🌍 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Individual Volunteering opportunity takes place in Leipzig, Germany, within a workshop environment supporting people with intellectual disabilities. The project focuses on inclusion, dignity at work, social participation, and everyday support, offering volunteers direct, hands-on experience in inclusive employment and social work practices.
Volunteers will contribute to daily work routines while supporting individuals with disabilities in a respectful, structured, and empowering environment.
🎯 Main Volunteering Activities
🤝 Supporting people with disabilities in daily work and employment routines
📦 Participating in light packaging and manual work activities
🧩 Providing simple guidance and structured support during work processes
🔄 Working with different groups depending on support needs and independence levels
🎨 Engaging in creative and hands-on activities such as decoration and handicrafts
🌍 Contributing to an inclusive and respectful working environment
The placement allows flexibility to experience different groups and working methods throughout the activity.
🏡 Accommodation, Food & Transport
🏠 Single room in a shared apartment with other ESC volunteers in Leipzig
🧹 Shared responsibility for household cleaning
🚍 Monthly public transport ticket provided
🍽️ Monthly food allowance and pocket money included
🎓 Training & Learning Support
🇩🇪 Basic German language support (non-formal, no official course)
📘 Participation in ESC On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Seminar
🌍 Joint project days on solidarity, participation, and social topics
🤝 Continuous mentoring and task-related training during the activity
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Aged 18–30
🧠 Interested in inclusion, social work, and supporting people with disabilities
🤝 Open-minded, empathetic, respectful, and team-oriented
🎨 Willing to engage in practical and creative tasks
🇩🇪 German language level B1/B2 required
🚀 Reliable, motivated, flexible, and ready to take initiative
No prior experience is required — motivation and commitment are essential.
📍 Location
Leipzig, Germany 🇩🇪
🧭 Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering
🎯 Activity Topics
🧠 Social challenges
❤️ Health and wellbeing
📚 Education and training
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
📆 Activity Dates
From 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
⏰ Application Deadline
📅 04 January 2026 – 23:59
🔗 Application Method (Mandatory)
📝 Only applications submitted via the official form are accepted:
https://forms.gle/H3CwvnU1HjcXn3f87
🔗 Official Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49364_en
📄 Project Code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000346736
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