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Federal Voluntary Service (FVS) Presentation in Solingen on December 12
The Career Information Center (BiZ) in Solingen will host a presentation on the Federal Voluntary Service (FVS) on Thursday, December 12, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The event will take place at Kamper Str. 35, 42659 Solingen.
Iris Essenberg, advisor of the Federal Office for Family and Civil Society Affairs, will be presenting the FVS. This presentation is open to women and men of all ages and nationalities, and no registration is required.
The FVS offers diverse areas of deployment, including children and youth work, household management, driving services, health and elderly care, disability support, environmental and nature conservation, sports, integration, cultural and monument preservation. It is suitable for individuals with family responsibilities for childcare and education or care for relatives.
After the lecture, Iris Essenberg will be available for individual discussions to present specific offers tailored to personal interests. For questions about the FVS presentation on December 12, please contact the BiZ team at 0212 / 2355 - 290.
Though the search results do not give detailed procedural steps specific to Solingen’s BiZ, generally, candidates must apply through the local BiZ or related volunteer service offices, undergo orientation, and complete their voluntary service according to program guidelines. These programs often last for 6 to 12 months and may have specific documentation like proof of language skills and age eligibility.
The FVS is a voluntary service position with compensation. It is typically targeted at young people aged 18 to 26 years who have at least a B1 level of German language proficiency. Participants are usually passionate about working in fields such as healthcare, education, or social work. The FVS provides practical experience through social engagement, often required or recognized as a stepping stone toward professional careers or further education.
Part-time work is possible in the FVS (under 27 years old with certain conditions). For more information about the FVS, you can visit the job board online at [website] or call the service hotline at 0221 / 3673 - 0.
The Federal Voluntary Service (FVS) presentation at Solingen's Career Information Center (BiZ) on December 12 aims to provide insight into opportunities for education-and-self-development and personal-growth through diverse areas of deployment like healthcare, education, and social work. After the lecture, individual discussions will be held to present offers tailored to personal interests, offering learning experiences that can contribute to professional careers or further education.
