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The Urban Kids Academy (UKA) is a private, bilingual nursery/daycare with 3 locations in Stuttgart (City west/Killesberg/Degerloch). The free place is in Killesberg! One for kids aged 8 weeks to 3 years near the Kriegsbergturm and one for kids aged 8 weeks to 6 years. Their intercultural team of professionals and students look after children in pedagogically appealing group rooms as well as big indoor play spaces and large garden areas. The gardens offers a protected space for year-round outdoor activities. With lovingly furnished indoor areas, they create an ideal environment for the children's development and a place that feels like a second home.

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Urban Kids Academy - Bilinguale Kindertagesstätte in Stuttgart

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Entdecken Sie unsere inklusive, zweisprachige Kita, in der jedes Kind liebevoll betreut wird. Unsere engagierten Pädagogen fördern frühkindliche Bildung und schaffen eine inspirierende Lernumgebung.

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looking for one volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: Beginning of September -27.08.2027

Application deadline: 10. August 2026

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looking for two volunteers, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: as soon as possible, ending August 31, 2026

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The KBV (association for disabled people) offers various services for people with disabilities including an assistance service at the municipal Margarete Steiff School for disabled children. The school covers all grade levels. It has a unique support system for its students: 140 employees care for roughly 170 students.

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This organization is based in your home country.

They will prepare you for your ESC and will keep in touch with you during your mission

Please find a sending organisation before applying for a project!

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European Youth Portal - European Commission

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looking for two volunteers, age 18 to 30, EU-residents

dates of ESC: Mid September 2026- 21. August 2027

Application deadline: 15. May 2026

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looking for one volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: Beginning of september 2026- 27. August 2027

Application deadline: 10. August 2026

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looking for one volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-residents

dates of ESC: Beginning of September 2026 - 27. August 2027

Application deadline: 30. June 2026

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a European Union initiative

gives young people an opportunity to volunteer or participate in projects

projects benefit communities and people around Europe

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Are you between 18 and 30 and looking for an opportunity to help the wider community, in Europe and beyond?

You could do this with funding and support from the European Solidarity Corps, which helps young people take part in projects that benefit communities, either abroad or in their own country.

These projects offer an inspiring and empowering experience, as well as the chance to bring change while developing your skills and competences.

So what can you do?

Broadly, you can get involved in:

volunteering

traineeships (whereas traineeships can still run this year funded by the budget from the previous programme, please be aware that in the new programme 2021-2027 they are discontinued)

jobs (whereas jobs can still run this year funded by the budget from the previous programme, please be aware that in the new programme 2021-2027 they are discontinued)

local Solidarity Projects

These can be in a wide range of fields - education and training, citizenship and democratic participation, environment and natural protection, migration, culture, and many others.

How does it work?

The European Solidarity Corps funding is provided in the form of grants to organisations through call for proposals.

Young people wishing to engage in such activities need to register in the European Solidarity Corps portal. The European Solidarity Corps portal offers a place for those young people and organisations, holding a grant, to implement activities and to find each other.

Who runs the Corps?

The European Solidarity Corps is managed by the European Commission.

It is implemented on the ground by a variety of bodies:

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Are you between 18 and 30 and looking for an opportunity to help the wider community, in Europe and beyond? You could do this with funding and support from the European Solidarity Corps, which helps young people take part in projects that benefit communities, either abroad or in their own country.

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Requirements for applicants (ALL positions!)

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Requirements for applicants (ALL positions!)

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you are permanently residing in an EU country

you are between 18 and 30 years old

for some projects additional requirements are applicable

you are available from September 2026 until July/August 28, 2027

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Our individual volunteering projects are an excellent opportunity to contribute to the daily work of a local organisation that is actively benefiting the local community, learn new skills, spend time in Germany, learn German – and definitely come back with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

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start in September 2026

projects last 11 to 12 months

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based in Stuttgart or Esslingen -> see info for each project in the columns to the right

here you will do your project

a mentor at work will support you

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Stuttgart is the capital of the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. It offers a high quality of life, cultural diversity of worldwide reputation, and a spectacular panoramic setting. The city not only has grand castles, but bold new buildings. From the automobile museum to the baroque castle and the world’s first steel-structure television tower – Stuttgart has fascinating sites to visit.

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You’ll never get bored in Stuttgart: There are various cultural institutions such as theatres, opera and museums as well as concerts, readings, parties, festivals and markets. Some 80 national and international festivals are waiting for you. The Stuttgart Spring Festival and Cannstatter Volksfest are annual events, each of which attracts some four million visitors from home and abroad. The Wine Village, the Christmas Market or the Summer Festival of Cultures are also much loved and well-attended events.

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People from more than 170 nations live here together and enjoy their everyday life. That is what makes the city special. Get to know the world by enjoying international restaurants and participating in activities of international clubs.

