Volunteer in Germany 2027 in Arts and Working with Children and Young People

VILLA gGmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, has announced that applications are now open for a funded international volunteering opportunity in 2027 under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program. Volunteers will participate in artistic, cultural, and educational activities at the JoJo Children's and Youth Cultural Center, which provides a creative environment where children and young people can discover their talents and develop their artistic skills.

The opportunity allows young people from several Arab and European countries to participate in a volunteering project running from March 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028. Volunteers will contribute to organizing workshops and creative activities for children and young people aged 4 to 18, covering drawing, theater, photography, literature, multimedia arts, pottery, and other cultural activities.

Benefits and Funding

The organization offers participants a range of benefits throughout the volunteering period, including:

• Shared accommodation with other international volunteers throughout the project.

• A private bedroom within the shared apartment.

• Financial allowances to cover food expenses.

• Personal pocket money during the volunteering period.

• A public transportation pass for use in Leipzig.

• Basic language training during the project.

• Participation in training sessions related to artistic and cultural responsibilities.

• Attendance at an orientation training session upon arrival in Germany.

• Participation in a mid-term training seminar.

• Involvement in events and activities focused on European solidarity and community engagement.

• Practical experience in organizing artistic and cultural workshops and events.

• Development of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills when working with children and young people.

• Opportunities to implement creative ideas and projects in collaboration with the center's team.

The volunteer will support activities at the JoJo Children's and Youth Cultural Center. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in organizing and delivering artistic and cultural workshops.

• Supporting creative activities for children and young people aged 4 to 18.

• Participating in drawing and visual arts workshops.

• Contributing to theater activities and creative performances.

• Supporting photography and media projects.

• Assisting with graphic design activities.

• Participating in handicraft, textile, and pottery workshops.

• Contributing to 3D printing projects when available.

• Helping children and young people develop their artistic ideas and carry out their projects.

• Supporting the organization of cultural events and activities at the center.

• Proposing new initiatives and workshops that align with the interests of children and young people.

• Collaborating with staff members, artists, and other volunteers to carry out daily activities.

• Participating in community activities related to European solidarity.

The organization is looking for volunteers who possess the following qualities and skills:

• Interest in creative, cultural, and social activities.

• Willingness to work with children and young people in artistic fields.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to develop ideas independently.

• Willingness to participate in organizing cultural activities and workshops.

• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Skills or interests in at least one artistic or creative field.

• Ability to propose new ideas and projects that contribute to developing the center's activities.

• Willingness to participate throughout the entire project duration.

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