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Germany Germany: Workout with a purpose! Repairing a hiking trail through the mystical moor (ijgd 16039)

Dates

27/06/2026   -   11/07/2026

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
13
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hamburg (HAM)
Nearest bus/train station
next airport: Hamburg, Berlin-Brandenburg We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Forget the gym – we offer a real workout with a purpose! In the middle of one of Mecklenburg's most beautiful nature reserves, on the highest lake in the region, the Black Lake, there is an old wooden path that needs your help.
Imagine: a mystical moor, surrounded by ancient beech forests and rare plants and animals. Right there, a hiking trail leads through it, slowly falling into disrepair.
Your mission: 1. Get stuck in, because we'll be hauling, building and repairing the wooden boardwalk together. Every aching muscle is proof that you've achieved something! 2. Teamwork: You're not alone! We'll rock the project together, pave the way ourselves and see exactly what we've created. 3. Adventure: You'll be working in a place that others only visit for hiking. Pure nature, fresh air and a challenge you won't soon forget.
At the end of the day, you will not only have a safe hiking trail with a new handrail, but also YOUR own work. You will have made a unique place accessible to everyone again.
And you will also have learned a lot, because during the practical work, the foresters will tell you a lot about nature conservation and environmental protection in general, as well as the forest and its protection in particular. You will learn a lot about the local flora and fauna, its relevance to the ecosystem and the various measures taken to protect it.
Are you ready to leave your mark (and not just in the mud)? Sign up and become part of the team!

If you're still not convinced, here's some more factual information about your wonderful place of work:
The Black Lake west of Schlemmin (Bernitt municipality) is located near Bützow in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It is part of the Hohe Burg and Black Lake nature reserve. The 110-hectare nature reserve is located in the glacial terminal moraine landscape. The lake is one to two metres deep, covers an area of 2.5 hectares and, at 108 metres above sea level, is the highest lake in Mecklenburg. The lake is completely surrounded by beech forests. The lake's 15-hectare silted-up moor is home to rare and endangered plant species such as round-leaved sundew and snake club moss. The area also provides a habitat for moor frogs, grass snakes, forest lizards, black woodpeckers, treecreepers, red-breasted flycatchers, badgers and numerous other species.
Now convinced? Then join us and register now!

Accomodation and food

you will be staying in a self-catering house with 2- and 4-bed rooms in Glambeck (near Bützow), 7 km away from your place of work. The house has a kitchen, two bathrooms with showers and toilets, and two common rooms for eating and group activities. There is a huge green outdoor area with a barbecue and campfire site and access to a lake.
You cater for yourselves and cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

In your free time, you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and your peaceful accommodation, engage in sporting activities in the huge garden of your accommodation, or spend evenings together by the lake or around the campfire.
On the long weekend off (Friday to Sunday), it's worth taking a trip to Rostock, Hamburg or the beautiful sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea.

Project hosted by

Landesforsten Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Forstamt Schlemmin
(State Forestry of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – Foresty office Schlemmin)
The forestry offices of Landesforsten Mecklenburg-Vorpommern perform the tasks of a unified forestry administration: in addition to their forestry work in the state-owned forest and their service offers, this also includes their work as a lower forestry authority - advising and promoting private forest ownership. They also inform all forest visitors about the importance of the forest and the tasks of forestry.

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
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Directions to meeting point

Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof (RE or ICE) – Bützow (duration of arrival: 2h07min or 1h25min)
Berlin-Hauptbahnhof (RE) – (Neustrelitz -) Güstrow – Bützow (duration of arrival: 2h32min)

Meeting point and time: On Saturday, 27 June, at 4:40 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. at Bützow railway station. You will be picked up from there.

More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com.

Additional comments

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who apply under 18 for this camp.

Requirements

Fitness for physically strenuous work; It is essential to bring work clothes and (water)resistant footwear and/or work shoes

Germany Germany: Let´s beautify the city! With construction and art. (ijgd 26313)

Dates

01/07/2026   -   22/07/2026

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
0
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Stuttgart (STR)
Nearest bus/train station
Train: Nürtingen Bus: Neckarhausen Rathaus We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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You support the youth department of the city of Nürtingen with several projects in different parts of the city. Creativity and manual skills are required.
- Old Town Festival
A street festival is taking place in Nürtingen's old town. You will be busy for three days: Day 1: Setting up. Day 2: Helping out at the festival. Day 3: Taking down.
- Sheep pasture
In Nürtingen, there is an association called Wiesenliebe e.V., which grazes seven therapy sheep on orchard meadows near your accommodation. You will carry out a re-grazing campaign, for which you will prepare a new pasture. This means clearing areas for the fence, putting up fences, moving pasture fencing equipment, etc. Afterwards, the sheep will be taken to the new pasture on foot. Finally, you will have a barbecue on the new area together with the association members.
https://www.wiesenliebe.org/
- Landscape conservation
Under the guidance of the Swabian Alb Association (your accommodation host), you will carry out various landscape conservation measures.
- Graffiti wall
The back of a building on the Neckar River is declared a free graffiti wall. You will paint the area white and organise a small inauguration party.
- Construction trailer
You repaint the wooden surface of a construction trailer used for art therapy work.
- Beautification in the Zizishausen district
There are a few creative beautification projects in the Zizishausen district. Among other things, you will design a signpost to your countries and set it up in front of the town hall. You will also saw and paint flowers and figures out of wood and then set them up throughout the town. In addition, you will carry out a few repair works: the seating at the public barbecue area and a few pieces of public fitness equipment need to be restored.

