Reactivation of the Cottbus-Grosseto town twinning
Stadtverwaltung Cottbus
Cottbus, Germany
Description
The volunteer will reactivate contact with the Italian twin town of Grosseto, establish networks in both towns, organise events here locally, research links between Cottbus's history/art/culture and Italy, and examine them for project implementation. The volunteer will be based in the Mayor's Office in the town twinning department. The scope of duties includes in particular: 1. Research and documentation of existing partnership projects - Review, processing and structured compilation of joint projects since the beginning of the town twinning. 2. Reactivation and further development of the town twinning with Grosseto - Establishing contact and communication with municipal and civil society partners in Grosseto. - Preparing and supporting exchange formats 3. Developing new cooperation approaches and projects - Identifying thematic priorities for reviving cooperation. - Developing proposals for joint event or project formats
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will stay in a shared flat with one or two other volunteers as your roommates. Everybody will have their own room but share the bathroom and kitchen together. The flats are furnished and there is everything you need for your daily life, such as dishes or a washing machine. The flat is in the city center of Cottbus. Basically, you don't have to pay for your voluntary service. We reimburse your travel costs, you don't have to pay rent and receive monthly pocket money.
Training during the activity
In addition to the two usual preparatory and intermediate seminars, there will be a German course.
Participant profile
The volunteer should have knowledge of project planning and be communicative and friendly. Commitment and the ability to work in a team are required. English language skills for everyday communication (while improving German language skills) are welcome. Knowledge of Italian is a prerequisite.
Activity dates
From 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2026
Activity location
Neumarkt 5, Cottbus, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Italy
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000345791