AFS Young Workers Volunteer Program @ Youth Welfare Residential Family Group in Bavaria
- Germany
- Munich
About Program
AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. Connect with a global community of AFSers - 1 million strong.
The project is a residential family therapy group on a farm for minors who can no longer live with their parents. Currently there are three children (7-18 years old) accommodated together with a psychotherapist; the children need individual and intensive support. The residential group is offering a secure environment, reliable caregivers and constant structures to ensure the youth’s psychological stability. The main goal is to increase the children’s independence, trust and confidence so they are able to live independently in the future.
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Program Highlights
- You will receive a monthly pocket money of 250€ for personal expenses. Food and accomodation is included.
- 12 months program duration, full time commitment (40 hours per week), 24 vacation days
- 25 training days on intercultural topics and personal development. Upon completion, you will receive the AFS Global Competence Certificate.
- You will support the children in their everyday life on the farm, e.g. caring for the animals, activities and projects with the children or helping with school work. Your input is highly welcome: introduce new extra curricular activities or workshop, etc.
- Networking activities with over 70 other international AFS volunteers throughout Germany.
Program Impact
The "AFS Young Workers Volunteer Programme" is a great way to gain international experience, raise employability, and develop work-related skills and knowledge through volunteering.
This 12-months program provides you with an easily accessible opportunity for effecting positive societal change through volunteering, while improving your skills and competences for personal, educational, and professional development. Non-formal and formal learning opportunities during the program will enable you to acquire essential competences for personal growth in order to become an Active Global Citizen, thereby improving your employment prospects and facilitating your transition into the labor market.
The project is looking for a young, highly motivated team member to play an active part in their organisation and to contribute to the daily work routine of the organisation.