Accomodation and food

The Swabian Alb Association is nice enough to let you use its building on a hill in the Neckarhausen district. From the spacious grounds with an open-air stage, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Swabian Alb. On the first floor you can use the large, light-flooded dining room. Behind it is a professional kitchen with a catering dishwasher. In the basement is the room where around ten people in your group can sleep on 10 cm thick insulating mats. If you wish, you can also lay out your mats in the garden in tents, in the shed or under the canopy. Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. We will set up an outdoor shower for you in a shower tent. Of course with hot water.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

Nürtingen has about 41,000 inhabitants and is located on the river Neckar near the Swabian Alb. You will be provided with well-maintained bicycles. Ride through the beautiful landscape, to nearby lakes, along the Neckar or explore the biosphere area at the foot of the Alb. You can reach the outdoor pool in eleven minutes, the city center in eight. There is a direct train connection to the nearby student city of Tübingen with its numerous half-timbered houses. The train takes half an hour to the state capital Stuttgart. Many possibilities await you there: Museums, galleries, shopping, big zoo, planetarium, theater, clubs, vaudeville, etc. The city of Nürtingen invites you to various activities. Among them is an excursion with minibuses. You will visit a castle on the Swabian Alb and make a cave crossing. You will also meet young people from Nürtingen. The members of the youth council are eager to meet you. One evening you are invited to a barbecue in the youth center Roßdorf.

Project hosted by

Social Media Project Partner : https://www.instagram.com/nuertingen.de/?hl=de
https://de-de.facebook.com/Nuertingen.de/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA2Y6muGpuM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgY7QWMDyoQ

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.
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Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: In the accomodation. We ask for an arrival until 6pm.
From the Stuttgart airport you can take the local train (S-Bahn) S 2, heading in the direction of Filderstadt and get off at Filderstadt. From here you change into the bus X4 or 74 heading in the direction of Nürtingen Bahnhof and get off at Nürtingen Bahnhof. Change here to bus 189 (headed to Altdorf) or 188 (headed to Schlaitdorf) and get off at Neckarhausen Rathaus, Nürtingen. From here you will be able to walk.

Additional comments

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who apply under 18 in this camp.
You will receive more information after your confirming registration with the specific infosheet for your project.

Requirements

You need to be able to ride a bicycle.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Life on Land
Germany Germany: Radio and Podcasting (ijgd 16006)

Dates

04/07/2026   -   18/07/2026

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Place(s)
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Already accepted volunteers from

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Fee

CZK 12107 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 395 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hannover (HAJ)
Nearest bus/train station
airport: Hannover or Hamburg, trainstation: Hildesheim
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Work

As part of the work camp, you will help shape the programme and gain a good insight into the radio craftmenship. You will plan and design your own podcasts and radio programmes, which you will host yourself. You will learn how to use a reporting device, interview techniques and studio technology. The workshop will be led by professional radio editors. Feel free to bring your favourite songs for a music broadcast on air.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation in the parish hall of St Andrew's parish. There you will find a well-equipped kitchen, a small common room for eating and socialising and a large common room for sleeping. You will sleep on air beds. Showers in the public Swimming pool “Wasserparadies”.The recording studio is a 15-minute walk away.
https://andreaskirche.wir-e.de/aktuelles

You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided for you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

Your accommodation is located in the centre of Hildesheim with its historic market square. There you can chill out on the Citybeach. Outdoor pool and barbecue area at Hohnsensea. Panoramic view from St Andrew's church tower. UNESCO World Heritage Sites St Michael's Church and St Mary's Cathedral. A city walk along the Rose Route takes you to the most beautiful corners of Hildesheim. The game reserve on the Steinberg and the vast landscape of the Osterberg nature reserve are well worth a walk. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover, can be reached in 30 minutes by train.



https://9staedte.de/en/hildesheim-unesco-world-heritage-city/
https://www.visit-hannover.com/Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten-Stadttouren

Project hosted by

Radio Tonkuhle is the community radio station for Hildesheim and the surrounding area – a radio station where you can get involved! Anyone who wants to can contribute their interests, resulting in a diverse, colourful programme that runs around the clock.
https://www.tonkuhle.de/


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.
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Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: between 15:00 und 18:00 in the accommodation. It's just a 15-minute walk from the station through the pedestrian zone.

Additional comments

the total fee for teenagers is 495€ as we charge 100€ for teenagers, adults pay 395€ exra fee which is for the study part of the camp

Requirements

Good English language skills for the radio workshop. Knowledge of German is helpful for communicating with interview partners in the city. If possible, please also bring a laptop and headphones (or a tablet). These devices will be needed for editing the recordings.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education
Germany Germany: Preserving inland dunes: Your contribution to a unique heathland landscape (ijgd 16035)

Dates

04/07/2026   -   18/07/2026

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Fee

CZK 2500
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Details on the project

Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
0 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hamburg (HAM)
Nearest bus/train station
Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof – Kremperheide (duration of arrival: 1,5 h) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible, e.g. by train, bus or car sharing, and thus make an active contribution to climate protection.
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Work

Landscape and habitat management await you at this camp in northern Germany.
You will be working in the Nordoer Heide nature reserve in south-west Schleswig-Holstein. Much of the area consists of inland dunes, heathland and dry grasslands surrounded by woodland and green spaces. These are grazed by Galloway cattle, Highland cattle, Exmoor ponies and goats to prevent scrub encroachment and keep existing woody vegetation in check. The same purpose is served by the weeding work your group will carry out. This involves removing non-native plants to preserve the unique flora and fauna of the inland dunes and heathland. In various areas, for example, you will make ponds more attractive to amphibians again by cutting back the shrub growth along the water’s edge, or improve or restore the habitat of rare plants and animals in the area.
You will also learn a great deal about the conservation of rare habitats, such as inland dunes and heathland, in both theory and practice.
Take the opportunity to play an active role in one of Schleswig-Holstein’s most valuable nature conservation areas and make a direct contribution to the preservation of unique species and habitats.

