DESCRIPTION
We have 13 open ESC positions, each in a different day care center, to work with children in age 0 to 6. Some of these are bilingual (German-French) centers, but in general all kitas host multicultural staff of pedagogs and children too. Your tasks are: supporting the educators in one group of children in their daily activities - role playing, sport, arts; supporting the kitchen; going with the children on excursions; realizing a personal project with the children if desired, such as handycrafts or games. You will as well attend intercultural events in some evenings or weekends, and have the chance to organise your own.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
You will be accommodated in a shared house with other ESC volunteers. You will have your own room and share the common areas, experiencing an international community life. The house is located right next to the city and has tram and train stations at walking distance. You will receive approx. 500 € pocket money and food allowance every month. You will also have a card to travel for free in whole Germany with public transports during the entire project. ※ To know more and to apply: https://www.jugendwerk-awo.de/freiwilligendienste/esc-calls
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
You will follow a 50-hours German course in group with other ESC volunteers. You will take part to two seminars of 2 weeks: here you will meet other ESC volunteers in Germany, share your experiences, learn and talk about the main concepts of the European Solidarity Corps. You will learn about both local and international cultures by attending a cycle of intercultural meetings. You have the choice to attend a pedadogical course to become youth leader and coordinate summer camps.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
• At least 18 years old • Interest in educational work and in all its aspects
• Interest in working with children in age 0-6
• Some knowledge of English and possibly French, basic skills in German are helpful
• having an accredited sending organization
• Open to get to know Germany and German culture, sharing an international environment
ACTIVITY DATES
From 01/10/2026 to 30/09/2027
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Karlsruhe, Germany
ACTIVITY TYPE
Individual volunteering
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: 10/05/2026 23:57
PROJECT CODE
2026-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000401125
※ To know more about each kita orientation, check our official page: https://www.jugendwerk-awo.de/freiwilligendienste/esc-calls
※ To apply: please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/x7uJMYdz5u3XJpCG6
※ The application through the form is the only way to apply - do not send any email unless requested.
Official page: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51439_en
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