A propos de l'organisation locale

Notre école partenaire combine compétence et expérience dans les cours d’allemand (en tant que langue étrangère) qu’il propose. Les cours de langue sont conçus pour répondre aux besoins des participants. Tous les cours proposés sont basés sur le «Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues».

Présentation du programme

Le programme intensif est le choix idéal, pour les personnes qui ont besoin d'une très bonne maitrise de l'allemand pour leurs études ou leur emploi. Ou pour les personnes qui souhaitent apprendre l'allemand efficacement en peu de temps. 

L’école propose des cours de niveau A1, A2, B1, B2 et C1 du Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECR) :

- Phase de test en ligne avant de commencer les cours
- Durée du programme par niveau : environ 2 mois
- 200 cours de 45 minutes par niveau
- Leçons quotidiennes en présentiel, avec une partie d’apprentissage supplémentaire à faire soi-même via une plateforme en ligne
- Matériel pédagogique et d’apprentissage inclus

L’école peut également préparer les participants aux certifications suivantes :
- les examens TELC (The European Language Certificates) niveau A1, A2, B1 et B2
- le DSH, qui permet d’intégrer les universités allemandes et qui peut être passé séparément à la Studienkolleg Sachsen.

Organisation des cours :
- Entre 14 et 18 participants par groupe
- Du lundi au vendredi
- 4 unités par jour en présentiel, plus 2 unités à faire soi-même via une plateforme en ligne
- Matériel pédagogique et d’apprentissage modernes
- Un examen final à la fin des niveaux A1 à B2

Programme d’étude :
- Vocabulaire et grammaire
- Compréhension orale et écrite
- Rédaction et expression orale
- Exercices de phonétique
- Préparation aux examens
- Cours axés sur la réalisation du projet

Cours de langue intensifs niveau A2
01.12.2021 – 31.01.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau A2
01.02.2022 – 31.03.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau A2
01.04.2022 – 31.05.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau A2
01.06.2022 – 29.07.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau A2
01.08.2022 – 30.09.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau A2
Cours de langue intensifs niveau B1
01.12.2021 – 31.01.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B1
01.02.2022 – 31.03.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B1
01.04.2022 – 31.05.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B1
01.06.2022 – 29.07.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B1
01.08.2022 – 30.09.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B1
Cours de langue intensifs niveau B2
01.02.2022 – 31.03.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B2
01.04.2022 – 31.05.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B2
01.06.2022 – 29.07.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B2
01.08.2022 – 30.09.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B2
04.10.2022 – 30.11.2022 Cours de langue intensifs niveau B2

A propos du logement sur place

L’école de langue aide les participants à trouver un logement à Leipzig. Ils peuvent avoir une chambre simple dans une résidence universitaire. Plusieurs dortoirs sont disponibles pour les différents programmes. Ils sont situés dans différents quartiers de la ville et sont tous accessibles facilement grâce aux transports publics.

Localisation du projet

Vingt ans après la révolution pacifique de 1989, Leipzig est devenue un lieu où beaucoup aiment vivre et travailler. La popularité de la ville est en hausse. Leipzig a récemment fait la une du Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung : « Cet endroit n'est pas un rêve ».

C'est la combinaison suivante qui fait la différence à Leipzig : c'est une grande ville avec de nombreux espaces verts où les gens sont ouverts à la nouveauté. Nombreux sont ceux qui la décrivent comme animée et passionnante - un lieu où coexistent culture de haut niveau et sous-culture. C'est cette combinaison qui différencie vraiment Leipzig, et ce sentiment est encore souligné par le New York Times. Le quotidien affirme que Leipzig est ce que Berlin était il y a dix ans et que l'ambiance euphorique des années 90 est encore perceptible. Le journal est également séduit par la scène artistique et musicale de Leipzig, comme le détaille un autre article.

A propos des activités de loisirs possibles

L'école organise des évènements culturels pour les participants des niveaux A1, A2 et B2 et des excursions pour les participants des niveaux B1 et C1. 

En plus de ces activités organisés par l'école, les participants pourront découvrir la «MarktPlatz», avec ses boutiques, l'ancien hôtel de ville, le passage Specks Hof, l'église Saint-Nicolas. Pas loin se trouve également le «Madler Passage», la ville possède une trentaine de passages mais celui-ci est peut-être le plus beau d'entre eux. On peut également citer le musée Panometer, le quartier des théâtres, le parc de Wackelturm et la Panorama Tower. 

