Kinderstadt (Children's City) 2024

Activity description

Have you ever wondered what happens when 400+ children build and design their own city - without adults and only based on their own rules? Join our international team of supervisors and find out! A children's city is a hands-on project for children with the objective of communicating complex concepts from the adult world in a playful way. In their own city, the participating children can try out different professions, make political decisions together and have a lot of fun. Adults are not allowed to take part! Only the supervisors (that's you!) are allowed to enter the children's town area. This creates a city life that the participating children shape and develop themselves. In a playful way, they have to deal with democratic voting processes and topics such as social coexistence, work and wages, self-determination and co-determination. visit: https://ejbm.de/en/international-opportunities/european-solidarity-corps-esc/kinderstadt-childrens-city-2024

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Your arrival and departure costs will be covered by the project as per the Erasmus+ guidelines (up to a lump sum based on the distance travelled). You will also be supported by 80 German participants and by your guide team. Your accommodation includes 3-4 bed rooms which is available with bath and shower. You get 6€ pocket money per day. However there is a catering through the project or the ESC Group can cook together. Please adjust to a German cuisine, there is also a vegetarian/vegan dining option and the possibility to adjust for dietary restrictions.

Training during the activity

Please be aware that there is a mandatory online course to attend before the actual volunteering: 26th June, 10am-5pm OR 27th June, 10am-5pm. In these courses you will be prepared for working with children as well as introduced to the concept of the Children’s City. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about ESC volunteering, life in Germany and the construction/dismantling of the Kinderstadt. During the Kinderstadt (22.07.-2.08.) you will attend a small German course to facilitate communication with the children.

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated young individuals who would like to work and spent a nice summer in Germany with many other young volunteers from all over Europe. It would be nice if you already have experience working with children. For this you need to be interested in learning a bit of German, but above all you need to be open and committed. Please keep in mind that the setting up and dismantelling of the Kinderstadt involves physical labor. In preparation for the Kinderstadt there will be the following online courses: 26th June, 10am-5pm OR 27th June, 10am-5pm.

Activity dates

A total of 4 week(s) during the period 15/07/2024 to 18/08/2024

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Activity location

Lüttgen Ottersleben 18a, 39116 Magdeburg Germany

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 Teams volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

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Activity topics

Education and training

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/05/2024

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