ESC @Workshop for People with Disabilities
VILLA gGmbH
Leipzig, Germany
Description
*WE ONLY ACCEPT PARTICIPANTS VIA OUR APPLICATION FORM. YOU CAN FIND THE FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/XFh5nM58tZDRZWm78 Lebenshilfe gives people with intellectual disabilities, their relatives, experts, friends and sponsors the opportunity to become socially involved through their membership in the association and to actively advocate for the self-determined participation of people with disabilities. The volunteer will support a workshop for people with disabilities in the area of work and employment. The main tasks include light packaging activities together with the employees, as well as giving simple guidance and support during daily work processes. Depending on their strengths, the volunteer will work with a more independent group or with a group that needs more support, structure, and guidance. It is also possible to change groups during the placement to get to know different structures and working methods.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer lives in a single-bed room in a flat share with other volunteers in Leipzig. In the shared flat, residents must take care of the cleaning of the flat. You will receive a ticket for public transportation, as well as pocket & food money. Go here for more details: https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting/living.
Training during the activity
During the ESC: the volunteer receives a basic language training (no official language course), also other training needed to carry out agreed tasks and the volunteer attend the On-Arrival training and Mid-term seminar offered by the NA. In addition, there will be realised several project days towards topics of solidarity in Europe / participation / social projects for all ESC volunteers. More information on this website: https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting/
Participant profile
*WE ONLY ACCEPT PARTICIPANTS VIA OUR APPLICATION FORM. YOU CAN FIND THE FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/XFh5nM58tZDRZWm78 Interested in inclusion, social work, and supporting people with disabilities Open-minded, empathetic, and respectful of individual differences Willing to learn and work in a team-oriented environment Motivated to engage in creative and hands-on activities (e.g. packaging, decoration, handcrafting) Responsible, reliable, and ready to take initiative German language is necessary (B1/B2)! Prior experience is not required, but enthusiasm for supporting others is essential Flexible and adaptable to various support tasks and group dynamics Excited to contribute to an inclusive society
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Lessingstraße 7, Leipzig, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 05/07/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000400956