Young Leader for Berlin Youth Center "HeldInnen Raum"
Vereinigung junger Freiwilliger e.V.
Forum Kreuzberg
Berlin, Germany
Description
„HeldInnen Raum“ at Forum Kreuzberg is searching for 1 volunteer to work at a children and youth center in Berlin. The goal of the work is to enable children (6-13 years) from different backgrounds to spend some quality time. During the ESC, the volunteer will learn about different facets of youth work in a theoretical and practical approach. He/she will have several opportunities to get in contact with other volunteers. He/she will participate in team consultations, internal and external meetings and professional trainings. The volunteer will work in a team and be responsible for certain tasks. It is possible to choose a project on which he/she can focus referring to his/her interests and talents. These projects could be: creative offers of any kind, music-pedagogical or other projects for example recycling and upcycling-projects, or projects about earth, water, air. The main task is to provide leisure time offers such as cultural activities, arts and creative workshops and sports.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Local Transport: The volunteer will receive a monthly ticket for public transportation in Berlin. Accommodation & Food: The volunteer will live in a guest family or will share a flat with other volunteers. Money for food will be provided on a monthly basis (9,60€ per day). Pocket money: will be provided on a monthly basis (6,00€ per day).
Training during the activity
The volunteer is going to receive support and information before the start of their service. In Germany, he/she is going to participate in mandatory seminars. This way we are ensuring that the volunteer is enabled to make the most of his/her time and has the chance for rapid personal development. At the youth center the volunteer is going to be assigned a mentor to help. Another person, working for the VJF, is helping out with bureaucratical hurdles and problems that may be occurring in the working environment.
Participant profile
It is an advantage to have basic knowledge of German, good skills in spoken English. Some experience in work with children are recommended. Experience with disabled children would be nice, but not necessary. It is required a teamwork spirit and the ability to work independently. The youth center welcomes motivated, flexible, friendly, curious, self-confident volunteers with good communication skills and a sense of humor. Gender, religion, political and sexual orientation are not considered in the selection, volunteers are chosen regarding their abilities, experiences, interests and motivation.
Activity dates
From 01/12/2024 to 31/08/2025
Activity location
Berlin, Germany
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Portugal
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/11/2024 23:55