Environmental Education in rural Germany (Haus Wildtierland) 2025/26
Kultur- und Initiativenhaus Greifswald e.V.
Strasburg, Germany
Description
Haus Wildtierland is located in the foothills of the Brohmer Berge in the region of Western Pomerania. It is surrounded by fields and forests, which are managed ecologically and in a wildlife-friendly manner by the neighbouring Klepelshagen Estate of the German Wildlife Foundation. The areas are home to a unique community of flora and fauna. Haus Wildtierland is a school country home and offers both children and adults unique nature experiences. The team organises school trips, holiday camps, project weeks, seminars and conferences. We have many years of experience hosting local volunteers. Starting in September 2025 we offer a position in our house for the first time for a volunteer in the European Solidarity Corps programme. Will it be you?
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation will be within the "Haus Wildtierland". You will have your own room, a small kitchen and bathroom. You will receive food allowance each month and are responsible for your meals yourself. You will receive a monthly travel ticket. It is possible to borrow a bicycle for the duration of your mobility (a deposit must be paid). Please know that the location is very rural, and the next train station requires a 30min bicycle ride (no buses). It is possible to drive to the next bigger city by car with your colleagues from time to time (e.g. to do grocery shopping).
Training during the activity
You will participate in two seminar weeks organized by the German national agency: the on arrival training and midterm evaluation. Both take place somewhere in Germany, together with other ESC volunteers. Moreover, you will be part of the international seminar group of our coordinating organisation "Turbina Pomerania". You can find infos on the seminars here: https://turbina-pomerania.org/en/translate-to-english-seminarkonzept. Lastly, we offer a German class with a professional German teacher.
Participant profile
We are looking for an open-minded person interested in nature, environmental education, sustainable development and the work with children/young adults. No previous knowledge required. Applications can be sent in English or German. Please note: we only accept applications through the application form of our coordinating organisation "Turbina Pomerania". On their page you can also find pictures & some more info about us. Please apply with a quick text here on the Youth Portal and fill the form here: https://turbina-pomerania.org/en/apply. For any questions, please write to: application@turbina-pomerania.org
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Gehren 3, Strasburg, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/02/2025 00:00