ijgd Bundesverein e.V.
The ijgd has been organizing volunteer services since 1949. We are an independent non-profit association for international youth work, a recognized independent youth welfare organization and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organizations in Germany.
About ijgd Bundesverein e.V.
Target group(s)
Young people residing in Germany aged between 16 and 26.
Founding year
1949
Paid staff
12
Volunteers
100
Funding
The ijgd is financed by public funds from the Children and Youth Plan.
Objectives
Our focus is on young people aged 16 to 26, who we place as volunteers with our project partners and places of assignment and provide them with educational support during their service. Our work includes pedagogical and political education that enables all participants to consciously reflect on social conditions.
We rely on non-formal education methods that offer young people space to discover their potential and skills. We encourage creativity, solidarity and personal responsibility and accept mistakes as part of the learning process.
As an independent association, we reject any form of discrimination and are committed to an inclusive society in which the dignity of every person is respected. Our aim is to involve as many people as possible in our work and to shape a better world together, even if this is initially only possible in our own groups.
Your support helps
your participation will help to implement various charitable projects in areas such as environmental protection, social work, heritage conservation and intercultural exchange, while at the same time you will grow personally, develop new skills and gain intercultural experience.