Accomodation and food

Your accommodation is the Itzehoe Waldorf School. It is closed during the summer holidays, so you can use two classrooms as dormitories. You will sleep on camp beds or air mattresses there, and shared showers and toilets are available in the same building. The kitchen is located in the annexe, where you can not only cook but also eat together if you wish. In addition, the bistro in another building is available for you to eat and relax. There is also plenty of space and various seating areas in the outdoor grounds.
You cater for yourselves and cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

The Itzehoe Waldorf School is idyllically situated on the outskirts of the small town of Itzehoe. It takes just 15 minutes by bus to reach Itzehoe town centre with its charming little pedestrianised area. At the weekend, it’s well worth taking a trip to the North Sea coast or to Hamburg

Project hosted by

Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein
(Schleswig-Holstein Nature Conservation Foundation)
The “Schleswig-Holstein Nature Conservation Foundation” is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection, conservation and enhancement of nature and the countryside in Schleswig-Holstein. It acquires and manages land, supports nature conservation projects and works closely with volunteers, local authorities and other partners. Its aim is to preserve biodiversity and protect the region’s characteristic landscapes. The foundation is funded through donations, endowment funds and public grants, amongst other sources.
Freie Waldorfschule Itzehoe
(The Itzehoe Waldorf School)
The Itzehoe Waldorf School is a state-recognised independent school that operates on the basis of Rudolf Steiner’s Waldorf educational philosophy. Founded in 1985, it offers a holistic educational approach that nurtures artistic, practical and intellectual skills in equal measure. The school covers Years 1 to 12 and concludes with the Waldorf school leaving certificate or the option to obtain the general university entrance qualification (A-levels). The Itzehoe Waldorf School places great importance on close cooperation with parents and a vibrant school community.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 7:30 pm on Saturday 04/07/2026

From Hamburg airport take S-Bahn S1 in the direction Blankenese and leave it after 24min at Hamburg main train station.

From Hamburg main station take the Regional train RB61 in the direction of Itzehoe and leave the train after 55min at the Station Kremperheide. In Kremperheide you have to change to the bus 6105 in the direction of itzehoe ZOB. Leave the bus after 8min at the station Grundschule Wellenkamp.

From bus station “Grundschule Wellenkamp”
At the bus stop walk along De-Vos-Str. in the opposite direction you came with the bus, cross the junction straight ahead after about 150 metres, and follow Lübscher Kamp, which turns left shortly afterwards. Immediately after the bend, turn right into Detlev-H.-Rötger-Straße. After 50 metres, turn right again and you will immediately see the entrance to the Freie Waldorfschule Itzehoe, your accommodation, on your left.

More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com or https://www.nah.sh/en/

Additional comments

Fitness and willingness to undertake physically demanding and monotonous work / Willingness to walk long distances; Please note: Teenagers, volunteers under 18 years old, who apply for this camp, have to pay 150€ as an additional teenage fee to ijgd

Requirements

Please note: Teenagers, volunteers under 18 years old, who apply for this camp, have to pay 150€ as an additional teenage fee to ijgd

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action Sustainable Cities and Communities
Germany Germany: Songs of Peace – International Music Workshop (ijgd 16009)

Dates

04/07/2026   -   18/07/2026

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Netherlands Antilles Vietnam Germany Czech Republic Mexico Spain Italy

Fee

CZK 2500
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Details on the project

Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
4 Male + 0 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Hannover (HAJ)
Nearest bus/train station
airport: Hannover, next station: Ochtmersleben We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carshare or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Music is the only universal language of humanity that needs no translation. It transcends cultural boundaries and creates a deep sense of community and peace. If you enjoy singing and making music together, you can look forward to a pop culture summer camp filled with singing, instruments, creativity, energy, emotions and teamwork! You will receive professional guidance on songwriting and creating your own songs. You will sing and play cover songs and record your own music video. Piano, guitar, drums and percussion instruments are available on site. Feel free to bring your own instruments – no matter what kind. Even if you just want to sing, you are very welcome. It will be a varied time with new musical experiences. The camp will end with a public concert by your band in the auditorium of the daycare centre.
This project is led by Iranian musician, singer-songwriter and vocal coach Gabriel Yazdani (Gabriali). After ten years of working in the Iranian music scene, teaching singing and songwriting both for himself and for well-known artists, he was forced to leave his country secretly after releasing a protest song against the Islamic regime. He has been living in Germany for three years, is pursuing further training in pop vocal pedagogy, performs at various festivals and is working on his debut album, a fusion of Persian vibes and Western pop, which is scheduled for release in 2026.
You can find more information on Instagram: @gabrialiofficial. You can find a concert excerpt at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7QbTZeJk3Y

Accomodation and food

The accommodation is on the grounds of the kindergarten in Eichenbarleben and has a separate entrance. You will have a large, well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine and the assembly hall as a common room. Shared dormitory in the sports hall. You will sleep on air beds. Showers and toilets are separated by gender. Outdoor area with sports facilities and barbecue area.
You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided for you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

You can barbecue on the outdoor area and there is a football pitch. Footballs, volleyballs, badminton and other items for leisure activities are provided. The supermarket is just around the corner and the Eichenbarleben castle park is just a few minutes' walk away. The surrounding area with its many fields, farms and nature is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The outdoor swimming pool in Niederndodeleben is 9 km away. In Hermsdorf (7.5 km away) there is a shopping centre with shops and restaurants. The nearest train station is Ochtmersleben (4 km away). From there you can reach Magdeburg in 16 minutes. At the weekend, it is worth taking a trip to Braunschweig or Hanover.

Project hosted by

Gemeinde Hohe Boerde/ Municipality of Hohe Boerde

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.
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Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: transfer from the railway station in Ochtmersleben to the accommodation at 16:15 and 18:15.

Additional comments

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
You need good English language skills and previous musical experience. You must be able to ride a bicycle for trips in the surrounding area and rides to the train station in Ochtmersleben.

Requirements

German and English language skills. You should be able to ride a bike. Physical fitness for circus training. Please bring sporty, comfortable clothing (trousers/leggings, T-shirts; preferably in black) with you.