Exigences

Pour une participation réussie, les participants auront besoin du matériel technique suivant :
- Ordinateur fixe ou portable avec un navigateur à jour
- Caméra
- Microphone
- Connexion internet stable

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

Frais pour ce programme : 1 575,00 € par niveau

Les frais de participation à ce programme comprennent :
- Cours de langue
- Apprentissage autonome sur la plateforme en ligne
- Examens finaux pour les niveaux A1 à B2
- Matériel pédagogique et d’apprentissage
- Accès à la plateforme Moodle et aux ordinateurs de l’université de Leipzig
- Évènements culturels et excursions

Il faut également prévoir les frais pour l’hébergement, la nourriture et l’assurance.

A propos de l'organisation locale

Notre école partenaire est située à Münster, une ville aux contrastes saisissants entre le charme pittoresque de son vieux centre historique et les nombreux exemples d’architecture moderne. L’établissement propose aux étudiants une grande variété de formules de cours incluant un programme culturel et social.

Présentation du programme

L’établissement offre une grande variété de formules possibles ainsi que des séances d’aide à l’apprentissage et aux devoirs. Les différents cours sont accompagnés d’un programme attrayant d'activités culturelles et sociales qui sont organisées et accompagnées par des membres du personnel : visites guidées de la ville, circuits à vélo, dîners internationaux, cinéma, excursions, visites de musées, visites de pubs, sports, dîner d'adieu et bien plus encore. Tout cela garantit une atmosphère détendue et fait de ton séjour à Münster une expérience riche et stimulante.

Cours:
Allemand général (20 cours/semaine)
Allemand intensif (24 cours/semaine)
Préparation à l’université
Cours d’été (standard ou intensif)
Allemand professionnel (30 cours/semaine)
Cours individuels (20 à 30 cours/semaine)
Préparation TestDaF et Telc

A propos du logement sur place

Logement : 
En famille d’accueil
En appartement privé
En chambre d’hôtel

Localisation du projet

Avec plus de 300 000 habitants, Münster est la plus grande ville du nord de la Westphalie et l'une des villes offrant la meilleure qualité de vie en Allemagne. La ville de Münster renferme une population jeune qui contribue largement à son atmosphère ouverte et conviviale.

A propos des activités de loisirs possibles

L’école propose des excursions régulières le week-end à Cologne, Hambourg ou dans d'autres villes qui se situent à seulement quelques heures de train. Les activités de loisirs les plus populaires à Münster sont le roller, le canoë et la visite de l'unique Allwetterzoo. La promenade, qui entoure tout le centre-ville, les nombreux parcs et le lac Aasee sont idéaux pour se détendre en plein air. La diversité des manifestations culturelles et des activités rend la ville unique.

Exigences

Nécessaire : carte d’identité en cours de validité

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

Budget pour 2 semaines (approx.) :

Cours : à partir de 380€ (3 activités/semaine incluses)

Logement : à partir de 235€

Transports depuis Bruxelles:
Bus : à partir de 13€

Transports depuis Paris :
Bus : à partir de 19€

A propos de l'organisation locale

We offer some residential projects that deal with children and young adults and their families. Some of them are in institutions for adolescents with a difficult social background and others are organisations that provide leisure time activities. We can also offer some volunteer placements in boarding schools. Every kind of project requires specific abilities.
Project example: Hagenschule
The teaching concept follows the Montessori pedagogy, and they aim at teaching their pupils not only academically, but also educate them for life in general.

Présentation du programme

Main Activities
The School is an inclusive school that is independently operated and that teaches children from year 1 to year 7 who learn in study groups of mixed ages.

Volunteer tasks
The volunteer will be assisting the teachers during language class and prepare teaching material. The volunteer will assist during free time and supervise work groups in the afternoon.

A propos du logement sur place

The project provides an apartment close to the school in which 3 international volunteers live.

Exigences

The volunteer should be responsible, have a sense of openness and willingness to learn. Basic German skills are appreciated. Experience in the pedagogical field of Montessori or other alternative progressive educational movements are useful.

