***call closed***Are you interested in creating a project to interconnect two partner cities? Do you enjoy working self-sufficiently and want to learn more about the political education inside a state parliament or the international administration of a city?
If the answer to both is “Yes”, then this opportunity is your chance – come to Bremen and support the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen in its activities!
- Dates: 01.09.2026 – 31.08.2027
- Location: Bremen, Germany
- Hosting Organisations: Bremische Bürgerschaft / Senatskanzlei
- Eligible Countries: Latvia, Türkiye, Poland, Ukraine and Israel (connected to the cities Riga, Izmir, Gdansk, Odesa or Haifa).
Work for the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. Your hosting organisation may be the State Parliament or the Town Hall/Senate Chancellery
1. Bremische Bürgerschaft (State Parliament)
The Bremen Parliament is the state parliament of the city-state of Bremen. As the Department for Public Relations/International Affairs, they are responsible for political education. They try to get young people interested in parliament and democratic processes with their own concept (“Klasse Bürgerschaft”). Reconciliation and raising awareness of history is also an important element of the Parliament’s commemorative work.
As a volunteer in the Parliament you will have an opportunity to:
- Learn more about public relations and international affairs inside of the state parliament of Bremen.
- Reach new target groups through social media or help increase the visibility of the international work in Bremen.
- Develop your own guided tour of the parliament in your native language and support delegation trips.
- Support existing workshops for school classes and initiate exchanges between Bremen schools and the partner cities.
- Support for the activities of the Bürgerschaftskanzlei in regards of National German Unity Day (3rd October)
- Requirement: Since you will support workshops for German school classes and work with parliamentary materials, good German skills (A2/B1 or more) are a significant advantage for this position.
For a good read check Yuliia’s 1st report on our website.
2. Senatskanzlei (Town Hall)
The Department of International Relations and Development Cooperation of the Town Hall is responsible for city partnerships, international networks and development cooperation. The department supports a broad network of non-governmental organisations, civil society initiatives, cultural institutions, schools, and companies. Important themes include sustainable development goals, joint remembrance, and youth empowerment.
As a volunteer in the Town Hall you will have an opportunity to:
- Work together with actors in youth work, youth groups and schools from Bremen and the partner cities.
- Get to know the administrative apparatus of Bremen and take part in (international) events.
- Initiate and support youth exchanges and partner city activities.
- Help to address younger target groups to educate about the concept of town twinning and get involved in various social media activities.
- Requirement: For this position, English (B2 or more) is the primary requirement. A basic knowledge of German is desirable.
Shared Opportunities for Both Positions
Regardless of where you are placed, you will:
- Contribute to strengthening ties between sister cities with your own project ideas (e.g. for events, exhibitions and/or on the topics of youth).
- Apply with your own project and implement it during your volunteering.
- Develop projects with the other volunteer from the partner cities coordinated by the Bremische Bürgerschaft or the Senatskanzlei, just across the street.
For a good read check Veronika’s 1st report on our website or check out Ferhat’s video about their experiences.
Logistics, Living & Awareness
NaturKultur e.V. will be the coordinating organization in charge of all logistical matters.
Living in Bremen: You will stay in a house for ESC volunteers in Gröpelingen. This is a very vibrant, multicultural, and urban neighborhood. It is a place of diversity, but also a real city environment that requires an open mind. You will have your own room, but you will live in mixed-gender apartments. We value an atmosphere of awareness and mutual respect, and we expect our volunteers to be open to living and working in a diverse, multicultural community.
Bremen is a city in North-West Germany (around 500.000 inhabitants). As an ESC volunteer, you will receive health insurance, monthly pocket money for food and other expenses (323€ + 210€). Travel costs will be reimbursed depending on the travel distance (usually between 211€ and 395€). You will also have access German language support (once per week) and have access to OLS.
But – how is it to volunteer in Bremen?
Here you can check out some stories from our volunteers.
Or find out more about Maria, who was volunteering in a school in Bremen.
Check also the Instagram Account of NaturKultur to get impressions from volunteers.
You can apply, if you…
- … are a resident of the cities Riga, Izmir, Gdansk, Haifa or Odesa (or have a strong connection).
- … are between 18-30 years old (on the day you start).
- … have a high level of motivation and desire for self-development.
- … take initiative and want to implement your own project idea.
- … are an open-minded person, comfortable living in a multicultural district and motivated to work with people from all backgrounds.
In short, this ESC project will give you the opportunity to learn and gain experience in a new professional environment, develop your self-awareness and knowledge about people with different backgrounds, learn more about a new culture and language, find your strengths and interests in an unforgettable, unique year in Bremen! The voluntary service is financed by European Solidarity Corps. The mission of the ESC is to bring people from different backgrounds together to form a society based on mutual acceptance, solidarity and cohesion.
Any questions? Please contact Lina at [email protected].
If you would like to apply simply fill out the form below. You will be asked for your own project idea, take your time to think about it before filling the form.
Application Deadline: 12.04.2026
Please do not send us CV’s or Motivation letters via mail. Mails that contain these will not be answered. We will get back to you after the end of the deadline.
Featured Image, Quelle: Senatskanzlei Bremen