jugendarbeit. Durch Beratung, Anleitung und Begleitung unterstützen wir unsere Mitgliedsorganisationen und Partner. Gemeinsam mit Multiplikatoren und Institutionen werden jugendgerechte Angebote im gesamten Land Brandenburg entwickelt und umgesetzt. Unter dem Motto: „Immer in Bewegung“ will die Brandenburgische Sportjugend ihren Beitrag zur Sportentwicklung im Land Brandenburg leisten. Dafür sind wir in den Bereichen „Freiwilligenarbeit im Sport“, „Außerschulische Jugendbildung“, „Internationale Jugendarbeit“ und „Sport im Elementarbereich“ aktiv. Mit zahlreichen „Sozialen Projekten“ unterbreiten wir Angebote zur gesellschaftlichen Integration, zur Stärkung des zivilbürgerlichen Engagements, zur Gewaltprävention, zum Demokratielernen sowie zur Schaffung von alternativen Freizeitbeschäftigungen. Außerdem organisieren wir erlebnisreiche, sportorientierte Kinder- und Jugendferienreisen.

We are currently searching for 1 volunteer for the movement team of the LSB Sportservice Brandenburg gGmbH approved project "Always on the move" in Potsdam. The volunteer will get familiar with the "on the move and health oriented" educational method by supporting the staff in their daily activities. Sport, movement and healthy lifestyle are the key words in the work of the Movement team. The volunteer will help the staff, will communicate with children and lead them to a healthier lifestyle. Main project activities: getting to know Brandenburg´s sports facilities as well as the organisation´s local and regional pre-schools; supporting the implementation of the educational concept "on the move" in the health and sports oriented childcare institutions of LSB SportService; supporting the team by providing children with a sport and healthy oriented lifestyle; supporting the team in the implementation of the annual motoric and eye movement (oculomotor) tests for children.

Accommodation: The volunteer will live in one of our 3 ESC volunteer accommodations in Potsdam. Each volunteer has his/her own room in a well-furnished and fully equipped flat. A monthly food allowance of 345,00 € will be provided via bank transfer. Pocket money: 210,00 € will be provided via bank transfer monthly. Local Transport: The volunteer will be provided with a monthly ticket for the use of public transport (Deutschlandticket). The volunteer will also receive a bike.

Our organization offers the volunteer the possibility to take part in a language course, according to their current level of German. All participants must take part in two mandatory ESC seminars during their project: On-Arrival and Mid-Term Training. These are opportunities to meet volunteers from other countries, to understand the EU values and to reflect on the ongoing project. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE USE EXCLUSIVELY THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS PORTAL. APPLICATIONS SENT TO EMAIL ADDRESSES OF THE ORGANISATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION.

The Participant profile: In order to take part to this project, the organisation expects the volunteer to be: - Interested in work with young children, - Interested in sport-orientated work in the childcare institutions, - Interested in the organization and implementation of sport orientated events and projects with children, - Dedicated, committed and creative, - Aware of being the role model for children, - Sociable, friendly, patient and open-minded, - Willing to learn new skills, - Curious and interested in German culture and language.
Deadline: 21/06/2026 23:59

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.