A propos de l'organisation locale

Seamen’s missions are located in cities with harbours. They offer support to seamen that come with the big transport ships from all over the world to the harbours. In many cases, the seamen only stay for a short time in a harbour, although they have been on the ship for months. So they have no possibility to go to the city centre, to a shop, a bar or an internet café.

The seamen missions help them with these kinds of things. The co-workers visit them on the ships and bring newspapers and other things to them, or the seamen can come to the seamen’s club in the harbour, where they can buy things for their daily need, watch TV, play billiard, use the internet, etc. The co-workers in the seamen’s missions are also there to listen to the seamen when they need someone to talk to about their thoughts and problems. Sometimes the seamen’s missions also provide accommodation for seamen. Since seamen’s missions have a Christian background, they offer also the possibility to take part in prayers and sermons.

Project example: Internationaler Seemannsclub Hamburg-Altona

Présentation du programme

Main Activities
The project offers different services, e.g. post service, money sending a bus service and a bar. The seamen's club is supported by the church and donations from companies and people.

Volunteer tasks
The volunteer will be driving, working at the bar and in the shop to exchange the money and take care of the post service. The volunteer will be responsible for the shopping for club, do cleaning chores and answer the phone. For the visitors the volunteer can be an advisor (when seamen have problems), social worker, hospital visitor or tourist guide.

A propos du logement sur place

You will have your own room on the same floor as other German and international volunteers.

Localisation du projet

Seamen’s missions are located in cities with harbours.

Exigences

The volunteer should have good knowledge of English and be a social person who likes to get to know new people. A driver's licence is necessary.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

When you are interested in working in a seamen’s mission you should be open towards people from different cultures and interested in the special situation of seamen. Their life can be hard most of the time. They are far away from their families and spend long periods of time isolated on the sea. You should have a good knowledge of English and it is an advantage to have a driver’s licence.

A propos de l'organisation locale

ICJA - one of the ICYE founding members – was established in 1949. It is an independent organisation with links to different networks of volunteering and civil society organisations. There is a strong regional structure with 15 support groups all over the country. Most volunteers and co-workers have participated in the exchange program themselves. The national office is located in Berlin.

Présentation du programme

The aim is to take care of elderly people who are unable to live on their own due to their age, mental or physical disabilities. Old people who move into these homes are sometimes not able to take care of themselves independently any more. Some of them have kept most of their physical and mental abilities and only need help in a few respects. Others need a lot of care or they are confused and forget a lot of things that happened just recently or some time ago.
There are different areas of work: to assist them in their daily life, for example help in preparing meals and talk to them as well as to organise leisure time activities for them.

Volunteer tasks:

The volunteer is assisting the social team of the house. They are organizing workshops and events for the inhabitants, helping them during art class or during free time. Main task is to keep them company and listen.

Main Activities:

Accompanying older people during their days, assisting them during mealtimes and keeping them company in their free time, e.g. escorting them to the supermarket or playing board games. The home also offers a lot of free time activities and workshops.

A propos du logement sur place

Usually projects with elderly people are residential projects but in some cases volunteers live in a host family and work in an elderly residence.

Exigences

The volunteer should be willing to work with elderly. Empathy and patience is required.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

Working with elderly people generally is the opportunity to familiarise yourself with their past, their personal life stories, their perspectives about the world and their situation in our society. Generally, you should like to speak to old people and be a patient listener to them - then you can learn a lot. You should be aware that working with elderly people might mean assisting the professional stuff in everyday caring.

A propos de l'organisation locale

ICJA - one of the ICYE founding members – was established in 1949. It is an independent organisation with links to different networks of volunteering and civil society organisations. There is a strong regional structure with 15 support groups all over the country. Most volunteers and co-workers have participated in the exchange program themselves. The national office is located in Berlin.

Présentation du programme

Brief description and main aims:
Looking after small children aged 2 – 6 years. Supporting the development of their physical, language and social skills.

Main Activities:
Taking care of and doing activities with the children.

Volunteer's Tasks:

For the staff, it is important that the volunteer gets to know the project and the language, but it is also important that the volunteer presents his/her own country to the children. In the beginning of the exchange year, the volunteer has time to get used to everything. He/she handles small tasks like playing with the children or helping them to tidy up and to set the table. Later, the volunteer can take on responsibilities within small groups. This depends very much on the skills of the volunteer.

