The Kreisjugendwerk is collaborating as a host, sending & coordinating organization for the European Solidarity Corps Volunteers.
The European Solidarity Corps helps young people between 18 and 30 to take part in projects that benefit communities, either abroad or in their own country. These projects offer an inspiring and empowering experience, as well as the chance to bring change while developing personal skills and competences.
Jugendwerk is hosting & coordinating 14 ESC volunteers for 5 different projects every year.
All the projects include an integration German course, a ticket to travel for free all around Germany, pocket money, food allowance and a private room in a shared flat. All volunteers are offered the opportunity for a unique event, where they can present their own cultures and traditions, boosting the interculturality and the solidarity of the voluntary service.
The Kreisjugendwerk (KJW) of the AWO Karlsruhe-Stadt is a nonprofit organisation, which organizes different activities for children and young people, non-formal education and workshops, as well as intercultural encounters and projects. Volunteers assist in organizing activities and summer camps for children and youth, focusing on non-formal education and intercultural projects. Tasks include administrative duties and practical work, such as organizing materials and preparing event venues. Find out more
Jugendwerk der AWO Karlsruhe is cooperating with 9 AWO Children Day Care centers in the city of Karlsruhe. Every volunteer is working for a different Kita.
Children don’t only just play together, but are also involved in science experiments, handicraft activities and sports. CHildren also take part to excursions to the city, to museums or playgrounds. The main goal is that the interests of the children are being supported by the educators.
Volunteers support children in various activities and educational projects, fostering inclusivity and supporting the education process. Opportunities include developing and leading own projects or workshops. Find more information about the Kitas below on this page.
The “Aktions- und Zirkusbüro” develops and creates circus pedagogical offers, participation projects, and various cultural events. In the circus, children and youngsters with or without special needs as well as educated athletes, musicians, or artists are invited to present and train within the topics of sports, arts, or culture. Children and youngsters can bring in their own ideas, follow their interests, and have the possibility to co-determine what happens in the park. Volunteers contribute to circus pedagogical programs and cultural events, empowering children and young people to express themselves through sports, arts, and culture. Read more
The Free School is sited in the heart of the Black Forest and offers a unique educational system to children from 6 to 18. The pupils learn in a group of mixed ages: children experience democracy, which offers freedom and limits, self responsibility and community. The children decide every day how to structure their learning program and the teachers’ role is to give input and advices, to support children on their own way of learning.
The tasks of the volunteers are the assitance during classes, accompanying children during their learning journey, the support during excursions and the initiation of own projects. Read more
The SJR of Esslingen is a contact point to support and secure the conceptual and educational work in the field of children and young people in the city.
The main tasks are representing the interests of children and young people in political and social matters, supporting the professional development of the youngsters in Esslingen, advice and support associations, improving the life quality of the local community.
The volunteers support the local projects, by taking care of the promotion, of material, of the organisation and of the planning of the activities. The volunteer takes part in all the phases of the activities, directly interacting with the participants, and proposing personal ideas.
More information about our Kitas
The "Kita SieKids Villa Pusteblume" is a bilingual (German/French) day care center located near the city center of Karlsruhe. The center offers full-day childcare for 83 children spread over 6 groups, separated by age (from 6 months to 6 years). Read more
The daycare centre "Kita Polyglott" is a bilingual day care centre located near the forest of Karlsruhe. The day care centre offers a full-day childcare for 40 children from the age of 2 months to 3,5 years. The main focus is the bilingual education: The centre hosts two bilingual German/English groups and two German/French groups. Read more
The intercultural daycare center "KitaMonelli" is located close to the city center of Karlsruhe and to one of the most beautiful parks of the area. The daycare centre offers full-day childcare for 40 children from the age of 3 to 6. The main focus ofthe day care center is the intercultural concept and intercultural education of children while being in contact with nature and sports. Read more
The day care centre "Krone" is located in the city centre of Karlsruhe. The centre offers a full-day childcare for around 50 children from the age of 1 to 6. this kita has a main focus on sport and open air activities. Besides that, this kita offer a special vegetarian diet to all the children. Read more
The "Kita am Haydnplatz" is a bilingual (German/French) day care centre located in the
western part of the city centre of Karlsruhe. The centre welcomes 61 children in the age of 1-6 in a daycare concept. The educational concept of the Kita am Haydnplatz is linked to the attitude of supporting children holistically in their development, following the Kneipp health concept. Read more
The integrative day care center "Kita im Weiherwald" is located close to the forest but still in the city. The daycare center welcomes 42 children from the age of 1 to 6. The main focus of the daycare center is the integrationof children with disabilities, which are as well part of the group. It is important that the volunteer is interested in working with children with disabilities and he/she should be interested in the concept of social inclusion. The concept of kindergarten is to support the children individually depending on their abilities. Read more
The day care centre "Windrad" is located in the west of Karlsruhe. The centre offers a full-day childcare for 47 children from the age of 1 to 6. There are three groups of children, and the volunteer will support the daily activities in the group with the small toddlers, in the age 1-3 years. The educational concept of the Kita is linked to the attitude of supporting children holistically in their development, following the Kneipp health concept. Read more
The AWO Kita Mikado is located in the east district of Karlsruhe in a quiet location. In four groups, 64 children aged 1 to 6 years are accompanied, supported and cared for. The bilingual concept (German / French) as well as the discussion of scientific topics are the focus of the daycare. Find out more
The AWO Kita Bernstein is a small reality hosting children from 3 to 6 years old divided in 2 groups. The facility has spacious indoor and outdoor areas that offer space for play, fun and discovery. The kita follows a holistic educational approach: the children are encouraged to develop their own personalities and to discover and promote their skills and talents. Find out more
