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FSJ/BFD in Germany
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What makes the community of Bingenheim special?
Lebensgemeinschaft Bingenheim e.V. is a center of medical
education and social therapy. It is located on the outskirts of Echsel, in the
center of Germany. It includes homes for adults, children and young people, a
centre for the disabled (WfbM) and a special Waldorf school. In the
Lebensgemeinschaft Bingenheim, around 160 people with mental retardation
receive help from the first school year. In total, there are 15 groups and
several boarding houses. Lebensgemeinschaft Bingenheim e.V. has a long
tradition of supporting volunteers.
We offer up to 25 FSJ and BFD jobs with accommodations each
year. Our FSJ and BFD positions are filled by applicants from Germany, former
au pairs and new volunteers. That is why people from all over the world meet in
Bingenheim. Many cultures are now also represented in our workforce, resulting
in an exciting cross-cultural exchange. After volunteering, it is possible to
start our training as a medical education nurse.
What can volunteer service providers expect?
Volunteers work in groups, classrooms or our special school
as they wish. In groups, they take care of patients and help with household
chores, as well as accompany the patients on outings. Adaptation to working and
learning processes is helped at school.
Volunteer service is carried out with a sponsoring
organisation. During the 12 months of service, you have 25 days of workshops at
the sponsoring organisation. During this time you will meet many other FSJ and
BFD members and have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas
and make friends.
Requirements for applicants:
In volunteers, we value practical life skills, a high level
of social skills and the ability to communicate with people with special needs.
We value openness in communication with people with disabilities, interest in
educational work, empathy and patience, knowledge of German at A2/B1 level is a
prerequisite for voluntary service. Prior experience in education and nursing
preferred.
Volunteers currently receive €452 per month, plus free
accommodation and free meals during working hours. Accommodations are located
in the city. The distances are short. We also have a bus and train station to
go to larger cities. Frankfurt is about 45 km away.
The work is 8 hours, according to the desire of the
participant, it is distributed as follows:
if the workplace is
in the centre, then 8 hours a day with breaks of 2 hours
In other words, let's assume 2 hours in the morning 7-9,
then 11-1, then 3-7, approximately according to this scheme, at different
times, with breaks.
And if the work is at a school, the participant accompanies
the doctor attached to him to the school as soon as the classes start in the
morning, helps him adapt to the environment, and returns as soon as the classes
are over.
Applicants are free on Saturdays and Sundays.
The cost of participating in the program is AMD 150,000.
If you do not speak German, we have German language courses
with the following conditions:
A1 level, the cost of 10 courses is AMD 35,000, the duration
of one course is 60 minutes, in order to master the level, the applicant will
be required to participate in a total of 20-25 courses.
A2 level, the cost of 10 courses is AMD 40,000, the duration
of one course is 60 minutes, in order to master the level, the applicant will
be required to participate in a total of 20-25 courses.
B1 level, the cost of 10 courses is AMD 45,000, the duration
of one course is 60 minutes, in order to master the level, the applicant will
be required to participate in a total of 30 courses.
