FOR ARUBIAN YOUNG PEOPLE – 3 ESC Opportunities in Germany 🇩🇪

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

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🌱 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

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🥋 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.

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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