A propos du logement sur place

The volunteer will live with a host family.

Exigences

The volunteer should be:

Interested in working with small children
Flexible
Cooperative
Patient
Creative
Ready to fulfil tasks in the project

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

Working with children gives you a good chance to learn and practice the language because the children will just start talking to you. You get to know new games, creative activities and educational methods and maybe you can also show the children games from your country. This kind of work demands a lot of patience from you and you should like to be with children and to play with them. You should also be good in setting limits for the children and sometimes say ”no” to what they want. Working in a kindergarten helps you to experience many traditional (i.e. carnival), religious (i.e. Easter) and other cultural events.
Work usually starts at 8 o’clock a.m. and lasts until 2 or 4 o’clock p.m. every week day.
Work usually starts at 8 o’clock a.m. and lasts until 2 or 4 o’clock p.m. every week day.

Work usually starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 2 or 4 p.m. every week day.

A propos de l'organisation locale

Would you like to learn the German language in order to study at a German university, work in Germany or simply to improve your German knowledge just for the fun of it? Whatever your motivation is, KAPITO Language School, in the vibrant university town Münster, has the right German course for you!

Deciding for our German language courses at KAPITO will ensure that you reach your goal, efficiently and enjoyably in a relaxed and personable learning environment.

Présentation du programme

Standard Course German (20 lessons per week) 

Do you want to study in a small group, progress quickly and stay for a longer period of time?

From 150 €/week.

Intensive Course (24 lessons per week)

In addition to the morning classes of the Standard Course, the Intensive Course German has an extra double lesson on 2 afternoons per week, offering skills training, grammar and exam preparation.

From 175 €/week.

University Preparation Course (24 lessons per week)

The basic and advanced modules each have 24 lessons per week; the total course lasts 36 weeks, which is 864 lessons in total. You can also take part in our free learning support and homework supervision in the afternoons.
The language teaching is geared right from the start to meeting the university entrance examination requirements and to providing you with the language skills you will need during your university studies. You work in small groups with a maximum of 12 participants and not only familiarize yourself with grammar and everyday communication but also, from a very early stage, learn how to work with written texts, to produce written work on specific topics, to understand lengthy and complex listening texts and take notes from them, etc.

Our University Preparation Course prepares participants for the TestDaF and DSH university entrance language examinations. The course comprises a basic module (beginners) and an advanced module (non-beginners). The basic module lasts 24 weeks and works through levels A1, A2 and B1. The advanced module continues at level B2 and lasts 12 weeks.
University Preparation Course (24 lessons per week)

From 2.124 € for 12 weeks. Minimum age : 18

Summer Course (20 lessons per week)

Combine effective learning and an enjoyable holiday experience in an attractive and youthful city while taking advantage of our extensive program of cultural and social activities.

From 235 €/week.

Summer Intensive Course (24 lessons per week)

Combine effective learning and an enjoyable holiday experience in an attractive and youthful city while taking advantage of our extensive program of cultural and social activities. In addition to the morning summer course, the Summer Intensive Course German includes 2 x 2 afternoon lessons (skills training, grammar, exam preparation, etc.).

From 235 €/week.

Compact Course (30 lessons per week)

Would you like to improve your German in just a few weeks through individual lessons using job-related content?

From 660 €/week.

Individual Course (20/30 lessons per week)

Are you looking for a German language course tailored to your individual needs, which guarantees maximum learning success in the shortest time possible?

From 930 €/week

A propos du logement sur place

For the time of your German course with us, we can offer you accommodations with German hosts. Depending on your wishes, you can stay with a family or with a single person, with several flatmates in a shared apartment or alone in your own apartment.

You can book a room with breakfast or half board or you can cook for yourself and share the kitchen with your hosts. Whatever suits you best!

All rooms are single rooms and are not far from the school, so it usually takes you no more than 30 minutes to get there on foot, by bus or by bike.

Localisation du projet

Münster is a lively university city in the Northwest of Germany with despite its 330,000+ inhabitants. Getting around is easy and safe.

More than 60,000 students attend the various institutions of higher education, around 5,000 come from abroad. The variety of academic institutions and the broad range of study and research subjects make Münster one of the most popular places to study in Germany.