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Sustainable Cities and Communities
Germany Germany: Be connected with the world – Theatre workshop (ijgd 16001)

Dates

11/07/2026   -   26/07/2026

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Cultural
Art
Study

Already accepted volunteers from

Mexico Ukraine Germany Spain Turkey Italy

Fee

CZK 12107 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 395 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
13
Still room for
4 Male + 0 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hannover (HAJ)
Nearest bus/train station
Hamburg or Hannover, Train Station: Kreiensen We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Work

Together with young people from other countries, you will explore the theme of ‘being connected’ in a theatre workshop. Under the guidance of a theatre educator, you will develop a play based on the group's own creative ideas, which will be performed in front of an audience at the end of the project.
Connection exists in many different situations and constellations. Find out how connection arises. When do you feel connected to something – to a person, a task, the universe or yourself? And what happens when this connection is broken? You will develop the scenes of your play through role-playing, character work, interaction and improvisation. Feel free to bring a musical instrument with you – a piano is available on site.

Accomodation and food

At the Weltbühne Heckenbeck cultural centre. Bedrooms, kitchen, common room, use of the garden. Large theatre hall for rehearsals and performances. You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.

Location and leisure

Bicycles are available for excursions and shopping. The town of Bad Gandersheim is 4 km away. At the weekend, excursions by train to Alfeld (Faguswerk World Heritage Site), Hildesheim, Hannover, Göttingen or Goslar (historic old town and Rammelsberg Mine World Heritage Site) are well worthwhile.

Project hosted by

The "Weltbühne" (world stage) in Heckenbeck, a small place with only 450 inhabitants, is a cultural centre with a large theatre space in a former village inn. Every year, the local population look forward to an international theatre project and will happily host the international group of this workcamp for 2 weeks.

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.
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Directions to meeting point

You should aim to be at the taxi rank next to the train station in Kreiensen at 17:18 or 19:18. There will be an organized transfer to the accommodation for you.

Additional comments

The total fee for international teenagers who apply for this project is 495€!!
If you are over 18: the extra fee is 395€, teenager need to pay addionally 100€
Teenage Places full!

Requirements

For the theatre workshop you need good English language skills and comfortable clothing: trousers and trainers or other shoes in which you can walk comfortably.
You must be able to ride a bike.
Extra Fee of 395 € for theater workshop
Please note: There is a special additional Teenage Fee of 100€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Germany Germany: It's circus time: Craft and circus training in the heart of Bremen (ijgd 16022)

Dates

11/07/2026   -   25/07/2026

Feedback from 645 volunteers

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Study
Art
Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

Mexico Spain Germany Serbia Italy

Fee

CZK 8580 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Bremen (BRE)
Nearest bus/train station
Bremen; 120 km west of Hamburg, Bremen main station Airport: Bremen, Hamburg We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Would you like to do some manual work and learn circus skills? Then this workcamp is the right place for you. ‘Learning by doing’ is the order of the day, so you can try things out and contribute your skills and ideas to the projects.
During the first week, you’ll get to show off your DIY and gardening skills by beautifying and maintaining the grounds of Jokes Circus School, a children’s and youth project with a real circus tent. The site also mainly consists of shipping containers, which serve as offices, toilets, storage rooms, dining areas and meeting rooms, and which you will also use during the camp. As well as beautifying and maintaining the grounds, you will also spend a lot of time on carpentry, roof construction and painting work to restore two beautiful old circus wagons.
In the second week you will take part in an exciting artistic and circus training workshop! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of circus and try your hand at various disciplines. Learn the art of body control through acrobatics, which includes floor, aerial and partner acrobatics. Balance on a tightrope, ride a unicycle or master complex jumps and figures. Or you can discover the skill of juggling, where you hold several objects in the air at the same time and create impressive patterns with balls, clubs, rings and diabolos.
Dare to take to the air and try your hand at aerial acrobatics, which includes performances such as trapeze, vertical scarf, straps and aerial rings. This discipline requires strength, flexibility and courage. Do you prefer to stay on the ground? Then learn the art of comedy and entertainment through clowning, where you make people laugh with facial expressions, gestures, slapstick and humour.
Whether you already have experience or are just curious, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and push your boundaries.
You can find more information about Jokes The Circus School here: https://www.circusjokes.de/ (only in German)

Accomodation and food

You will sleep on camp beds in two 6-person Sibley tents right on the circus grounds, where you will also be working.
On the circus grounds, you will have access to toilets, a shower, a kitchen, as well as tables and chairs for eating and meetings. You can also use a circus wagon and the big top for eating and relaxing.
You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.

Location and leisure

Your accommodation is located close to the Bremen city centre in a lively district. From there, you can explore the 1,200-year-old Hanseatic city of Bremen (www.bremen.de) with its many sights, cultural offerings, nightlife scene and shopping opportunities on foot or by bus after work or workshop.
Or you can stay at the circus site and round off the day with beach volleyball, barbecues or baking pizza and bread in the clay oven.
At the weekend, excursions to the North Sea coast (e.g. Bremerhaven or Cuxhaven) or the City of Hamburg possible.

Project hosted by

Jokes die Circusschule (Jokes the circus school)
In 1998, young circus enthusiasts founded their own circus school together with artists and teachers. Since then, young and young-at-heart artists from 4 to 99 years have been able to help shape the circus school.
In 2020, after a long period of planning, the school was finally able to move to its own space and set up its own circus tent, where shows are performed regularly. In addition, the Circus School has a hall for training. Almost 260 children and young people use these halls every week to do circus together. In addition, there are more than 300 children and young people who are looked after at schools on a weekly basis.
https://www.circusjokes.de/ (only in German)

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.
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Directions to meeting point

at accommodation until 7:15pm on 11/07/2026
From Bremen airport please take the tram line 6 (direction "Universität") to the stop "Gastfeldstraße” (travel time approx. 6min). There you change one of the following busses:
101 (direction “Bassum, Bahnhof”)
102 (direction “Syke, Bahnhof”)
120 (direction “Kirchweyhe, Bahnhof Ost”)
121 (direction “Kirchweyhe, Bahnhof Ost”)
Please take one of the busses for 1 or 2 stops (6min) to the stop "Huckelriede".
From Bremen main train station you can take four different busses:
101 (direction “Bassum, Bahnhof”)
102 (direction “Syke, Bahnhof”)
120 (direction “Kirchweyhe, Bahnhof Ost”)
121 (direction “Kirchweyhe, Bahnhof Ost”)
Please take one of the busses for 9 stops (25/26min) to the stop "Huckelriede".

