Building together – a village of willow huts for children is growing | ijgd 26335 | 2026-08-15 - 2026-08-29 | CONS,MANU | Age: 16 - 26

The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education. Follow us on Instagram ijgd_workcamps Facebook @ijgd.workcamps

Work: The Horst building playground is a facility run by the Gelsenkirchen Youth Welfare Office for children aged 6-12. The building playground is located in the north of Gelsenkirchen. The building playground includes a large outdoor area with raised beds, a soccer field, a go-kart track, and trampolines. Here, everything revolves around action, sports, and nature. Together with the educational staff and under the guidance of a nature educator, you will plant a willow village. In addition to the huts, a fire place and a gravel path will be created in the village.www.gelsenkirchen.de - Horst Building Playground

Accomodation and food: You will be accommodated Fritz Bohne Nature Friends House, Gelsenkirchen You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location: GelsenkirchenNorthRhineWestphalia25kmDortmund85km

Location and Leisure: Gelsenkirchen has outdoor and indoor swimming pools, museums, and pubs. Its central location makes Gelsenkirchen an ideal starting point for numerous excursions, including trips to Dortmund, Cologne, Hamburg, and even the Netherlands.

Airport: NRW

Train/Bus station: nearest airport: Cologne / Düsseldorf, next station: Gelsenkirchen We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible, e.g. by train, bus, car sharing or bicycle, and thus make an active contribution to climate protection.

Requirements: Physically demanding work may be required. Manual dexterity is an advantage. Please note: volunteers under 18 who apply for this project have to pay 150€ teenage fee to participate in this camp.

Meeting point: At the accommodation at the latest at 6pm

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 0

Physically demanding work may be required. Manual dexterity is an advantage. Please note: volunteers under 18 who apply for this project have to pay 150€ teenage fee to participate in this camp.