Long-term ESC in Germany in a public kindergarten
When: 1.09.2025 – 31.08.2026
Where:
The public kindergarten in Benediktbeuern is attended each day by around 90 children between 1-6 years old. There, they have the opportunity to learn through playing indoors and outdoors, as well as creative activities. They also share meals and acquire life skills such as communication and community life. The oldest kids participate in special activities meant to help them prepare to attend school in the following years.
 
Your missions:
Each day, you will help lead the children through the day, playing with them, reading books or supervising creative activities. You will also support the team with day-to-day work, such as supporting the kitchen team for lunch. You will have the opportunity to develop your own project with the children based on your own strengths and interests.
 
Location:
Benediktbeuern is a beautiful Bavarian village of about 3000 inhabitants, located at the foot of the Alps. It is surrounded by many hiking tracks, perfect for nature lovers. It is easily accessible from Munich (an hour by train, direct). Shops, doctor’s cabinets and leisure places (swimming pool, gym) can all either be found in the village or easily accessed by train or bus.
 
This is the project for you if…

• You enjoy working with children and supporting their growth and learning project
• You are flexible and spontaneous, able to work in several different fields and adapt to unexpected situations
• You are creative and imaginative and would like to share this creativity with children

Practical Arrangements

• This project is supervised by a supporting organisation: the youth centre Aktionszentrum in Benediktbeuern (5 minutes away from the kindergarten). They will act as a mediator between you and the kindergarten, and take care of all practical details.
• You will work 32 hours per week.
• As per the ESC-guidelines, you will receive two days of holiday each month.
• You will receive a monthly allowance according to the ESC frame of reference. 
• You will be provided with a bicycle as mean of local transport.
• You will have a mentor provided by the supporting organisation for this project. You and your mentor will meet on a regular basis, deciding together on the frequency and nature of the meetings.
• You will get all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the canteen of the supporting organisation.
• You will be given a room nearby, with access to laundry facilities.
• At the end of your voluntary service, you will receive a Youthpass certificate.

If you are interested please contact the Coordinator Svenja Kleegrewe under [email protected] until the 01.07.2025!

​Long-term project in Germany – Youth education Centre
When: 1.09.2025 – 31.08.2026
Where:
The Aktionszentrum in Benediktbeuern is a youth education centre from the Salesians of Don Bosco. It focuses on educating and preparing young people for the future. The centre hosts 250-300 teenagers between 13 and 19 years old. They come for three-days-long seminars, with workshops around topics that are important to youth and young adults. The Aktionszentrum is based on a pedagogy that focuses on respecting, treasuring and upholding the value of each person as an individual. It is based on trust and understanding between the teenagers and the team. It is a very friendly and open work environment, where you will have a lot of freedom and varied opportunities.
 
Work fields:
You will support the pedagogical activities with the teenagers and be in daily contact with them through tasks like the reception work or the organisation of their free time activities. You will also be involved in practical activities around the house, overseeing the accommodation of groups and supporting their practical needs. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in courses as well as special holiday programs (outdoors camp for young adults, Easter celebration with families…). You are also free to develop your own project based on your strengths and interests, such as creative workshops or free time activities.
 
Location:
Benediktbeuern is a beautiful Bavarian village of about 3000 inhabitants, located at the foot of the Alps. It is surrounded by many hiking tracks, perfect for nature lovers. It is well connected to Munich, with trains running every hour (about one hour ride). Shops, doctor’s cabinets and leisure places (swimming pool, gym) can all either be found in the village or easily accessed by train or bus. The village also has its own university, with a lively community of about 500 students.
 
This is the project for you if…

• You like working with teenagers and young people, and/or are interested in the international field
• You are flexible, creative and spontaneous, able to adapt to unexpected situations
• You are independent, able to take initiative and express your wishes

Practical arrangements:

• You will work between 30 and 34 hours per week. If you work overtime, you will be able to take some time off in compensation.
• As per the ESC-guidelines, you will receive two days of holiday each month.
• You will receive a monthly allowance according to the ESC frame of reference. 
• You will be provided with a bicycle as mean of local transport.
• You will have a mentor provided by the supporting organisation for this project.
• You will get all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the local canteen
• You will be given a room nearby, with access to laundry facilities.
• During the year, you will attend two mandatory ESC seminars
• At the end of your voluntary service, you will receive a Youthpass certificate.

If you are interested, please contact the Coordinator Svenja Kleegrewe under [email protected] until the 01.07.2025!