From bus station “Huckelriede” to the camp
From the bus stop "Huckelriede", walk against the direction of travel into "Kornstr." and follow this road for approx. 350 metres exactly the same way as the bus did before. Then turn left onto the footpath "Huckelsrieder Friedensweg". After 200m you will reach circus square.

More Information about tram connections: www.bahn.com or https://www.vbn.de/en/

Additional comments

There is 250-€ additional fee for the circus training workshop for everybody + 150€ extra teenage fee but ONLY for international Teenagers who apply for this camp (under 18)
You will receive more detailed information after confirming your registration with the specific info sheet for your camp.

Requirements

Physical fitness and sporty, comfortable clothing for circus training, total fee for teens: 400€

Germany Germany: Building with Natural Materials: Clay & Wood Construction (ijgd 76115)

Dates

19/07/2026   -   31/07/2026

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
(Full)
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Berlin (BER)
Nearest bus/train station
nearest airport: Berlin, Dresden, Halle/Leipzig, next train station: Neupetershain (4 km away) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, car share or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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You’ve probably heard of clay and maybe even enjoyed delicious bread or pizza from a clay oven. But this natural material can do so much more. In this workcamp, we’ll explore some of these possibilities ourselves. In contrast to the still very active and present open-pit mining in Welzow, this project focuses on more traditional work with natural materials: clay and wood. The project site is right on our premises. We plan to build a simple house and construct a gate. The house will be used for educational programs with schools, and the gate will separate the parking lot from the grounds.
For a change of pace, there are many small projects on the site. The garden welcomes love and hard work, the old clay floor needs to be re-stamped, and various wood projects are waiting for you. The focus is always on learning together and exchanging ideas. Additionally, we offer small activities to introduce you to archaeotechnology. From making fire to crafting a flint pocket knife, there’s plenty to try out.

Accomodation and food

We will cook and eat together. Everyone is welcome to contribute recipes and ideas. There will be a food budget managed by the group leaders. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering.
You will sleep in small groups in tipis or in your own tents on the outdoor grounds of atz Welzow. Showers and toilets are located in a sanitary container. The kitchen is in the main building. There are lockers for valuables. You’ll also enjoy beautiful birdsong in the morning for free.

Location and leisure

In your free time, you can relax on the grounds, sit together by the fire pit in the evening, play a round of Werewolf or simply enjoy the peace. If you are more active, the town of Welzow offers various leisure activities: from visiting the local outdoor pool, taking walks around Lake Clara, to excursions to the nearby active open-pit mining area. Games in the forest like “Capture the Flag” are also possible. If you want to visit larger cities, Cottbus is very close. Berlin, Leipzig or Dresden are great for weekend trips.
Camplocation: Archäotechnisches Zentrum Welzow, Fabrikstrasse 2, 03119 Welzow (26 km from Cottbus, 85 km from Dresden)

Project hosted by

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.
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Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: At the accommodation at Archäotechnisches Zentrum Welzow

Additional comments

Physically fit, enjoy camping & campfires, love being and working outdoors
Please note: Volunteers under 18 have to pay an additional teenage fee of 150€ for participation in this camp

Requirements

Physically fit, enjoy camping & campfires, love being and working outdoors
Please note: Volunteers under 18 have to pay an additional teenage fee of 150€ for participation in this camp

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
Germany Germany: Build Your Summer: crafts, Teamspirit & Farm-Life! (ijgd 26328)

Dates

20/07/2026   -   01/08/2026

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
3 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Frankfurt (FRA)
Nearest bus/train station
Frankfurt, Station: Rödermark-Urberach
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Highlights: Spend your summer with young people from all over the world, make new international friends, experience Frankfurt by day and night and take a trip to Cologne, improve your English skills and simply have lots of fun.
The Rödermark Youth Farm offers children and teens a world of experiences and adventure on its grounds! Here, children can learn about their environment through play. They can explore natural elements and learn how to interact with them. This is exactly where you can lend a hand this year alongside other work campers. The volunteers at the Youth Farm are looking forward to meeting you and have prepared the following for you. Your main project is building a pavilion that will serve as a meeting place in the future. Here, you can learn how to erect a sturdy wooden structure. At the same time, you’ll work on the construction trailer, which urgently needs a new roof. If you make really good progress, even more exciting tasks await you. You’ll have the opportunity to renovate the children’s small playhouses or build a new rabbit hutch

Accomodation and food

You will be staying in a hall belonging to the Rödermark Urberach Cultural and Sports Association. We will set up the room as a dormitory for you with air beds/mattresses.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

Rödermark has excellent S-Bahn connections to Frankfurt. Frankfurt has a lot to offer, including culture, nightlife, shopping, and events. You can also visit other cities like Heidelberg and Cologne. There’s an outdoor forest pool in Dietzenbach and a beautiful beach pool in Rodgau. In Rödermark itself, there’s an indoor swimming facility. You can also visit Frankenstein Castle

Project hosted by

The ijgd have 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.
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Social Media Project Partner: https://kinder-und-jugendfarm-roedermark.de

Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: Directly at the accommodation at the latest 18h

Additional comments

Active participation in the workcamp is required. Interest manual Work.
There is an additional teenagefee of 150€ for volunteers under 18 who apply for this camp.