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Support children with physical disabilities in mobility, e.g. helping them go to the bathroom or use their wheelchair

Work together with the special education teacher and a team consisting of physiotherapists, nurses, assistants and accompany the children and young people in a class of five to six children in their daily school lessons

In the Alex Club area, you can choose for yourself whether you want to focus more on the leisure activities during the week, at the weekends, or the leisure activities during school breaks

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IMPORTANT! Fill out this motivation statement!

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IMPORTANT! Fill out this motivation statement!

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Please fill out the application form on our homepage: https://ich-will-efd.de/volunteering-in-germany/appilcation-process/application

Fill out our template for motivation statement (download document template in the next post)

attach both the motivation statement (see template below) and your CV to the application form on our homepage

please fill out one motivation statement for each project you're interested in

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Are you from a less privileged background?

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Are you from a less privileged background?

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E.g. due to chronical health issues, disabilities, religion, gender, financial contraints, learning difficulties... We highly support inclusivity of less privileged volunteers in our projects and encourage you to apply for a project!

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Willingness to participate in personal care activities

Willingness to work weekends (about 1/month)

Basic level of German (A2)

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26 days of annual leave (have to be taken during the school breaks!)

36 weekly hours on average, may vary due to school breaks

Optional lunch available in the school cafeteria (not free)

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We will review all applications and forward the most suitable ones to the hosting organisations.

They will invite you to an online interview or a phone call to find out more about you and your motivation for working in the project.

If both parties agree, a contract will be signed.

Please note that the selection process might take up to four weeks after the application deadline.

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Haus St. Elisabeth is a day care centre for adults with disabilities. 20 adults are cared for by the centre. The focus is on offering individual support and providing activities that suit the guests’ needs. The guests are all adults aged 25 to 80 with different physical and mental disabilities. Activities include individual and group activities, seasonal events, day trips as well as special occasions. Since you will be working with other volunteers, the hosting organisation will offer monthly activities for the team.

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Accompany and support people with disabilities in their daily lives, e.g. baking and cooking

Support residents in leisure activities: playing, music, sports etc.

Housekeeping tasks

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Willingness to participate in personal care activities

Basic knowledge of German (A2-B1)

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30 days of annual leave

35 weekly hours, 8.30am to 4pm

Training courses will be provided by the hosting organisation

Discounted meals are available

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The Kinderhaus Don Bosco is a daycare center for kids aged one through six run by the Catholic Church in Esslingen and located in a neighbourhood close to nature.

The religious education concept is visible in the daily structure: festivals in the church year, religious education activities and church services. Participation and democratic co-determination are an important part of their work - the children are actively involved in the planning of activities throughout the week and the year - so they learn to take responsibility for themselves and others.

The team consists of fifteen professionals and trainees - become part of it - they look forward to getting to know you and your cultural background. You do not need to be Catholic to volunteer in this project.

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You will support the team in their educational work: you are welcome to contribute your own ideas!

Housekeeping tasks (e.g. preparing the afternoon snack)

You will support the children with everyday activities

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Basic knowledge of German

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30 days of annual leave

35 weekly hours

Hours may vary depending on the shift (morning shift or late shift)

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The Kulturinsel Stuttgart is a diverse meeting place for: Neighbours, those interested in art and culture, people with and without a refugee background, makers and garden lovers. It harbours a green oasis and a learning garden: the urban gardening project Inselgrün combines the worlds of subculture and industry and is a platform for social and cultural projects/events of all kinds.

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Prepare and support events

Urban Gardening

Support in administration and documentation

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Interest in ecological activities

Willingness to work weekends (about 1/month)

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28 days of annual leave

35 weekly hours

Some events are on the weekends (roughly one per month), working days are accordingly flexible

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The Esslingen YMCA is a Christian organisation and has its roots in children's and youth work. They organize activities (cultural, musical, creative, sportive) for young adults, families and senior citizens. They run two youth clubs in the suburbs of Esslingen where you can contribute and volunteer. Support the staff in activities for the kids and teenagers visiting the youth clubs after school. YMCA Esslingen are experts in working with young people – become an expert, too and have a lot of fun!

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looking for one French-speaking volunteer, age 18-30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: Mid september 2026 -31. July 27

Application deadline: 15. April 2026

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L'École maternelle Georges Cuvier est une association privée enregistrée. Les parents des enfants inscrits sont automatiquement membres de l'association. Les décisions sont prises en assemblée générale. Notre école maternelle bénéficie d'un environnement attrayant, en face se trouve le parc des chênes où l'on peut faire de petites promenades avec les enfants et où l'on peut bien se reposer pendant la récréation. Nous somme 26 employés.

