Ottopia Summer Camps
Bildungsnetzwerk Magdeburg gGmbH
Magdeburg, Germany
Description
We are looking in Europäische Jugendbildungsstätte Magdeburg for volunteers between 18 and 30 years old who are interested in working with children and youth to support our organization in the Ottopia Summer Camps during the summer 2025. The volunteers should speak English proficiently and ideally have already worked with children. Based on the pedagogical concept of the European Children's City, the OTTOPIA Summer Seminar offers children from 8 to 14 years the opportunity to discover international flair here in Magdeburg. With visiting groups of children from other European countries, English, French, Spanish and other languages are learned along the way. The program includes creative workshops, excursions, the planning of the Children's City 2024 and many other opportunities to try things out and discover your own abilities. The tasks of the volunteers will be to organize and facilitate workshops and activities for the children, as well as to offer foreign language lessons.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms (towels and sheets are provided) at the European Youth Educational Centre Magdeburg. They will receive 3 meals a day as well as pocket money. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to fixed rates according to the distance traveled. We will share with you more details when you get accepted.
Training during the activity
During the short-term ESC program, participants will receive preparatory and ongoing training to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience. At the beginning, an on-arrival orientation will be provided, covering key topics such as intercultural communication, project goals, health and safety, and ESC values. Throughout the program, there will be regular reflection sessions, skills workshops, and mentorship support to help participants develop personally and professionally. Specific training will also be provided depending on the tasks involved (environmental awareness etc.)
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers who bring qualities such as creativity, dedication, an open mind, eagerness, curiosity, leadership skills, a collaborative spirit, confidence, problem-solving abilities, initiative, and adaptability. If you are outgoing, enjoy living and working closely with people from across Europe, and appreciate an international environment, this is your opportunity to represent your country or region.
Activity dates
From 18/07/2025 to 24/08/2025
Activity location
Lüttgen-Ottersleben 18a, Magdeburg, Germany
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 03/07/2025 00:00