ESC Volunteering at the Department for European Affairs, Bremen, Germany

/ PROJECT CALLS, VOLUNTEERING

Are you interested in creating a project to make Europe more visible and accessible? Do you want to empower young people to take part in European mobility and democratic debates?

If the answer is “Yes”, then this opportunity is your chance – come to Bremen and support the Department for European Affairs at the Senate Chancellery in their mission to bring Europe closer to the citizens!

 

About your hosting organisation

As one of the 16 German States the two city State of Bremen/Bremerhaven forms part of the European multi-level system of government (regional, federal and European). The Department for European Affairs is linking these levels with regard to European issues. 

One of the Department’s tasks is providing information on European topics for different target groups in the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. The mission is to make Europe visible, accessible, and understandable for civil society. This work is being done via a number of main channels, in particular:

  1. The Erasmus Coordination Unit: Promoting mobility and education opportunities.
  2. The EuropaPunktBremen:  Regional EU Direct information centre for the public.
  3. The Europawochen (European Weeks): A major annual event series in May involving workshops, exhibitions and dialogue formats across the city.

You can also check their Instagram Channel: @epbremen


Your Role and Tasks

As a volunteer, you will be fully integrated into the team, adding a youth-centered perspective and fresh ideas to the work in the field of political communication with civil society. Your activities will include:

  • Erasmus Coordination: Supporting the preparation of information material and outreach activities to schools, vocational institutions and youth organisations to promote European mobility via the EU’s Erasmus program.
  • Europawochen: Contributing to the planning and organisation of the European Weeks by developing interactive and participatory elements and documenting activities for young audiences.
  • EuropaPunktBremen: Supporting daily visitor services and researching/preparing audience-oriented communication materials about the EU.
  • Your Own Project: You will be encouraged to develop your own youth participation project (e.g., a social media campaign, a bar camp, a workshop for youth workers, or an art project). A special budget is implemented for this project, and you will have the freedom to decide independently what you would like to organize to engage young people in a dialogue about the EU. If you have already gathered experience in youth work in your home region and bring knowledge, network and ideas, we would very much welcome this additional input.

Logistics, Living & Awareness

NaturKultur e.V. will be the coordinating organization in charge of all logistical matters.

Living in Bremen: Bremen is a city in North-West Germany (around 500.000 inhabitants). You will stay in a house for ESC volunteers with max. 4 others 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.

As an ESC volunteer, you will receive health insurance, monthly pocket money and money for food and other expenses (323€ + 210€). Travel costs will be reimbursed depending on the distance. The ticket for public transport is covered by the hosting organisation. 

While the official language is German, it is possible to communicate with the team and perform tasks in English while we support you in learning the local language. You will 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 an EU country. 
  • … are between 18-30 years old (on the day you start your ESC).
  • … can communicate in English (B1/B2 or more) and are willing to improve your German.
  • … have a high level of motivation to make democratic institutions and processes more tangible for others.
  • … take action to implement your own project idea using a dedicated budget.
  • … are an open-minded person, comfortable living in a multicultural district and in mixed-gender housing.

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 check our FAQ or 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 in the form.

Application Deadline: 14.06.2026

Please do not send us CV’s or motivation letters via E-mail. E-Mails containing these will not be answered. We will get back to you after the deadline.