La scolarité à l'Ecole Maternelle s'étend sur trois ans  (crèche à partir de 2 ans, 3-5 ans).

Accueil tardif à partir de 15h jusqu'à 17h (des activités sont proposées telles que des jeux de mouvement, des activités créatives de bricolage ou encore des jeux libres) et 20 jours d'accueil pendant les vacances.

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Soutien des professionnels dans l'encadrement des enfants

soutien lors du déjeuner, aux soins et à l'économie domestique (par ex. : balayer la salle du groupe après le petit déjeuner)

encadrement pendant le programme des vacances

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able to speak French fluently (advanced to native level)

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30 jours de congé

Participation à des formations continues 36 weekly hours

Le déjeuner est inclus

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looking for one French volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: Mid September 2026 - 28. Juli 2027

Application deadline: 24. April 2026

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The Evangelisches Heidehof-Gymnasium is a private school run by the Protestant Church of Baden-Württemberg. It is state-recognized as a general secondary school and leads to the Abitur. At the Evangelisches Heidehof-Gymnasium, 650 pupils are taught by 60 teachers. It is situated in a beautiful half-height location on the outskirts of Stuttgart.

The school has two profiles, a science profile and a language profile, in which students can learn up to three languages (English, French or Latin and Spanish).

One of the focal points is intercultural learning, regular exchanges with Spain and France, study trips to Eastern Europe and in cooperation with a school in Togo.

In addition, the EHG is a school of democracy, where students experience the basics of democracy and thus become responsible citizens. They also place a strong emphasis on the artistic and aesthetic education of their students, who have more art and music lessons than other schools. They attach great importance to sustainability, both in everyday school life and through various working groups.

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supporting foreign language lessons, for example by doing conversation exercises with students

supporting the exchange programs and events at host schools for Erasmus+ projects and supporting the school office

support in extracurricular activities depending on interest

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native French speaker

flexible and happy to work in an environment that changes often

experience in working with children/youth

optional: experience in teaching, motivated to work/study in that field

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minimum of 35 days of annual leave (have to be taken during school breaks!)

30 weekly hours

some events are on the weekends (max 1/month on average), working days are accordingly flexible

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looking for one Italian speaking volunteer, age 18-30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: mid September 2026- 26. August, 2027

Application deadline: 15. April 2026

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The Königin-Katharina-Stift is a school in the heart of Stuttgart. It is located centrally, in the immediate vicinity of the main railway station and on the so-called cultural mile (opera, theatre, state gallery, planetarium, house of history, art museum...). It is a secondary school with bilingual Italian classes and a class for the gifted. It is an all-day school which offers afternoon care with homework time and study groups.

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Support staff at school, e.g. by supervising students during study hours, with office tasks or in the Italian club

Support individual students according to their needs

Contribute your own projects and ideas for after-school clubs etc.

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intermediate or advanced (ideally native) level of Italian

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30 days of annual leave (have to be taken during school breaks!)

sometimes work on weekends or in the evening

35 weekly hours

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Collaboration in various children's and youth activities (supervising play stations, designing programs, ...)

Participation in various events and projects

Supporting staff in the preparation and implementation of the offers

Running errands

Assistance in the house (preparing rooms, minor manual work, tidying up)

Assistance in administration

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36 hours per week

Working days are Monday – Friday

30 days of annual leave

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Knowledge of German or willingness to learn German

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looking for one volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: beginning of September, 2026- 30. July, 2027.

Application deadline: 24. April 2026

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The volunteer is accommodated in a youth/student flat share directly in the city center on the YMCA premises

Students and volunteers live together in a 7-person or 3-person shared flat. This type of accommodation makes it easy to make friends

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Your accommodation in a women's dorm/ shared flat with single rooms and facilities in Stuttgart or Esslingen

monthly allowance for personal expenses and food/ contribution to a year pass for local transportation in Germany (total: (594€)

Your travel to and from the project is covered (up to 309€ round trip)

complementary insurance

support services such as linguistic support and two weeklong trainings where you meet other volunteers

If you have specific needs (e.g. a disability), these costs may also be covered. Please contact us beforehand if you have specific needs.

The weekly hours indicated in each project's description are the hours working at the hosting organisation. In addition to that, you might have language learning opportunities up to a maximum of 38 hours per week total.

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Changing Europe for the better. That is Europa Zentrum's mission! The NGO is dedicated to European political education. Located right in the heart of Stuttgart, they serve as the host for the EU’s local information office and offer a diverse range of programs, including seminars, workshops, lectures, and study trips, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of European integration. They operate throughout Baden-Württemberg with an enthusiastic, friendly team of 7 employees, up to 3 interns – and maybe soon you as their volunteer!

