APPLICATION DEADLINES: 21st & 30th June 2026
The project
Villa Leipzig in Germany is currently looking for motivated young people from Aruba to join three different European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering projects starting in August or September 2026.
These long-term projects offer the opportunity to live in Germany for one year, gain valuable experience, improve your language skills, and become part of an international community of volunteers.
All projects are fully funded through the European Solidarity Corps programme.
The opportunities
👧 After-School Care (NaSch)
Support children aged 6-12 in an after-school care centre in Leipzig.
Activities may include:
- Playing games and organising activities
- Arts and crafts
- Supporting excursions and holiday activities
- Sharing your culture, language and traditions with children
📅 Start: September 2026
📝 Deadline: 21st June 2026
🌱 Elementary School & Eco-Village
Live in a rural eco-village community while supporting a small, innovative primary school.
Activities may include:
- Supporting children’s learning
- Outdoor education
- Community activities
- Sustainable agriculture and environmental projects
📅 Start: August 2026
📝 Deadline: 21st June 2026
🥋 Judo Sports Club
Join one of the largest judo clubs in Germany.
Activities may include:
- Assisting judo coaches
- Supporting sports activities
- Helping organise camps and events
- Working with children and young people
📅 Start: September 2026
📝 Deadline: 30th June 2026
⚠️ Previous judo experience is required for this project.
What’s covered?
As part of the European Solidarity Corps, volunteers receive:
✔️ Accommodation
✔️ Food allowance
✔️ Pocket money
✔️ Local transport
✔️ Travel reimbursement
✔️ Health insurance
✔️ Language support
✔️ Ongoing mentoring and support
Who can apply?
To participate, you must:
✅ Be aged 18-30
✅ Live in Aruba
✅ Have or create an ESC participant profile
✅ Be motivated to learn and contribute
✅ Be available for a long-term volunteering experience in Germany
Apply now
More information and application forms can be found here:
🌍 https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting
Please note that applications must be submitted directly through Villa Leipzig’s online application forms.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Project co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union