Bona Fides Association has an opportunity for a Polish volunteer to join 2 long-term volunteering projects with Cologne Volunteer Center: Kölner Freiwilligen Agentur in Cologne, Germany!
Location: Cologne, Germany
Duration: 10–12 months
Starting: April / May 2026
Information for applicants
The Cologne Volunteer Agency is a local coordination centre for the ESC. We are open to applicants who are interested in a 10 to 12-month service in Cologne. It is advantageous if you can speak one of the following languages: German, English or Turkish. You should not be older than 29 years of age. You can find more information about us on the following website: https://koeln-freiwillig.de/
1. Leisure time activities in a children- and youth center
The Don Bosco Club is an institution for children and young people run by the Catholic church. It includes a variety of programs for leisure time, social work in combination with socially oriented, mobile youth counsel and support. The objective of the Don Bosco Club is to provide space and options for children and young people to get together, play, experiment with new things in their free time in order to prevent social isolation and criminal activities. Young people are supported in their transition from school to the world of working. Social workers give special attention to the social and jobwise integration of underpriviledged young people.
WHEN: Start April / May 2026 for 11–12 months
WHERE: Cologne, Germany
DEADLINE APPLICATION: 31 March 2026 – the sooner the better
2. Organisation and implementation of cultural events
The Association of Engaged Civil Society in NRW eV (VEZ NRW)) is an umbrella organisation for associations and initiatives in North Rhine-Westphalia that are actively involved in the fields of culture, education and social affairs. The VEZ NRW is committed to promoting a diverse, democratic and solidarity-based civil society by supporting and networking non-profit associations and initiatives.
Your tasks will include running workshops and supporting social media. A detailed job description can be found here: https://koeln-freiwillig.de/volunteer-projects-in-cologne/ .
WHEN: April / May 2026 for 10–12 months
WHERE: Cologne, Germany
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 March 2026 – the sooner the better
More information about the international voluntary service in Köln can be found on our website:
https://koeln-freiwillig.de/international-volunteers/
Application
Please send your CV and motivation letter (in English) to mariachiara@bonafides.pl and anna@bonafides.pl or contact us for any further information! Please write “ESC in Cologne, Germany” in the title of your e-mail.
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