Requirements

Active participation in the workcamp is required. Interest manual Work.
There is an additional teenagefee of 150€ for volunteers under 18 who apply for this camp.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Germany Germany: City Forest Nature Protection (ijgd 16014)

Dates

25/07/2026   -   08/08/2026

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hannover (HAJ)
Nearest bus/train station
Hamburg or Hannover, next train station: Wolfsburg Bus station: Detmeroder Markt (Bus 202). We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus or carsharing. That can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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The city forest is a habitat for many (rare) plant and animal species and a recreational area for people who jog, bike, hike or simply enjoy nature there. Due to climate change, many plants and animals are now endangered and the task of the forestry team is to protect the forest and preserve the flora and fauna for the future. You will support the forest rangers in a variety of activities in the areas of nature conservation, forest maintenance and the preservation of recreational areas for forest visitors. These tasks include the removal of non-native plants, the care of young trees and the clearing of watercourses and forest paths. You will also gain an insight into the diverse tasks of a forest ranger's office and the forest ecosystem.

Accomodation and food

In the youth rooms of St Stephen's parish in the Detmerode district of Wolfsburg. Two bedrooms, a large common room and the kitchen are available for you to use. Table football, table tennis, billiards. Barbecue area. You sleep on camp beds. You can walk to the shops on the market square in just five minutes.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

Wolfsburg's internationally renowned sights include the castle and the art museum, as well as the ‘Phaeno’ science museum. The mayor of the Wolfsburg city centre district arranges free admission and guided tours of these institutions and the planetarium for the group :-) These activities will take place at the weekend (Fri 31 July - Sun 2 August). You can also chill out in the Allerpark with swimming lake and sandy beach and a high ropes course or in the VW pool.

Project hosted by

Project host is the City Forestry Office of Wolfsburg
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.
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Directions to meeting point

The group will meet inside the accommodation, the local parish hall. Please try to arrive by 18:00.
Directions to Meeting Point: Take the number 202 bus (in the direction of Detmerode), which leaves from stand 3, until you reach the “Detmeroder Markt” stop. From here you need to walk back a little bit and then go up the steps. At the top of the steps, continue straight ahead and you should see the church and the parish hall on your right.

Additional comments

Please note: International participants which are under 18 have to pay an andditional teenage fee of 150€
You will receive more detailed information after confirming your registration with the specific info sheet for your camp.

Requirements

You will work 4 days a week, 7.5 hours per day. Fridays are off. You need to be fit for physically demanding work. Knowledge of German is helpful for communicating with the work supervisors.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action Life on Land
Germany Germany: Living and working in the middle of the North German forest (ijgd 16042)

Dates

25/07/2026   -   08/08/2026

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Fee

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
20
Still room for
5 Male + 0 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hamburg (HAM)
Nearest bus/train station
Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof (Hamburg main station) – Bahnhof Niebüll (train station) – Bahnhof Süderlügum (train station) (Travel time: approx. 3 hours) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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TENNAGE Places in this camp are full! Only 18+ volunteers can apply. Sorry!
Nature conservation and forest maintenance in beautiful surroundings, plus relaxation on the North Sea beach!
You can experience both at this camp in northern Germany. You will work alongside volunteers from all over the world in the forests and nature reserves surrounding the youth forest hostel where you will be staying.
Your tasks will include creating path boundaries and repairing erosion damage, cutting and removing grass and unwanted plants in open land biotopes and reforested windthrow areas, removing invasive late-flowering black cherry trees from forest areas, clearing hiking trails and clearing ditches.
Some of the work can be very strenuous and monotonous. (Note: The actual work to be carried out may differ from that described here.)
During your work, you will also learn a lot about the protection of forests and rare habitats, such as inland dunes, in theory and practice. You will also learn how nature reserves and landscape conservation areas can be developed in a way that is gentle on the environment, so that people can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings in a better and more informative way.
Information (unfortunately only in German) about the Hartenholm Youth Forest Centre can be found here: https://www.forst-sh.de/abenteuer/jugendwaldheim-hartenholm/?L=0

Accomodation and food

You will stay in rooms with 2-4 beds in a youth forest hostel. Your accommodation is located in the heart of the forest and is surrounded by large outdoor grounds. There are plenty of bathrooms, leisure and dining rooms, a large kitchen, a barbecue hut and large outdoor grounds at your disposal.
You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.

Location and leisure

The forest youth hostel Suederluegum is in the middle of the forest and surrounded by beautiful landscape. The outside area has a volleyball field, a soccer field, a slackline, a resting place under the open sky, a pond area with raft and boats, a barbecue hut and a campfire site. In the hostel there is a large recreation room with a table tennis table and table football.
You will have bikes at your disposal, so you can explore the surrounding area. On the weekends, you can take trips to the North Sea islands and their beautiful beaches close by (Sylt, Föhr, Amrum).

Project hosted by

Jugendwaldheim Süderlügum der Landesforsten Schleswig-Holstein (Forest Youth Hostel of Suederluegum of the Schleswig-Holstein State Forests)
The Jugendwaldheim Süderlügum of the Landesforsten Schleswig-Holstein (Forest Youth Hostel of Suederluegum of the Schleswig-Holstein State Forests) offers a one or two-week nature and adventure education programme (with overnight stay) for school classes from year 7. In the mornings, the pupils work together with pedagogically trained foresters in the forest and learn how the sustainable management of forests brings ecological, economic and social benefits for the environment and people. In the afternoons, survival courses, team workshops and exciting educational tours through the forest are offered.


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.
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Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: on Saturday 25/07/2026 at 3:16 pm, 5:16 pm or 7:16 pm at the latest at train station Suederluegum

Directions to Meeting Point:
From Hamburg Airport (travel time to the camp 4h)
From Hamburg Airport take the local train (S-Bahn) S 1 heading in the direction of Wedel or Hamburg-Blankenese and get off at Hamburg Hbf (main train station) (travel time 25min). The S1 runs every 10min.

From Hamburger Hauptbahnhof (main train station) (travel time to the camp 3,5h)
A) Regional trains (can be used with Deutschlandticket)
From Hamburger Hauptbahnhof you should take the regional train (RB71) in the direction of “Wrist” and travel until the station “Elmshorn” (travel time 34min).
In Elmshorn chance to the regional express RE6 in the direction of “Westerland (Sylt)” and travel until the station “Niebüll” (travel time 2h2min).
B) Intercity express (ICE):
From Hamburger Hauptbahnhof you should take the ICE in the direction of “Westerland (Sylt)” and travel until the station “Niebüll” (travel time 2h33min to 2h38min).

