🇩🇪 ESC Volunteering in Germany 🏛️ European Political Education and Youth Mobility Work 🌍

Description

WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR FORM: https://forms.gle/tkZZyjnWwFdZHp2x8

Europa-Haus Leipzig e. V. hosts the official Europe Direct information center for Leipzig Region. Their mission is to bridge the gap between European citizens and EU institutions through civic education, youth exchanges, and public engagement.

As a volunteer, you will be an active part of our international team, gaining hands-on experience in European project management, political education, and public communications. You will assist in carrying out the European Commission’s Annual Communication Plan, organize cross-border mobility opportunities (such as Erasmus+), and lead multilingual European city tours throughout Leipzig. This role offers unique opportunities to develop event management skills, travel within Europe for mobility projects and visits (e.g., to the European Commission in Brussels), and learn about local association structures in Leipzig while improving your German language skills.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

You will live together with other volunteers in a shared flat, with your own single bedroom. Furthermore, you will receive food- & pocket money as well as a ticket for public transportation in Leipzig. Check our website for more information about your ESC in Leipzig: https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting

Training during the activity

During the ESC: the volunteers receive a basic language training of some kind (not always an official course), also other training needed to carry out agreed tasks and the volunteer attend the On-Arrival training and Mid-term seminar offered by NA. In addition, there will be realized several project days towards topics of solidarity in Europe / participation / social projects for all ESC volunteers.

Participant profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded volunteer eager to engage in European political education and youth work.

- Interest in European Affairs: A strong motivation to learn about the European Union, its institutions, and cross-border mobility programs (like Erasmus+).

- Communication & Languages: Good knowledge of English; willingness to learn German and lead multilingual city tours in Leipzig.

- Proactive & Team-Oriented: Ability to take initiative, bring in own project ideas, and work constructively in a multicultural team environment.

- Organizational Skills: Interest in event planning, public relations, and project management.

- Flexibility & Travel Readiness: Openness to travel for European mobility projects, training, and visits to EU institutions.

WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH THIS FORM: https://forms.gle/tkZZyjnWwFdZHp2x8

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 01/03/2027 to 29/02/2028

Location

Lessingstraße 7, Leipzig, Germany

Deadline

08/11/2026

Project code

2026-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000400956

Topics

Looking for participants from

68 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇩🇪 Germany.