Join our next ESC Team at the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg (EJBM) to support our organization in the Ottopia Summer Camps during the summer 2025.
| Days 1 & 2 | Arrival, Welcome Evening, Team Building Introductory course in educational work with children and mini language course in German |
| Week 1 | First Summer Camp (Creativity, Sustainability, Commitment "We design our children's company") |
| Week 2 | Second Summer Camp (Children's rights and human rights "We stand up for ourselves and for others!") |
| Week 3 | Third Summer Camp (Intercultural learning, sharing and communicated "We in the world") |
| Week 4 & 5 | Workshops, intercultural learning, evaluation, holidays |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an amazing opportunity for young people who want to travel abroad and make a positive impact on communities and society. It's a program run by the European Union that gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the chance to volunteer or work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Whether you want to help others, learn new skills or gain valuable experience, our ESC projects have something for everyone. With a wide range of projects available, you can choose to work on something that matches your passions and interests. From helping the elderly and disabled to protecting the environment and promoting cultural diversity, the possibilities are endless.
Not only will you make a meaningful contribution to society, but you'll also develop new skills, make new friends and broaden your horizons. You'll have the opportunity to learn from other cultures, build your network, and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
So if you're looking for a way to make a positive impact, grow as a person, and have the time of your life, an ESC project at EJBM is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful future.
ESC Official Website ESC Official FAQThe button below will take you to this volunteering opportunity on the European Youth Portal. We can only consider applications that you submit there.
The international youth exchange »Sustainable Consumption« brings together young people from different countries to explore and reflect on sustainability in everyday life. Through interactive workshops, creative recycling activities, and intercultural exchange, participants will gain a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and their own role in promoting a sustainable future.
Participation in an international youth exchange at the European Youth Education Center Magdeburg is free of charge. Accommodation in shared rooms and full board are included. Underage participants are supervised by their team leaders or pedagogical staff of the EJBM.
This international youth exchange brings together young people from different countries to explore and reflect on sustainability in everyday life. Through interactive workshops, creative recycling activities, and intercultural exchange, participants will gain a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and their own role in promoting a sustainable future.
Our Goals:
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Sunday 20 July |
Arrival Getting to know each other |
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Monday 21 July |
Energizer and Teambuilding-Activities EJBM Presentation Workshops Actionbound EJBM Reflection Intercultural Evening |
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Tuesday 22 July |
Workshops Reflection Escape Game |
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Wednesday 23 July |
Workshops Reflection Silent Disco |
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Thursday 24 July |
Trip to the City Center Visit of the City Free Time Reflection Film Evening |
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Friday 25 July |
Erasmus+ Possibilities Presentation Workshops Evaluation Game Evening |
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Saturday 26 July |
Departure |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures. Through these exchanges, participants engage in various activities, workshops, and projects that promote cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills.
By fostering international friendships and collaboration, youth exchanges inspire a sense of unity, open-mindedness, and european/global citizenship among the next generation, preparing them to be active contributors to a diverse and interconnected world.
The EJBM regularly offers various international youth exchanges in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
Youth Exchanges at EJBM
Participation in an international youth exchange at the European Youth Education Center Magdeburg is free of charge. Accommodation in shared rooms and full board are included. Underage participants are supervised by their team leaders or pedagogical staff of the EJBM.
»Democracy Under Pressure« is a week-long international youth exchange bringing together participants from different European countries to explore current challenges facing democratic societies. Through creative workshops, intercultural dialogue, and collaborative art projects, young people will investigate the causes and consequences of democratic backsliding and develop their own artistic interpretations of what democracy means today.
Participants will take part in discussions, interactive activities, and excursions around Magdeburg, including a visit to the city center. The week culminates in a presentation of creative works—such as short films, performances, photography, or music—that reflect their shared vision and hope for the future of democracy.
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Sunday 20 July |
Arrival Getting to know each other |
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Monday 21 July |
Energizer and Teambuilding-Activities EJBM Presentation Workshop Introduction „War and Peace“ Actionbound EJBM Reflection Intercultural Evening |
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Tuesday 22 July |
Workshop Project-Work Intercultural Learning Outdoor Activities Reflection Escape Game |
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Wednesday 23 July |
Project-Work Erasmus+ Possibilities Presentation Outdoor Activities Reflection Silent Disco |
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Thursday 24 July |
Trip to the City Center Project-Work in the City Visit of the City ‚Elbauenpark‘, Swimming or Free Time Return to the EJBM Reflection Film Evening |
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Friday 25 July |
Finalisation of the Project-Work Outdoor Activities Evaluation Game Evening |
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Saturday 26 July |
Departure |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures. Through these exchanges, participants engage in various activities, workshops, and projects that promote cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills.
