Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) in the field of child day care

In the daycare centers of the SOS Children's Village Worpswede, we support children in discovering and developing their abilities and preferences. The participation of the children is very important to us. The aim is to strengthen each child's individuality and support their personal development. The Worpswede daycare centers "Dat Butjerhus", "Quartier am Wald" and the daycare center at the Worpswede elementary school as well as the "Wunderwelt" daycare center in OHZ care for between 35 and 60 children aged 1 to 6 years. Each location is characterized by special conceptual features such as the immediate proximity to the elementary school, a multi-generational project or a special focus on nature education.

The requirements for an FSJ include being between 16 and 27 years old and having completed compulsory full-time schooling.

A Voluntary Social Year usually lasts 12 months and usually begins on August 1 or September 1 of each year. At the end of your service, you will receive a written certificate about the activities at your placement and an "FSJ"-certificate as proof that you have completed your voluntary service.

During the FSJ, you will take part in at least 25 seminar days in a fixed group of FSJ volunteers from various organizations, where you will share your practical experience, gain insights into social contexts and receive help with career orientation.