Individual Volunteering Essen: Open Call for Art and Culture Projects
Kibbuz - Zentrum für Kunst, Kultur und Bildung
Essen, Allemagne
Description
Ever wondered how an idea becomes a real project? At Kibbuz – Zentrum für Kunst, Kultur und Bildung e.V. in Essen you help launch our open call for projects in art, culture, education, intercultural dialogue and remembrance, which we will realise together with the selected teams. You go through the whole journey of an open call:
- Concept: shaping the call’s rules, criteria, timeline and what Kibbuz offers.
- Launch: writing the call, creating its web page and visuals, spreading it in Essen and online.
- Applications: hosting an info session, advising applicants, collecting proposals.
- Selection: preparing the jury, supporting the decision, informing applicants.
- Next steps: presenting the chosen projects and planning them with their teams.
You gain real experience in cultural management, communication and teamwork, and see new ideas come to life. Full-time, 30 days.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Accommodation: free of charge, in a furnished shared flat in Essen close to Kibbuz e.V. (Dreilindenstr. 104a), with your own bed, kitchen, bathroom, Wi-Fi and common areas.
Food: EUR 11.50 per day for food (EUR 345 per month), plus EUR 7 per day pocket money, paid monthly.
Local transport: free public transport ticket for Essen and the Ruhr area.
Travel: travel to Essen and back is covered by ESC rules, incl. visa costs if needed.
Insurance: full ESC insurance during the whole stay.
On arrival we meet you, show you the city and help with everything you need.
Formation pendant l’activité
- Arrival induction: the team, house rules, safety, everyday life in Essen.
- Hands-on introduction to open calls: how to write rules and criteria, reach applicants and run a fair selection.
- Basics of cultural project management, communication and social media for culture.
- Weekly planning and feedback with your task supervisor.
- Personal mentor for wellbeing, questions and learning goals.
- Youthpass to reflect on and certify what you learn.
- ESC General Online Training and Online Language Support (OLS).
Profil du participant
Young people aged 18–30 who are curious about art, culture and how projects are made. You like to organise, write and communicate, and you enjoy meeting new people and helping their ideas grow. You are reliable, can work independently on clear tasks and feel comfortable with social media and online tools. Basic English is needed; German is a plus but not required. Experience in event or project organisation is welcome but not essential – motivation matters most. Young people with fewer opportunities are very welcome: we provide additional support where needed.
Dates de l’activité
Du 21/11/2026 au 20/12/2026
Lieu de l’activité
Dreilindenstr. 104a, Essen, Allemagne
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Espagne, Italie
Thèmes de l’activité
Community development
Creativity, arts and culture
Democracy and inclusive democratic participation
Social challenges
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 18/11/2026 18:00
Code du projet
2026-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000403948