The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Located in the middle of nature by a quarry pond, yet well connected to the city center, is the youth education center of the environmental station. Here you will find many activities for children and young people, but also for adults. Your tasks will include various renovation work: e.g., painting the facade, planting flower beds, designing themed huts for energy and water, and building fences. Study part: In addition to the practical work, you will learn about the principles of the ijgd: these include topics such as gender equality, intercultural learning, and anti-racism/anti-discrimination. There is also the opportunity to explore topics related to sustainability.
This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Commission

In tents on the grounds of the youth education center. The youth education center has a kitchen and a lounge area.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

The fortified town of Ingolstadt lies on the Danube and has many historical sights to offer. The old town is characterized by magnificent churches, castles, and town houses, and there are museums and a zoo.
You can go swimming in the outdoor pool next to the Fronte 79 youth cultural center. It is located in the city center. There, you can also meet young people from Ingolstadt from 4 p.m. onwards and enjoy activities such as table soccer and billiards. Excursions to Nuremberg, Munich, and the Alps are possible. The Baggersee recreational area offers mini golf, boat rentals, a climbing center, an animal enclosure, and an archery range.

Active participation in the workshops is required. This is an ESC project, more precisely a volunteering team, which is supported by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Commission. There are some significant financial and administrative differences compared to the usual workcamp: PLEASE NOTE: This project is open to 18-30-year-old participants from Germany and other ESC partner countries - You do not have to pay any (participation) fees to participate in the project - You must be present for the entire duration of the camp in order to be reimbursed your pocket money (7€/day) for common leisure activities as well as travel expenses. The maximum amount of financial support for your travel expenses depends on the distance traveled and the presentation of original tickets. - Volunteers must complete a participation report, which is submitted online via the ESC portal.
This project is funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Commission.

Meeting point: Directly at the accommodation at the latest 18h