Volunteering at Jugendakademie Walberberg
Jugendakademie Walberberg
Bornheim, Germany
Description
Jugendakademie Walberberg is an independent youth training center near Cologne and Bonn, offering 100 beds and a youth-friendly environment with learning and leisure facilities, including a high ropes course and climbing wall. It focuses on personal development through social, political, and diversity education, hosting seminars, youth exchanges, and volunteer trainings. The center is committed to accessibility, sustainability, and climate protection. You will join a supportive team working in international youth work and non-formal education. You will gain practical experience in organizing youth exchanges, preparing activities, and assisting with project coordination and public relations. You will also take part in regular team meetings and receive continuous mentoring. www.jugendakademie.de
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Participants will be provided with housing and meals as part of the volunteering programme: Volunteers live in a shared flat in Bonn or Köln. Lunch is provided at the Jugendakademie during the week. For breakfast, dinner, and weekends, volunteers receive money to cover their own meals (self-catering). Volunteers are offered a monthly ticket for local and regional public transport in Germany, making daily commuting and travel easier.
Training during the activity
Participants take part in structured trainings during the activity, such as: • On-Arrival Training • Mid-Term Meeting
Participant profile
Young people aged 18–30 with at least basic German skills and English skills. Interest in (international) youth work and non-formal education is important. Computer skills are helpful. Daily commuting from Bonn or Cologne (30–45 minutes by tram) should be possible. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or specific support needs.
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/02/2026 to 01/04/2027
Activity location
Wingert, Bornheim, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 18/12/2025 12:00
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000347602