Kultur- und Initiativenhaus Greifswald e.V.
Natur Erleben gGmbH
Strasburg, Germany
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Environmental Education in rural Germany (Haus Wildtierland)
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Haus Wildtierland is a school country home and offers both children and adults unique nature experiences. It is located in the foothills of the Brohmer Berge in the region of Western Pomerania. It is surrounded by fields and forests, which are managed ecologically and in a wildlife-friendly manner by the neighbouring Klepelshagen Estate of the German Wildlife Foundation. The areas are home to a unique community of flora and fauna. The team organises school trips, holiday camps, project weeks, seminars and conferences. We have many years of experience hosting local volunteers. Starting in September 2026 we offer a position in our house for a volunteer in the European Solidarity Corps programme. Will it be you? Please apply via the application form: https://turbina-pomerania.org/en/esc +++Applicants who do not fill the application form cannot be considered+++
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation will be in a shared apartment near the "Haus Wildtierland". You will have your own room, a small kitchen and bathroom. You will receive food allowance each month and are responsible for your meals yourself. You will receive a monthly travel ticket. It is possible to borrow a bicycle for the duration of your mobility (a deposit must be paid). Please know that the location is very rural, and the next train station requires a 30min bicycle ride (no buses). It is possible to drive to the next bigger city by car with your colleagues from time to time (e.g. to do grocery shopping).
Training during the activity
You will participate in two seminar weeks organized by the German national agency: the on arrival training and midterm evaluation. Both take place somewhere in Germany, together with other ESC volunteers. Moreover, you will be part of the international seminar group of our coordinating organisation "Turbina Pomerania". You can find infos on the seminars here: https://turbina-pomerania.org/en/seminars . Lastly, we offer a German class with a professional German teacher.
Participant profile
We are looking for an open-minded person interested in nature, environmental education, sustainable development and the work with children/young adults. You should be aware that our organisation is located very rural - this comes with challenges, but also offers many opportunities, especially for people who are looking for a time away from hectic life and tend to your own ideas, projects, and self-care. No previous knowledge required. Please note: we only accept applications through the application form of our coordinating organisation "Turbina Pomerania". On their page you can also find pictures & some more info about us. Please apply with a quick text here on the Youth Portal and fill the form here: https://turbina-pomerania.org/en/esc . For any questions, please write to: application@turbina-pomerania.org
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Gehren 3, Strasburg, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 19/06/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000401662
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52639_en
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