This short-term ESC team volunteering brings young people from across Europe to the EJBM to actively promote European values, democracy and civic participation within the local community. Volunteers support the preparation and implementation of events such as Europe Day and Weeks, the Democracy Festival and Saxony-Anhalt Day, while also contributing to the daily work of our youth centre.
During the project, participants gain practical experience in non-formal education, workshop facilitation and community engagement. They strengthen their intercultural communication skills, teamwork abilities and sense of responsibility by working in an international group of up to 20 volunteers.
Our approach is strongly based on peer learning and learning by doing. Volunteers take on meaningful tasks, develop their own ideas and reflect regularly on their experiences. Guided by the pedagogical team of the EJBM, they learn to organise educational activities, address diverse target groups and make European topics accessible and engaging for young people.
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms with generally four people (towels and sheets are provided) at the European Youth Educational Centre Magdeburg. Since our facilities can also be booked by outside groups, the living arrangements can be subject to change due to bookings by outside groups. The volunteers will be provided with food to prepare meals with the group (unless meals are provided by the organisation) as well as 7€ pocket money per day.
| Week 1 | Getting to know each other, teambuilding, schedule and tasks |
| Week 2 | Discovering European Topics, preparation for the activities, volunteers’ training |
| Week 3 | Preparation for Europe Day – developing workshops, preparing materials |
| Week 4 | Support of preparation and implementation of the Democracy Festival at EJBM |
| Week 5–6 | Support of preparation and implementation of workshops about Europe and Democracy, supporting the current tasks at EJBM, preparation for the Saxony-Anhalt Day |
| Week 7 | Supporting the EJBM team during the Saxony-Anhalt Day, evaluation, departure |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an amazing opportunity for young people who want to travel abroad and make a positive impact on communities and society. It's a program run by the European Union that gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the chance to volunteer or work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Whether you want to help others, learn new skills or gain valuable experience, our ESC projects have something for everyone. With a wide range of projects available, you can choose to work on something that matches your passions and interests. From helping the elderly and disabled to protecting the environment and promoting cultural diversity, the possibilities are endless.
Not only will you make a meaningful contribution to society, but you'll also develop new skills, make new friends and broaden your horizons. You'll have the opportunity to learn from other cultures, build your network, and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
So if you're looking for a way to make a positive impact, grow as a person, and have the time of your life, an ESC project at EJBM is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful future.
ESC Official Website ESC Official FAQThe button below will take you to this volunteering opportunity on the European Youth Portal. We can only consider applications that you submit there.
During your stay at the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg (EJBM), together with up to 20 other young people, you'll support our team in developing and improving campaigning materials – digital and analog – on Europe, the European Union, human rights, and European values and opportunities for young people. Together with other volunteers you will learn from each other and create final products, which will be afterwards used by the EJBM team during future activities. Your own experiences, skills, ideas, and creativity are highly valued – they are an essential contribution to shaping our educational work.
During their stay at the EJBM volunteers will receive some guidance and support from the pedagogical staff as well as our long-term volunteers, i.e. team building upon arrival or reflection elements during their stay. The EJBM team will be there to explain the tasks and responsibilities, as well as available to answer any questions that may arise. Our work and approach rely heavily on the peer-to-peer principle. During their stay, the volunteers are expected to work independently and support each other in executing the assigned tasks. The volunteers will learn from each other, using the opportunities included in the daily program, or during self-organized time (i.e. in the evenings).
| Week 1 | Getting to know each other, teambuilding, schedule and tasks |
| Week 2 | Introduction to social campaigning, exploring the topics and methods |
| Week 3-5 | Developing campaigning materials, supporting EJBM staff with ongoing activities |
| Week 6 | Finalizing and presenting the projects’ results, evaluation |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an amazing opportunity for young people who want to travel abroad and make a positive impact on communities and society. It's a program run by the European Union that gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the chance to volunteer or work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Whether you want to help others, learn new skills or gain valuable experience, our ESC projects have something for everyone. With a wide range of projects available, you can choose to work on something that matches your passions and interests. From helping the elderly and disabled to protecting the environment and promoting cultural diversity, the possibilities are endless.
Not only will you make a meaningful contribution to society, but you'll also develop new skills, make new friends and broaden your horizons. You'll have the opportunity to learn from other cultures, build your network, and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
So if you're looking for a way to make a positive impact, grow as a person, and have the time of your life, an ESC project at EJBM is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful future.
ESC Official Website ESC Official FAQThe button below will take you to this volunteering opportunity on the European Youth Portal. We can only consider applications that you submit there.
In order to provide a full-circle educational experience, we intend to provide experiential education and leisure offers in accordance to our educational programmes. This ESC volunteering team will be collecting different options for experiential education and leisure offers, analyse them with respect to their suitability and develop action plans for their implementation. Furthermore, the ESC volunteers will have the opportunity to experience international youth work by supporting the implementation of our Erasmus+ YOUTH activities and to get in touch with the local community via supporting a local Christmas market.
During the short-term ESC program, participants will receive preparatory and ongoing training to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience. At the beginning, an on-arrival orientation will be provided, covering key topics such as intercultural communication, project goals, health and safety, and ESC values. Throughout the program, there will be regular reflection sessions, skills workshops, and mentorship support to help participants develop personally and professionally. Specific training will also be provided depending on the tasks involved (environmental awareness etc.)