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We are “Freiwilligendienste DRS gGmbH”! We are in charge of all administrativ tasks (such as contracts, trainings, etc.), accommodation or helping with language classes. We organize regular evaluation meetings.

https://ich-will-efd.de/volunteering-in-germany/long-term-volunteering

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looking for one volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: Mid September 2026- 27. August 2027

Application deadline: 15. April 2026

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looking for one volunteer, age 18 to 30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: Beginning of September 2026 -20.08.2027.

Application deadline: 15. July 2026

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The Early Bird Club runs different private and bilingual (German/English) daycare centers, mainly for international expat families. They lovingly support and encourage each child individually according to their stage of development and offer them the space to constantly expand their social, creative and intellectual wealth of experience. Children are being cared for in small groups from the age of 8 weeks to 3 years in the nursery as well as in the kindergarten for 3-6 year old children. You will be working in the facility in Stuttgart.

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Early Bird Club - Kindergarten, Krippe und Kita -

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Krippe, Kindergarten und Kita in Stuttgart und Umgebung

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Liebevoll und professionell unterstützen und fördern wir jedes Kind. Ihre erste Wahl für eine bilinguale Kita in Stuttgart, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Ludwigsburg

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Supporting the educational staff in caring for the children

Designing active and creative activities with and for the children

Supporting the staff with everyday tasks such as keeping rooms tidy and organized

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advanced level of English OR German (at least B2)

enjoy working with kids

motivated to work and contribute in an international team

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24 days of annual leave

35 weekly hours, from 7:30am to 5:30pm

Training courses and team events will be provided by the hosting organisation

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support the care of bilingual children (German/English) and work closely with professionals

playing and learning with the children, creative activities

support the team with housekeeping tasks (e.g. preparing breakfast, putting away the dishwasher)

participate in training and team events

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35 hours per week

working days: Monday through Friday

30 days of annual leave

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at least intermediate level of English or German

excited to work with and support children in their development

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looking for one volunteer, age 18-30, EU-resident

dates of ESC: as soon as possible, ending August 31, 2026

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The Körperbehinderten-Verein Stuttgart e.V. aims to enable people with disabilities to lead a self-determined life and participate in society. KBV Stuttgart provides various outpatient services as well as a day care center for adults with complex disabilities and high care needs. Its main areas of focus include leisure activities, family support services (FED) and services in people's own homes.

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Organization and implementation of leisure activities such as games, handicrafts or excursions.

Support with basic care, e.g. serving meals or helping with dressing, support with household tasks such as laundry and cleaning communal areas.

Communication and promotion of social contacts within and outside the shared flat.

Participation in team meetings and internal training courses.

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35 weekly hours plus German class

work in shifts and on two weekends per month

26 days of annual leave

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willingness to participate in personal care activities

basic level of German (A2)

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Merlin is a socio-cultural center in Stuttgart. It's a stage for popular concerts, unusual literature, exciting films, thrilling festivals, and a charming café with no charge for food. Initiatives and ideas find time and space here,  committed individuals, and culture enthusiasts get involved, finding space, a voice, and a stage.

Merlin focuses on an exciting cultural program outside the mainstream, supporting young artists, bringing political issues to the stage through cultural means and combining them with aesthetic enjoyment.

instagram.com/cafe.merlinstuttgart

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cultural management and event organization

sound and lighting technology

bar and café service during the week and during concerts, book readings and festivals

support back office and social media

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35 hours per week

working days are monday till sunday

working hours vary during the day, evening and weekend

30 days of annual leave

free dinner during evening services, free drinks all day

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Basic knowledge of German

strong communicator, responsible and friendly nature

confident handling of digital and social media

experienced use of MS Office

open, happy to take iniative and bring your own ideas to Merlin

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assistance with the organization of events, i. e., workshops, discussions, seminars, etc.

content creation for social media

administrative tasks and assistance in project management

research and preparation of content-related input

support in the planning, organizing, and conduction of study trips

upon interest: conception of (multilingual) projects in the field of EU-related political education

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at least B2 level of German

citizenship of a EU-member state

flexibility, open-mindedness and genuine curiosity

independent, team-oriented way of working

interest in the EU as well as in working in political education

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35 hours per week

working days are Monday to Friday, occasionally evenings and weekends – extra hours are compensated by time off in lieu

22 days of annual leave

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training courses

insights into the area of project management

opportunity to participate in study trips to the European institutions in Strasbourg and Brussels

unique opportunity to build a wide network in the field

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The medieval town next to Stuttgart is famous for its old town with more than 200 half-timbered houses, its wine and beautiful Christmas market. Right in the heart of the Stuttgart region and yet far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, you can relax and unwind. Surrounded by the river Neckar and vineyards, criss-crossed by water canals and crowned by a castle that wasn't a castle you will enjoy your stay here for sure.