About the opportunity
VILLA in Leipzig, Germany, hosts volunteers within the European Solidarity Corps. Applications are submitted through an online questionnaire in English. Applicants who do not speak English may answer in German.
Available projects
- Kindergarten Bremer Str.
- Kindergarten Wilmar-Schwabe-Str.
- Kindergarten 'Elefant, Tiger & Knirps'
- Villa Music Project (Jugendkulturkeller)
- Villa Media Project (Media Lab)
- Children and Youth Centre JoJo
- KV KAOS Kulturwerkstatt (International Youth Work)
- Europa-Haus Leipzig
- Paunsdorf Library (cannot host any volunteers at the moment)
Project period
All projects officially run from the beginning of March 2027 to the end of February 2028. If this period does not suit you, you can state your availability in the questionnaire. The portal will open again in April 2027 for positions from September 2027 to August 2028.
How to apply
- Read the description of the project you are applying for carefully before filling in the form.
- Complete the whole questionnaire; incomplete applications will not be considered. The first part asks for general information needed for the ESC process, followed by questions about your personal motivation.
- To apply for more than one position, fill in a separate form for each.
- Do not send several applications for the same position by email and through the form; applications sent by email are not considered.
- Processing takes around 8 weeks after the application deadline.
- For help: info.esk@villa-leipzig.de
Note for applicants from non-EU countries (visa needed)
Due to budget restrictions, VILLA can host only around 5 people per year from non-EU countries. You can still apply, but VILLA receives over 2,000 applications each term and cannot promise that anyone will be selected.
Deadline: 8 November 2026