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms with generally four people (towels and sheets are provided) at the European Youth Educational Centre Magdeburg. Since our facilities can also be booked by outside groups, the living arrangements can be subject to change due to bookings by outside groups. The volunteers will be provided with food to prepare meals with the group (unless meals are provided by the organisation) as well as 7€ pocket money per day.
| Days 1 & 2 | Arrival, Welcome Evening, Introduction to EJBM, Initial Training |
| Week 1 | Getting to know each other, group-building, schedule and tasks |
| Week 1 & 2 | Diving into the topics |
| Week 3 | Finalisation of results, evaluation |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an amazing opportunity for young people who want to travel abroad and make a positive impact on communities and society. It's a program run by the European Union that gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the chance to volunteer or work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Whether you want to help others, learn new skills or gain valuable experience, our ESC projects have something for everyone. With a wide range of projects available, you can choose to work on something that matches your passions and interests. From helping the elderly and disabled to protecting the environment and promoting cultural diversity, the possibilities are endless.
Not only will you make a meaningful contribution to society, but you'll also develop new skills, make new friends and broaden your horizons. You'll have the opportunity to learn from other cultures, build your network, and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
So if you're looking for a way to make a positive impact, grow as a person, and have the time of your life, an ESC project at EJBM is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful future.
ESC Official Website ESC Official FAQThe button below will take you to this volunteering opportunity on the European Youth Portal. We can only consider applications that you submit there.
Join our next ESC Team at the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg (EJBM) to support our organization in the Ottopia Summer Camps during the summer 2025.
| Days 1 & 2 | Arrival, Welcome Evening, Team Building Introductory course in educational work with children and mini language course in German |
| Week 1 | First Summer Camp (Creativity, Sustainability, Commitment "We design our children's company") |
| Week 2 | Second Summer Camp (Children's rights and human rights "We stand up for ourselves and for others!") |
| Week 3 | Third Summer Camp (Intercultural learning, sharing and communicated "We in the world") |
| Week 4 & 5 | Workshops, intercultural learning, evaluation, holidays |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an amazing opportunity for young people who want to travel abroad and make a positive impact on communities and society. It's a program run by the European Union that gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the chance to volunteer or work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Whether you want to help others, learn new skills or gain valuable experience, our ESC projects have something for everyone. With a wide range of projects available, you can choose to work on something that matches your passions and interests. From helping the elderly and disabled to protecting the environment and promoting cultural diversity, the possibilities are endless.
Not only will you make a meaningful contribution to society, but you'll also develop new skills, make new friends and broaden your horizons. You'll have the opportunity to learn from other cultures, build your network, and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
So if you're looking for a way to make a positive impact, grow as a person, and have the time of your life, an ESC project at EJBM is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful future.
ESC Official Website ESC Official FAQThe button below will take you to this volunteering opportunity on the European Youth Portal. We can only consider applications that you submit there.
Join our next ESC Team at the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg (EJBM) and help create a vibrant hub for European education! As part of a diverse international team, you help develop and test learning tools on Europe, human rights, and European values – and bring your own ideas into action.
During your ESC at the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg (EJBM), you'll support our team in developing and improving educational materials on Europe, the European Union, human rights, and European values. Together, we’ll explore and test interactive methods such as learning games, workshops, simulations, and creative tools to make Europe more accessible and engaging for young people. A key part of your mission will be to try out the materials in practice with youth groups and help us reflect and refine them based on real feedback.
Your own experiences, ideas, and creativity are highly valued – they are an essential contribution to shaping our educational work.
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms with generally four people (towels and sheets are provided) at the European Youth Educational Centre Magdeburg. Since our facilities can also be booked by outside groups, the living arrangements can be subject to change due to bookings by outside groups. The volunteers will be provided with food to prepare meals with the group (unless meals are provided by the organisation) as well as 7€ pocket money per day.
| Week 1 | Team-building, intro to EJBM & ESC, first look at Europe-related materials |
| Week 2 | Cataloguing existing materials, identifying gaps, preparing first tests |
| Week 3 | Testing and improving methods with youth groups, adding your own ideas |
| Week 4 | Final presentations, evaluation, reflection & farewell |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an amazing opportunity for young people who want to travel abroad and make a positive impact on communities and society. It's a program run by the European Union that gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the chance to volunteer or work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Whether you want to help others, learn new skills or gain valuable experience, our ESC projects have something for everyone. With a wide range of projects available, you can choose to work on something that matches your passions and interests. From helping the elderly and disabled to protecting the environment and promoting cultural diversity, the possibilities are endless.
Not only will you make a meaningful contribution to society, but you'll also develop new skills, make new friends and broaden your horizons. You'll have the opportunity to learn from other cultures, build your network, and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
So if you're looking for a way to make a positive impact, grow as a person, and have the time of your life, an ESC project at EJBM is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful future.
ESC Official Website ESC Official FAQThe button below will take you to this volunteering opportunity on the European Youth Portal. We can only consider applications that you submit there.
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