By fostering international friendships and collaboration, youth exchanges inspire a sense of unity, open-mindedness, and european/global citizenship among the next generation, preparing them to be active contributors to a diverse and interconnected world.
The EJBM regularly offers various international youth exchanges in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
Youth Exchanges at EJBM
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Dienstag 05. August |
Anreise Kennenlernen, Programmvorstellung |
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Mittwoch 06. August |
Sprachanimation Workshop „Vielfalt in Europa“ Workshop „Kinder in Europa“ Workshop „Steine bemalen für den Frieden“ Transkultureller Abend |
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Donnerstag 07. August |
Sprachanimation „Around the World“ Tanzworkshop Schwimmbad Zwischen-Evaluation Silent Disco |
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Freitag 08. August |
Sprachanimation Actionbound „Interkulturelle Spuren in Magdeburg“ – Verteilen der Steine Magdeburg entdecken Elbauenpark Spiele-Abend |
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Samstag 09. August |
Sprachanimation Workshop „Kinder in Europa (2)“ Auswertung und Entwicklung neuer Projektideen Gemeinsames Kochen und Abendessen Karaoke-Abend |
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Sonntag 10. August |
Sprachanimation Abreise |
Travel expenses will be settled individually.
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures. Through these exchanges, participants engage in various activities, workshops, and projects that promote cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills.
By fostering international friendships and collaboration, youth exchanges inspire a sense of unity, open-mindedness, and european/global citizenship among the next generation, preparing them to be active contributors to a diverse and interconnected world.
The EJBM regularly offers various international youth exchanges in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
Youth Exchanges at EJBM
Participation in an international youth exchange at the European Youth Education Center Magdeburg is free of charge. Accommodation in shared rooms and full board are included. Underage participants are supervised by their team leaders or pedagogical staff of the EJBM.
In this creative and hands-on youth exchange, participants from different European countries will explore the meaning and importance of children’s rights. Through interactive workshops, games, roleplays, and city excursions, the group will learn how children can influence politics and public life.
Highlights include a simulation game called “Sleepy Ville”, a visit to the state parliament (Landtag), and meetings with local politicians. Participants will design their vision of a “perfect city for children,” develop their own Children’s Rights Agenda, and present it to real decision-makers in Magdeburg.
Evening activities such as an escape game, intercultural evenings, and a silent disco help build friendships and cultural understanding.
This project empowers young people to raise their voices and take an active role in shaping their society — because every voice matters.
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Monday 07 July |
Arrival Getting to know each other |
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Tuesday 08 July |
EJBM Presentation Teambuilding-Activities Actionbound EJBM Workshop Introduction „Children's rights“ Reflection Escape Game |
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Wednesday 09 July |
Workshop Simulation „Sleepy Ville“ Debriefing „What can children achieve in politics?“ Project work #1: Getting into our project: „My perfect city“ – in small groups: what do we need in our perfect city? Creative implementation Intercultural Learning Reflection Intercultural Evening |
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Thursday 10 July |
Trip to the City Center Visit of the Landtag and talk with a politician Visit of the City ‚Elbauenpark‘, Swimming or Freetime Return to the EJBM Film Evening or Karaoke |
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Friday 11 July |
Project work #2: Getting into different groups, defining the goals in those topics Project work #3: Presenting the goals to the different groups, getting feedback, finalizing their goals – creating the „Children Rights Agenda of Magdeburg“ Reflection Silent Disco |
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Saturday 12 July |
Presentation of the „Children Rights Agenda of Magdeburg“ to local politicians – discussion in smaller groups Erasmus+ Possibilities Presentation Evaluation Outdoor Activities Just Dance |
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Sunday 13 July |
Departure |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures. Through these exchanges, participants engage in various activities, workshops, and projects that promote cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills.
By fostering international friendships and collaboration, youth exchanges inspire a sense of unity, open-mindedness, and european/global citizenship among the next generation, preparing them to be active contributors to a diverse and interconnected world.
The EJBM regularly offers various international youth exchanges in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
Youth Exchanges at EJBM
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