🌟 About the Project

Welcome to the Wohnverbund Tannenhof in Wilhelmshaven, Germany 🇩🇪 — a warm, community-focused living environment where 22 residents with different support needs receive daily assistance, enrichment, and care. Hosted by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V., this ESC project invites motivated young people from across Europe and partner countries 🌍 to join a meaningful year of service, learning, and intercultural exchange.

💬 What You Will Do

Volunteers assist experienced staff members with:

• ✨ Daily support & personal care (washing, dressing, mobility)
• 🌞 Encouraging residents to join activities, therapy, or events
• 🛒 Accompanying residents during shopping, meals out, and local outings
• 🧹 Housekeeping tasks (room organisation, laundry, meal prep)
• 🌿 Supporting daytime activities in the garden house Treffpunkt Sonnenseite, especially for retired residents
• 🎨 Bringing creativity, motivation, and new ideas into everyday life

Your role is valued, guided, and part of a strong, supportive team.

🏡 Accommodation, Food & Benefits

You will live together with 8 international volunteers from different countries 🌍 in shared accommodation in Wilhelmshaven.
Included benefits:

• 🏠 Comfortable shared housing
• 💶 217€ pocket money
• 🍽️ 333€ food allowance
• 🚆 Deutschlandticket every month (free travel across Germany!)
• 🌴 30 vacation days
• 🇩🇪 German language lessons
• 🧭 Orientation, full mentorship, and on-site training
• 🎓 YouthPass certificate at the end of the service

A local volunteer will also guide you through all the best cultural activities — theatre, museums, seaside spots, and more. 🌊✨

🎓 Training & Support

You will be supported by:

• 👩‍🏫 A qualified on-site supervisor
• 🤝 A personal mentor from the volunteer services department
• 📚 Participation in 27 seminar days with German volunteers
• 🇩🇪 Free German language lessons
• 🧩 Continuous guidance for personal and professional development

👤 Participant Profile

This opportunity is perfect for you if you:

• ❤️ Are motivated to support people with disabilities
• 🤲 Are ready to learn, take responsibility, and work in a caring environment
• 🌍 Enjoy teamwork and intercultural settings
• 🌊 Are excited to live near the German coast
• 🇩🇪 B1 German level is recommended but not mandatory

🌍 Eligible Countries

Albania 🇦🇱, Algeria 🇩🇿, Armenia 🇦🇲, Aruba 🇦🇼, Austria 🇦🇹, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Belarus 🇧🇾, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Georgia 🇬🇪, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Israel 🇮🇱, Italy 🇮🇹, Jordan 🇯🇴, Kosovo 🇽🇰, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lebanon 🇱🇧, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Moldova 🇲🇩, Montenegro 🇲🇪, Morocco 🇲🇦, Netherlands 🇳🇱, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, Norway 🇳🇴, Palestine 🇵🇸, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Tunisia 🇹🇳, Türkiye 🇹🇷, Ukraine 🇺🇦 — and many additional partner territories as listed in the official page.

🗓️ Activity Dates

01/09/2026 – 31/08/2027

📍 Location

Banter Weg 107, Wilhelmshaven, Germany 🇩🇪

📌 Project Type

Individual Volunteering (ESC)

⏳ Application Deadline

30 November 2025 – 23:59

🔗 Application Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49001_en

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