Students, and young people in general define much of the pace of life in the city and contribute to Münster’s lively atmosphere.
Getting around in the city is easy – though there is no subway in Münster, the city is one of the most bicycle-friendly places in Germany, with an extensive network of bike lanes and trails Those who prefer other means of transport can rely on an excellent mass transit-network of buses and trains.

According to surveys taken among our students, over 90% of them rate Münster with the top grade of “excellent”. Students and others enjoy Münster’s green spaces, friendly people, interesting architecture and abundant leisure activities. Most find the city pleasant, comfortable, and very attractive – neither too large nor too small.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

If you already have some knowledge of German, you can start your course at KAPITO on any given Monday. Without any prior learning, you would start your course on a fixed date.

In a small, multi-national group, with a maximum class size of 12, you will easily improve your general knowledge of German, or prepare for various language exams and, in the process find new friends from all over the world.

Each class has two teachers, each thoroughly committed to their students’ individual language development.

In addition to attending German classes you’re free to join with our learning support group in the afternoon to work on your homework, do further exercises, or study specifically for an exam.

And we know: anyone who studies a lot needs some recreation! That’s why all our courses include our cultural and social program. City tours, sports events, visits to museums, pub nights, creative afternoons, we cater to all tastes. Meet up with your new friends for our activities and practice what you learned in class that morning along the way.

Remember: our cultural and social program, our learning support in the afternoon and all teaching materials (books and photocopies) are all included in the course price!

Timetable – Standard Course
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 12.30 pm

Timetable – Intensive Course and University Course
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 12.30 pm
Additionally, on 2 afternoons per week: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

A propos de l'organisation locale

ICJA - one of the ICYE founding members – was established in 1949. It is an independent organisation with links to different networks of volunteering and civil society organisations. There is a strong regional structure with 15 support groups all over the country. Most volunteers and co-workers have participated in the exchange program themselves. The national office is located in Berlin.

Présentation du programme

The ICYE International Office, head office of the ICYE Federation in Berlin/ Germany, coordinates the activities of its member organisations in 41 countries worldwide.

Main Activities
The ICYE International Office, based in Berlin, Germany, is in charge of facilitating the exchanges and cooperation between the members of the ICYE Federation, organising the bi-annual General Assemblies and representating ICYE in global networks. In addition to that, the IO engages in programme development and quality assurance of the exchange programmes, executing any tasks assigned to it by the International Board of Managers.

Volunteer tasks
The ESC volunteer will be working in the position of office assistant, thereby playing an active role in the daily activities of the International Office. Besides the support to the overall work, they will be encouraged to take the initiative in organizing tasks and making suggestions for new activities. The volunteer will be encouraged to choose and work on a personal project according to their own interests.
The main projects the volunteer will be working on in 2023-24 are:

· Implementing our social media strategy
· Supporting with the coordination of our youth advisory group
· Supporting with the preparations for the General Assembly in November 2023

Other activities will include:
· Coordinating and compiling the publication of the biannual newsletter
· Creating and posting social media content, updating the ICYE Homepage
· Corresponding with partner organizations and volunteers / interested young people/ exchange participants in 41 countries worldwide
· Assisting with insurance enrolments for volunteers and other services for the member organisations
· Collecting and organizing program related information from the members
· Compiling data, editing and doing the layout of activity reports
· Answering information inquiries by phone and e-mail
General office tasks (filing and archiving, data entry and database maintenance)

A propos du logement sur place

The volunteer will share an apartment with two women from Denmark and Taiwan (sharing bathroom, kitchen, a common room). The apartment is about 20 minutes via public transport from the office.

Localisation du projet

The office is located in the heart of Germany's vibrant capital, Berlin.

Exigences

The volunteer should:
be at least 21 years old
have a high level of English proficiency (minimum B2)
manage the basic Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
show initiative and be creative
be passionate about communication and social media
have a genuine interest human rights, gender equality and diversity, peace, social justice and environmental regeneration
be flexible and openminded

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

The International Office (IO) will only be able to offer one volunteer space for an ESC volunteer.

The ESC volunteer will join the three permanent staff members at the ICYE International Office and work hand-in-hand with them, acquiring the social, personal, civic, educational and professional skills and competences related to a coordination office. The working languages in the office are English and German.

