Seeds of Change: Working for Nature and More Biodiversity at the Youth Academy
Jugendakademie Walberberg
Bornheim, Germany
Description
From 18 February to 20 March 2026, young people can take part in a group volunteering project at the Youth Academy Walberberg. During this time, they will work together on practical, hands-on projects connected to climate protection, biodiversity, and sustainability. The group setting allows participants to support each other, share experiences, and build international friendships. Volunteers will stay with host families in Brühl, giving them the chance to experience everyday life in the community and learn about local climate initiatives. Main Activities & Focus Areas Practical, hands-on work on ecological projects at the Youth Academy Walberberg International exchange with young people from different European countries and Germany Accommodation with a host family in Brühl and insights into local climate protection activities Group trips to Cologne and Bonn
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Participants will stay with host families in Brühl, which gives them the chance to experience everyday life in the local community and get to know local climate protection projects. Accommodation, meals, and the programme are provided free of charge as part of the volunteering project. Participants also receive a small pocket money
Participant profile
Young people aged 18–30 from different European countries and Germany who are interested in international exchange, practical outdoor work, and ecological topics are welcome to apply. All young people are invited to join, including those who may need language support or accessible accommodation. Important: If you have any specific needs and are unsure whether participation is possible for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we will look for a solution together!
Activity dates
From 18/02/2026 to 20/03/2026
Activity location
Wingert , Bornheim, Germany
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/12/2025 12:00
Project code
2024-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000229667