🌍 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Opportunity
This ESC volunteering opportunity takes place in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, within a sport and health-oriented after-school care center called “Wellenreiter.”
The project focuses on encouraging children to live active, healthy lifestyles through sports, games and creative activities.
Volunteers will support educators working with children aged 6–12 years old, helping them discover that physical activity and movement can be fun while promoting long-term health awareness.
This experience allows volunteers to contribute to youth development while gaining practical experience in education, sports activities and non-formal learning environments.
⚽ Volunteer Activities
🏃 Supporting daily sports and movement activities for children
🎲 Playing games and organizing fun recreational activities
🎨 Helping prepare and implement creative workshops
🏀 Assisting with sport-based educational projects
🎵 Supporting workshops in areas like music, environment and geography
🤝 Assisting educators in their daily work with children
🌱 Promoting healthy and active lifestyles
The goal of the project is to increase children’s daily physical activity and strengthen their awareness of health and wellbeing.
📅 Activity Dates
4 May 2026 – 4 September 2026
📍 Activity Location
Trauerberg 24
Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany 🇩🇪
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Financial Support
Volunteers will live in ESC volunteer apartments located in Potsdam.
🏡 Private room in a fully equipped shared flat
🍽 Monthly food allowance: 313 €
💶 Monthly pocket money: 210 €
🚆 Transport Support
🎫 Monthly public transport card (Deutschlandticket)
🚲 A bicycle provided for local mobility
📚 Training and Learning Opportunities
🗣 Volunteers can participate in German language courses depending on their level.
All ESC volunteers must attend two mandatory seminars:
📅 On-Arrival Training
📅 Mid-Term Training
These trainings allow volunteers to meet other ESC participants, reflect on their experience and explore European values.
⚠️ Applications must be submitted exclusively through the European Solidarity Corps Portal. Applications sent via email will not be evaluated.
👤 Participant Profile
The organisation is looking for volunteers who:
👶 Enjoy working with children aged 6–12
⚽ Are interested in sports, games and active learning
🎨 Are creative and open to organizing activities
🤝 Are friendly, patient and sociable
🌍 Are curious about German culture and language
📚 Are willing to learn new skills and support educational activities
Volunteers should also be responsible role models for children and motivated to contribute to a positive learning environment.
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine
🎯 Project Topics
💚 Health and wellbeing
📚 Education and training
⚽ Physical education and sport
📅 Application Deadline
22 March 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50354_en
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