A propos de l'organisation locale

ICJA - one of the ICYE founding members – was established in 1949. It is an independent organisation with links to different networks of volunteering and civil society organisations. There is a strong regional structure with 15 support groups all over the country. Most volunteers and co-workers have participated in the exchange program themselves. The national office is located in Berlin.

Présentation du programme

Working in seminar houses, hostels or educational centres means being together with (young) adults and people from other cultures and nationalities.

The volunteers usually work and live together with other German volunteers, in some way they “replace” the host family. You will be able to learn a lot about German culture and traditions living with people of your age. It needs a high level of personal responsibility, as in most cases you are on your own. This is why ICJA offers this type of projects mostly to volunteers who have already lived on their own or who are older than 21.

Project example: Youth Hostel. This hostel is offering low-priced accommodation and facilitating the encounter of young people from all over the world, thus promoting mutual understanding.

Volunteer tasks:
As a volunteer your tasks will be all around the house. They vary from assisting in the kitchen, housekeeping and working outside in the grounds. After your language skills have improved you will be able to support the team in looking after the guests/visitors, answering the phone or assisting in administrative work. Overall, you need to be service oriented and able to work in an organized and structured way.

A propos du logement sur place

Volunteer tasks
As a volunteer your tasks will be all around the house. They vary from assisting in the kitchen, housekeeping and working outside in the grounds. After your language skills have improved you will be able to support the team in looking after the guests/visitors, answering the phone or assisting in administrative work. Overall, you need to be service oriented and able to work in an organized and structured way.

In a room inside the youth hostel, partly in a separate area with other volunteers.

Localisation du projet

Every year, ICJA offers several residential projects in this field. Volunteers need to be aware that most of them are located in remote areas and you will need a driver’s license because public transportation is not always available around the clock.

Exigences

The volunteer should speak English and having a basic knowledge of German would be useful. The volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded, prepared to work late-night and weekend shifts.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

Due to the current emergence of refugees from Syria and other countries towards Germany many seminar houses and educational centres are offering their beds to them. Working with refugees needs a high level of empathy and patience. The volunteer needs to be open-minded and be mentally able to deal with stressful situations and people who are mentally and physically affected by the experience of war and flight (displacement). If you are willing to work in this type of project please let us know.

A propos de l'organisation locale

ICJA - one of the ICYE founding members – was established in 1949. It is an independent organisation with links to different networks of volunteering and civil society organisations. There is a strong regional structure with 15 support groups all over the country. Most volunteers and co-workers have participated in the exchange program themselves. The national office is located in Berlin.

Présentation du programme

In the last years, ICJA has increased the cooperation with schools and associations which organize school assistance and after-school care. An example of this cooperation is Waldorfschule, an elementary school for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. It's a school with an alternative learning concept which puts special emphasis on the development of emotional, social and personal skills of its students. The children are normally given more freedom to decide what they would like to learn and there are more activities related to movement and being outside. There are also other schools like Montessorischule with alternative learning concepts. The project’s aim is to develop the emotional, social and personal skills of children with disabilities.

Main Activities
Supporting the children’s rhythmical work and artwork. The school assists with therapeutic work, skilled manual and social work. They offer individual social care and excursions.

Volunteer tasks
The volunteer can participate and support in all daily activities, such as the classes or the outdoor activities. It would be also possible that the volunteer talks about his/her home country and culture.

A propos du logement sur place

The volunteer will live with a host family.

Exigences

The volunteer should be tolerant towards the children. He/she should be empathetic and interested in their differences and special needs. Special handiwork skills are appreciated.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

The German school system divides between elementary schools from grade 1-4 (age 6-10) and then differs between a secondary school (“Realschule” grade 5-10) and Gymnasium (grade 5-12). Moreover there are private schools which teach children with special needs or disabilities. In many federal states, the education system already offers school times during the whole day or until late afternoon. This is especially needed by parents who work full-time. These schools usually offer lunch for the children.

When working in a school your tasks can vary from taking care of the school grounds, assisting in the school kitchen andsupervising the children in theirbreaks and free timeafter classes. If your German skills are sufficient you may also help them with their homework and accompany the teachers during lessons.

Working in schools will give the volunteer a good impression about the German education system. Projects usually expect pedagogical experience in a certain amount and the ability to handle groups of many children with patience and enjoyment.

