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Freiwilliger in der Behindertenhilfe

Your voluntary service in Germany

Getting involved in Germany

 

Do you want to gain experience, help others, do practical work and get an insight into different careers? Here you’ll find information about the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) and the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) in Germany.

First question: How old are you?

Youth voluntary services

You are under 27

Are you aged between 16 and 26? In the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) or the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), you have the chance to get involved in helping others – and gain a lot yourself in the process. Here you will find information on youth voluntary services.

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Federal Volunteer

Federal Volunteers

Getting involved at any age

Are you over 27? The Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) has no upper age limit. Here you will find all the information on the BFD for older people.

Federal Voluntary Service for those over 27
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