This European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity is hosted by Kölner Freiwilligen Agentur e.V. in Cologne (Köln), Germany, and takes place within the organisation Verband Engagierte Zivilgesellschaft. The project focuses on social participation, diversity, civic engagement, and community empowerment, offering volunteers an active role in cultural events, workshops, and social initiatives at local level.
🎯 About the Volunteering Activity
🤝 Promote social participation and active citizenship
🎭 Support the organisation and implementation of cultural and social events
🧠 Contribute to workshops, educational formats, and community activities
📸 Assist with documentation, social media, and public relations
💡 Develop and implement your own small initiatives within the organisation
🛠️ Main Tasks and Responsibilities
🎉 Support planning and implementation of events and workshops
🧩 Assist in facilitating educational and social activities
🤝 Take part in social projects and leisure activities with diverse target groups
📱 Support communication, social media content, photos, and short reports
💡 Propose and realise your own ideas and small-scale initiatives
🗣️ Participate in regular team meetings and work closely with staff and volunteers
👤 Participant Profile
🌍 Open-minded, tolerant, and respectful towards different cultures and religions
🤝 Enjoy working with young people and adults
💻 Interested in office-based tasks and working with computers
🧠 Reliable, team-oriented, socially open, and proactive
🗣️ Knowledge of German and English
🎂 Minimum age: 20 years
📍 Activity Location
Cologne (Köln), Germany
📅 Activity Dates
1 April 2026 – 30 November 2026
🏠 Accommodation, Food and Transport
🏡 Single room in a shared flat or apartment
🍽️ Access to shared kitchen and bathroom
🚌 Public transport ticket provided for local transportation in Cologne
📚 Training During the Activity
🎓 Participation in official ESC training seminars
🏫 Additional seminars organised by Kölner Freiwilligen Agentur e.V. as the leading organisation
🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
⏳ Application Deadline
📅 28 February 2026 at 23:00
📎 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49625_en
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