A propos de l'organisation locale

ICJA - one of the ICYE founding members – was established in 1949. It is an independent organisation with links to different networks of volunteering and civil society organisations. There is a strong regional structure with 15 support groups all over the country. Most volunteers and co-workers have participated in the exchange program themselves. The national office is located in Berlin.

Présentation du programme

Youth centres or youth organisations are places where young people can meet in their spare time. They are places where young people can meet in their spare time. What they offer can vary a lot. For example, they organise events, they might have a café, they offer workshops or advice for different problems.
Big Tipi is an example of a project where volunteers work at a youth center. The project is part of a youth development program organized by the youth welfare office. They are organizing motional, creative and educational activities for kids, families and adolescents. The project is considered an exceptional place for different cultural contributions and events.
Big Tipi is an adventure playground including different floor spaces: a forest, grassland for different activities. There are also animals, fireplaces, a “tepee village”, a barrier-free playground, a mountain bike route, a beach with a little pod, an open class room, a garden, a basket ball court, the Big Tipi (the world´s biggest tepee), a six meters high ropes course as well as ropes course elements in the forest. It offers children and juveniles possibilities to explore their capacities, get self confidence and to be looked after.

Main Activities:
Open educational offerings and workshops, guided programmes for school classes and organised events.

Volunteer tasks:

Assisting in every day activities, feeding the animals, taking care of the fire pit, doing activities with the children.

A propos du logement sur place

The volunteer who works with youth and children may be placed with a host family or live at the project.

Exigences

The volunteer should enjoy the work with children and also be willing to work with children from all social and cultural backgrounds. The volunteer should enjoy sports activities and craftsmanship, be open minded and cooperative. Basic knowledge of German language is helpful.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

We offer some residential projects that deal with children and young adults and their families. Some of them are in institutions for adolescents with a difficult social background and others are organisations that provide leisure time activities. We can also offer some volunteer placements in boarding schools. Every kind of project requires other abilities.

In most cases, the tasks of the volunteers are to organise events and spend time with the adolescents. It is very important that you clearly know your role as a volunteer in this kind of project. There is a difference between you and the young people that come to the youth centre, although you might be of the same age. You work there, so you have to act accordingly and take responsibility.

A propos de l'organisation localeWe are an Eco-Community in Bavaria, founded in 2016. We took over a former vacation village in the beautiful natural area close to the Czech border, which used to be "the end of the world" from both sides for decades. Currently we are approx 40 adults +15 kids, several dogs and cats. We are trying to run a place where people develop together a field for living and working in connection with humans, animals and the environment. By our way of living we aim to contribute an important step towards a world, where all beings can live in peace, trust, freedom, joy and connectedness. In detail we envision and work on : vegan food and education in professional cooking partilly energy and water supply self-supply via permaculture welcoming culture and hospitality art & music common and individual development mutual support and solidarity Trust via transparency and honesty deep authentic partnerships and relationships non-violent communication gifteconomy peace work

Présentation du programmeIn July 2023, Germany will host the European Ecovillage Gathering organised by the Global Ecovillage Network of Europe at Nature Community, Bavaria. 25 volunteers from all over Europe will arrive 5 weeks earlier through the European Solidarity Corps programme, to help with preparation of the Gathering, as well as to learn by doing things hands-on and gaining a rich experience in international event management and sustainable development. This is an exciting chance to immerse yourself in the world of ecovillages, by living and working in community and co-creating Europe’s biggest ecovillage event with a diverse international team. A mix of practical work and team-building create a great sense of achievement and bonds for life between the volunteers, many of whom go on to form lasting connections with the ecovillage movement.

ExigencesThe Participant profile: The ESC volunteers will be involved at the GEN Europe Gathering preparation, implementation and wrap-up. You will work in different work areas from marketing, sub-event creation, participant management to catering and site organisation tasks. The volunteers may have different tasks during the different phases of the Gathering. For instance, before the Gathering, one may be in the communications team but during the Gathering in the welcoming team supporting participant management.
Deadline: Application deadline: 05/06/2023

Informations supplémentaires sur le projetThe 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.

Description de prixProjects from the european commission are free for volunteers

A propos de l'organisation localeThis project is organized by NiG e.V., a german non-profit and non-government organization. In this project we work together with the historic technical museum of PeenemEnde. The PeenemEnde Historical Technical Museum is working on the history of the creation and use of weapons during World War II. The exhibitions document who worked in PeenemEnde, how people lived and why the enormously elaborate weapon projects were carried out.