From Bahnhof Niebüll (train station Niebüll)
From Bahnhof Niebüll (train station Niebüll) take the regional train RB66 in the direction of “Tonder st” and leave the train after 9min at the station “Süderlügum”.

More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com

Additional comments

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who apply under 18 in this camp.
You should have a good level of fitness as some of the work could be physically demanding. You should also be able to ride a bike and be weatherproofed.

Requirements

You should have a good level of fitness as some of the work could be physically demanding. You should also be able to ride a bike and be weatherproofed.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action
Germany Germany: Your summer in a green oasis (ijgd 76111)

Dates

25/07/2026   -   15/08/2026

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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Berlin (BER)
Nearest bus/train station
BER (airport Berlin) Airport Halle/Leipzig next Trainstation: Calau. We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or car share that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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If you want to spend your summer in a very special place surrounded by greenery, then come to the Old Brickworks Gahlen: There you will find the integrative environmental education institution Interforum e.V. It is a meeting place and action space for various target groups. Your task will be to take care of this special place. There will be a variety of tasks depending on your needs and interests. Possible tasks are e.g. helping with construction projects to beautify the area in the field of garden and landscape art = LandArt or with renovation work, but also nature-related work such as the care and harvesting of the many gardens.
We would like this year to produce replicas of bed edging, salvage and refurbish demolition bricks, advance permaculture and shoreline reinforcement, and protect wooden walls with reclaimed/old linseed oil.

One of the unique aspects of this project is its openness to the development of new ideas and the flexibility of the work. This project therefore aims to encourage creativity in various directions, to foster the independence as well as the self-organisation of the group, but also provide practical support in the process of putting ideas into practice.

Accomodation and food

You cook together. Money for the food shopping is provided to you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any allergies when registering.
You sleep in small, very simple bungalows on the premises. In the main house there are sanitary rooms with toilets and showers. The kitchen is in a separate small house.

Location and leisure

You will spend your work camp in the middle of nature on the grounds of the old brickyard that feel like a little paradise. You are invited to try out everything you can do outdoors: swimming in the lake or in the small pool, biking, playing soccer and table tennis, and in the evening sitting around the campfire and looking at the stars.
By bike you can quickly reach a swimming lake. In addition, there are sheep, cats and dogs with which you can possibly even go for a walk! And of course you can also bike to the nearby small towns of Calau or Gahlen or go on weekend trips to Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig or even Poland and the Czech Republic.
Camplocation: Gahlen, 32km from Cottbus, Brandenburg

Project hosted by

Alte Ziegelei Gahlen: https://spreewaldverein.de/projekt/umweltbildungsstaette-alte-ziegelei/

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.
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Directions to meeting point

Train station Calau. From there you will be picked up and taken to the camp site.
Time: in the afternoon – more details will be provided for you later
From Berlin you can take the the RB22 train to Königs Wusterhausen station. There you change into the RE7 train to Senftenberg and stop at Calau (Niederlausitz) station.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com.

Additional comments

Bring warm clothes, a warm sleeping bag and bug spray. Especially at night it can get cold.
Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who apply under 18 for this camp.
You will receive more detailed information with the specific information sheet for your camp after your enrolment has been confirmed.

Requirements

Bring warm clothes, a warm sleeping bag and bug spray. Especially at night it can get cold.
Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who apply under 18 for this camp.
You will receive more detailed information with the specific information sheet for your camp after your enrolment has been confirmed.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
Germany Germany: Nature Protection and Survival (ijgd 16012TEEN)

Dates

26/07/2026   -   08/08/2026

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Fee

CZK 17092 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 600 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 17
Max number of volunteers
20
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Bremen (BRE)
Nearest bus/train station
airport: Bremem or Hamburg, next train station: Bassum
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If you like being outdoors in nature, spending evenings around the campfire, exploring the forest with people from all over the world in adventure activities and working hands-on in the forest together with the foresters, then this project at the Hahnhorst Forest Education Centre is exactly the one for you. In the mornings (early start), you will be driven to the forest sites. There, you will assist foresters and forest workers for around four hours with various nature conservation projects, thereby contributing to improving the habitat quality for rare animal and plant species and to climate protection.
The study part of the project takes place in the afternoons and consists of various workshops such as making a fire, reading tracks, carving course, bow and arrow, adventure night hike, herbs/forest fruits excursion and orienteering. By taking part in the workshops, you will be well prepared for an overnight stay in the forest.

Accomodation and food

Forest ecucation centre with multi-bed rooms. Dining room, lounge with table football, table tennis, fireplace and seating area. Large outdoor area with football pitch, volleyball net, basketball hoop and fire pit.
Full catering. The group participates in the cooking, kitchen and housekeeping. Vegetarian and vegan catering is possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

Play and sports activities on the large outdoor area, group games, campfire. You will spend the weekend with an organized trip to Bremen on Saturday and with chilling out and free time on Sunday. Schwaförden itself is a village with only 1,500 inhabitants.

Project hosted by

Waldpädagogikzentrum Hahnhorst/Hahnhorst Forest Education Centre
The WPZ's mission is to provide environmental education for children and young people. It offers a variety of programs, such as youth forest projects and adventure school trips.

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.
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Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time:
On 26 July at 17:35 at the railway station in Bassum. From there, there will be a bus transfer to the accommodation in Schwaförden. The train from Bremen main station to Bassum departs at 17:13.

