Encountering in Herford
18-26 Jahre
15.08.2026 bis 29.08.2026
77,- + Reisekosten Kinder- und Jugendplan des Bundes (KJP)
Verpflegung, Unterkunft, Versicherung
Bewerbungsschluss: 25.07.2026
Herford is a small town with rich history. In the Middle Ages, it was an important spiritual and intellectual centre and one of the best-fortified German cities. The workcamp is hosted by the Protestant Community Center “Haus der Begegnung” (House of Encounter), which supports migrant families, integration, and diversity. It offers a meeting place for people of different cultures and generations.
Volunteers will work in the house and garden: creating an archery range, improving paths, and renovating floors. A gardener will guide garden work. Tasks are mostly physical and outdoors.
Activities focus on cultural exchange and learning. Planned are a workshop on conflict de-escalation and civil courage, visits to museums, a zoo, and an old castle in Bielefeld. Volunteers will meet children from a nearby kindergarten and elderly people sharing their experiences.
Leisure time : Facilities include a common room with pool table, kicker, and sofa area. Trips to an outdoor pool and access to a sports field are included.
The Stay is in shared rooms in the house. Please Bring your sleeping bag and Showers are in a nearby building.
No smoking or alcohol allowed. Bring workwear, raincoat, sleeping bag, and bathing suit.