Présentation du programmeThis workcamp is for nature lovers since the work will be mainly outdoors. The volunteers will work in a nature park on the island Usedom located in the Baltic Sea. There is a lot of work around the natural reserve. Since its not possible to use common agriculture techniques, volunteers have to do everything manually. Moreover, every meadow around must be cut and the grass has to be put aside. The aim of this project is to help to protect this unique reserve through your contribution.

A propos du logement sur placeThe volunteers will stay in a youth hostel. Full board is included (also vegetarian). There will be someone cooking for the participants. Dinner will be warm; lunch and breakfast will be sandwiches.

Localisation du projetPeenemEnde is located in the northern part of the island Usedom which is located in the very north-eastern part of Germany. Usedom is the island with the most hours of sunshine in Germany and a popular travel destination. Because PeenemEnde was occupied by the German army by the time of the Nazi-Regime, the nature could grow and bloom freely and many salt and orchid meadows sprouted.But PeenemEnde is mainly known for its significant role in the times of the Nazi regime. Whereas PeenemEnde first was a place where the Nazis army was positioned for developing different military tactics, it later became a labour camp in 1943. The prisoners had to help assemble the V-2 rockets and other military objects.Leisure time: Excursions can be planned together, short trips to nearby towns, swimming. There will be bikes provided to get to the working location.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projetWe will share specific information on the Covid-19-situation in Germany and our according measures with the info-sheet once you get accepted.

A propos de l'organisation localeThis project is organized by NiG e.V., a german non-profit and non-government organization. It will be organized together with the local community, namely with the cultural association Kulturverein Lohmen "Herz Mecklenburg" e.V.

Présentation du programmeWork in the community of Lohmen: volunteers will help to renovate the archaeological nature trail of the community. Part of the work will be to install a new footpath and create new information boards about the nature trail. The archaeological nature trail passes many interesting phenomenons. Also, the volunteers will help to maintain public parks and the orchard.

A propos du logement sur placeThe volunteers will stay in the building of a former kindergarten.Food (also vegetarian/vegan) is included, but meals have to be prepared by the volunteers.

Localisation du projetLohmen is a village in the middle of the region "Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania". It is located within a few nature parks with many lakes and forests. It has about 850 inhabitants but also many possibilities for outdoor activities like a labyrinth, sports grounds and an archaeological nature trail. Lohmen has to offer many historical sites that educate about the local history. Even though the village Lohmen itself has been founded approximately in the 12th century, the area around Lohmen has been inhabited for at least 5000 years.Excursions can be planned, swimming, short trips to nearby towns.

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A propos de l'organisation localeThis project is organized by NiG e.V., a german non-profit and non-government organization. In this project we work together with the historic technical museum of Peenemünde. The Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum is working on the history of the creation and use of weapons during World War II. The exhibitions documents who worked in Peenemünde, how people lived and why the enormously elaborate weapon projects were carried out.

Présentation du programmeIn this camp volunteers will work on the meadows of Peenemünde, where in former times bunkers stored the mass-produced V2-rockets. The blown up ruins are supposed to be cut free from plants and other objects that are in the way, so that visitors of the museum can see and enter the landmark.

A propos du logement sur placeThe volunteers will stay at a youth hostel. Full board is included (also vegetarian). There will be someone cooking for the participants. Dinner will be warm; lunch and breakfast will be sandwiches.

Localisation du projetPeenemünde is located in the northern part of the island Usedom which is located in the very north-eastern part of Germany. This place is mainly known for its significant role in the times of the Nazi regime. Whereas Peenemünde first was a place where the Nazis' army was positioned for developing different military tactics, the place became Europe’s biggest military research centre during 1936-45. Up to 12,000 people and forced labourers worked on an area of 25 km² to develop new weapon systems, such as the V-2 rockets and other military objects. It was exactly this rocket that was the first ever human-made rocket to enter space. Today, there is a museum in Peenemünde that deals exactly with this time span and also gives insight about the technology that was used in those days. Leisure time: Excursions can be planned, short trips to nearby towns, swimming. There will be bikes provided to get to the working location.

ExigencesPlease bring a sleeping bag, a mattress pad, working clothes and motivation.