Job Description

Since 2018, Schüler*innen Helfen leben (SHL) and SAME – Solidarity Action Day Movement in Europe – are running a joint office in Lübeck, Northern Germany. SAME is a network that includes several European youth organizations which carry out an annual Solidarity Action Day (SAD).

On this day, pupils work in a job of their choice instead of going to school. Their earnings support youth projects around the world. Through workshops, exchanges, and trainings, SAME empowers young people to get informed, take a stand and act.

Learn more: www.same-network.org

As a volunteer in our team, you will dive into European youth work, activism, and intercultural teamwork. You will help organize international activities, support young activists, and promote the idea of the Solidarity Action Day across Europe.

You will work closely with your co-volunteers and staff in our Lübeck office and collaborate with colleagues from other SHL offices in Germany and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Team spirit and mutual support are very important to us — both in daily work and in your shared living environment.

You will be involved in a variety of exciting activities, such as:

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating youth encounters
  (seminars, summer camps, conferences with young participants from all over Europe)

• Promoting the Solidarity Action Day
  (networking, mentoring youth initiatives, organizing info seminars)

• Supporting SAME bodies and member organizations
  (preparing meetings, workshops, activities)

• Public relations & communication work
  (social media, photography, event promotion)

• Networking with youth groups and partner organizations
  (locally and across Europe)

We offer two European Youth Activism volunteer positions in our Lübeck team:

1. Focus: European networking & spreading the Solidarity Action Day
2. Focus: Organizing international youth encounters and educational activities

Both volunteers work closely together, share tasks in publicity and communication, and live together in a furnished apartment provided by SHL.

• are 18 years or older
• are excited about youth participation, Europe, and social engagement
• enjoy working in a team and meeting new people
• are curious, creative, and motivated
• show reliability, responsibility and strong communication skills
• have empathy and openness towards others
• have some experience in volunteering or youth participation (e.g. student councils, youth groups, NGOs)
• have experience in facilitating workshops (a plus, not required)
• Bring basic technical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
• speak English well (German is welcome but not required)
• are flexible (some activities may take place on weekends)

You don’t need to be experienced in all areas — we see this voluntary service as a space for learning, growing, and trying out new things. Tasks will be adapted to your strengths and interests.

• 13 months full-time voluntary service (July 2026 – August 2027, 40 hours/week,)
• A modern, friendly office in Lübeck (Northern Germany)
• Monthly pocket money: 429 €
• Monthly ticket for public transport
• Free fully equipped apartment in Lübeck, shared with your co-volunteer
• 26 vacation days
• Coverage of health insurance, visa costs, and other necessary expenses
• Support with all administrative steps
• German language course
• Pedagogical support throughout the year
• Participation in a preparation, midterm and final seminar and the opportunity to participate in further internal and external trainings
• Project visits across Europe within the SAME and SHL network
• Space for your own ideas and creativity
• A dynamic and international work environment
• A young, motivated team that values participation, solidarity, and voluntary work