Additional comments

Interest in practical work in the forest and outdoor activities; physical fitness

Requirements

Interest in practical work in the forest and outdoor activities; physical fitness

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Climate Action
Germany Germany: Your Beat, Your Voice, Your Moves, Your Style – The Hip Hop Workcamp (ijgd 16023TEEN)

Dates

01/08/2026   -   15/08/2026

Feedback from 645 volunteers

Tags

Art
Study
Cultural

Already accepted volunteers from

Turkey Spain Italy Germany Estonia France

Fee

CZK 17092 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 600 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
16 - 17
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
4 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hamburg (HAM)
Nearest bus/train station
Hamburg We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Work

Show us what you've got! Your beat, your voice, your style – with the Hamburg HipHop Gang!
Fancy some fat bass, fresh lyrics and cool moves? Want to unleash your creativity and show us what you've got? Then this workcamp is just the thing for you!
Immerse yourself in the world of hip hop and learn from real professionals from the scene. With us, you can:
• Produce your own beats: Create your own soundtrack on a tablet or PC, even without any prior knowledge.
• Rap & sing: Find your voice, write authentic lyrics about what moves you and record your own song.
• Spray graffiti: learn all about styles, caps and cans and design your own piece – with respect for other people's property, of course.
• Learn hip hop & breakdancing: whether it's cool choreography or acrobatic moves on the floor, we'll show you the most important steps.
Our workcamp is not just about technique, but above all about you. You will strengthen your self-confidence, find new ways to express yourself and work as a team on a joint project. Fun, creativity and mutual respect are what count for us. We create a space where everyone can develop their own individual style – without bullying or exclusion.
At the end of the workcamp, you will have your own artistic creation in your hands that you can be proud of.

Accomodation and food

You will be living and working at the Neuwiedenthal Youth Centre (Haus der Jugend (HdJ) Neuwiedenthal), a new, colourful, large and beautiful building on the outskirts of Hamburg.
You will sleep in two rooms on field or air beds. The youth centre has a shower, several toilets, a kitchen and a huge room for eating and discussions. This room also has a table tennis, a pool table and a soccer table. Additional showers are located in the sports hall right next door. You can also use the outdoor area, which has a football pitch, a basketball court, two table tennis and a chill-out beach area.
You cater for yourselves and cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

In your free time, you can enjoy your spacious and beautiful accommodation and the large outdoor area by participating in sports activities or spending evenings together in the chill-out beach area.
You can also go on excursions in Hamburg, where a wide range of leisure activities await you. www.hamburg.de (German) / www.hamburg.com (English)
At the weekend, trips to the beaches on the North or Baltic coast are well worthwhile.

Project hosted by

The HipHop Gang offers cultural workshops to where young people are, in a simple and straightforward way. The format offers courses in all areas of hip hop culture: rap, beat producing, DJing, bboying & urban dances, graffiti and singing. This allows young people to participate in creative work processes and develop their practical talents and skills, regardless of their social background. All of the offerings are committed to the core idea of the culture: respect for the achievements of others and for their individual expression. With this attitude, the participants develop their own style and their own artistic language.

Neuwiedenthal Youth Centre (Haus der Jugend (HdJ) Neuwiedenthal)
The Neuwiedenthal Youth Centre is a facility run by the Harburg District Office and offers children and young people the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of active leisure activities.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 7:15pm on 01/08/2026
Directions to Meeting Point:
From Hamburg airport (travel time to the camp 1:30h)
From Hamburg airport take S-Bahn S1 (direction Wedel or Hamburg-Blankenese) to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (Hamburg main train station, about 25 min travel time). The S1 is running every 10min.

From Hamburg main station / Hamburg ZOB (travel time to the camp 45min)
At Hauptbahnhof (main train station) / ZOB please take the S-Bahn S3 in direction of Neugraben and leave it at the station Neuwiedenthal after approx. 25mins.

From S-Bahn station Neuwiedenthal
Please leave the S-Bahn station via the exit on the right-hand side in the direction of Striepenweg. Once you reach Striepenweg, turn left and continue for 100 metres until you reach Rehrstieg. Turn right here and follow Rehrstieg for approximately 600 metres. Then turn left into the street Quellmoor. After about 200 metres, the street ends and turns into a park-like area. At the back of this area, on the right-hand side, about 100 metres away, you will see the colourful Neuwiedenthal yout center (Haus der Jugend (HDJ) Neuwiedenthal).

More Information about train and S-Bahn connections: www.bahn.com and www.hvv.de

Additional comments

Interest in the workcamp theme

Requirements

the total fee for this camp is 600€

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Germany Germany: Historical Gardening along the River Rhine (ijgd 26334)

Dates

01/08/2026   -   15/08/2026

Feedback from 645 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Construction
Manual Work
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Already accepted volunteers from

Afghanistan Germany Turkey Mexico France Slovakia Spain Poland

Fee

CZK 2500
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Details on the project

Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
13
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Duesseldorf (Dusseldorf)/Koeln (Koln/Cologne)/Bonn (NRW)
Nearest bus/train station
nearest station: Linz (Rhein) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carshare or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Work

In the historic town of Linz am Rhein, with its many colorful old town houses, your help is needed. You will help with various gardening and maintenance tasks in the city, e.g. in the park, the historic cemetery and other green spaces in Linz. The municipality of Linz is organizing an international work camp for the 5th time and this camp is also very much about international exchange within the group. The city will also offer a number of activities so that you can get to know the city and the surrounding area. The workcamp groups who spent their summers here in 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025 felt very comfortable and enjoyed all the offers from the municipality

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in the middle of the city in the city hall.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

Linz is beautifully situated along the Rhine River and you have numerous excursion options in the surrounding area. You will be given a guided tour of the beautiful old town of Linz, which has several cafés and restaurants. There is also a lovely outdoor pool. You can go on excursions to the nearby cities of Bonn, Koblenz and Cologne.

Project hosted by

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.
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Directions to meeting point

You will meet directly at the accomodation which is in the town center. It would be good if you could be there at the latest 18 h.
From Düsseldorf airport you take the IC direction Köln until the stop „Köln main station“ or the RE 5(National express) direction Koblenz until the stop „Köln Deutz“ in both stops you change for the RB 27 direction Koblenz and get off a the station „LINZ am Rhein“.

Additional comments

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
You will receive more information after your confirming registration with the specigic infosheet for your project.

Requirements

work can be physically demanding

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Life on Land