Are you interested in environmental protection, sustainability, and making a positive impact? The Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) offers young people the opportunity to spend a year working in nature conservation, environmental education, sustainable development, and many other exciting fields.
As one of the two FÖJ providers in Schleswig-Holstein, we work with more than 90 placement organisations across the state. Our volunteer positions are diverse and inspiring. You might spend your year on the Baltic Sea or North Sea coast, on a traditional sailing ship, in a nature reserve, at an environmental education centre, with a non-governmental organisation, or in a foundation dedicated to sustainability and nature conservation.
An FÖJ is much more than volunteering. It is an opportunity to gain practical experience, develop new skills, meet people from different backgrounds, and deepen your understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. Throughout the year, volunteers also take part in educational seminars with other participants from across Schleswig-Holstein.
We welcome applications from young people from Germany and abroad who are interested in contributing to a more sustainable future.
On the following pages, you will find information about application requirements, deadlines, placement opportunities, and the application process.
We look forward to hearing from you!